With 21 marks in CUET PG, chances of admission to central universities are extremely low, as most cut-offs are significantly higher.
However, you might explore less competitive courses or apply under reserved categories if eligible.
Consider private universities or state institutions with flexible adm
Low score in CUET PG 2025? Read the article below to know the CUET passing marks, and expected cutoff for popular universities and colleges.
CUET PG 2025 results were announced on May 6, 2025. The CUET PG cutoff 2025 will be announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the results. The CUET PG cutoff will be announced in the form of marks, points or percentages. This year, 6,54,019 candidates applied for the exam and out of them, 4,12,024 were unique. About 5,23,032 students appeared in the CUET PG 2025 exam.
Having a low score in CUET PG can be disheartening, but it is not the end of the road. Several constructive steps can be taken to improve the situation and enhance the chances of securing admission to a preferred college or course.
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If the candidates want to know whether they have passed the CUET PG 2025 exam or not, they are required to check the cut-off marks released by the participating universities and colleges. The CUET cutoff displays the minimum and maximum marks scored by the candidates in the CUET PG exam.
CUET PG 2024 cut off marks, points or percentages are the minimum marks that a candidate needs to score in order to get qualified/ enrolled for a particular seat in one of the participating universities of the CUET PG exam.
It is to be noted that NTA will not release any cutoff list.
The CUET PG 2024 cutoff will be released separately for each course and university after the successful conduction of all the CUET PG 2024 counselling rounds.
The cut-off marks for candidates majorly depend on the following factors:
- Difficulty level of the CUET PG 2024 Examination
- The number of seats available for a particular course
- Total Number of Test Takers
- NIRF Ranking of the university for which the candidate applied
- Category of the candidate
Hence, because of all these factors, CUET PG 2024 candidates can expect different sets of cutoffs for different participating universities.
After the declaration of the CUET PG 2025 result, all the colleges or universities release the course-wise passing marks or CUET PG cutoff, which is used for shortlisting candidates for admission to PG courses. Universities and institutes will release a counselling schedule and merit list based on the CUET result.
CUET PG 2025: Knowing Low Scores and Passing Marks
According to the CUET PG exam analysis, a score of below 110 can be considered a low score in the CUET PG 2025 exam. Such a score may grant admission to MA, MA (Hons), MSc and MSc (Hons) courses in private and state universities. However, it is essential to know what is considered a low score depends on the course and college that the student is applying to as each university has its own CUET PG cutoff criteria.
A score between the range of 140-170 can be regarded as an average score in the CUET PG 2025 exam. Students with such scores will likely secure admission to good colleges in India. On the other hand, a score above 180-220 may be considered a good score in the CUET exam and such candidates have higher chances of getting admission in courses such as MTech, MCom (Hons) etc, at some of the top colleges and universities in India such as Delhi University (DU), BHU (Banaras Hindu University), JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University), Ambedkar University, etc.
Here is the list of courses which are offered by Delhi University for Postgraduate Admissions and their expected cut offs below:
DU PG Courses Expected Cut Offs | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Course | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
1. M.A. Arabic | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-138 | 100-110 | 160 |
2. M.A. Buddhist Studies | 165-170 | 155-160 | 120-130 | 115-125 | 150 |
3. M.A. English | 200-220 | 170-180 | 150-170 | 145-160 | 190 |
4. M.A. French Studies 5. M.A. German Studies 6. M.A. Hispanic Studies 7. M.A. Italian Studies | - | - | - | - | - |
8. M.A. Hindi | 200-230 | 215-225 | 198-215 | 170-180 | 178 |
9. Bachelor of Library and Information Science (PG)
10. Master of Library & Information Science | 190-200 180-195 | 180-192 170-182 | 160-176 155-170 | 150-160 144-160 | 180 170 |
11. M.A. Linguistics | 200-210 | 185-199 | 172-185 | 160 | 185 |
12. M.A. Bengali 13. M.A. Comparative Indian Literature 14. M.A. Tamil |
180-195
| 185-199 | 172-185 | 160 | 185 |
15. M.A. Persian | 175-195 | 166-179 | 155-170 | 140-150 | 160 |
16. M.A. Philosophy | 130-150 | 100-120 | 80-95 | 60-79 | 100-110 |
17. M.A. Psychology 18. M.A. Applied Psychology | 170-180 | 155-175 | 155-175 | 140-150 | 130 |
19. M.A. Punjabi | 130-140 | 120-132 | 100-110 | 85-98 | 110 |
20. M.A. Sanskrit | 150-160 | 140-155 | 125-140 | 112-125 | 130 |
21. M.A. Russian Studies | 120-135 | 110-127 | 90-105 | 75-90 | 105 |
22. M.A. Urdu | 180-195 | 155-175 | 155-175 | 140-150 | 130 |
23. M.Com. 24. MBA - Human Resource Development (MBA – HRD) 25. MBA - International Business (MBA - IB) | 200-210 | 190-210 | 175-190 | 160-180 | 170 |
26. MBA - Finance Management (MBA - FM) | 210-220 | 190-210 | 175-190 | 160-180 | 170 |
27. B.Ed. 28. B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation) 29. B.Ed. Special Education (Visual Impairment) 30. M.Ed. | 180-210 | 175-190 | 155-175 | 140-150 | 130 |
31. M.Sc. Bio-Chemistry | 270-290 | 250-265 | 245-260 | 230-245 | 250 |
32. M.Sc. Electronics 33. M. Tech. Microwave Electronics | 240-265 | 230-240 | 200-210 | 180-200 | 220 |
34. M.Sc. Genetics | 270-290 | 250-265 | 245-260 | 230-245 | 250 |
35. M.Sc. Informatics | 280-290 | 250-265 | 245-260 | 230-245 | 250 |
36. M.Sc. Microbiology | 250-265 | 230-255 | 215-260 | 190-210 | 220 |
37. Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.ED.) 38. Master of Physical Education (M.P.ED. | 220-230 | 200-210 | 180-190 | 160-180 | 200 |
39. M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | 250-260 | 235-255 | 215-230 | 190-210 | 235 |
40. LL.B. 41. LL.M. | 210-230 | 200-210 | 180-190 | 160-180 | 200 |
42. M.C.A. 43. M.Sc. Computer Science | 210-225 | 200-210 | 180-190 | 160-180 | 200 |
44. M.Sc. / M. A. Mathematics | 180-190 | 175 | 155-175 | 140-150 | 130 |
45. M.Sc. Operational Research 46. M.Sc. / M. A. Applied Operational Research | 190-210 | 175-190 | 155-175 | 140-150 | 130 |
47. M.Sc. / M. A. Statistics | 220-230 | 175-190 | 155-175 | 140-150 | 130 |
48. M.A. Music (Hindustani: Vocal / Instrumental) 49. M.A. Karnataka (Music: Vocal / Instrumental) 50. M.A. Music (Percussion Tabla / Pakhawaj) | 160-170 | 140-155 | 125-140 | 112-125 | 130 |
51. M.Sc. Anthropology 52. M.Sc. Forensic Science | 190-210 | 175-180 | 155-170 | 132-155 | 170 |
53. M.Sc. Botany | 220-250 | 200-210 | 180-190 | 160-180 | 200 |
54. M.Sc./M.Sc.- Ph.D. Combined Degree course - Biomedical Sciences | 250-260 | 230-240 | 210-230 | 190-200 | 230 |
55. M.Sc. Chemistry | 200-220 | 190-200 | 170-190 | 155-180 | 190 |
56. M.A. Environmental Studies 57. M.Sc. Environmental Studies | 210-225 | 200-210 | 180-190 | 160-170 | 190 |
58. M.Sc. Geology | 190-215 | 175-190 | 160-180 | 150-170 | 180 |
59. M.Sc. Human Development & Childhood Studies 60. M.Sc. Food & Nutrition 61. M.Sc. Fabric & Apparel Science 62. M.Sc. Development Communication & Extension 63. M.Sc. Resource Management & Design Application | 200-220 | 195-210 | 180-190 | 170-180 | 190 |
64. M.Sc. Physics | 185-200 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
65. M.Sc. Zoology | 230-245 | 218-230 | 200-220 | 190-210 | 220 |
66. M.A. Lifelong Learning & Extension | 190-200 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
67. M.A. East Asian Studies 68. M.A. Japanese | 160-170 | 150-170 | 130-150 | 120-130 | 170 |
69. M.A. Economics | 190-210 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
70. M.A. Geography | 175-190 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
71. M.A. History | 190-210 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
72. M.A. Political Science | 175-187 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
73. M.A. Social Work | 188-200 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
74. M.A. Sociology | 175-190 | 160-170 | 140-150 | 120-130 | 160 |
75. M.Sc. Mathematics Education | 200-210 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
76. Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Law (PGDCSL) | 190-210 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
77. Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 195-225 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
78. MBA - Business Economics (MBA – BE) | 180-195 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
79. Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | 160-180 | - | - | - | - |
80. M.Sc. Nursing | 210-220 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
81. Masters in Journalism | 180-195 | 170-180 | 150-160 | 130-150 | 170 |
Candidates can check out the CUET PG 2024 cut off for various participting universities from here:
University Name | Merit List Release Date | CUET PG 2024 Cut Off |
---|---|---|
University of Delhi | First Week of June | DU CUET PG Cut off 2204 |
Tata Institute of Social Sciences | Second Week of June | TISS CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Banaras Hindu University | First week of June | BHU CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Jawaharlal Nehru University | Second Week of June | JNU CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central University of Haryana | First week of June | Central University of Haryana CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central University of Punjab | 13-May-2024 (First Merit List) 16-May-224 (Second Merit List) | Central University of Punjab CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central University of Himachal Pradesh | 14-May-2024 (First Merit List) 17-May-224 (Second Merit List) | Central University of Himachal Pradesh CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central University of Rajasthan | 14-May-2024 25-May-2024 (Display of Program-wise Provisionally Admission List) | Central University of Rajasthan CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central University of Hyderabad | 01-July-2024 | University of Hyderabad CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central University of Gujarat | Third Week of May | Central University of Gujarat CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central Universities | - | Central Universities CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
NEHU | - | NEHU CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Manipur University | - | Manipur University CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central University of Odisha | 16-Jun-2024 | Central University of Odisha CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central University of Karnataka | 6-June-2024 | |
Assam University | - | Assam University CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central University of Kashmir | - | Central University of Kashmir CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central University of Karnataka | 4-June-2024 | Central University of Karnataka CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central University of Tamil Nadu | Third Week of May | Central University of Tamil Nadu CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Pondicherry University | - | Pondicherry University CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Central University of South Bihar | 9-May-2024 | Central University of South Bihar CUET PG Cut off 2024 |
Around 4 Lacs candidates appeared for CUET PG 2025 examinations to get admissions in the 157 subjects offered in master's degree and professional degree courses. As per the student reactions observed from YouTube and the Shiksha poll survey, this year the CUET PG 2025 exam difficulty level was higher than tha previous year. Candidates can expect a lower CUETPG 2025 cutoff than the previous year.
Overall the following CUET PG 2025 expected cut off can be a good score for the candidates to get admissions:
- General Category: 190-210
- OBC Category: 180-200
- SC Category: 170-185
- ST Category: 165-175
CUET PG 2025 is a nation-level exam conducted for admissions to the master's degree and professional degree courses for around 197+ participating universities. NTA, the exam conducting body conducts the exam every year and the role of NTA is till the declaration of results. The exam officials don't release any specific CUET PG 2025 cut-offs.
CUET PG cut-off 2025 will be released by the participating universities individually depending upon the number of registrations made by the candidates and the availability of seats.
Since CUET PG 2025 results and university-wise cut-off are yet to be released. Based on the input taken by the candidates on the CUET PG exam difficulty level, candidates can check out the expected cut-off below:
- General Category: 190-210
- OBC Category: 180-200
- SC Category: 170-185
- ST Category: 165-175
Candidates can check out the stream-wise CUET PG 2024 candidates who appeared and registered analysis from here:
Stream Name | 2024 | 2023 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | |
Acharya | 10,574 | 8,320 | 38,000 | 25,675 |
Common | 3,02,667 | 2,30,352 | 3,23,909 | 2,64,988 |
Humanities | 1,35,842 | 1,00,101 | 1,56,023 | 94,316 |
Languages | 57,728 | 40,972 | 56,875 | 35,531 |
Science | 2,35,901 | 1,91,074 | 3,,03,336 | 2,40,669 |
Mtech and Higher Studies | 13,602 | 7,571 | 21,400 | 7936 |
Also Read: What is a good score in CUET PG?
The passing marks for CUET PG 2025 in DU are set by Delhi University itself. Additionally, colleges affiliated with DU have the autonomy to determine their own cutoff criteria based on the CUET result 2025. The passing marks for DU can vary, but, the cutoff of some of the top colleges such as Hindu College, Miranda House, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Gargi College, etc. can go above 235 in CUET PG.
Exploring alternative colleges or courses that accept lower scores or have more lenient cut-offs can also be considered. Additionally, the candidate may opt for other entrance exams or consider applying to colleges based on merit or management quotas. Determination, hard work, and a positive outlook can pave the way to success even after a low CUET PG score. Check out the table below to know the low score and good score criteria in CUET PG 2025.
Category |
Good Score in CUET PG 2025 |
---|---|
General |
190-210 |
OBC |
180-200 |
SC |
170-185 |
ST |
165-175 |
Also Read: CUET PG courses list
Factors Determining the CUET PG 2025 Cutoff
The following are the factors which will determine the CUET PG 2025 cutoff and percentile:
- Number of candidates appearing for CUET PG 2025
- Subjects chosen by the candidate
- Difficulty level of the CUET PG exam
- Category
- Number of available seats
Also Read:
CUET PG 2025 Expected Cutoff
Check out the tables below to know the CUET PG 2025 cutoff:
Category | CUET PG Cut Off 2025 (Expected) |
---|---|
General | 220-230 |
OBC | 190-210 |
SC | 175-180 |
ST | 165-175 |
Expected CUET PG Cutoff 2025 (Subject-Wise)
Check out the table below to know the expected subject-wise CUET PG 2025 cutoff:
Course Name |
Expected CUET PG 2025 Cutoff (Subject-Wise) |
---|---|
MA English |
180 |
MA Philosophy |
155 |
MA Economics |
170 |
MA Hindi |
180 |
MA Sanskrit |
185 |
MA History |
165 |
MA Sociology |
170 |
MCom |
170 |
Life Sciences |
180 |
CUET PG 2025 Expected Cutoff: Delhi University
Refer to the table below to know the course-wise expected CUET PG 2025 cutoff in Delhi University:
Course Name |
General |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
MA English |
200-220 |
160-200 |
150-180 |
150-175 |
160-180 |
MA Philosophy |
110-130 |
50-60 |
50-60 |
30-50 |
100-120 |
MA Urdu |
80-100 |
40-50 |
60-70 |
40-50 |
70-90 |
MA Economics |
100-130 |
70-90 |
50-80 |
40-70 |
100-120 |
MA Hindi |
200-230 |
150-170 |
200-220 |
80-100 |
130-150 |
MA Sanskrit |
80-100 |
60-70 |
50-60 |
50-60 |
70-90 |
MA History |
140-160 |
120-140 |
100-120 |
100-120 |
70-90 |
MA Sociology |
135-150 |
110-120 |
95-105 |
105-110 |
125-130 |
MCom |
185-200 |
150-160 |
140-150 |
95-110 |
155-170 |
MSc Biochemistry |
260-280 |
250-260 |
200-220 |
180-200 |
200-220 |
MSc Botany |
160-170 |
130-140 |
100-110 |
95-100 |
170-180 |
MSc Zoology |
220-230 |
185-200 |
160-170 |
190-200 |
180-200 |
MSc Chemistry |
220-240 |
190-200 |
140-150 |
100-120 |
200-220 |
MSc Microbiology |
190-200 |
170-180 |
140-150 |
100-110 |
170-190 |
CUET PG 2025 Expected Cutoff: Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Refer to the table below to know the course-wise expected CUET PG 2025 cutoff in BHU:
Course Name |
General |
OBC |
SC |
---|---|---|---|
MSc Statistics |
220-240 |
190-200 |
170-180 |
MSc Chemistry |
190-210 |
170-190 |
130-140 |
MSc Computer Science |
220-250 |
180-200 |
150-160 |
MSc Physics |
190-220 |
175-200 |
140-150 |
MSc Zoology |
230-250 |
210-230 |
200-210 |
MSc Botany |
200-215 |
160-185 |
160-170 |
MSc Mathematics |
190-230 |
170-200 |
120-145 |
MSc Geography |
230-250 |
190-220 |
170-180 |
MCA |
260-270 |
240-250 |
180-200 |
CUET PG 2025 Expected Cutoff: Jamia Milia Islamia
Refer to the table below to know the course-wise expected CUET PG 2025 cutoff in JMI:
Course Name |
Expected CUET PG 2025 Cutoff |
---|---|
MA Hons (Arabic) |
55.75 - 81 |
MA Hons (English) |
51-71 |
MA Hons (Economics) |
63-86.25 |
MA Hons (Political Science, Sociology, Psychology) |
32-45.50 |
MA Hons (Hindi) |
31.25-59 |
MA Hons (Persian) |
39.25-78.25 |
MSc (Aeronautics) |
27.25-64.50 |
MSc (Maths with Computer Science) |
28.50 -54.50 |
MSc (Bioscience) |
28.50-54.50 |
MSc (Biotechnology) |
28.50-54.50 |
MSc (Electronics) |
23.75-42.50 |
CUET PG 2025 Expected Cutoff: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
Refer to the table below to know the course-wise expected CUET PG 2025 cutoff in BBAU:
Name of the course |
Expected CUET PG 2025 cutoff |
---|---|
MSc Applied Chemistry |
120 to 160 |
MA Economics |
120 to 160 |
MA Education |
120 to 160 |
B.Ed |
180 to 220 |
MBA Finance |
180 to 220 |
MBA Human Resource Management |
180 to 220 |
MBA Rural Management |
180 to 220 |
MBA Marketing |
180 to 220 |
MSc Bioinformatics |
180 to 220 |
M.Sc Biotechnology |
200 to 250 |
MCA |
200 to 250 |
CUET PG 2025 Expected Cutoff: Mahatma Gandhi Central University
Refer to the table below to know the course-wise expected CUET PG 2025 cutoff at Mahatma Gandhi Central University:
Name of the course |
General |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
M.Sc. Physics |
60-64.01 |
61.25-65.01 |
All with 1 mark or above |
29.33-33.91 |
|
M.Sc. Chemistry |
58.50-62.04 |
59-62.04 |
35-38.32 |
35-38.32 |
All with 1 mark or above |
M.Sc. Botany |
70-73.45 |
70.10-73.45 |
53-56.95 |
52.20-56.95 |
43.30-46.48 |
Master of Business Administration |
53-57.98 |
53-57.98 |
NA |
NA |
61.20-64.1 |
M.Sc. Biotechnology |
73.50-77.83 |
73.30-79.83 |
43-47.04 |
45-49.04 |
41.10-45.77 |
M.Sc. Zoology |
78.60-81.44 |
78-81.44 |
53-57.17 |
53.30-57.17 |
31.40-34.1 |
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Beginner-Level 4
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With 77 marks in CUET PG, chances of admission to central universities are very low, especially for high-demand courses.
However, you might still get a seat in less competitive programs or if you belong to a reserved category.
Check individual university cut-offs and consider applying to state or priv
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Beginner-Level 4
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For Plant Biotechnology with 148 marks, chances are lower for top universities but you may still get admission in lesser competitive institutions or under reserved categories.
Always check official cut-offs and counseling updates for confirmation.
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Beginner-Level 4
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With 187 marks in CUET PG for MBA, you have a moderate chance of getting a seat in some central or state universities like BBAU or Assam University, especially in reserved categories. However, top universities may have higher cut-offs. Check individual university cut-offs and counseling updates for
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Beginner-Level 4
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Students will receive their admission results for CUET-PG at LNMIIT Jaipur by 17 July 2025. All required documents and scores should be prepared by this date by the applicant.
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Contributor-Level 9
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With a score of 121 marks in the CUET PG MBA 2025 exam (out of 300), securing admission to top central universities or government MBA programs is highly unlikely. The expected cutoff scores for MBA programs are significantly higher across all categories
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Beginner-Level 4
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With 76 marks in CUET PG, admission to DU South Campus or off campus colleges is unlikely for highly competitive courses but possible for less competitive courses or with the help of other factors like merit or category. Each course has a specific cut-off which can be known from DU's website.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
Some of the top Central Universities known for Geography are:
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi – M.A. in Geography with research orientation.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi – Offers M.A./M.Sc. in Geography.
University of Delhi (DU) – Offers M.A. Geography (Check constituent colleges).
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Contributor-Level 10
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With a CUET PG score of 86, you have several options for pursuing an MCA. Some universities with cutoffs around or below your score include:
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi: CUET-PG 2024 cutoff was 75.
- Delhi University (DU), New Delhi: Cutoff details not specified, but DU accepts CUET P
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Contributor-Level 8
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Yes, you can get some low ranked central universities which are below rank 10 like, BBAU, Tezpur, Haryana, Odisha, Allahabad. You can have a look at the previous year cut off.
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Contributor-Level 6
The cutoff marks of CUET PG 2024 are the minimum marks applicants need to secure to qualify for the CUET exam. The exam-conducting authorities prepare different cutoffs of CUET PG for different categories.
Different participating universities prepare different CUET PG cutoffs based on various factors, i.e., test takers and difficulty level of the exam.