CUET 2024 Normalisation Process: Percentile Score Calculation

Central University Entrance Test 2025 ( CUET )

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Updated on Jul 11, 2024 12:21 IST

CUET UG Result 2024 will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the exam at the official website of the examCUET Normalisation Process 2024 is a technique to calculate marks of students with another of the same subject exam held in multiple shifts. Candidates can read the article below to learn about CUET normalisation process and how the marks are calculated. 

CUET Normalisation Process

CUET Normalisation Process

CUET 2024 Normalisation Process: For academic session 2024-25, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce CUET result 2024 soon at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. Candidates will be able to download the scorecard soon after the CUET UG 2024 result declaration. CUET exam was held to provide admission to candidates in Undergraduate (UG) in all the Central, State, Private or Deemed Universities. Candidates appeared for the CUET exam were provided opportunity to select a combination of subjects from 29 different subjects. Notably, CUET 2024 was held in 8 days window and test of a subject was taken on different days. The exam was conducted in 387 cities across India and 24 cities outside India. Therefore, the CUET 2024 normalisation process will help candidates to compare and analyse their written test of the same subjects held on different days. 

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What is CUET Normalisation 2024?

Providing a solution to the above-mentioned problem, NTA stated about a technique called as ''equipercentile method''.  According to NTA,'' In this method, percentile for each candidate is calculated using the raw marks of the candidate as compared to the raw marks of others in the same session. This is done for every session across multiple days for the same subject. These percentiles are then equated and converted into normalised marks. For sessions with a smaller number of candidates, these are clubbed with bigger sessions.'' 

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In the normalisation process, the raw marks of students appearing for the same subject on different days and multiple shifts, are converted into normalised marks. The UGC Chairman, Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, explaining about the Normalisation process, talking to PTI said, ''These normalised marks of the candidates, obtained using equipercentile method, in different sessions in a given subject can be used in the same way we use the raw marks of a conventional single session examination. Therefore, in a particular university, if the raw marks of the skill component have certain weightage it can be added to the remaining weightage of the normalized marks to prepare the rank list.''

Q:   What is CUET UG cut off for top courses?

A:

CUET UG cut off will vary from course to course and universities. To know the cut off for CUET UG courses, candidates must stay updated with the notification released by the universities for admissions. As per the previous year analysis, candidates can expect the CUET UG cut off for various top courses under Arts, Commerce and Science as mentioned below:

UG Courses

DU Cut off Percentile

BHU Cut-off Score (Normalized)

Jamia Millia Islamia Cut off

B.R Ambedkar University Cut off Marks (Out of 850)

B.A (Hons) English

95+

170+

65-80

600-700

B.A (Hons) Economics

98+

170+

70-80

550-650

B.Com (Hons)

96+

220+

60-80

-

B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics

97+

160+

50-70

-

B.Sc (Hons) Chemistry

95+

160+

45-70

-

Q:   What is the CUET UG cut off for BHU?

A:

BHU accepts CUET UG scores for admission to several undergraduate courses, including BA (Hons.) in Social Sciences, BA LLB (Hons.), BSc (Hons.) Mathematics and BSc (Hons.) Biology, among others. CUET cut off for BHU has been released for UG courses. BHU has released the Round 8 Seat Allotment Result and as per the BHU last round cutoff 2023, B Sc (Hons) Agriculture was the most competitive course with a cutoff score of 506.96 for the General category student. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the BHU cut off 2023 for several undergradute courses: 

 

Q:   How is CUET UG cut off calculated?

A:

The CUET UG cut off is determined by CUET participating universities seperately. Parameters on the basis of which CUET UG cut off is released are:

  • Total number of candidates that appeared for the CUET UG exam
  • The number of seats offered by the participating universities through CUET UG
  • The difficulty level of the CUET exam
  • Overall performance of the test takers (pass percentage/ score range, etc.)

CUET cut off is based on the percentile of the candidate. To calculate the CUET percentile following formula is applied:

100*Number of candidates appeared in the session with a raw score is equal to or less than a candidate/ total number of candidates appeared for CUET UG.

Also Read: CUET 2024 Merit List and Participating Universities

How Normalised Marks are Calculated?

As mentioned above, equipercentile method is used for all candidates who appeared in different sessions for same subject to make comparable across sessions. Here are the different steps involved to calculate normalised marks.

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Step 1: Calculation of Percentiles of students in each shifts using raw marks of multiple shifts

In order to find the percentile, first the percentile of each group of students are calculated using the raw marks they have scored in each shifts.

Step 2: Percentiles are arranged in descending order

In the second step, these percentiles are arranged in descending order by noting the raw marks of the students in each shift.

Step 3: Linear interpolation

Q:   What are the factors affecting CUET cut off for DU?

A:

Multiple factors affecting CUET cut off for DU, include:  

  • CUET UG 2023 normalised marks

  • Total number of seats available for admission

  • Category of the candidate

  • Type of course or college chosen by the candidate

  • Previous year’s cut off marks

  • Difficulty of the CUET UG exam

Q:   How can I access the CUET UG cut off list?

A:

Students can access the CUET UG cut off list only after the cut offs are released by the CUET UG participating universities. The following steps should be followed to access the CUET cut off list of universities candidate is desirous to take admission in.

  • Visit the official website of the applied and participating institutes
  • On the homepage, click on the link to the current academic session CUET Cut Off
  • A new login page will open on screen. Enter the credentials and submit
  • Now, you can access the CUET UG cut off list when released

The above steps will be applicable only if instittues release the CUET UG cut offs. Otherwise, if the institutes release merit lists carrying their scores, then the minimum score would be considered as the CUET UG cut off. Universities like Delhi University does not released CUET cut off. Candidates will know the college/course allocated on the basis of the preferences filled by the candidate while filling the application form.

Q:   When will NTA release CUET UG cutoff?

A:

National Testing Agency (NTA) does not release the CUET UG cutoff. Once the CUET results are declared, the socres are shared with the participating universities and role of NTA ends with the declaration of results. CUET UG 2024 cutoff will be released by the CUET participtaing universities seperatley. Candidates will be able to check the course wise and category wise cutoff. 

Q:   What is the minimum cutoff for Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College CUET cutoff 2023 for BCom?

A:
The minimum expected cutoff for Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College's CUET 2025 for BCom is 679 for general, 658 for OBC, 642 for SC, and 623 for ST
 
The cutoff for admission is 92% in the entrance exam. 
 
Here are some other previous year cutoffs for Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College: 
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany: 644 for general, 630 for OBC
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry: 665 for general, 651 for OBC
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science: 672 for general

Q:   How is CUET normalized score calculated?

A:

The CUET (Common University Entrance Test) normalised scores are derived through a systematic process that ensures fairness across different testing sessions. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how these scores are calculated:

  1. Raw Marks Collection: Initially, each candidate's raw marks are collected after they complete the exam. These marks represent the number of correct answers each candidate achieved.

  2. Percentile Calculation: For each candidate, their percentile is calculated based on how their raw marks compare to those of other candidates who took the exam in the same session. This percentile indicates the relative standing of a candidate among their peers within that specific session.

  3. Session Equating: The process involves multiple testing sessions that may occur over several days for the same subject. The percentiles calculated for each session are then equated to ensure consistency in scoring across all sessions.

  4. Normalisation Process: After equating the percentiles, they are converted into normalised marks. This step helps to standardise scores across varying exam conditions and candidate populations.

  5. Handling Smaller Sessions: In instances where a session has a limited number of candidates, those scores are aggregated with larger sessions. This clubbing ensures that every candidate's performance is compared against a more substantial and diverse group, leading to a more reliable and equitable normalised score.

Then through the linear interpolation method, marks of students are calculated in the above blanks in the table.

Step 4: Calculation of normalised marks

In the final step, normalised marks for each student are calculated on a common scale.

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FAQs Related to CUET 2024 Normalisation Process

Q. What is equipercentile method in Normalisation process?

A. In equipercentile method percentile for each candidate is calculated using the raw marks of the candidate as compared to the raw marks of others in the same session. This is done for every session across multiple days for the same subject. These percentiles are then equated, and converted into normalised marks. For sessions with smaller number of candidates, these are clubbed with bigger sessions.

Q. How do you normalize a CUET score?

A. In the normalisation process, the raw marks of students appearing for same subject on different days and multiple shifts, are converted into normalised marks.

Q. How to calculate CUET score?

A. In order to calculate CUET score, candidates need to follow the following steps. 

  • Candidates are required to log in to the official website of CUET UG 2023 and download the response sheet and CUET answer key.
  • In the next step, the total number of questions attempted in the CUET exam is determined.
  • Now, candidates are required to use the CUET answer key to determine the total number of correct answers and incorrect answers.

Q. What is the minimum qualifying marks for CUET for Delhi University?

A. To get admission in Delhi University through CUET, candidates must obtain a minimum CUET score of 480 out of a maximum of 800. It is important to check the specific eligibility criteria for the course candidate are interested in, as certain courses have more stringent minimum score requirements.

Q. Do marks increase in normalisation process?

A. Normalisation process is basically a statistical technique to evaluate students' performance on the basis of similar exam parameters. Yes, in this process, actual marks obtained by candidates can be increased or decreased. 

Q. What is the first Normalisation rule?

A. The first normalisation rule is as follows:
Calculation of Percentiles of students in each shifts using raw marks of multiple shifts- to find the percentile, first the percentile of each group of students are calculated using the raw marks they have scored in each shifts. 

Q. Is 86 percentile good in CUET?

A. In order to get admission in the top 10 best colleges, candidates should obtain 80 per cent in CUET. 

Q. What us the second Normalisation rule?

A. The second rule rule of Normalisation is Percentiles are arranged in descending order. In this step, these percentiles are arranged in descending order by noting the raw marks of the students in each shift.

Q. Is 60 percent good in CUET?

A. A good mark in CUET exam depend on the course and university opted. However, a marks above 60 per cent is considered a good score. Score is considered good if that meets the cut-off for the opted course and university. 

Q. What is the third Normalisation rule?

A. The third normalisation rule is Linear interpolation. In this process, marks of students are calculated in the above blanks in the table.

Q. What is the fourth Normalisation rule?

A. The fourth Noramlisation rule is calculation of normalised marks. In this step, normalised marks for each student are calculated on a common scale.

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