Low Score in CUET PG? Check Passing Marks for Popular Universities and Colleges

Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2025 ( CUET-PG )

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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 will likely be released in the second week of April 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. Last year 7,68,414 candidates appeared in the exam and out of them 4,62,603 were unique. 

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. 

Q:   What are the CUET PG cutoff marks for 2024?

A:

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. 

Q:   When will CUET PG cutoff marks be out?

A:

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. 

Q:   What factors determine the CUET PG Cut off?

A:

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. 

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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 BA, BA (Hons), BSc and BSc (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 BTech, BA LLB, BCom (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. 

Q:   What is CUET PG DU Cut off?

A:

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

Q:   What is expected CUET PG 2024 cutoff marks Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subject for top universities?

A:

The official CUET PG cut off for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects will be out by different participating universities after the conclusion of the exam. But observing previous year trends and difficulty level of exams, it can be summarised that the cutoff marks are mentioned below:

SubjectExpected CUET PG Cutoff
Physics170-180
Chemistry160-170
Mathematics170-180
MCA180-190

Q:   What is the CUET PG 2024 Cut off for participating universities?

A:

Candidates can check out the CUET PG 2024 cut off for various participting universities from here: 

University NameMerit List Release DateCUET PG 2024 Cut Off
University of DelhiFirst Week of JuneDU CUET PG Cut off 2204 
Tata Institute of Social SciencesSecond Week of JuneTISS CUET PG Cut off 2024 
Banaras Hindu UniversityFirst week of JuneBHU CUET PG Cut off 2024 
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversitySecond Week of JuneJNU CUET PG Cut off 2024 
Central University of HaryanaFirst week of JuneCentral 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 Hyderabad01-July-2024University of Hyderabad CUET PG Cut off 2024 
Central University of GujaratThird Week of MayCentral 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 Odisha16-Jun-2024Central University of Odisha CUET PG Cut off 2024 
Central University of Karnataka6-June-2024

Central University of Karnataka CUET PG Cut Off 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 Karnataka4-June-2024Central University of Karnataka CUET PG Cut off 2024 
Central University of Tamil NaduThird Week of MayCentral University of Tamil Nadu CUET PG Cut off 2024 
Pondicherry University-Pondicherry University CUET PG Cut off 2024 
Central University of South Bihar9-May-2024Central University of South Bihar CUET PG Cut off 2024 

Q:   What are the CUET PG candidate statistics for all the domains?

A:

Candidates can check out the stream-wise CUET PG 2024 candidates who appeared and registered analysis from here:

Stream Name20242023
Registered CandidatesAppeared CandidatesRegistered CandidatesAppeared Candidates
Acharya10,5748,32038,00025,675
Common3,02,6672,30,3523,23,9092,64,988
Humanities1,35,8421,00,1011,56,02394,316
Languages57,72840,97256,87535,531
Science2,35,9011,91,0743,,03,3362,40,669
Mtech and Higher Studies13,6027,57121,4007936

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

Score after Normalisation

Very good score

225-240

Good score

180-224

Average score

140-179

Low score

120-139

Very low score

Below 110

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:

  1. Number of candidates appearing for CUET PG 2025
  2. Subjects chosen by the candidate
  3. Difficulty level of the CUET PG exam
  4. Category
  5. 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 (Expected)
General 225-240
OBC 220-230
SC 210-218
ST 198-210

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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