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Are CUET marks enough to get admission to the desired institute? Know how the scores are converted to percentile and normalised scores to ensure fairness. Know in detail the key differences between marks, percentile and normalised scores. Check the complete procedure here.

CUET Marks Vs Percentile

CUET Marks Vs Percentile

CUET marks and percentile are two different scores that assess a candidate’s performance in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). CUET marks or CUET score are the total number of marks that the candidate has scored in the exam following the exam marking scheme. Whereas, the CUET percentile is a relative score that indicates how well a candidate has performed compared to the candidates in similar and other sessions of the exam. CUET 2025 results will be declared after the release of the CUET UG final answer key. CUET 2025 exam will be scheduled tentatively in May/June 2025 in CBT mode.

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.

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CUET 2025 Marks Vs Percentile

To learn about the differences between CUET marks Vs Percentile, refer to the table below to understand:

Feature

CUET Marks

Percentile

What is it?

The raw scores that a candidate receives for each subject

A measure of how a candidate's score compares to the scores of other candidates

How is it calculated?

The sum of the marks that a candidate scores in each subject

The number of candidates who scored equal to or lower than a particular score divided by the total number of candidates who took the exam

What does it indicate?

A candidate's performance in each subject

A candidate's performance relative to other candidates

How is it used?

Used to determine a candidate's eligibility for admission to a particular program

Used to rank candidates for admission to a particular program

Also Read: CUET Passing Marks

CUET Marks Vs Percentile: How is CUET 2025 Percentile Calculated?

CUET percentile is calculated separately for each session. Refer to the steps below to know how CUET raw score is converted into percentile.

  1. Note the number of candidates who appeared for the exam. Let the number be N
  2. Filter all students in one shift and arrange them in decreasing order based on their CUET NTA score.
  3. Note the raw score of each candidate (T) and count the number of students whose raw scores are less than or equal to Denote this number as M
  4. Then the CUET percentile score is calculated as:

P= M*100/N

Both factors of CUET- score and percentile are important for admission committees when evaluating candidates for admission to Undergraduate programs. However, the percentile is considered a more important factor as it provides an accurate measure of how a candidate has performed. Check the table below to know the CUET expected percentile for the following marks range:

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CUET Marks Range  Expected Percentile
250 - 235 100
234 - 213 99
212 - 188 98 - 97
187 - 163 96 - 95
162 - 138 94 - 93
137 - 113 92 - 90
112 - 100 89 - 84
99 - 88 83 - 80
87 - 75 79 - 75
74 - 63 74 - 70
62 - 50 69 - 55
49 - 25 54 - 30
Calculate CUET Score 2024:

CUET Answer Key

CUET Marks Vs Percentile: Top NIRF 2024 Ranking Universities

Check below to know the top CUET NIRF ranking 2024 universities:

CUET NIRF Ranking 2- Jawaharlal Nehru University

CUET NIRF Ranking 3- Jamia Millia Islamia

CUET NIRF Ranking 5- Banaras Hindu University

CUET NIRF Ranking 6- University of Delhi

CUET NIRF Ranking 8- Aligarh Muslim University 

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Name of University/College CUET Admission Process CUET Cut Off
University of Delhi DU Admission Through CUET CUET DU Cut Off
Banaras Hindu University BHU UG Admission Through CUET CUET BHU Cut Off
University of Allahabad Allahabad University (AU) Admission Through CUET CUET AU Cut Off
Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi BR Ambedkar University Admission Through CUET CUET B.R Ambedkar Cut Off
Jamia Milia Islamia University JMI Admission Through CUET CUET JMI Cut Off
Jawaharlal Nehru University JNU Admission Through CUET CUET JNU Cut Off
Aligarh Muslim University AMU Admission Through CUET CUET AMU Cut Off
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) IPU Admission Through CUET CUET IPU Cut Off
Central University Karnataka CU Karnataka Admission Through CUET CUET CUK Cut Off
Central University of Kashmir CU Kashmir Admission Through CUET CUET CU Kashmir Cut Off
Tezpur University Tezpur University Admission Through CUET CUET Tezpur University Cut Off
Central University Rajasthan CU Rajasthan Admission Through CUET CUET CU Rajasthan Cut Off
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar (BBAU) Admission Through CUET CUET BBAU Cut Off
Central University Jammu CU Jammu Admission Through CUET CUET CU Jammu Cut Off
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) TISS UG Admission Through CUET CUET TISS UG Cut Off

CUET Marks Vs Percentile- Normalization Process

This year, CUET UG 2025 will use normalisation process as the exam will be held in CBT Mode. The CUET normalisation process apply for the CUET subjects which are held in multiple sessions. Since the question paper and subjects in different shifts are different, the difficulty level of the question paper may vary. Some students might attempt relatively tougher question papers while some may attempt an easy one. The candidates who attempted the comparatively tougher examination are likely to get lower marks as compared to those who attempted the easier one; the scores of the students across shifts are not directly comparable. There is a need for CUET normalising the marks across shifts to make them amenable to such comparisons.

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

A:

Multiple factors affecting CUET cut off for DU, include:  

  • CUET UG 2025 Normalised Score

  • Total number of seats available for admission

  • Number of applicants
  • Category of the candidate

  • Reservation Policy
  • Type of course or college chosen by the candidate

  • Difficulty Level 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 2025 cutoff will be released by the CUET participtaing universities seperatley. Candidates will be able to check the course wise and category wise cutoff. The CUET UG 2025 cut off will begin relasing soon after the counselling registrations are over.

Q:   What is the minimum cutoff for Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College CUET cutoff 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.

CUET Result: Process of Converting Raw Score to Normalized Score

Check the illustration below to know how the raw scores are normalized:

Suppose the examination was conducted in four phases as per the details provided below:

CUET Percentile (1)

CUET Percentile (1)

 

Calculation of Highest Raw Score and Percentile Score:

CUET Percentile (2)

CUET Percentile (2)

 

Calculation of Lowest Score and Percentile Score:

CUET Percentile (3)

CUET Percentile (3)

Convert Raw Score Into Percentile

The percentile for the above illustrated candidates will be calculated as:

Percentile score= 100*No. of candidates appeared from the session with raw score Equal to or Less than T score/ Total Number of candidates appeared in the session.

Also Read: CUET UG Toppers 2024

CUET Results Statistics (Previous Year)

National Testing Agency releases the CUET results statistics soon after the declaration of results. Candidates can check the previous year CUET 2023 result subject wise statistics below. NTA conducted the CUET 2024 in hybrid mode. The normalisation process was not applied in CUET UG 2024.

Number of Students Scoring 100 Percentile

CUET 2023 Statistics
Subject 100 percentile 95 percentile and above Total in subject
English 5685 4328 719
Hindi 102 11788 201439
Bengali 18 137 2206
Urdu 24 430 7894
Arabic 20 43 702
Sanskrit 71 283 4729
Accountancy/Bookkeeping 1074 9205 155347
Biology 4850 18405 294206
Business Studies 2357 9908 168052
Chemistry 233 25821 504496
Environmental Studies 6 772 15204
Computer Science/ Informatics Practice 51 4469 83126
Economics/Business Economics 2836 11390 186855
Entrepreneurship 80 632 11612
Fine Arts 153 1019 14439
Political Sciemce 1796 8684 154638
Psychology 978 1793 26929
History 1361 8289 147438
Mathematics 251 19439 379027
Geography 389 4674 84385

CUET Score Vs Percentile: 2024 Statistics

 

Dates of Examination

 

Mode

Total Registered Candidates for Test Papers

Total Appeared Candidates for Test Papers

15, 16, 17, 18 May, 2024

Pen & Paper (OMR-based)

5395062

4420380

29 May 2024

Pen & Paper (OMR-based)

21, 22, 24 May 2024

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

375403

201002

Re-Test: 19 July 2024

(CBT)

1203

288

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