Low score in CUET 2025? Fret not. Read the article below to know the CUET passing marks, expected cutoff for popular universities and colleges.
Low Score in CUET? Check Passing Marks and Cutoff
Low Score in CUET: CUET 2025 result will likely be announced in the last week of July 2025. CUET UG exam is very competitive because of the number of students who appear for the exam. This competitive nature of the exam may make the students appearing for the CUET exam 2025 a bit anxious. Usually, a score less than 400 is considered a low score in the CUET UG exam based on the previous year’s exam analysis.
Every participating college which accepts CUET UG scores releases its own CUET cutoff for admission to their undergraduate courses. These cutoffs may vary from one college to another. Having a low score in CUET can be disheartening, but it is not the end of the road. Several constructive steps can be taken to improve the situation at hand and enhance the chances of securing admission to the preferred college or course.
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Q: What is CUET UG cut off for top courses?
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?
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:
| Course | Round 8 Cutoff Score 2023 |
|---|---|
| B Sc (Hons) Agriculture | 506.96 |
| B.Com (Hons.) in Financial Markets Management | 493.8 |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) | 478.46 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | 465.54 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science | 457.41 |
| Discontinued (Apr 2023)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology | 354.68 |
Q: How is CUET UG cut off calculated?
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.
After the declaration of the CUET result 2025, all the colleges or universities release the course-wise passing marks or CUET cutoff, which is used for shortlisting students for admission to various UG courses. Universities and institutes will also release a CUET counselling schedule and merit list based on the CUET result. Read the article below to know what to do if one has a low score in CUET.
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CUET Results 2025: Knowing Low Scores and CUET Passing Marks
To know if the student has passed the CUET exam, they need to check the CUET passing marks released by the participating college or university. According to the CUET exam analysis, a score of 500-650 marks can be considered a good score in CUET UG. Candidates scoring above 700 may fall in the category of 98-99 percentile and such aspirants 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. Also, a score below 200 can be considered a low score in the CUET 2025 exam. Such a score may grant admission to undergraduate courses such as BA, BA (Hons), BSc and BSc (Hons) courses in private and state universities. However, it is essential to know exactly 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 cutoff criteria.
A score between the range of 400-600 can be regarded as an average score in the CUET 2025 exam. Students with such scores will likely secure admission to good colleges in India. The passing marks for CUET 2025 in the University of Delhi are set by Delhi University itself. Additionally, colleges affiliated with DU have the autonomy to determine their individual 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, Lady Shri Ram College, Gargi College, Miranda House, Shri Ram College of Commerce, etc. can go above 700 in CUET 2025.
Q: What are the factors affecting CUET cut off for DU?
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?
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?
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?
- 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?
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exploring alternative colleges or courses that accept lower scores or have more lenient CUET cut-offs can also be considered. Additionally, the aspirant may opt for other UG entrance exams or consider applying to colleges based on merit or management quotas. Check out the table below to know the low score and good score criteria in the CUET exam 2025.
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| Category |
Raw Score |
Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Very good score |
700 and above |
98 to 99 |
| Good score |
500-650 |
90-95 |
| Average score |
400-600 |
85-89 |
| Low score |
200-400 |
80-84 |
| Very low score |
Below 200 |
Below 80 |
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Factors Affecting CUET Cut Off 2025
Some of the factors that affect the CUET Exam cut off are listed below.
- The difficulty level of the exam
- The student’s performance in the exam
- Seats offered by the participating universities through the CUET exam 2025
- The total number of students who appeared for the CUET 2025 exam
CUET Passing Marks: Maximum Marks
For every correct answer, the candidate will be awarded 5 marks and for each incorrect answer one mark will be deducted from the candidate's score according to the CUET exam pattern. Check out the table below to know the number of questions in the section and CUET maximum marks.
| CUET Maximum Marks |
||
|---|---|---|
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
| Section IA (Language) |
40 questions to be attempted out of 50 in each language |
200 |
| Section IB |
200 |
|
| Section II (Domain Subject) |
35/40 Questions to be attempted out of 45/50 |
175/200 |
| Section III (General Test) |
50 Questions to be attempted out of 60 |
250 |
CUET Passing Marks: Category-wise
No specific passing marks have been announced by the CUET exam conducting authority, National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates who meet the CUET cutoff score released by their preferred institute can take admissions to the institute.
CUET Passing Marks for General Category
According to the previous years’ analysis, the CUET passing marks for General category students is mentioned below:
| College/University |
CUET Passing Marks |
Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi University |
400-500 |
BA (H) Political Science, BA (H) History, BA (H) Sanskrit |
| BR Ambedkar University |
120-300 |
BBA, BA (H) Hindi, BA (H) History |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) |
170-200 |
BA (H), BSc Biology |
| Allahabad University |
400-500 |
BCom, BA LLB, BFA |
CUET Passing Marks for OBC Category
According to the previous years’ analysis, the CUET passing marks for OBC category students is mentioned below:
| College/University |
CUET Passing Marks |
Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi University |
200-300 |
BA (H) |
| BR Ambedkar University |
100-300 |
BA (Hindi), BA (H) Sociology, BA (H) Economics |
| Allahabad University |
300-400 |
BCom, BA Arabic, BA Urdu |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) |
147-200 |
BSc Biology, BA (H), LLB |
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CUET Marks Vs Percentile
Both factors of CUET- score and percentile are important for admission committees when evaluating students for admission to Undergraduate programmes. Check the table below to know the CUET expected percentile for the following marks range:
| CUET Marks Range |
Percentile |
|---|---|
| 200 - 188 |
100 |
| 187 - 170 |
99 |
| 169 - 150 |
98 - 97 |
| 149 - 130 |
96 - 95 |
| 129 - 110 |
94 - 93 |
| 109 - 90 |
92 - 90 |
| 89 - 80 |
89 - 84 |
| 79 - 70 |
83 - 80 |
| 69 - 60 |
79 - 75 |
| 59 - 50 |
74 - 70 |
| 49 - 40 |
69 - 55 |
| 39 - 20 |
54 - 30 |
CUET Cutoff 2025 (Expected)
Refer to the table below to know the overall expected CUET cut off for UG programmes at the University of Delhi (UoD or DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Milia Islamia (JMI) and B.R Ambedkar University:
| 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 |
- |
Colleges Accepting CUET Score
Check out the table below to know the colleges accepting CUET scores and cutoff:
Converting Raw Score into Percentile
The CUET raw score is to be converted into the CUET percentile in order to apply for admission to the participating institutes. The percentile for the candidates will be calculated as:
Percentile score = 100 * Number of candidates who appeared from the session with a raw score Equal to or Less than the Highest Raw score
Total Number of candidates who appeared in the session
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