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What is a Good CUET 2025 Score for Delhi University? Check College Wise UG Cutoff

A good CUET score for DU is based on various factors like target course, target college, category, reservation criteria, competition level, seat intake and more. There is no specific digit to determine a good CUET UG score; however, marks above 750 are considered ideal for top DU colleges and competitive programs. The CUET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), and results are released with normalized scores and percentile scores.

Candidates can check out the CUET minimum qualifying scores and a good score through this article. We've provided the most accurate data for the same based on past trends, course offers, college offers & requirements, and more which will help students plan their next step wisely.

Also Check: CUET Marks Vs Percentile 2025: How to Calculate Marks, Normalization Process, Percentile Calculator

What is a Good CUET 2025 Score for DU?

Refer to the following table to know what score is considered good in CUET for DU's different colleges and programs.

College Type

CUET Score (Out of 800)

CUET Percentile (Approx.)

Top Colleges (SRCC, St. Stephen's, Hindu, LSR)

760 - 800

99.5 - 100 percentile

Upper Mid-tier (Hansraj, Gargi, Ramjas, Kirori Mal)

720 - 759

97 - 99.5 percentile

Mid-tier Colleges (Zakir Husain, Bhim Rao Ambedkar, DDU)

650 - 719

90 - 96 percentile

Lower Tier Colleges

550 - 649

80 - 89 percentile

CUET Good Score - Course Wise

To check out course specific required CUET scores, applicants can check out the following table. 

Course

Top Colleges

Expected CUET Score

B.A. (Hons.) English

St. Stephen's, LSR, Hindu

770 - 800

B.Com (Hons.)

SRCC, Hindu, Hansraj

765 - 800

B.A. (Hons.) Political Science

Hindu, Miranda, Ramjas

750 - 790

B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics

Hindu, Hansraj, KMC

740 - 780

B.A. Programme

Dyal Singh, Ramanujan

650 - 700

BMS / BBA FIA / BBE

SSCBS

770 - 800 + PI round

Factors Affecting Admission in DU via CUET UG 2025

The admission process of DU via CUET is affected by numerous factors given below.

Factor

Impact on Admission

CUET Score

Primary criterion; higher scores increase chances in top colleges and courses.

Subject Combination

Must align with the eligibility criteria of the desired course.

Course Preference

Competitive courses like B.Com (Hons), B.A. English, and B.Sc. Math have higher cutoffs.

College Choice

Popular colleges (e.g., SRCC, Hindu, LSR) demand higher scores.

Category / Reservation Status

Reserved category students (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) get relaxed cutoffs.

CUET Normalization Process

Raw marks are normalized across different shifts to ensure fairness.

Language Paper Score

Essential for most courses; English or regional language marks can affect merit ranking.

Tie-Breaking Criteria

In case of equal scores, 12th marks or age may be considered depending on DU policy.

Seat Availability

Limited seats in specific colleges/courses increase competition.

University Admission Policy Updates

Any changes by DU in admission rules may affect selection.

CUET UG Scores & Percentile Difference

  1. Marks are made equal across shifts to maintain equity.
  2. Percentile is not percentage; it shows your standing compared to all test-takers.
  3. Percentile is comparative to the performance of applicants.
  4. The same raw scores will have various percentiles due to shift difficulty.
  5. A 99+ percentile would typically require 200+ normalized marks (subject-wise).
  6. More subjects need more marks for higher percentiles for candidates.
  7. Negative marking can produce scores less than zero (e.g., -40).
  8. Normalization assists students from tougher shifts.
  9. Percentile rankings are also used by universities in admissions.
  10. No static marks-to-percentile table - it varies year by year.

Recommended: CUET UG 2025: List of Participating Universities and Their Cut-Offs

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