The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CUET UG 2026 results. Students can access their scores online. The results follow a normalization process. This process accounts for varying difficulty levels in test papers. Admission to Delhi University (DU), Allahabad University (AU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Jamia Millia Islamia depends on cut-off marks.
Understanding CUET UG Cut-Offs
Cut-off marks vary by university and course. Each university calculates merit indices differently. This means a score might be high for one program but not for another. For example, DU calculates merit indices out of 800 for some courses. Other universities may use 650 or 450 marks for their science programs.
Expected Cut-Offs for Top Universities (2026)
The following table shows estimated cut-off ranges for popular programs. These are approximate figures based on past trends and university admission criteria. Actual cut-offs will be released by individual universities.
| Participating University | Popular Target Programmes | Expected Cutoff Range (Out of 800) |
| Delhi University | B.Com (Hons), B.A. Economics (Hons), Political Science | 750 – 790+ |
| Delhi University | B.Sc. (Hons) Physics / Chemistry / Computer Science | 720 – 760 |
| Banaras Hindu University | B.A. Arts / Social Sciences, B.Com, Maths Group | 680 – 740 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | B.A. (Hons) Foreign Languages | 740 – 775 |
| Mid-Tier Central Universities | Various Integrated UG / Law / Management Programmes | 600 – 680 |
Next Steps for Applicants
Students should check the official websites of their target universities. These sites will publish specific cut-off lists. Admission will be based on these lists and the seat availability in each program. Applicants need to monitor university portals for further announcements regarding counseling and seat allocation processes.
