For undergraduate admission to central, state, and participating private universities, CUET Cutoff 2026 holds huge significance. Each university sets its cutoff marks per course and per different categories after the CUET Result 2026 has been announced.
Determining factors are the number of candidates, exam’s level of difficulty, availability of seats, and trends of previous years, among others.
University-wise Expected CUET 2026 Cutoff
| University | Course Example | Expected Cutoff (General Category) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi University (DU) | B.Com (Hons) | 98 – 99.5 percentile |
| Delhi University (DU) | BA (Hons) English | 97.5 – 99 percentile |
| Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | B.Sc (Hons) Biology | 95 – 98 percentile |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | BA (Hons) Foreign Language | 96 – 99 percentile |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | B.Tech | 92 – 96 percentile |
| Aligarh Muslim University | B.Sc (Hons) | 90 – 95 percentile |
Note: These cutoff predictions are for the General category. Actual cutoffs for OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories are usually lower.
Expected Percentile CUET Cutoff 2026 per Category
| Category | Expected Cutoff Range (Percentile) |
|---|---|
| General | 95 – 99.5 |
| EWS | 92 – 97 |
| OBC-NCL | 90 – 96 |
| SC | 80 – 90 |
| ST | 75 – 85 |
| PwD | 70 – 85 |
What Influences the CUET 2026 Cutoff?
- The total number of candidates participating
- The degree of difficulty of the CUET 2026 exam
- The amount of available seats in each university/course
- Trends in admission in previous years
How to Check CUET Cutoff 2026?
- Go to the official site of the university
- Click the Admission / CUET Cutoff tab
- Download the cutoff list divided course-wise and category-wise
- Check your CUET score / Percentile against the cutoff
Note: CUET admission is not an automatic process. Each university has an individualized cutoff and a counselling process for admissions.
Related CUET Articles
- CUET UG Exam Date 2026
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https://entranceexamsindia.com/cuet-2026-syllabus/ - CUET 2026 Participating Universities
https://entranceexamsindia.com/cuet-2026-participating-universities/
FAQs
Q1: When can we get CUET Cutoff 2026? A: After the declaration of the CUET Result, university-wise cutoffs are provided, most likely in the month of June–July 2026.
Q2: Is CUET Cutoff same for all the universities? A: No. Every participating university has its unique course-wise, as well as, category-wise cutoff.
Q3: Is 95 percentile enough for Delhi University? A: For B.Com (Hons) or BA (Hons) English, you need 97+ percentile in General category for this course, as it is aspirational.
Q4: Does category affect CUET Cutoff? A: Yes, the General category has a higher cutoff than the reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD).
Q5: Where can I check previous year CUET Cutoff? A: Official websites of all participating universities have the previous year cutoff.
Conclusion
Realistic goals can be set for a course and university of interest by reviewing CUET Cutoff 2026 (previous year and expected). Scoring in the higher range is very important for universities such as Delhi University, BHU, and JNU.
Visit the university admission portal for updates and cuet.nta.nic.in for CUET updates.
We wish you the very best for the CUET 2026 and university admissions!
