The Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) has been one of the utmost significant entrances for master’s and professional admission degree programs all over India. With augmenting competition every year for the CUET PG, candidates must ensure a good comprehension of the course-wise cut-offs and previous trends, which are requisite for candidates willing to take admission over the top universities.
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The CUET PG 2026 Exam was held in March 2026, and the CUET PG 2026 Cut-off will be released in April 2026. It is expected that the CUET PG 2026 result will be declared in May 2026. And, after acknowledging that, they are eligible to take admission in their desired colleges.
Therefore, this blog will help you in accomplishing the CUET PG 2026 cut-off in a course-wise manner, along with the expected cut-offs or previous year trends.
CUET PG 2026 Cut Off (Expected)
CUET PG 2026 Cut-off will be released in April 2026 by NTA on exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/. So, as per previous data, there is an expected CUET PG 2026 cut off which will be depend on:
- Number of applicants
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Seat availability
- Candidate category
Although, as per the trends and exam analysis, the expected CUET PG 2026 cut-off range is in between:
|
Category |
Expected Cut Off 2026 |
|
General |
190 - 210 |
|
OBC |
180 - 200 |
|
SC |
170 - 185 |
|
ST |
165 - 175 |
Previous Year CUET PG 2025 Trends
Get through the Previous years' CUET PG 2025 cut-off trends; show comparable ranges, endorsing durability in competition levels.
|
Category |
Cut Off (2025 Trend) |
|
General |
190 – 210 |
|
OBC |
180 – 200 |
|
SC |
170 – 185 |
|
ST |
165 – 175 |
CUET PG 2026 Passing Marks for OBC, General, SC, ST
|
Category |
Approximate Passing Marks |
Qualifying Percentile |
|
General |
220-230 |
40 - 45 Percentile |
|
EWS |
190 – 200 |
35 - 40 Percentile |
|
SC |
170-185 |
30 - 35 Percentile |
|
OBC |
190-210 |
30 - 35 Percentile |
|
ST |
165-175 |
30 - 35 Percentile |
|
PwD (All Categories) |
100 - 150 |
25 - 35 Percentile |
CUET PG Cutoff Category-wise
There you will get the CUET PG cut-off for each and every category-wise; separately for a particular university or courses.
CUET PG Cutoff for General Category
|
University |
Course |
Expected Cutoff (UR) |
|
DU |
MA Political Science |
240 - 250 |
|
JNU |
MA International Relations |
230 – 245 |
|
HCU |
MSc Physics |
240 – 255 |
|
BCU |
MA English |
230 – 245 |
|
PU |
MBA |
200 – 215 |
|
BHU |
MA History |
220 – 235 |
|
DU |
MCom |
210 – 225 |
CUET PG Cutoff for OBC Category
|
University |
Course |
Expected Cutoff (OBC) |
|
DU |
MA Political Science |
220 – 235 |
|
JNU |
MA International Relations |
210 – 225 |
|
HCU |
MSc Physics |
225 – 240 |
|
BHU |
MA English |
210 – 225 |
|
PU |
MBA |
190 – 200 |
|
BHU |
MA History |
200 – 215 |
|
DU |
MCom |
195 – 210 |
CUET PG Cutoff for SC Category
|
University |
Course |
Expected Cutoff (SC) |
|
DU |
MA Political Science |
190 – 210 |
|
JNU |
MA International Relations |
180 – 200 |
|
HCU |
MSc Physics |
200 – 215 |
|
BHU |
MA English |
195 – 210 |
|
PU |
MBA |
170 – 185 |
|
BHU |
MA History |
180 – 195 |
|
DU |
MCom |
175 – 190 |
CUET PG Cutoff for ST Category
|
Course |
Expected Cutoff (ST) |
University |
|
MA Political Science |
175 – 190 |
DU |
|
MA International Relations |
160 – 180 |
JNU |
|
MSc Physics |
190 – 205 |
HCU |
|
MA English |
185 – 200 |
BHU |
|
MBA |
160 – 175 |
PU |
|
MA History |
170 – 185 |
BHU |
|
MCom |
165 – 180 |
DU |
CUET PG Cutoff for EWS Category
|
Course |
Expected Cutoff (EWS) |
University |
|
MA Political Science |
225 – 240 |
DU |
|
MA International Relations |
215 – 230 |
JNU |
|
MSc Physics |
230 – 245 |
HCU |
|
MA English |
215 – 230 |
BHU |
|
MBA |
195 – 205 |
PU |
|
MA History |
205 – 220 |
BHU |
|
MCom |
200 – 215 |
DU |
CUET PG 2026 Course-wise Cut Off (Science Courses)
|
MSc and science-related courses |
|
|
Course / Subject Area |
Expected Cut Off (Marks) |
|
Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Molecular Biology |
210 - 230 |
|
Biochemistry / Pharmacology / Biosciences |
215 - 240 |
|
Microbiology |
195 - 225 |
|
Physics / Applied Physics / Electronics |
178 - 215 |
|
Chemistry (General Trend) |
180 - 210 |
|
Mathematics / Applied Mathematics |
178 - 215 |
|
Computer Science / AI / Data Science |
182 - 210 |
|
Environmental Science |
180 - 195 |
|
Geology / Earth Sciences |
220 - 230 |
|
Statistics / Data Science |
210 - 230 |
|
Zoology / Genetics |
180 - 210 |
CUET PG 2026 Course-wise Cut Off (Common Courses)
These courses are among the most popular across universities.
|
Common Courses |
|
|
Course |
Expected Cut Off |
|
Commerce / Finance / Accounting |
218 - 225 |
|
Economics |
182 - 200 |
|
Geography |
225 - 235 |
|
Political Science / International Relations |
185 - 215 |
|
Psychology |
165 - 190 |
|
Sociology |
185 - 210 |
|
History / Archaeology |
165 - 190 |
|
Fine Arts / Visual Arts |
185 - 215 |
|
Social Work |
185 - 215 |
|
B.Ed Programs |
170 - 200 |
CUET PG 2026 Course-wise Cut Off (Emerging & Professional Courses)
|
Emerging & Professional Courses |
|
|
Course |
Expected Cut Off |
|
Data Science / Big Data Analytics |
200 - 230 |
|
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning |
190 - 220 |
|
Cyber Security |
185 - 210 |
|
MBA / Management-related Programs |
180 - 210 |
|
Environmental Studies |
180 - 195 |
|
Criminology / Forensic Science |
178 - 215 |
CUET PG 2026 Language Courses Cut Off
|
Language Courses |
|
|
Course |
Expected Trend |
|
English / Comparative Literature |
Moderate to High |
|
Hindi / Sanskrit |
Moderate |
|
Foreign Languages (French, German, Japanese) |
Varies by university |
|
Linguistics |
Moderate |
CUET 2026 Cut Off for Central Universities
CUET PG cut off for DU
Expected CUET PG MA Cutoff Delhi University (DU):
|
Course |
General Category |
OBC Category |
EWS Category |
SC Category |
ST Category |
|
M.A. Economics |
250 - 270 |
240 - 260 |
240 - 260 |
230 - 250 |
220 = 240 |
|
M.A. Political Science |
230 - 250 |
220 - 240 |
220 - 240 |
210 - 230 |
200 - 220 |
|
M.A. English |
270 - 290 |
260 - 280 |
260 - 280 |
250 - 270 |
240 - 260 |
|
M.A. Sociology |
220 - 240 |
210 - 230 |
210 - 230 |
200 - 220 |
190 - 210 |
|
M.A. History |
250 - 270 |
240 - 260 |
240 - 260 |
230 - 250 |
220 - 240 |
|
M.A. Psychology |
250 - 270 |
240 - 260 |
240 - 260 |
230 - 250 |
220 - 240 |
|
M.A. Hindi |
220 - 240 |
210 - 230 |
210 - 230 |
200 - 220 |
190 - 210 |
|
M.A. Philosophy |
260 - 280 |
250-270 |
250 - 270 |
240 - 260 |
230 - 250 |
|
M.A. Sanskrit |
190 - 210 |
180 - 200 |
180 - 200 |
170 - 190 |
160 - 180 |
|
M.A. Urdu |
210 - 230 |
200 - 220 |
200 - 220 |
190 - 210 |
180 - 200 |
Expected CUET PG MSC Cutoff Delhi University (DU)
|
Course |
General |
OBC |
EWS |
SC |
ST |
|
M.Sc. Computer Science |
170 - 190 |
160 - 180 |
160 - 180 |
150 - 170 |
140 - 160 |
|
M.Sc. Botany |
175 - 195 |
165 - 185 |
165 - 185 |
155 - 175 |
145 - 165 |
|
M.Sc. Zoology |
180 - 200 |
170 - 190 |
170 - 190 |
160 - 180 |
150 - 170 |
|
M.Sc. Mathematics |
185 - 205 |
175 - 195 |
175 - 195 |
165 - 185 |
155 - 175 |
|
M.Sc. Chemistry |
190 - 210 |
180 - 200 |
180-200 |
170 - 190 |
160 - 180 |
|
M.Sc. Physics |
195 - 215 |
185 - 205 |
185-205 |
175 - 195 |
165 - 185 |
|
M.Com. |
190 - 210 |
180 - 200 |
180-200 |
170 - 190 |
160 - 180 |
CUET PG cut off for BHU
|
Course |
General Category |
OBC Category |
EWS Category |
SC Category |
ST Category |
|
M.Sc. Zoology |
240 - 260 |
220 - 240 |
220 - 240 |
210 - 220 |
200 - 210 |
|
M.Sc. Chemistry |
270 - 280 |
250 - 270 |
250 - 270 |
240 - 260 |
230 - 240 |
|
M.Sc. Physics |
250 - 270 |
230 - 250 |
230 - 250 |
220 - 240 |
210 - 230 |
|
M.Sc. Microbiology |
240 - 260 |
220 - 240 |
220 - 240 |
210 - 230 |
200 - 220 |
|
M.Sc. Biochemistry |
250 - 270 |
230 - 250 |
230 - 250 |
220 - 240 |
210 - 230 |
|
M.A. Economics |
250 - 270 |
240 - 260 |
240 - 260 |
230 - 250 |
220 - 240 |
|
M.A. Political Science |
230 - 250 |
220 - 240 |
220 - 240 |
210 - 230 |
200 - 220 |
|
M.A. Sociology |
220 - 240 |
210 - 230 |
210 - 230 |
200 - 220 |
190 - 210 |
|
M.A. English |
270 - 290 |
260 - 280 |
260 - 280 |
250 - 270 |
240 - 260 |
|
M.A. History |
240 - 260 |
230 - 250 |
230 - 250 |
220 - 240 |
210 - 230 |
|
M.Com |
240 - 260 |
220 - 240 |
220 - 240 |
210 - 230 |
200 - 220 |
|
MBA (Master of Business Administration) |
270 - 290 |
250 - 270 |
250 - 270 |
240 - 260 |
230 - 250 |
CUET PG cut off for BBAU
|
Course Name |
General (UR) |
OBC (NCL) |
ST |
SC |
|
M.Sc. Food & Nutrition |
236 - 246 |
226 - 236 |
206 - 216 |
216 - 226 |
|
LLM |
233 - 243 |
223 - 233 |
203 - 213 |
213 - 223 |
|
M.Sc. Zoology |
279 - 289 |
269 - 279 |
249 - 259 |
259 - 269 |
|
M.A. Yoga |
180 - 190 |
170 - 180 |
150 - 160 |
160 - 170 |
|
M.A. Education |
277 - 287 |
267 - 277 |
247 - 257 |
257 - 267 |
|
M.A. Sanskrit |
210 - 220 |
200 - 210 |
180 - 190 |
190 - 200 |
|
M.Sc. Biotechnology |
186 - 196 |
176 - 186 |
156 - 166 |
166 - 176 |
|
M.A. Hindi |
|
186 - 196 |
166 - 176 |
176 - 186 |
|
M.A. Sociology |
213 - 223 |
203 - 213 |
183 - 193 |
193 - 203 |
|
M.Sc. Horticulture-Vegetable Science |
199 - 209 |
189 - 199 |
169 - 179 |
179 - 189 |
|
M.Sc. Fruit Science |
198 - 208 |
188 - 198 |
168 - 178 |
178 - 188 |
CUET PG cut off for JMI
|
Course Name |
Expected Cutoff Marks |
|
M.A. Hons (Arabic) |
60 - 80 |
|
M.A. Hons (English) |
50 - 70 |
|
M.A. Hons (Economics) |
65 - 85 |
|
M.A. Hons (Political Science) |
30 - 45 |
|
M.A. Hons (Sociology) |
30 - 45 |
|
M.A. Hons (Psychology) |
30 - 45 |
|
M.A. Hons (Hindi) |
33 - 63 |
|
M.A. Hons (Persian) |
40 - 80 |
|
M.Sc. (Aeronautics) |
30 - 65 |
|
M.Sc. (Maths with Computer Science) |
25 - 55 |
|
M.Sc. (Bioscience) |
30 - 55 |
|
M.Sc. (Biotechnology) |
35 - 55 |
|
M.Sc. (Electronics) |
25 - 45 |
CUET PG cut off for JNU
|
Course Name |
Expected Cutoff Marks |
|
M.A. English |
270+ |
|
M.A. Hindi |
270+ |
|
M.A. Philosophy |
275+ |
|
M.A. Sociology |
260+ |
|
M.A. Economics |
280+ |
|
M.A. Political Science |
260+ |
|
M.A. Linguistics |
240 - 260 |
|
M.A. French |
250 - 270 |
|
M.A. German Literature |
180 - 190 |
|
M.A. Korean |
240 - 260 |
|
M.A. Spanish |
270 - 280 |
|
M.A. Japanese |
270 - 290 |
|
M.Sc. Mathematics |
270 - 280 |
|
M.Sc. Chemistry |
270 - 280 |
|
M.Sc. Physics |
250 - 265 |
CUET PG cut off for MGCU
|
Course Name |
General |
EWS |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
|
M.Sc. Physics |
60 - 64.01 |
- |
All with 1 mark or above |
29.33 - 33.91 |
61.25 - 65.01 |
|
M.Sc. Chemistry |
58.50 - 62.04 |
All with 1 mark or above |
35 - 38.32 |
35 - 38.32 |
59 - 62.04 |
|
M.Sc. Botany |
70 - 73.45 |
43.30 - 46.48 |
53 - 56.95 |
52.20 - 56.95 |
70.10 - 73.45 |
|
Master of Business Administration |
53 - 57.98 |
61.20 - 64.1 |
- |
- |
53 - 57.98 |
|
M.Sc. Biotechnology |
73.50 - 77.83 |
41.10 - 45.77 |
43 - 47.04 |
45-49.04 |
73.30 - 79.83 |
|
M.Sc. Zoology |
78.60 - 81.44 |
31.40 - 34.1 |
53 - 57.17 |
53.30 - 57.17 |
78 - 81.44 |
Key Factors Affecting CUET PG 2026 Cut Off
- Number of candidates appearing
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Seat availability
- Number of participating universities
- Category reservations
Important Acumen for 2026 Candidates
- A score of 200+ is usually considered competitive
- For top universities, the goal is 220+
- For mid-tier universities, 180 to 200 can be adequate
Thus, CUET PG 2026 is expected to assert the same cut-off pattern as 2025, forming previous year trends extremely pertinent for preparation strategy. Aspiring candidates should emphasize:
- Aiming for safe score ranges (190 to 220)
- Selecting courses strategically
- Viewing university-wise cut-offs
In addition, apprehending these CUET PG 2026 trends gives you a precise benefit in planning admissions and maximizing your probability.
