A score of 245+ marks in CUET 2026 English is considered excellent with expected percentile of 99.5+ which can get admission in top universities like DU.
- Candidates with a score of 200 marks in CUET 2026 can get an expected 92-95 percentile while with 120 marks the expected percentile is 74-80 based on CUET 2025 data.
- Approximately 12.64 lakh candidates choose CUET English which makes it the most competitive language paper in CUET 2026.
- Candidates need to score of 240+ marks with 99.5+ percentile to get admission in DU for BA Hons English programmes at colleges like LSR, Miranda House, and St. Stephen.
- For admission in BHU and JMI, candidates need to score 215+ marks with 96+ percentile in the CUET 2026 English exam.
- The exam is conducted in multiple shifts so NTA applies normalization which means scores from tougher shifts may receive higher percentile whereas easy shifts may receive low.
- CUET English follows a +5 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect answers marking scheme with 50 compulsory questions in 60 minutes.
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CUET 2026 English Marks vs Percentile: Complete Expected Table
The table below shows the expected CUET 2026 English marks vs percentile, covering 0–250 marks range based on previous year trends.
| Marks Range (out of 250) | Expected Percentile | Candidate Standing | DU/Central University Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 – 250 | 99.50 – 100 | Exceptional | LSR, Miranda, St. Stephen's (BA Hons Eng) |
| 235 – 245 | 99.00 – 99.50 | Excellent | Top DU BA Hons English / Commerce / Science |
| 225 – 235 | 97.50 – 99.00 | Very Good | Mid-tier DU colleges for English; BHU |
| 215 – 225 | 96.00 – 97.50 | Good | BHU, JMI, AMU, UoH |
| 205 – 215 | 93.00 – 96.00 | Good | JMI, AMU, Pondicherry, HCU |
| 195 – 205 | 90.00 – 93.00 | Competitive | State Central Universities; mid-tier DU BA |
| 180 – 195 | 85.00 – 90.00 | Average | State central universities, private deemed |
| 160 – 180 | 80.00 – 85.00 | Below Average | State-level & private universities |
| 130 – 160 | 74.00 – 80.00 | Low | Limited options, private universities |
| 100 – 130 | 65.00 – 74.00 | Very Low | AUD, private colleges |
| Below 100 | Below 65.00 | Qualifying Zone | Very limited options |
Note: Percentile estimates are based on CUET 2024–2025 English paper data and expert analysis. Official CUET 2026 percentiles released at cuet.nta.nic.in with the result in July 2026.
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Ques. What percentile is 200 marks in CUET 2026 English?
Ans. Based on previous year trends, a score of 200 marks in CUET English is expected to get 90.00-93.00 percentile. With this score candidates can get admission in mid-tier DU BA programmes, JMI, AMU, and Pondicherry University.
Ques. What is a good score in CUET 2026 English?
Ans. A score of 200+ marks in CUET 2026 English is considered a good score with 90+ percentile. For top central university admissions, candidates need to get 215+ marks with 96+ percentile and for top DU colleges for BA Hons English in LSR, Miranda House colleges, candidates should get 240+ marks with 99.50+ percentile in CUET 2026 English.
CUET 2026 English Marks : Reddit Discussion
- Reddit user u/Frequent-External875 asked whether CUET scores are compared only within the same shift or across all exam dates, expressing concern about fairness since some students get more preparation time due to later exam schedules.
- Replying to this, u/Constant-Way-514 explained that the normalisation process first converts raw marks into percentile based on the difficulty level of each shift, after which scores from all shifts are adjusted on a common scale.
- The user also shared that students with easier shifts may lose marks while tougher shifts can gain marks after normalisation, adding from personal experience that they gained marks in a difficult Economics paper but lost some in an easier English paper, and advised students to focus more on preparation rather than stress about the process.
Source: : Cuet shift wise percentile : r/CUETards
CUET English Official Result PDFs: Last 3 Years
| Year | Document | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CUET UG 2026 English Result / Percentile (Expected July 2026) | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| 2025 | CUET UG 2025 English Score Statistics | View on Official Site |
| 2024 | CUET UG 2024 English Score Statistics | View on Official Site |
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