Based on 2025 data, candidates with a score of 120 marks in CUET Mathematics out of 250 can get a percentile of 93-94 if the paper difficulty is moderate to high.
- Candidates with 200 marks can get expected percentile of 97-99 in CUET 2026 Mathematics exam.
- Candidates with a 50% score in the CUET Mathematics exam can place them well above most other candidates.
- For the CUET 2026 Mathematics exam, approximately 5.81 candidates registered for the Mathematics or Applied Mathematics subjects which is one of the most popular subjects after English, Chemistry and Physics.
- Top colleges and programmes such as DU BSc Mathematics Honours, CMI and ISI required 99+ percentile with 220+ marks in CUET 2026 Mathematics to get admission.
- Mathematics is the one of the lowest average scores among CUET domain subjects with a large number of candidates scoring below the 80-100 marks range in CUET Mathematics exam.
- With 245+ marks in CUET Mathematics candidates get an expected 99.8+ percentile.
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CUET 2026 Mathematics Marks vs Percentile: Complete Expected Table
Based on previous year data, candidates scoring 245-250 marks can get expected percentile of 99.8-100 which can get admission in top colleges like CMI, Indian Statistical Institute and top B.Sc Mathematics colleges under Delhi University.
- The 220-245 marks range is considered highly competitive in CUET Mathematics with expected percentile between 99.00-99.80 and strong admission chances in colleges like Hindu College, Hansraj College and Banaras Hindu University.
- Candidates scoring 150-220 marks can expect percentile between 95-99 which can secure admission in universities like JMI, AMU and other central universities for Mathematics courses.
- Scores below 120 marks are expected to get percentile below 93 where admission chances become limited mainly to private, deemed and lower cutoff state universities.
| Marks Range (out of 250) | Expected Percentile (Mathematics) | Standing | College Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 – 250 | 99.80 – 100 | Exceptional | CMI, ISI, DU BSc Maths Hons top colleges |
| 220 – 245 | 99.00 – 99.80 | Excellent | DU BSc Maths (Hindu, Hansraj), BHU |
| 180 – 220 | 97.00 – 99.00 | Very Good | DU BSc Maths, BHU, Hyderabad Univ |
| 150 – 180 | 95.00 – 97.00 | Good | JMI, AMU, Pondicherry, HCU Mathematics |
| 130 – 150 | 94.00 – 95.00 | Good | State central universities BSc Maths |
| 120 – 130 | 93.00 – 94.00 | Average | Mid-tier state and private universities |
| 100 – 120 | 89.00 – 93.00 | Below Average | Private universities, limited BSc Maths |
| 80 – 100 | 82.00 – 89.00 | Low | Private deemed universities |
| 60 – 80 | 70.00 – 82.00 | Very Low | Limited options |
| Below 60 | Below 70.00 | Qualifying Zone | Private/state open universities |
Note: CUET 2025 data: "120 marks in Mathematics = 93.20 to 93.40 percentile"
Source: PW.live CUET marks vs percentile 2025). Official CUET 2026 percentile data at cuet.nta.nic.in after July 2026 result.
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Ques. What is a good score in CUET 2026 Mathematics?
Ans. A score of 180+ marks in CUET 2026 Mathematics is considered a very good score with expected 97+ percentile. For BSc Mathematics Honours at top DU colleges, candidates need to get 220+ marks with 99+ percentile. For CMI and ISI entrance, a combined score that includes CUET Math percentile is considered with 220+ in CUET Maths is generally needed as part of a strong application.
Ques. How does CUET 2026 Maths percentile compare to JEE scoring?
Ans. CUET Mathematics is NCERT based and easier than JEE Main Mathematics. But most CUET candidates are not JEE level prepared even with 120 marks (48%) places candidates at 93 percentile. JEE prepared students who also appear for CUET should find 200+ marks in CUET Math very achievable with 97+ percentile easily.
CUET 2026 Mathematics : Reddit Discussion
- Reddit user u/Infamous_One_8819 asked what score students should target in CUET Mathematics to secure 99.9 percentile which reflects the high competition level in the subject.
- Responding to this, u/Severe_Most787 estimated that students may need to score around 235+ marks to reach the 99.9 percentile range in CUET Maths.
- The discussion highlights that CUET Mathematics remains one of the most competitive domain subjects where even a small drop in marks can significantly affect percentile at the top level.
Source: : Reddit
CUET Mathematics Official Result PDFs: Last 3 Years
| Year | Document | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CUET UG 2026 Mathematics Result / Percentile (Expected July 2026) | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| 2025 | CUET UG 2025 Mathematics Score Statistics | View on Official Site |
| 2024 | CUET UG 2024 Mathematics Score Statistics | View on Official Site |
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