For B.A. Hons admission to Hindu College 2026, you generally need a CUET UG score of 155 to 196 out of 200 in your chosen subject, depending on the programme and your category.

Hindu College, University of Delhi, is among the most sought-after colleges for humanities and social science programmes. With CUET UG now the sole gateway for DU admissions, knowing the minimum score needed at Hindu College is key before the counselling round begins. Based on 2024 and 2025 closing cutoff trends, General category students need scores above 180 for top programmes like English, Economics and Political Science.

  • CUET UG total marks per subject: 200 (40 questions attempted × 5 marks each).
  • Hindu College B.A. Hons admission is based on your score in the relevant CUET UG domain subject paper.
  • General category expected closing score range: 155–196, varying by programme (based on 2024–25 trends).
  • SC and ST students can expect relaxation of 25–45 marks below the General category closing score.
  • DU CSAS rounds open after CUET results are declared — visit cuet.nta.nic.in for the 2026 schedule and scorecard link.
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Expected CUET Score for Hindu College B.A. Hons 2026

The table below shows the expected minimum CUET UG closing score for General category students across key B.A. Hons programmes at Hindu College. All figures are based on 2024–25 cutoff trends and should be treated as expected ranges, not confirmed cutoffs. Actual 2026 cutoffs will be published on the DU CSAS portal once CUET results are declared.

Programme Relevant CUET Subject Expected Closing Score — General (Out of 200)
B.A. (Hons) English English 188–196
B.A. (Hons) Economics Economics / Mathematics 185–195
B.A. (Hons) Political Science Political Science 178–188
B.A. (Hons) Psychology Psychology 175–185
B.A. (Hons) History History 172–183
B.A. (Hons) Philosophy Philosophy / Political Science 168–178
B.A. (Hons) Hindi Hindi 158–168
B.A. (Hons) Sanskrit Sanskrit 135–155

For Economics, DU allows you to use either the Economics or Mathematics CUET subject score, whichever qualifies you. Programmes with fewer applicants such as Philosophy and Sanskrit show comparatively lower cutoffs each year, making them accessible even if your score in a more competitive subject falls short.


Category-wise CUET Score at Hindu College 2026

DU CSAS allocates seats category-wise. Students from reserved categories receive score relaxation below the General closing cutoff. The table below shows expected closing scores for two of the most popular B.A. Hons programmes across all categories, based on 2024–25 data.

Category B.A. (Hons) English — Expected B.A. (Hons) Political Science — Expected
General / Unreserved 188–196 178–188
EWS 183–194 174–184
OBC-NCL 175–185 165–177
SC 155–168 148–162
ST 140–158 135–150
PwD (General) 130–150 125–145

EWS cutoffs typically track close to General category scores. OBC-NCL students can expect relaxation of around 10–15 marks. SC and ST students see a wider gap of 25–45 marks below the General closing score. All figures are based on 2024–25 trends and actual 2026 category cutoffs will be confirmed through CSAS allocation rounds.


Factors That Affect Hindu College CUET Cutoff 2026

Understanding what drives cutoff movement each year at Hindu College helps you set realistic score targets:

  • Applicant volume per subject: A surge in students choosing English or Political Science as their CUET domain subject raises competition and pushes closing scores higher for those programmes.
  • Paper difficulty and score distribution: In an easier-paper year more students cross 185, compressing the top-score band and lifting cutoffs at high-demand colleges like Hindu College.
  • Seat intake: Hindu College typically offers 40–60 seats per B.A. Hons programme. Limited intake keeps cutoffs consistently high relative to most other DU colleges.
  • NTA score normalisation: CUET UG is conducted across multiple shifts. NTA applies normalisation, so your final scaled score may differ slightly from your raw attempted score.
  • Number of CSAS allocation rounds: DU runs three or more rounds. Scores required in later rounds can edge lower if seats remain unfilled after earlier rounds.

How to Use Your CUET Score for Hindu College Admission

Once CUET UG 2026 results are declared, follow these steps to apply for Hindu College through DU CSAS:

  1. Register on the DU CSAS portal using your CUET UG 2026 application number and date of birth.
  2. Fill programme-college preferences in priority order. Add Hindu College with your chosen B.A. Hons programme among your top choices.
  3. Upload required documents: Class 12 marksheet (for subject eligibility check), CUET 2026 scorecard, category certificate if applicable and a passport-size photograph.
  4. Monitor round-wise allocation results on the CSAS dashboard. DU typically runs three rounds before spot admission opens.
  5. Accept the allocated seat within the deadline and pay the admission fee online to confirm your place at Hindu College.

Strategy note: If your score is near but below the expected General cutoff for a top programme, still fill it as a preference. Scores required in later CSAS rounds can dip slightly below the Round 1 closing figure if seats go unfilled.

CUET Score for Hindu College 2026 FAQs

Ques. What is the minimum CUET score to get into Hindu College for B.A. Hons English?

Ans. Based on 2024–25 trends, General category students typically need a CUET UG English score of around 188–196 out of 200 for B.A. (Hons) English at Hindu College. This is an expected range; the actual 2026 closing cutoff will be published on the DU CSAS portal after results are declared.

Ques. Is a CUET score of 175 enough for Hindu College B.A. Hons Political Science?

Ans. A score of 175 in CUET UG Political Science is competitive but may fall slightly below the expected General category closing range of 178–188 for Hindu College. OBC-NCL students with 175 have a better chance under category relaxation. Fill this combination in CSAS while also adding safer preferences to avoid missing a seat.

Ques. Does Hindu College consider Class 12 marks along with CUET score for B.A. Hons admission?

Ans. No. Since 2022, all DU colleges including Hindu College base B.A. Hons admissions solely on CUET UG scores. Class 12 marks are checked only to confirm subject eligibility, not for merit calculation.

Ques. What is the maximum CUET UG score per subject?

Ans. The maximum score in any CUET UG domain subject paper is 200, calculated as 40 attempted questions × 5 marks each. One mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

Ques. When will the official CUET 2026 cutoffs for Hindu College be released?

Ans. Hindu College does not publish cutoffs independently. Round-wise closing scores become visible on the DU CSAS portal after each allocation round. With CUET UG 2026 results expected around mid-July 2026, CSAS rounds are likely to begin in late July or early August 2026.

Ques. Which B.A. Hons programme at Hindu College has the lowest CUET cutoff?

Ans. Based on 2024–25 trends, B.A. (Hons) Sanskrit has the lowest General category closing score at Hindu College, typically in the 135–155 range out of 200. B.A. (Hons) Hindi is the next most accessible with an expected cutoff of 158–168 for General category students.