The CUET cutoff for 5 subjects is expected to be between 950 and 1125 marks. This means 190-225 marks per subject. The expected cut off for 5 subjects in CUET for OBC and EWS categories is between 875-1050 marks out of 1250.
- CUET cutoff for SC & ST candidates is usually around 725-925 marks out of 1250 for 5 subjects.
- BCom at top universities usually has a very high cutoff; 930-1100+ marks are usually needed for general candidates.
- Top colleges at Delhi University like SRCC and Shaheed Sukhdev colleges, have a high CUET cutoff of around 950-1125 marks for 5 subjects.
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Expected Cutoff for Top Universities for 5 Subjects
The CUET Cutoff for 5 subjects is expected to be between 950-1125 marks out of 1250 for students of the general category.
- The cutoff for SC candidates is expected to be between 725-925 marks, while ST candidates need a minimum of 650-850 marks.
- EWS and OBC students need a similar mark range but slightly lower than the general category; 875-1060 marks are expected to be the cutoff marks for OBC and EWS.
| Category | Expected Safe Score Range (Out of 250) | Equivalent Score Range ( for 5 Subjects) | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 190 - 225 | 950 - 1125 | 95 - 99+ |
| OBC-NCL | 175 - 210 | 875 - 1050 | 90 - 97 |
| EWS | 178 - 212 | 890 - 1060 | 91 - 97 |
| SC | 145 - 185 | 725 - 925 | 75 - 92 |
| ST | 130 - 170 | 650 - 850 | 65 - 88 |
| PwD | 110 - 155 | 550 - 775 | 55 - 80 |

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Ques. What is a safe score for 5 subjects in CUET 2026 for the general category?
Ans. For general category students, 950–1125 marks out of 1250 (5 subjects) is considered a safe score for competitive courses. A score above 850 is considered secure for mid-tier colleges, but 910+ is more like a safe score for top DU colleges.
Course-wise CUET Cutoff for 5 Subjects
Most of the courses in CUET usually need 4 or 3 mandatory subjects; if you have given 5 subjects in CUET UG, your score should be more than 1000 marks from all 5 subjects to comfortably get into the top courses.
- BCom (Hons) is one of the top courses that usually have a high cutoff with around 930-1100 marks. 850-920 marks are at least needed for OBC category students.
- BSc programs usually have low cutoff marks compared to BCom and BA Economics courses; 700-780 marks are at least needed for SC students.
| Course | General Category Cutoff | OBC Cutoff | SC Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Hons.) | 930-1100+ | 850-920 | 760-840 |
| BA Economics (Hons.) | 920-970 | 840-900 | 740-820 |
| BSc Computer Science | 900-960 | 820-890 | 720-810 |
| BA English (Hons.) | 880-950 | 800-870 | 700-790 |
| BSc Mathematics | 870-940 | 790-860 | 700-780 |

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Ques. How many subjects will be considered for the cutoff if I select 5 subjects in CUET?
Ans. Universities typically use your relevant 4 or 3 subjects' scores, even if you take 5 subjects, depending on the course's requirements. Delhi University specifically considers the best of 4 subjects for its BCom Hons and BA Hons courses’ cutoff calculation (out of 1000 marks). However, some universities may consider all 5 subjects depending on their admission policies.
University-wise CUET Cutoff for 5 Subjects
The CUET cutoff for Delhi University is usually very high. Top colleges like SRCC, St. Stephen's College and SSCBS usually require 950-1125+ marks for 5 subjects.
- Students aiming for BHU usually need at least 900-950+ marks to be able to get into their BA and BSc programs.
- The cutoff for the University of Allahabad is usually lower compared to other top universities; 650-850 marks are usually the cutoff expected for their BCom and BA programs.
| University | Expected Cutoff (General) | Popular Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi University | 950-1125+ | BA Economics, B.Com (Hons.) |
| BHU | 900-950+ | BSc, BA, B.Com |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | 740-850+ | Humanities, Commerce |
| Aligarh Muslim University | 600-700+ | Science, Humanities, Commerce |
| University of Allahabad | 650-850 | BA, B.Com, BSc |

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Ques. Safe score for OBC-NCL male in CUET UG 5 subjects for DU?
Ans. For OBC-NCL, aim for 875-1050 marks out of 1250 (90–97 percentile). For BA History/Geo/Pol Sci/Eco in DU, OBC students typically need around 850-900 for good colleges.
Ques. Marks needed for BA Hons Economics in DU for Hansraj?
Ans. Economics Hons at Hansraj usually need 770-785 out of 1000 (mostly general category). This equals approximately 962–981 out of 1250 for 5 subjects. For top DU colleges, aim for 950+ marks.
CUET Cutoff for 5 Subjects: Reddit Discussion
A user on the r/Indian_Academia thread on Reddit explains how the CUET cutoff for 5 subjects works. If you have appeared for 5 subjects, but the course needs only 3, then the 3 subjects that you scored maximum marks will be considered. Your 4th and 5th subjects, which have the lowest marks, are not counted for admission.

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