To get a 99.9+ percentile in CUET 2026, you are likely to need above 240 out of 250 marks. 190-210 marks are likely to get you in the 92 to 96.5 percentile range with opportunities in Ambedkar University, JNU and mid-tier DU colleges.
- In CUET 2026, Sri Ram College, LSR, Hindu College may require 5-10 marks more this year than last year due to very high competition.
- Sri Ram College usually requires 950-960+ (for 4 subjects) marks to get into their Bachelor’s programs like BCom, BBA, or BA Hons.
- You at least need 240 marks per subject to get into Sri Ram College, Hindu, and LSR College.
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Last Year CUET Marks vs Percentile
- Candidates who scored 245+ marks in each subject in CUET exam last year have secured a 99.9+ percentile.
- Candidates scoring between 230-245 marks have secured a 99-99.9 percentile which is generally safe for top DU programs.
| Marks Range (out of 250) | 2025 Percentile (Actual Trend) | Where It Got Admission |
|---|---|---|
| 245 - 250 | 99.9 - 100 | SRCC, LSR, Stephen's, Hindu (DU) |
| 230 - 245 | 99.0 - 99.9 | DU Top Tier, BHU Top Programs |
| 210 - 230 | 96.5 - 99.0 | BHU, JMI, AMU Mainstream |
| 190 - 210 | 92.0 - 96.5 | JNU, AUD, Mid-tier DU |
| 170 - 190 | 85.0 - 92.0 | State Central Universities |
| 140 - 170 | 72.0 - 85.0 | Lower-cutoff Central + Private |
| Below 140 | Below 72 | Limited Options |
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Ques. What was a 99 percentile worth in marks for CUET 2025?
Ans. In CUET 2025, a 99 percentile typically required 225 - 235 marks per subject (out of 250) in popular domain subjects like Business Studies, Political Science, and Mathematics. For less competitive subjects, the same percentile was attainable at 215 - 225 marks. The exact mapping varied by subject, shift difficulty, and total candidate count.
CUET 2024 vs 2025 vs 2026: Marks vs Percentile Comparison
The marks needed to get the same percentile as last year are likely to increase this year. Its mainly because of very high competition.
- Marks above 235 in CUET is likely to give you around 97 percentile, whereas to score around 99.9 percentile you are expected to require 242-245 marks.
- Score above 210 marks in CUET this year, might get around 95 percentile.
| CUET Percentile | 2024 Marks (Approx.) | 2025 Marks (Approx.) | 2026 Expected Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 245 - 250 | 248 - 250 | 248 - 250 |
| 99.9 | 235 | 240 | 242 - 245 |
| 99.0 | 225 | 230 | 232 - 235 |
| 97.0 | 210 | 215 | 218 - 220 |
| 95.0 | 200 | 205 | 208 - 212 |
| 90.0 | 180 | 185 | 188 - 192 |
| 80.0 | 155 | 160 | 165 - 170 |
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Ques. Why are CUET 2026 cutoffs expected to be higher than 2025?
Ans. CUET 2026 cutoffs are expected to be 5 - 10 marks higher than 2025 due to two key factors: 20% increase in candidate volume (projected 18 - 20 lakh applicants), and improved candidate preparation driven by widespread coaching adoption. With more high-scoring candidates, percentile bands compress at the top, raising the cutoff threshold for top universities.
How Many Students Scored 100 Percentile in CUET Over the Years?
The number of candidates scoring 100 percentile is increasing over the years, especially in the Business studies and commerce subjects.
- Last year, there were 8024 candidates who scored 100 percentile, which was 240% increase from CUET 2023.
- Difficulty level of the paper is one of the main factors that decides the number of students scoring 100 percentile.
- If the paper is on the tougher side, the candidates who scores 100 percentile decrease significantly.
| Subject | 2023 Count | 2025 Count | % Change | 2026 Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies | 2,357 | 8,024 | +240% | Likely 8,000 - 10,000 |
| Political Science | ~2,000 (est.) | 5,141 | +71% | Likely 5,000 - 7,000 |
| History | ~1,500 (est.) | 2,520 | +68% | Likely 2,500 - 3,500 |
| Mathematics | Lower | Moderate | Stable | Stable, harder paper |
| Physics / Chemistry | Low | Low | Stable | Lowest 100 percentile counts |
| English | Moderate | Moderate | Stable | Hardest to score 100 percentile |
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Expected CUET Cutoff for Top Universities in 2026
BCom Hons program at Sri Ram College at Delhi is likely to have the cutoff above 955 marks out of 1000 marks in CUET.
- BA Hons program at both LSR and Hindu college is usually need 920 marks to get into through CUET.
- You can access BA and BCom programs at JMI and AMU colleges with 750-790 marks in CUET.
| College / Program | 2025 Aggregate Cutoff (Approx.) | 2026 Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| SRCC B.Com Hons | 945+ / 1000 | 955+ / 1000 |
| LSR / Hindu BA Hons | 910+ / 1000 | 920+ / 1000 |
| Stephen's BA Hons | 940+ / 1000 | 950+ / 1000 |
| SSCBS BBE / BMS | 945+ / 1000 | 955+ / 1000 |
| BHU B.Com / BA Hons | 830+ / 1000 | 845+ / 1000 |
| JMI BA / BBA | 790+ / 1000 | 805+ / 1000 |
| AMU BA / B.Com | 750+ / 1000 | 765+ / 1000 |
Ques. Will DU cutoffs go up in 2026 compared to 2025?
Ans. Yes, DU CUET cutoffs are expected to rise by approximately 10 - 20 marks (out of 1000 aggregate) in 2026 compared to 2025. The increase is driven by a higher number of candidates taking the exam and improved candidate preparation. Top DU colleges (SRCC, LSR, Stephen's) are most affected by this shift.
As per the user on Quora, 350-400 marks out of 600 in PCB are usually required in CUET to get into good colleges in DU. For BHU, you usually need above 450 marks out of 600 marks.
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