The UCEED 2026 Part A qualifying marks (cutoff) have been released, with mandatory minimums for Part A: 83.75 (General/Open), 75.37 (OBC-NCL/EWS), and 41.87 (SC/ST/PwD).
These marks are based on a mean of 70.86 and a standard deviation of 25.77. Only those candidates who clear the Part A cutoff will be eligible for Part B evaluation.
- Part A cutoff is calculated using the formula: μ + (0.5 × σ) for the General category, which comes to 8.75 with relaxations for reserved categories.
- OBC-NCL/EWS candidates receive 10% relaxation, which makes the cutoff 75.37 and SC/ST/PwD candidates receive 50% relaxation, which makes the cutoff 41.87 from the General cutoff.
- The total marks of Part A and Part B decide the rank that’s why both parts play an important role in the merit list.
In this article, we will discuss the minimum qualifying marks for UCEED 2026 along with other details.
Also Read:
- UCEED Result 2026: Check release date, How to Check, Scorecard at uceed.iitb.ac.in
- UCEED Cutoff 2026 (Out)- Check Part A Cutoff (Mean & Standard Deviation) and Category-wise Cutoff Marks
Key Summary
- General candidates must score at least 10% in each section, OBC-NCL/EWS 9%, and SC/ST/PwD 5%.
- Part A is out of 300 total marks.
- The above mentioned scores are only for Passing Part A. Final admission depends of the Part A + Part B score.
- A good score for the general category is expected to be 170 - 190 marks.
- Candidates with 135+ marks can get a top 10 rank.
- Final admission depends on All India Rank and the number of seats during counselling.
UCEED 2026 Part A Qualifying Marks based on Category
The qualifying marks are calculated based on the score, which is calculated using the official normalisation formula released by IIT Bombay.
- The General category cutoff is 83.75.
- OBC-NCL and EWS candidates will get a relaxation of 10% that can be approx 75.37 cutoff marks.
- SC/ST/PwD candidates will get 50% relaxation from the General cutoff, and can have a 41.87 approx cutoff.
| Category | Formula Applied | UCEED Cutoff Marks (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| General (Open) | μ + (0.5 × σ) | 83.75 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | 0.9 × General | 75.37 |
| SC / ST / PwD | 0.5 × General | 41.87 |
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Ques. Do qualifying marks guarantee admission to IITs?
Ans. No, qualifying marks only make a candidate eligible for ranking and counselling. Admission depends on rank, category, and seat availability.
Ques. Who decides the qualifying marks for UCEED?
Ans. The qualifying criteria are determined and released by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, the conducting authority of UCEED.
UCEED 2026 Category-Wise Expected Good Score
A good score is the expected marks which decided your admission chances in some top colleges. On the other hand, qualifying marks are the minimum marks required to qualify for the UCEED 2026 exam.
- The good score for the General Category can be around 170 to 190 marks, which is always higher than other categories.
- For OBC / EWS candidates, it is expected to be around 150 - 175 marks.
- SC / ST / PwD candidates have the lowest good score, which can be around 130 to 140 marks.
| Category | Good Score (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| General (Open) | 170 - 190 marks |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | 155 - 175 marks |
| SC / ST / PwD | 130 - 140 marks |
Also Read: Top Colleges in India Accepting UCEED Based on 2026 Ranking
Ques. Is there separate qualifying criteria for each category?
Ans. Yes, different categories have different minimum percentages and overall mark requirements as per the Government of India reservation normalisation.
UCEED Expected Marks vs Rank Range 2026
The UCEED 2026 marks vs rank analysis helps candidates to understand how scores can be converted into All India Rank (AIR).
- A candidate who scored more than 135 can get top 10 rank and eligible to get admission in top IITs.
- Top 50 rank provide high chances at IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Guwahati.
- Top 400 rank provide multiple IIT options for open category.
| UCEED Marks Range | UCEED Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 135+ | Top 10 |
| 125-135 | 10 - 50 |
| 115-125 | 50 - 150 |
| 100-115 | 150 - 400 |
| 90-100 | 400 - 800 |
| 80-90 | 800 - 1500 |
| 70-80 | 1500 - 3000 |
| 60-70 | 3000 - 5000 |
| Below 60 | 5000+ |
Also Check:
- How Many Marks are Required for IIT Bombay UCEED 2026 for General?
- Safe Score for IIT Guwahati UCEED 2026 for General: Check Category-wise Safe Score
Ques. Are qualifying marks the same every year?
Ans. They usually remain similar to previous years, but some variations may occur depending on exam difficulty and official policy updates.
UCEED 2026 Category-Wise Expected Cut-Offs: Top Institutes
Here is the expected category-wise cutoff for top institutes. IIT Delhi is expected to remain the most competitive institute.
- IIT Bombay offers a limited B.Des intake of around 37 seats that makes the cutoff highest with OBC around 13 closing rank.
- Delhi’s cutoff is typically 2–3× higher than IIT Bombay because of only 20 seats, with OBC around 28 and EWS 15 closing rank.
- Guwahati typically sees higher closing ranks due to geographic preference variation among top rankers.
| Institute | Category | Expected Final Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay (B.Des) | Open | 13–15 |
| OBC / NCL | 13 | |
| EWS | 4 | |
| SC | 7 | |
| ST | 5 | |
| IIT Delhi | Open | 35–45 |
| OBC / NCL | 28 | |
| EWS | 15 | |
| SC | 11 | |
| ST | 8 | |
| IIT Guwahati | Open | 85–100 |
| OBC / NCL | 50 | |
| EWS | 21 | |
| SC | 27 | |
| ST | 7 | |
| IIT Hyderabad | Open | 60–70 |
| OBC / NCL | 44 | |
| EWS | 19 | |
| SC | 19 | |
| ST | 11 | |
| IIT Indore | Open | 115 - 140 |
| OBC / NCL | 61 | |
| SC | 31 | |
| ST | 13 |
Check: What is a Good Score in UCEED 2026 and check Marks vs Rank Predictor
UCEED Admission Cut Off vs Part A Cut Off 2026
The Part A cutoff determines which candidates’ Part B answer sheets will be checked.
- The Part A cutoff is calculated using a statistical formula Mean + (Standard Deviation × Factor).
- Only around 2.5× to 3× the total seat intake is shortlisted after Part A for final ranking.
- A candidate may clear Part A cutoff but still miss admission due to lower overall rank.
| Type of UCEED Cut Off | Purpose | Based On | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCEED Part A Qualifying Cut Off | For Part B evaluation | Mean + Std. Deviation (Part A only) | Decides shortlist for ranking |
| UCEED Admission Cut Off | For final seat allotment | Total (Part A + B) marks + Rank | Determines admission to IITs/IIITDM |
Check: Minimum Marks and Ranks for UCEED 2026 SC/ST/PwD cutoff
Ques. Do candidates need to clear both Part A and Part B separately?
Ans. Candidates must secure the prescribed minimum percentage in Part A + Part B combined along with the required overall marks.
Ques. What happens if a candidate scores below the qualifying marks?
Ans. If a candidate fails to meet the minimum qualifying marks, they will not be included in the rank list and cannot participate in counselling.
Ques. Is the cutoff higher than the qualifying marks?
Ans. Yes, the admission cutoff at top IITs is typically much higher than the minimum qualifying marks.
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