The cut-off of CUET PG 2025 for the Central University of Karnataka (CU Karnataka)is expected to be announced in the third week of August 2025 on its official website, cuk.ac.in.

With CUET PG registrations growing by 20% in 2025 and competition growing, the cut-off for high-demand courses is expected to rise by 5-10 marks from 2024. The university provides more than 800 PG seats with 30-50 seats per course based on merit and reservation policies.

• Expected Cut-off Range: General category candidates cut-off for MSc Mathematics and MA English is expected to be 240-270 marks, and OBC/EWS candidates cut-offs may be 210-240 marks.
• Reservation Impact on Cut-offs: SC/ST category cut-offs were 25-30% lower than General cut-offs during 2024, and EWS and OBC cut-offs were also similarly 10-15% lower, indicating the impact of seat reservation policy.

The maximum in CUET PG 2024 was 295/300 (98.3%) in COQP12 and 291/300 (97%) in Hindu Studies. The students scoring over 270 generally scored 99+ percentile, and their chances of getting admitted into top PG courses were increased. 

CUET PG 2025 Expected Cut-off for Central University of Karnataka

The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) CUET PG 2025 cut-off will be marginally higher due to increased competition and a 20% rise in candidates compared to 2024.

Based on previous trends, the General category cut-off for high-end courses like MSc Mathematics, MA English, and MBA will be around 240-280 marks, and reserved category cut-offs will be 20-30% lower.

Expected CUET PG 2025 Cut-off for Central University of Karnataka:

What is the ranking of Central University Karnataka?

As of March 2025, NIRF 2025 rankings are yet to be declared. However, in the NIRF 2024 University Rankings, the Central University of Karnataka (CUK) was placed in the 151-200 rank band of Indian universities.

What Are the Qualifying Marks for CUET PG?

CUET PG does not have a fixed cut-off mark; instead, every university sets its own cut-off mark based on seat availability, difficulty level, and performance of the candidates.

However, considering past trends, the following is an expected range of qualifying marks:

Central University of Karnataka (CUK): Category-Wise Cut-off for CUET PG 2025 (Expected)

The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) will announce its CUET PG 2025 cut-off in August 2025. The cut-off will differ according to category, demand for the course, and the number of seats available.

The category-wise estimate of probable cut-off ranges for the most important PG courses is given below:

General Category (UR) Expected Cut-off

OBC & EWS Categories Expected Cut-off

SC/ST Categories Expected Cut-off

What is the lowest cutoff for CUET?

The minimum cut-off for CUET PG varies according to university, course, and reservation category. Lower competitive courses and reserved categories (SC/ST/PwD) usually have the lowest cut-offs most of the time.

Lowest Cut-off for CUET PG (Expected 2025)

Is 185 a good score in CUET pg?

A score of 185 in CUET PG can be considered average based on the course and category. For competitive courses (MBA, MSc Maths, MSc Computer Science), 185 may fall short of the cut-off mark, but for low-competitive courses (Languages, Social Sciences) it may just qualify for admission in some of the universities.

Good Score in CUET PG 2025 (Expected)