The CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka is expected to be released around July 27, 2026, on its official website cuk.ac.in for admission to UG courses for the 2026–27 academic session in multiple rounds.

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Last year, the subjects with the highest CUET cutoffs at Central University of Karnataka (CUK) were mostly in competitive science and engineering streams.

  • In 2025, B.Sc. Life Sciences and Geology program, which secured the top spot with first-round scores ranging between 350 and 425 marks.
  • This was followed by B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML), which required a very high score of 368 to 476 marks for General category applicants.
  • Additionally, the B.Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), the initial cutoff marks landed between 331 and 369.

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CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka

 

Table of Contents

  1. CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Expected Cutoff (Category-wise)
  2. CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Round-wise Expected Cutoff
  3. CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Cutoff 2025
  4. CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Cutoff 2024
  5. CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Good Score
  6. CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Marks vs Rank vs Percentile
  7. CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Course-wise Seat Intake
  8. FAQs

CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Expected Cutoff (Category-wise)

We have curated an expected CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka (CUK) for the listed 16 programs based on last year’s available data. These are approximate expected ranges for the first merit list (Round 1), based on 2024-2025 trends.

Program General OBC SC ST EWS PWD
B.A LLB 160-210 130-180 100-140 95-135 130-190 90-130
BA Economics 150-200 120-170 95-140 90-130 120-180 85-125
B.A. English 170-250 140-210 110-170 100-160 140-220 95-150
B.A. History & Archaeology 220-320 190-280 150-230 140-210 190-290 130-200
BBA 140-200 110-170 80-140 75-130 110-180 70-120
BSW 280-420 240-350 180-280 160-250 220-320 150-230
B.Sc Psychology 260-380 230-330 180-260 160-240 230-340 150-230
B.Sc Geography 300-400 260-360 200-280 180-260 260-370 170-250
B.Sc Geology 140-190 110-160 85-135 80-125 110-170 75-120
B.Sc Chemistry 280-390 250-340 190-270 170-250 250-360 160-240
B.Sc. Physics 230-340 200-290 160-240 140-220 190-310 130-210
B.Tech Mathematics & Computing 160-220 130-190 100-150 95-145 130-200 90-140
B.Tech in CS & Enginnering (AI & ML) 100-160 70-130 50-110 45-100 70-140 40-90
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering 130-190 100-160 80-130 75-125 100-170 70-120
B.Tech in Electronics & Communication 260-400 230-350 170-270 150-250 220-340 140-230

CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Round-wise Expected Cutoff

Cutoffs at Central University of Karnataka are highest in Round 1 and drop significantly in subsequent rounds, with the biggest decline usually seen from Round 2 to Round 4. This

Program Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4
B.A. LLB (Integrated) 110–150 90–115 75–95 65–80
BA Economics 118–164 100–114 88–98 83–88
B.A. English 102–143 88–101 81–85 72–76
B.A. History & Archaeology 91–122 73–91 60–72 54–59
BBA 113–159 92–111 84–89 ~82
BSW 64–136 40–59 28–36 Lower / Open
B.Sc Psychology 120–150 100–118 87–99 ~70–85
B.Sc Geography 82–114 64–79 50–59 42–48
B.Sc Geology 343–499 242–324 219–231 ~205
B.Sc Chemistry 129–176 110–128 95–110 83–94
B.Sc Physics 247–382 208–247 190–205 ~189
B.Tech Mathematics & Computing 295–416 267–290 257–267 251–257
B.Tech CS & Engineering (AI & ML) 368–476 345–368 340–344 315–329
B.Tech Electrical Engineering 281–357 257–279 235–251 218–229
B.Tech Electronics & Communication 331–369 288–329 274–286 258–266

CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Cutoff 2025

In 2025, the B.Sc Geology program required the highest scores for admission in the initial rounds, with an Opening-Closing range of 343–499. This was closely followed by the B.Tech CS & Engineering (AI & ML) program, which commanded a cutoff of 368–476 in Round 1.

Program Round 1 (Opening–Closing) Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 / Last Round Open Counselling (Lowest)
B.A. LLB (Integrated) 110–150 90–115 75–95 65–80 ~30–70
BA Economics 118–164 100–114 88–98 83–88 ~34–82
B.A. English 102–143 88–101 81–85 72–76 ~34–70
B.A. History & Archaeology 91–122 73–91 60–72 54–59 ~40–51
BBA 113–159 92–111 84–89 ~82 ~25–79
BSW 64–136 40–59 28–36 Lower Very Low
B.Sc Psychology 120–150 100–118 87–99 ~70–85 ~16–87
B.Sc Geography 82–114 64–79 50–59 42–48 ~37–41
B.Sc Geology 343–499 242–324 219–231 ~205 ~24–198
B.Sc Chemistry 129–176 110–128 95–110 83–94 ~8–80
B.Sc Physics 247–382 208–247 190–205 ~189 ~38–188
B.Tech Mathematics & Computing 295–416 267–290 257–267 251–257 ~36–249
B.Tech CS & Engineering (AI & ML) 368–476 345–368 340–344 315–329 ~36–315
B.Tech Electrical Engineering 281–357 257–279 235–251 218–229 ~14–217
B.Tech Electronics & Communication 331–369 288–329 274–286 258–266 ~14–257

Source: CUK Cutoff 2025

CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Cutoff 2024

Course Central University of Karnataka CUET Cutoff 2024
General OBC EWS SC ST
BA English 102 71 78 80 84
BA History And Archaeology 91 77 76 80 56
BSc Geography 82 55 23 70 73
BSc Chemistry 129 109 110 92 77
BSc Geology 343 276 176 252 159
BSc Physics 247 212 210 184 146
BSc Psychology 120 91 96 100 95
B.Tech Mathematics And Computing 295 275 270 200 207
BTech CSE (AI & ML) 368 338 330 261 221
BTech Electrical Engineering 281 266 271 206 189
BTech E&C 331 293 282 242 205
BBA 113 98 85 90 92
BSW 64 18 42 50 48
BA Economics 118 91 84 94 106
CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Cutoff 2024

CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Cut off 2023

Courses 2023 Cutoff By Marks
BA (Social Work) 104.86
B.Sc Geography 109.68
BA (English) 115.52
BA (History) 117.88
BBA 125.17
BA (Economics) 137.17
B.Sc Psychology 140.97
B.Sc Computer Science 252.08
B.Sc Physics 280.69
B.Tech Electrical Engineering 307.32
B.Sc Geology 310.39
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 327.7
B.Sc Life Sciences 343.58
B.Tech Mathematics and Computing 343.91
B.Sc Chemistry 398.17
CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Cut off 2023

CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Cut off 2022

Courses General EWS OBC NCL SC ST
BA (Economics) 230.18 208.72 211.63 186.37 203.64
B.Sc Geography and History 232.22 185.26 213.91 189.97 215.72
BA Geography and History 232.22 185.26 213.91 189.97 215.72
BBA 236.23 213.22 212.32 194.34 197.37
B.Sc Psychology and English 242.26 193.3 211.39 180.4 182.34
BA Psychology and English 242.26 193.3 211.39 180.4 182.34
B.Tech Electrical Engineering 282.24 259.58 262.03 257 201.68
B.Sc Mathematics and Computer Science 315.58 261.39 280.52 154.72 180.27
B.Sc (Maths, Physics, and Chemistry) 329.5 252.86 254.54 168.92 134.16
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 361.61 325.01 309.91 214.73 -
B.Sc Lifescience and Geology 424.85 392.06 361.8 267.46 221.24
CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Cut off 2022

CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Good Score

This table shows an expected Good / Very Good / Excellent score after analysing previous years' data for each relevant subject for admissions at Central University of Karnataka (CUK) and similar central universities in 2026.

Program Key CUET Subjects Excellent (Top Chance Round 1) Very Good (Safe Round 1-2) Good (Safe Round 3-4) Borderline (Later Rounds) Notes
BA English English + General Test 220–250 200–250 200–219 180–199 180–199 160–179 150–179 140–159 Merit mainly on General Test + English
BA History & Archaeology History + General Test 210–250 200–250 190–209 180–199 170–189 160–179 145–169 140–159 The General Test is primary
B.Sc Geography Geography + General Test 205–250 195–250 185–204 175–194 165–184 155–174 140–164 130–154 The geography domain is important
B.Sc Chemistry Physics + Chemistry + Maths/Biology 210–250 (each) 190–209 (each) 170–189 (each) 145–169 (each) Average of 3 domains
B.Sc Geology Physics + Chemistry + Biology/Maths 215–250 (each) 195–214 (each) 175–194 (each) 150–174 (each) Highly competitive – aim high
B.Sc Physics Physics + Mathematics + Chemistry 220–250 (each) 200–219 (each) 180–199 (each) 155–179 (each) Very high scores needed
B.Sc Psychology General Test + Psychology (if taken) 200–250 195–250 180–199 175–194 160–179 155–174 140–159 130–154 Mainly General Test
B.Tech Mathematics & Computing Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics 220–250 (each) 200–219 (each) 185–199 (each) 160–184 (each) Maths is most important
B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics 225–250 (each) 210–224 (each) 195–209 (each) 170–194 (each) Highest competition
B.Tech Electrical Engineering Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics 215–250 (each) 195–214 (each) 180–194 (each) 160–179 (each) Strong PCM needed
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics 220–250 (each) 200–219 (each) 185–199 (each) 165–184 (each) Competitive like CSE
BBA General Test + English/Business Studies 200–250 190–250 180–199 170–189 160–179 150–169 140–159 130–149 General Test dominant
BSW General Test 190–250 170–189 150–169 130–149 Lowest cutoff program
BA Economics Economics + General Test 210–250 195–250 190–209 175–194 170–189 155–174 145–169 140–154 Economics domain helps

CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Marks vs Rank vs Percentile

After analysing previous years’ data and statistics, we can expect that a score of 650+ marks (95+ percentile) is generally required for safe admission in competitive programs like B.Tech CSE (AI & ML), B.Sc Geology, and B.Sc Physics at CUK in early rounds.

CUET Marks Range (Combined) Expected Percentile Expected All India Rank (Approx.) Admission Level at CUK (2026 Expected)
750 – 800+ 99.5 – 100 Top 100 – 1,000 Excellent (Top B.Tech / B.Sc Geology, Physics)
700 – 749 98 – 99.4 1,001 – 5,000 Very Good (B.Tech CSE AI/ML, B.Sc Psychology, BA LLB)
650 – 699 95 – 97.9 5,001 – 15,000 Good (BBA, BA Economics, B.Sc Chemistry)
600 – 649 90 – 94.9 15,001 – 35,000 Safe for most BA/B.Sc programs in early rounds
550 – 599 80 – 89.9 35,001 – 80,000 Good chance in later rounds (Round 3–4)
500 – 549 70 – 79 80,000+ Possible in Round 4 / Open Counselling (BA History, BSW, Geography)
Below 500 Below 70 1,00,000+ Low chance (only spot rounds / reserved seats)
CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Marks vs Rank vs Percentile

CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Course-wise Seat Intake

The seat intake at Central University of Karnataka remains limited, with most undergraduate programs offering 35–55 seats each. B.Tech programs have relatively higher intake (55–65 total seats), while popular science and arts programs usually have 35–45 seats, based on previous years’ analysis.

Program Expected Total Seats Approx. CUET Seats (Non-JEE)
B.A. LLB 40–50 40–50
BA Economics 35–45 35–45
B.A. English 35–45 35–45
B.A. History & Archaeology 35–45 35–45
BBA 50–55 50–55
BSW 35–45 35–45
B.Sc Psychology 35–40 35–40
B.Sc Geography 35–40 35–40
B.Sc Geology 35–40 35–40
B.Sc Chemistry 35–40 35–40
B.Sc Physics 35–40 35–40
B.Tech Mathematics & Computing 40–50 20–25
B.Tech CS & Engineering (AI & ML) 55–65 27–32
B.Tech Electrical Engineering 50–60 25–30
B.Tech Electronics & Communication 50–60 25–30
CUET 2026 Cutoff for Central University of Karnataka: Course-wise Seat Intake

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FAQs

Ques. Is 180-200 enough for BA English or BA Economics at CUK in 2026? Or should I wait for spot rounds?

Ans. With a score of 180–200, you are well-positioned to secure admission in the initial merit rounds for both BA English and BA Economics at CUK. Waiting for spot rounds is unnecessary, as your score safely exceeds the typical historical cutoffs for these programs.

Ques. I scored around 320-340 in CUET. Can I get a B.Sc. Geology or B.Sc Physics at CUK in later rounds? What are the expected cutoffs?

Ans. A score of 320–340 can secure you a seat in B.Sc. Geology or B.Sc. Physics at CUK, as last-round cutoffs typically drop well below 220–290. In fact, this score is often high enough for a seat in the initial rounds, making it unnecessary to wait for spot admissions.

Ques. How is campus life and placement at CUK for BBA or B.Sc Psychology? Should I go if I get it at 150-170 marks?

Ans. A score of 150–170 will get you admission in BBA and Psychology if the cutoff drops to 110–140 in later rounds. It is worth joining for the "Central University" tag and affordable fees, provided you are willing to proactively seek off-campus opportunities.

Ques. Category-wise cutoff for OBC/SC at Central University of Karnataka for B.Sc Chemistry or Geography 2026?

Ans. For 2026, the expected category-wise cutoffs for B.Sc. Chemistry and Geography at CUK are:

  • B.Sc. Chemistry: OBC candidates typically need 70–116 marks, while the SC cutoff is expected to range between 56 and 106 across initial and late merit rounds.
  • B.Sc. Geography: Expected cutoffs are lower, ranging from 10 to 55 for OBC and 34 to 70 for SC, depending on the round of counseling.

Ques. What is the expected CUET 2026 cutoff for BA LLB at the CUK for a General category candidate with 145 marks?

Ans. With 145 marks, your chances in Round 1 or 2 are slim as initial cutoffs typically stay above 200+; however, you have a strong chance in later rounds where cutoffs historically drop below 130–150.