| Updated On - Apr 25, 2026
CUET PG 2026 cutoff will not be released by NTA in one centralized list. Instead, each participating university will release its own course-wise and category-wise cutoff, depending on their individual admission schedules.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the CUET PG 2026 Result on April 24, and candidates can now access their scorecards through the official portal. With results out, the focus has shifted to the expected cutoff marks for admission into top central universities such as the University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University, and Jamia Millia Islamia.
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Since CUET PG does not have a centralized counselling process, each participating university releases its own course-wise and category-wise cutoff list. Based on previous year admission trends, experts suggest that cutoffs for 2026 may remain high, especially for high-demand programmes like MA English, MBA, MSc Physics, MSc Chemistry, LLB, and Economics.
A score above 220 is generally considered competitive for top universities, while highly sought-after courses may require 240–280+ marks depending on the university and category. Based on previous year cutoff trends, JNU shows the most competitive cutoffs (27-99 marks for General), while Delhi University and Pondicherry University offer broader ranges (5-285 and 7-293 marks respectively), reflecting varying admission standards across premier institutions.
- Cutoff marks differ substantially across reserved categories. OBC category cutoffs typically range 5-15% lower than General category marks.
- SC and ST categories show further reductions, ensuring equitable access to quality education.
- EWS category cutoffs generally align closely with General category standards, reflecting recent policy implementations.
University-Wise CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff for General Category
| University | Expected Cutoff Range |
|---|---|
| Delhi University | 5-285 |
| JNU | 27-99 |
| BHU | 10-790 |
| BBAU | 16-248 |
| Pondicherry University | 7-293 |
| CU Kerala | 1-260 |
| CU South Bihar | 15-221 |
| Sikkim University | 4-253 |
| Tripura University | 6.5-210 |
- Psychology, Sanskrit, and Arabic programs consistently attract higher cutoffs across universities.
- Science and technology courses show moderate to high competition.
- Specialized programs like Yoga Therapy, Bioinformatics, and Environmental Science demonstrate varying demand patterns.
- Professional courses like MBA and M.Tech programs typically maintain competitive cutoff thresholds.
Delhi University CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
Admission to postgraduate courses at DU is expected to remain highly competitive this year. Courses like MA Political Science, MA English, MSc Chemistry, and MSc Physics are likely to close at higher scores.
| Category | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 5-285 |
| OBC | 13-270 |
| SC | 17-263 |
| ST | 10-253 |
| EWS | 17-272 |
Top Courses - Expected Cutoff for General Category
| Course | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| MA Applied Psychology | 275-285 |
| MA Psychology | 278-281 |
| MCA | 210-227 |
| M.Sc Microbiology | 202-231 |
| MA Sociology | 206-225 |
| M.Sc Computer Science | 191-222 |
| MA Comparative Indian Literature | 170-220 |
| MA Political Science | 138-221 |
| M.Sc Botany | 192-199 |
| M.Sc Biochemistry | 184-198 |
Read More: Delhi University CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
BHU CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
At Banaras Hindu University, science and professional courses are expected to see strong competition again this year.
| Category | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 10-790 |
| OBC | 10-565 |
| SC | 11-618 |
| ST | 5-426 |
| EWS | 28-667 |
Top Courses - Expected Cutoff for General Category
| Course | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| BPA Flute | 686-790 |
| BPA Vocal | 668-673 |
| BPA Sitar | 641 |
| BPA Kathak Dance | 563 |
| BPA Tabla | 541 |
| MFA Applied Arts | 491-526 |
| MA Musicology | 470-532 |
| MFA Ceramic & Glass Design | 453-485 |
| MPA Bharatnatyam | 423 |
| M.P.Ed | 400-438 |
Read More: BHU CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
JNU CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
Jawaharlal Nehru University remains among the most competitive CUET PG destinations, particularly for humanities and economics.
| Category | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 27-99 |
| OBC | 27-93 |
| SC | 25-90 |
| ST | 25-94 |
| EWS | 30-98 |
Top Courses - Expected Cutoff for General Category
| Course | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| MA Sanskrit | 87-93 |
| MA Arabic | 85-96 |
| MA Urdu | 81.33-92 |
| MA Philosophy | 78-85.67 |
| MA Hindi | 76.67-99 |
| MPH | 74.33-77 |
| MA Functional Hindi and Translation | 73.33-94 |
| MA English | 71-89 |
| MA International Studies | 70.33-85 |
| M.Sc Life Science | 70-78.33 |
Read More: JNU CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
Pondicherry University CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
| Category | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 7-293 |
| OBC | 5-263 |
| SC | 5-251 |
| ST | 5-261 |
| EWS | 14-265 |
Top Courses - Expected Cutoff for General Category
| Course | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| M.Sc Applied Psychology | 243-275 |
| M.Sc Applied Geology | 188-257 |
| MA Human Rights | 173-236 |
| MA Political Science | 154-288 |
| MA International Relations & Political Science | 154-289 |
| MCA | 148-239 |
| MA Women Studies | 145-233 |
| L.L.M. | 145-183 |
| PG Diploma in Criminology & Forensic Science | 143-206 |
| M.Sc Quantitative Finance | 140 |
Read More: Pondicherry University CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
BBAU CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
| Category | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 16-248 |
| OBC | 0.35-227 |
| SC | 1-263 |
| ST | 4-171 |
| EWS | 0.95-256 |
Top Courses - Expected Cutoff for General Category
| Course | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| MBA Finance | 200-244 |
| MBA Marketing | 200-244 |
| M.Sc Horticulture-Vegetable Science | 197-223 |
| M.Sc Fruit Science | 188-210 |
| MBA Human Resource Management | 161-244 |
| MBA Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development | 161-231 |
| M.Sc Zoology | 148-242 |
| MA Hindi | 144-210 |
| M.Sc Life Science | 137-248 |
| M.Sc Industrial Microbiology | 134-233 |
Read More: BBAU CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
CU Kerala CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
| Category | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 1-260 |
| OBC | 2-179 |
| SC | 1-256 |
| ST | 3-160 |
| EWS | 15-161 |
Top Courses - Expected Cutoff for General Category
| Course | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| PG Diploma in Yoga | 105 |
| PG Diploma in Life Skills & Personal Safety Education | 100 |
| PG Diploma in Law | 100 |
| MPH in Community Medicine | 65 |
| MA Linguistics and Language Technology | 51-93 |
| MA Kannada | 36-260 |
| M.Ed | 35-119 |
| MA Malayalam | 31-254 |
| MPH | 27-52 |
| M.Sc Biochemistry | 26-50 |
Read More: CU Kerala CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
Sikkim University CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
| Category | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 4-253 |
| OBC | 5-225 |
| SC | 4-218 |
| ST | 10-239 |
| EWS | 27-204 |
Top Courses - Expected Cutoff for General Category
| Course | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| M.Sc Psychology | 203-253 |
| MA Psychology | 203-251 |
| MA Buddhist Studies | 177 |
| MA Lepcha | 143-206 |
| M.Sc Horticulture | 131-180 |
| MA Sociology | 111-147 |
| MA Anthropology | 100-123 |
| L.L.M. | 94-165 |
| M.Sc Geology | 90-179 |
| M.Sc Microbiology | 89-182 |
Read More: Sikim University CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
CU South Bihar CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
| Category | Final Range |
|---|---|
| General | 15-221 |
| OBC | 14-197 |
| SC | 10-166 |
| ST | 13-178 |
| EWS | 15-206 |
Top Courses - Expected Cutoff for General Category
| Course | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| MA Psychology | 164-221 |
| M.Sc Psychology | 164-208 |
| L.L.M. | 156-218 |
| M.Ed | 132-200 |
| MA International Relations & Political Science | 116-140 |
| MA Hindi | 110-146 |
| M.Sc Biotechnology | 100-210 |
| MA Journalism & Mass Communication | 100-131 |
| M.Sc Mathematics | 98-144 |
| MA Sociology | 87 |
Read More: CU South Bihar CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
Tripura Univeristy CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
| Category | Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 6.5-210 |
| OBC | 6-205 |
| SC | 19-177 |
| ST | 2-156 |
| EWS | 5-169 |
Top Courses - Expected Cutoff for General Category
| Course | Expected Cutoff |
| M.Sc Microbiology | 115-170 |
| MA Linguistics | 110 |
| MA Rural Studies | 108 |
| M.Lib.I.Sc | 98 |
| B.Ed | 93-149 |
| M.Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 88 |
| M.Sc Physics | 78-166 |
| M.Sc Botany | 74-153 |
| M.Sc Geography | 74-148 |
| M.Sc Zoology | 70-180 |
Read More: Tripura University CUET PG 2026 Expected Cutoff
The Universities will conduct merit-based counselling in multiple rounds. Candidates must verify their eligibility against category-specific cutoffs. Document verification and seat allocation follow the counselling process. Final admission confirmation occurs after fee payment and document submission at the respective universities.
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