What is a good score in CUET PG for admission to DU, JNU, and BHU?

For premier programs like M.A. Economics, M.A. English, M.Sc. Physics, and M.Sc. Chemistry at DU, JNU, and BHU, a score of 240+ to 280+ (or 95+ percentile) is typically required for General category candidates.

Updated for CUET PG 2026 Admissions

CUET PG College Predictor 2026

Predict your admission chances for M.Sc., M.A., MBA, MCA & LL.M programs across DU, JNU, BHU, HCU, JMI and 190+ central universities based on official CUET PG cutoff score trends.

190+ Central & State Universities

Official NTA Cutoff Trends

Category Wise (UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST)

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CUET PG 2026 Expected Qualifying Scores & Percentile

Depending on university popularity and candidate competition, approximate CUET PG qualifying scores range between 160 and 230 for top central universities.

Category-Wise Qualifying Scores

Category	Approximate Qualifying Score
General (UR)	220 - 230
EWS	190 – 200
OBC / OBC-NCL	190 - 210
SC (Scheduled Caste)	170 - 185
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	165 - 175
PwD (All Categories)	100 - 150

Category-Wise Qualifying Percentile

Category	Qualifying Percentile
General (UR)	40 – 45 percentile
EWS	35 – 40 percentile
OBC-NCL	35 – 40 percentile
SC (Scheduled Caste)	30 – 35 percentile
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	30 – 35 percentile
PwD (All Categories)	25 – 35 percentile

CUET PG Cutoff Score Bands Matrix for Top Universities

Programs across Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and HCU classified into score tiers based on official cutoff trends.

Score Band	Target Universities & Top Programs	Cutoff Range (UR)	Degree Duration	Avg Placement / ROI
260+ Score	JNU M.A. Economics, JNU M.A. English/Philosophy, DU M.A. English/Economics, BHU M.Sc. Chemistry, DU M.A. History	260 - 280	2 Years (4 Sems)	10.5 - 18.0 LPA
240 - 259 Score	DU M.A. Pol Sci, BHU M.Sc. Physics/Zoology/MCA, HCU M.Sc. Physics/Biotech, JNU M.A. IR/Sociology, BHU MBA	240 - 258	2 Years (4 Sems)	9.0 - 15.0 LPA
210 - 239 Score	DU M.Com, BBAU LL.M, BHU M.A. History, HCU M.A. English/Pol Sci, PU MBA, DU M.Sc. Chemistry/Maths	210 - 239	2 Years (4 Sems)	7.5 - 12.0 LPA
180 - 209 Score	DU M.Sc. Computer Science/Botany, PU M.Com, BBAU M.A. Yoga, Central Univs B.Ed, Central Univs M.Sc. Physics/Chem	180 - 209	2 Years (4 Sems)	6.0 - 10.0 LPA
Below 180 Score	JMI M.A. Courses, MGCU M.Sc. Physics/Chemistry/MBA, Category Reserved Seats in Central Universities	40 - 179	2 Years (4 Sems)	5.0 - 8.5 LPA

CUET PG Expected Subject-Wise Cutoff Scores

Official average expected cutoff scores for popular postgraduate domain subjects across central universities:

Science Subjects

Physics: 175 - 205 Score
Chemistry: 175 - 210 Score
Mathematics: 185 - 205 Score
Life Sciences / Biotech: 180 - 215 Score
Geology / Earth Sci: 185 - 220 Score

Humanities & Languages

English Literature: 180 - 280 Score
Political Science: 185 - 250 Score
History: 165 - 260 Score
Economics: 170 - 280 Score
Psychology: 195 - 260 Score
Hindi / Sanskrit: 180 - 230 Score

Commerce, Law & Professional

MBA (Management): 200 - 270 Score
M.Com (Commerce): 170 - 225 Score
LL.B / LL.M (Law): 185 - 238 Score
B.Ed / M.Ed: 170 - 200 Score
MCA / CS: 180 - 280 Score

CUET PG Admission & University Counselling Process Guide

CUET PG admission is conducted independently by each participating university through their respective admission portals (such as DU CSAS PG, BHU SAMARTH, JNU Portal).

Step-by-Step Counselling Procedure

Step 1: Result Declaration & Scorecard: Download NTA CUET PG scorecard with subject-wise normalized scores and percentile.
Step 2: University Portal Registration: Register on individual university portals (e.g., DU CSAS PG, BHU PG Admissions, JNU e-counselling) and fill course preferences.
Step 3: Merit List & Cutoff Releases: Universities publish Category-wise Cutoff Lists across Round 1, Round 2, and Spot rounds.
Step 4: Document Verification & Fee Payment: Accept allocated seat, upload required undergraduate marksheets/caste certificates, and pay the admission fee to freeze admission.

Key Factors Influencing CUET PG Cutoffs

Key elements that determine the final cutoff for your targeted program:

Difficulty Level of Subject Paper: Harder question papers lead to lower qualifying cutoff scores across all categories.
Total Candidates Appeared: Higher number of test takers for popular subjects (Economics, Pol Sci, Physics) increases cutoff competition.
Category Reservation Quotas: Standard central reservation applies: OBC-NCL (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the CUET PG College Predictor and how does it work?

The CUET PG College Predictor is a free tool that calculates your admission probability into postgraduate courses (M.Sc., M.A., M.Com, MBA, MCA, LL.M, B.Ed) across top central universities such as Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), and University of Hyderabad (HCU) based on official expected cutoff scores.

What are the CUET PG qualifying scores for General, OBC, SC, and ST?

Depending on university competition and course popularity, approximate CUET PG qualifying scores are: General: 220-230, OBC/OBC-NCL: 190-210, EWS: 190-200, SC: 170-185, ST: 165-175, and PwD: 100-150.

What is considered a good score in CUET PG for admission into top Central Universities?

Scoring 240+ score (or 90+ percentile) is considered an excellent score for top tier programs like M.A. Economics/English, M.Sc. Physics/Chemistry/Maths, and MBA in premier universities like DU, JNU, BHU, and HCU.

Does qualifying the CUET PG cut off guarantee admission?

No. Qualifying the cutoff score makes you eligible for counselling registration. Final seat allotment depends on the merit list rank, category reservation quotas, and seat availability in each university during counselling rounds.

How is the CUET PG Cut Off calculated?

CUET PG Cut off is determined by universities based on factors such as paper difficulty level, total number of candidates who appeared for the exam, total available seats in the department, and reservation criteria as per Government of India guidelines.