CUET PG 2026: Registration (Ongoing), Exam Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus
13 Dec '25 - 13 Jan '26
Updated on 17 Apr 2026
By Silki Joshi, Content Creator
CUET PG Cut Off Marks 2026 will be released after the declaration of the CUET PG results.
Participating universities will announce course-wise and category-wise cutoffs separately.
Candidates must score equal to or above the CUET PG minimum cutoff marks to secure admission to postgraduate programmes.
As per past trends, 200+ marks can be considered a CUET PG good score for many courses.
The National Testing Agency is expected to release the CUET PG cut off marks 2026. The candidates have to score marks more than the minimum CUET PG cut off to get admission to leading colleges. The agency releases the CUET PG cut off 2026 after the results are announced online. The colleges announces the cut off marks for CUET PG 2026 for different subjects separately.
The CUET PG subject wise cut off marks 2026 is a great way to grasp the overall competition level for the exam. The cut off marks for CUET PG 2026 change every year due to changes in the course wise seat. The candidates who are yet to appear for the CUET PG Exam 2026 can have an idea of the overall difficulty level that they have to face, depending on their category, below.
| Course | Expected Cutoff (UR) | University Name |
| MA Political Science | 240 – 250 | Delhi University |
| MA International Relations | 230 – 245 | Jawaharlal National University |
| MSc Physics | 240 – 255 | Hyderabad Central University |
| MA English | 230 – 245 | BCU |
| MBA | 200 – 215 | Panjab University |
| MA History | 220 – 235 | Banaras Hindu University |
| MCom | 210 – 225 | Delhi University |
| Course | Expected Cutoff (OBC) | University |
| MA Political Science | 220 – 235 | Delhi University |
| MA International Relations | 210 – 225 | Jawaharlal National University |
| MSc Physics | 225 – 240 | Hyderabad Central University |
| MA English | 210 – 225 | Banaras Hindu University |
| MBA | 190 – 200 | Panjab University |
| MA History | 200 – 215 | Banaras Hindu University |
| MCom | 195 – 210 | Delhi University |
| Course | Expected Cutoff (SC) | University |
| MA Political Science | 190 – 210 | Delhi University |
| MA International Relations | 180 – 200 | Jawaharlal National University |
| MSc Physics | 200 – 215 | Hyderabad Central University |
| MA English | 195 – 210 | Banaras Hindu University |
| MBA | 170 – 185 | Panjab University |
| MA History | 180 – 195 | Banaras Hindu University |
| MCom | 175 – 190 | Delhi University |
| Course | Expected Cutoff (EWS) | University |
| MA Political Science | 225 – 240 | Delhi University |
| MA International Relations | 215 – 230 | Jawaharlal National University |
| MSc Physics | 230 – 245 | Hyderabad Central University |
| MA English | 215 – 230 | Banaras Hindu University |
| MBA | 195 – 205 | Panjab University |
| MA History | 205 – 220 | Banaras Hindu University |
| MCom | 200 – 215 | Delhi University |
| Course | Expected Cutoff (ST) | University |
| MA Political Science | 175 – 190 | Delhi University |
| MA International Relations | 160 – 180 | Jawaharlal National University |
| MSc Physics | 190 – 205 | Hyderabad Central University |
| MA English | 185 – 200 | Banaras Hindu University |
| MBA | 160 – 175 | Panjab University |
| MA History | 170 – 185 | Banaras Hindu University |
| MCom | 165 – 180 | Delhi University |
As per previous year trends, a score of 200+ marks is considered to be safe for admission to courses. This CUET PG score can fetch a percentile in the range of 95 to 100th percentile. However, for admission to top universities such as Delhi University, BHU and JNU, a score above 250 marks is considered ideal.
The candidates who are aspiring to write the upcoming CUET PG 2026 exam can have a quick look at the past trends for cut off marks. These minimum marks are announced for different subjects that are relevant as per the CUET PG Syllabus. Know more details about it below.
Based on the previous year's trends, the following CUET PG 2025 expected cut-off may be a good score for candidates to gain admission in the best universities.
| Subjects | CUET PG Cut Off Marks |
| Agricultural Science: Agricultural Economics; Agronomy; Entomology; Agricultural Extension & Communication; Genetics & Plant Breeding; Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology; Horticulture, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agriculture Technology (Informatics) etc. | 190-210 |
| Agro-forestry | 185-215 |
| Microbiology/Applied Microbiology | 195-225 |
| Architecture and Planning, Sustainable Architecture,Architecture and Design,Urban & RegionalPlanning | 175-190 |
| Biochemistry,Anatomy, Pharmacology,Bio Science | 215-240 |
| Bioinformatics,Food Science and Nutrition, Science - Bioinformatics, | 180-198 |
| Botany, Bio Sciences | 170-200 |
| Biochemistry,Anatomy,Pharmacology,Bio Science | 175-200 |
| Computer Science, Big Data Analytics, Information Technology, Computer Application, Cyber, Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, etc. | 182-210 |
| Criminology | 178-215 |
| Environmental Sciences/Studies,Ecology etc | 180-195 |
| Food Science and Technology, Nutrition,Food Processing and Management,Food Safety and Quality Control etc. | 170-200 |
| Forensic Science | 178-215 |
| Geology , Earth Sciences,Applied Geology | 220-230 |
| Geophysics | 170-200 |
| Horticulture,Forestry & Biodiversity,Seed Science & Technology,Plant, Breeding, Agronomy,Genetics,Fruit Science, Floriculture, Vegetable Science etc | 178-215 |
| Life Science-Molecular Biology,Biochemistry,Botany,Biotechnology,Microbiology, Bioinformatics,MolecularMedicine,Zoology,Biomedical Engineering & Science,Virology and Immunology,Optometry,Bio-Physics,Genetics,Health Science, | 210-230 |
| Material Science | 170-200 |
| Mathematics, Applied Mathematics,Electronics | 178-215 |
| Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Physics etc | 210-230 |
| MPT | 178-215 |
| Nanoscience/Integrative Biosciences | 170-200 |
| Pharmacy-Pharmacology,Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics,Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Analysis etc. | 210-230 |
| Physics, Electronics, Applied Physics + Electronics Engineering, Applied Physics, Computational and Integrative Sciences | 178-215 |
| Plant Biotechnology | 210-230 |
| Soil Science - Soil & Water Conservation | 170-200 |
| Statistics , Applied Mathematics, Statistics & Computing, Data Science and Applied Statistics etc | 210-230 |
| Zoology, Sericulture, Human Genetics | 180-210 |
| Atmospheric Science | 178-215 |
| Animal Science (Poultry) | 170-200 |
Here is the list of CUET PG 2025 for Arts or humanities courses:
| Subjects | CUET PG Cut Off Marks |
| Archaeology Heritage Management, Ancient Indian History, Culture & Arch, ConservationPreservation and Heritage Management etc. | 185-215 |
| Anthropology | 165-190 |
| Applied Arts | 185-210 |
| Art and Aesthetics | 185-215 |
| Dance - Kathak/Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Theatre Arts,Dramatics, Folk and Performing Arts and Culture, Rabindra Nritya etc. | 165-190 |
| Dev. and Labour Studies | 185-210 |
| Fine Arts - Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Art History & Visual Studies, Mural etc. | 185-215 |
| Geography | 225-235 |
| History and Archaeology, Ancient Indian History, Culture etc. | 165-190 |
| History of Art, Archaeology Heritage Management etc. | 230-240 |
| Home Science-Food & Nutrition,Nutrition and Health,Human Development & ChildhoodStudies, Fabric & Apparel Science etc. | 185-215 |
| Music- Karnatak | 185-210 |
| Museology | 165-190 |
| Music - Hindustani | 185-210 |
| Painting | 185-215 |
| Philosohy | 185-210 |
| Plastic Arts | 165-190 |
| Political Science,Public Administration,Human Rights,Politics and International Relations etc. | 185-215 |
| Pottery & Ceramics | 185-210 |
| Psychology ,Applied Psychology,Health Psychology etc. | 165-190 |
| Social Work , Urban & Rural Community Development etc. | 185-215 |
| Sociology,Peace and Conflict Studies and Management, | 185-210 |
| Textile Design,Folk and Performing Arts and Culture etc. | 165-190 |
CUET PG Cutoff for Other Common Courses
Here is the list of CUET PG expected cut-off for all the common subjects that the NTA authority has divided into the domain of common courses.
| Subjects | |
| Agri-Business Management | 170-200 |
| Applied Geography, Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems | 165-190 |
| B.Ed, B.Ed.-M.Ed. Integrated, B. Ed. (HI),B. Ed. (ID),B. Ed. (VI), Lifelong Learning & Extension etc. | 170-200 |
| B.Ed. Humanities and Social Sciences | 180-200 |
| B.Ed. Languages | 180-200 |
| B.Ed. Science | 180-200 |
| B.Ed.Mathematics | 165-190 |
| Commerce,Business Finance, Accounting & Taxation, Economic Administration and Financial Management etc. | 218-225 |
| Disaster Studies | 170-200 |
| Economics,Financial Economics,Business Economics,Rural Economics etc. | 182-200 |
| General, LLB,Bachelor of Library & Information Science (One Year),Defence and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir Studies , Hindu Studies, Women Studies, Anthropology,Digital Society,Finance & Taxation,Physical Education,Textile Design,Hospitality and Tourism, Management,Gender Studies etc. | 165-190 |
| General MBA, Marketing & Finance Management,Tourism, Travel & Hotel Management, Business Analytics, Sales & Marketing etc. | 170-200 |
| Library & Information Science | 165-190 |
| LLM | 185-210 |
| M.Ed. | 170-200 |
| MA Education | 165-190 |
| Mass Communication and Journalism | 200-230 |
| Physical Education | 172-195 |
| Public Health | 170-200 |
| Sports- Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Biomechanics etc. | 165-190 |
| Yoga | 160-185 |
| Hospital Management | 170-200 |
There are many higher studies courses in CUET PG., check all the CUET PG cutoff for Engineering and other technical courses -
| Course Name | CUET PG Cut Off Marks |
| Electronics, Communication and Information Engineering,Digital Communication,MicroElectronics Engg ,VLSI Design,Microwave Electronics, | 250-260 |
| Electrical, Power,Energy Engineering,Green Energy Technology etc. | 210-215 |
CUET PG cut off marks vary every year depending on multiple academic and administrative factors. The cut off represents the minimum score required for admission into a particular course and university.
Since competition changes annually, candidates should understand that cut offs are not fixed. Know about the major factors that affect the CUET PG Cut Off Marks 2026.
Number of candidates appearing
Difficulty level of the exam
Total number of seats available
Category-wise reservation policy
Previous year cut off trends
Popularity of the course
University-specific admission criteria
Overall performance of candidates
CUET PG 2026 is conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to postgraduate programmes in central, state, deemed, and private universities across India. Through CUET PG scores, candidates can apply for courses like MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, LLM, and more in top institutions. Many reputed universities participate in the exam, offering affordable fees in central universities and comparatively higher fees in private institutions.
| University Name | Approx. PG Course Fee (₹) |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | 432 – 5,850 |
| University of Delhi | 10,000 – 60,000 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 10,928 – 19,000 |
| Aligarh Muslim University | Around 1,00,000 |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | 11,740 – 2,25,000 |
| University of Hyderabad | 13,540 – 46,300 |
| Assam University | 17,000 – 2,60,000 |
| Nalanda University | 8,800 – 2,20,000 |
| Tripura University | 9,600 – 1,50,000 |
| Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University | 8,500 – 7,20,000 |
| National Forensic Sciences University | 75,000 – 4,00,000 |
| Dayalbagh Educational Institute | 11,500 – 27,500 |
| Gujarat Vidyapith | 7,000 – 49,000 |
| Tezpur University | Around 1,50,000 |
| Pondicherry University | Around 77,000 |
| University of Allahabad | 1,310 – 40,000 |
| Mizoram University | 5,000 – 30,000 |
| Central University of South Bihar | 6,000 – 18,000 |
| Central University of Gujarat | 5,000 – 15,000 |
| Central University of Haryana | 3,000 – 12,000 |
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