CUET PG Cut off 2025 will be released separately by the participating institutes after the declaration of the CUET PG result 2025.Cut off is the minimum marks required for admission to M.Sc/ M.Tech/ MBA/ M.A/ M.Com courses in 39 central universities, 39 state universities, 15 government institutions and 97 private & deemed universities in India.
Top universities participating are University of Delhi (DU) , Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) , Banaras Hindu University (BHU) , University of Hyderabad , Central University of Rajasthan.
The cut off lists can be expected by the last week of April or the first week of May 2025. Based on the CUET PG Cut off 2025, each university will carry out their admission process for the courses offered.
“To secure admission in top courses, General category students should aim for 270+ marks, OBC for 240+, SC/ST for 200+, and EWS for 250+.”
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CUET PG passing marks are determined by each university course-wise in the form of cut-offs. NTA has no role in releasing the qualifying marks for CUET PG. Depending on the course and university you are targeting, based on your CUET PG scores, you can check the passing marks once the university releases the cut off lists. From an overall perspective, the category-wise expected range of CUET PG cut off 2025 passing marks for top courses and universities is provided here
| Category | Expected Cut-Off Range (Marks) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 230 – 240 |
| OBC | 220 – 230 |
| SC | 210 – 218 |
| ST | 198 – 210 |
Candidates scoring 270-300 marks are expected to secure the highest percentiles, close to 100 percentile, making them eligible for top universities. A score between 230-270 marks generally corresponds to a 88-99 percentile, ensuring admission in competitive programs. Those scoring 170-220 marks fall in the 66-77 percentile range, while candidates with 100-169 marks can expect a 55-65 percentile. Scores below 100 marks significantly lower the chances of admission to top-tier universities.
| CUET PG Marks Range | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| 270 - 300 | 100 |
| 230 - 270 | 88 - 99 |
| 170 - 220 | 66 - 77 |
| 100 - 169 | 55 - 65 |
| 50 - 99 | 30 - 40 |
| Below 50 | Below 25 |
Candidates aiming for admission into top universities like Delhi University (DU) should target higher scores. Delhi University’s (DU) postgraduate cut-offs are expected to be 260-280 marks for General category candidates, 220-240 marks for OBC, and 180-200 marks for SC/ST and PwD candidates.
| Category | Expected Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 260–280 |
| OBC | 220–240 |
| SC/ST | 180–200 |
| EWS | 230–250 |
| PwD | 180–200 |
CUET PG 2025 Cutoff Scores Expectations:
After reviewing past data and present trends, the CUET PG 2025 cutoff scores are anticipated to be the following:
For courses like MA English and MA Hindi, a score of 200 falls within the expected cutoff range for the General category.
University of Delhi (DU):
| Course | General Category | OBC Category | SC Category | ST Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA English | 200-220 | 160-200 | 150-180 | 150-175 |
| MA Hindi | 200-230 | 150-170 | 200-220 | 80-100 |
| MSc Microbiology | 190-200 | 170-180 | 140-150 | 100-110 |
| MSc Zoology | 220-230 | 185-200 | 160-170 | 190-2 |
A score of 200 is competitive for MSc Chemistry and Mathematics in the General category.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU):
| Course | General Category | OBC Category | SC Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Chemistry | 190-210 | 170-190 | 130-140 |
| MSc Mathematics | 190-230 | 170-200 | 120-145 |
| MSc Zoology | 230-250 | 210-230 | 200-210 |
A score of 240 is good for admission into mid-tier central universities but may be borderline for highly competitive courses in top universities like Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and Hyderabad University (UoH).
Courses offered at 240 marks for General Category:
A score of 240 is strong and increases your admission chances significantly, even for semi-competitive courses in top universities.
Courses offered at 240 marks for OBC:
A score of 240 is excellent and ensures admission in most universities and courses, even in some highly competitive program
Courses offered at 240 marks for SC/ST
Moderate Difficulty: CUET PG is not as tough as IIT JAM or GATE, but it is still challenging for competitive courses.
Course-Specific Difficulty: Some courses like MSc Physics, MA Political Science, and MBA have higher difficulty due to conceptual and analytical questions.
Time Constraint: 75 questions in 90 minutes means candidates must manage time efficiently.
| Course | Difficulty Level (%) | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Physics | 85% (High) | Conceptual & numerical problems. |
| MSc Mathematics | 80% (High) | Complex problem-solving required. |
| MA Economics | 70% (Moderate-High) | Requires mathematical & theoretical knowledge. |
| MA Political Science | 60% (Moderate) | Requires strong conceptual clarity & current affairs. |
| MBA (PGDM) | 90% (High) | Competitive due to limited seats & analytical questions. |
| MA History/Sociology | 50% (Moderate-Easy) | Mostly theoretical, requires memorization. |
CUET PG 2025 anticipated cut-offs for science subjects like M.Sc. Computer Science, Physics, and Chemistry are pretty high, from 170-215 for the general category, reflecting stiff competition.
| Course | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. Computer Science | 170 - 190 | 160 - 180 | 150 - 170 | 140 - 160 | 160 - 180 |
| M.Sc. Botany | 175 - 195 | 165 - 185 | 155 - 175 | 145 - 165 | 165 - 185 |
| M.Sc. Zoology | 180 - 200 | 170 - 190 | 160 - 180 | 150 - 170 | 170 - 190 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 185 - 205 | 175 - 195 | 165 - 185 | 155 - 175 | 175 - 195 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 190 - 210 | 180 - 200 | 170 - 190 | 160 - 180 | 180 - 200 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 195 - 215 | 185 - 205 | 175 - 195 | 165 - 185 | 185 - 205 |
| M.Com. | 190 - 210 | 180 - 200 | 170 - 190 | 160 - 180 | 180 - 200 |
| M.A. Sociology | 135 - 150 | 125 - 140 | 115 - 130 | 105 - 120 | 125 - 140 |
| M.A. History | 140 - 160 | 120 - 140 | 100 - 120 | 100 - 120 | 70 - 90 |
| M.A. Sanskrit | 80 - 100 | 60 - 70 | 50 - 60 | 50 - 60 | 70 - 90 |
| M.A. Hindi | 200 - 230 | 150 - 170 | 200 - 220 | 80 - 100 | 130 - 150 |
| M.A. Economics | 100 - 130 | 70 - 90 | 50 - 80 | 40 - 70 | 100 - 120 |
| M.A. Urdu | 80 - 100 | 40 - 50 | 60 - 70 | 40 - 50 | 70 - 90 |
| M.A. Philosophy | 110 - 130 | 50 - 60 | 50 - 60 | 30 - 50 | 100 - 120 |
| M.A. English | 200 - 220 | 160 - 200 | 150 - 180 | 150 - 175 | 160 - 180 |
Candidates who are targeting highly competitive subjects such as Computer Science and Mathematics should aim for scores much higher than 80, whereas candidates who are applying for humanities and social sciences can expect lower cut-offs of 60-70, with additional relaxations for reserved categories.
| Subject | General Category Expected Cut-off | OBC Category Expected Cut-off | SC Category Expected Cut-off | ST Category Expected Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 70 | 65 | 60 | 55 |
| Mathematics | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 |
| Physics | 75 | 70 | 65 | 60 |
| Chemistry | 78 | 73 | 68 | 63 |
| Biology | 72 | 67 | 62 | 57 |
| Computer Science | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 |
| Economics | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 |
| History | 70 | 65 | 60 | 55 |
| Geography | 75 | 70 | 65 | 60 |
| Political Science | 73 | 68 | 63 | 58 |
The CUET PG cut off 2025 varies for each college and course. The expected CUET PG cutoff for top colleges of DU for MA, M.Sc, and M.Com is 220-250 marks (out of 300). This year, the CUET PG exam was conducted for 300 marks. The colleges release the minimum cutoff marks course-wise and category-wise. Below is the expected cut off list of top universities
The General category consistently shows the highest cut-offs across all courses, reflecting intense competition.
Science courses (e.g., MSc Chemistry, MSc Physics) maintain higher cut-offs than arts and humanities, showing their strong demand.
| Course | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. Computer Science. | 170 -190 | 160 -180 | 150-170 | 140-160 | 160-180 |
| M.Sc. Botany | 175 -195 | 165 -185 | 155 -175 | 145 -165 | 165 -185 |
| M.Sc. Zoology | 180 -200 | 170 -190 | 160 -180 | 150 -170 | 170 -190 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 185 -205 | 175 -195 | 165 -185 | 155 -175 | 175 -195 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 190 -210 | 180 -200 | 170 -190 | 160 -180 | 180 -200 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 195 -215 | 185 -205 | 175 -195 | 165 -185 | 185 -205 |
| M.Com. | 190 -210 | 180 -200 | 170 -190 | 160 -180 | 180 -200 |
| M.A. Sociology | 135-150 | 125-140 | 115-130 | 105-120 | 125-140 |
| M.A. History | 140-160 | 120-140 | 100-120 | 100-120 | 70-90 |
| M.A. Sanskrit | 80-100 | 60-70 | 50-60 | 50-60 | 70-90 |
| M.A. Hindi | 200-230 | 150-170 | 200-220 | 80-100 | 130-150 |
| M.A. Economics | 100-130 | 70-90 | 50-80 | 40-70 | 100-120 |
| M.A. Urdu | 80-100 | 40-50 | 60-70 | 40-50 | 70-90 |
| M.A. Philosophy | 110-130 | 50-60 | 50-60 | 30-50 | 100-120 |
| M.A. English | 200-220 | 160-200 | 150-180 | 150-175 | 160-180 |
| Course | Cut off Marks |
|---|---|
| M.A English | 270+ |
| M.A Hindi | 270+ |
| M.A Philosophy | 275+ |
| M.A Sociology | 260+ |
| M.A Economics | 280+ |
| M.A Political Science | 260+ |
| M.A Linguistics | 240-260 |
| M.A French | 250-270 |
| M.A German Literature | 180-190 |
| M.A Korean | 240-260 |
| M.A Spanish | 270-280 |
| M.A Japanese | 270-290 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 270-280 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 270-280 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 250-265 |
| PG Course | General (UR) | OBC | SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 200 – 220 | 180 – 200 | 140 – 150 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 200 – 230 | 185 – 210 | 150 – 160 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 200 – 240 | 180 – 210 | 130 – 155 |
| M.Sc. Botany | 210 – 225 | 170 – 195 | 170 – 180 |
| M.Sc. Statistics | 230 – 250 | 200 – 210 | 180 – 190 |
| M.Sc. Computer Science | 230 – 260 | 190 – 210 | 160 – 170 |
| M.Sc. Zoology | 240 – 260 | 220 – 240 | 210 – 220 |
| M.Sc. Geography | 240 – 260 | 200 – 230 | 180 – 190 |
| MCA | 270 – 280 | 250 – 260 | 190 – 210 |
The CUET PG participating institutions are responsible for conducting the counselling process and releasing cutoff marks. The CUET PG counselling is conducted separately by each participating college. Interested candidates can check the list of participating colleges of CUET PG exam 2025:
| College | Location |
|---|---|
| Central University of Jharkhand | Jharkhand |
| Central University of Karnataka | Karnataka |
| Central University of Kashmir | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Central University of Kerala | Kerala |
| Central University of Gujarat | Gujarat |
| Central University of Haryana | Haryana |
| Central University of Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh |
| Central University of Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Central University of Odisha | Odisha |
| Central University of Punjab | Punjab |
| Central University of Rajasthan | Rajasthan |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Amethi |
| Banaras Hindu University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh |
| Central University of South Bihar | Bihar |
| Amity University | Jharkhand |
| Rama University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | Chattisgarh |
| Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | Uttarakhand |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | New Delhi |
| Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | Maharashtra |
| Manipur University | Manipur |
| North Eastern Hill University | Meghalaya |
| Pondicherry University | Puducherry |
| Sikkim University | Sikkim |
| Harkamya College of Education | Sikkim |
| Loyola College of Education | Sikkim |
| Government Pharmacy College Sajong (GPCS) Rumtek | Sikkim |
| Himalayan Pharmacy Institute, Majhitar | Sikkim |
| Namgyal Institute of Tibetology | Sikkim |
| Delhi Technological University | New Delhi |
| Tripura University | Tripura |
| University of Hyderabad | Telangana |
| Mahatma Gandhi Central University | Bihar |
| The Central Sanskrit University | New Delhi |
| The National Sanskrit University | Andhra Pradesh |
| B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics University | Bengaluru |
| Madan Mohan Malviya University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya | Gujarat |
| Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Devi Ahilya Vishvavidyalaya | Indore |
| Sardar Patel University of Police | Rajasthan |
| Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development | Tamil Nadu |
| Apex University | Rajasthan |
| Nirwan University | Jaipur |
| M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly | Uttar Pradesh |
| Footwear Design & Development Institute, GoI | Telangana |
| Manav Rachna University, Faridabad | Haryana |
| Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies | Haryana |
| Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh |
| Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute | Kolkata |
| Mody University | Rajasthan |
| Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| NICMAR University, Pune | Maharashtra |
| Mewar University | Rajasthan |
| Vikram University, Ujjain | Madhya Pradesh |
| Teerthankar Mahaveer University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Jaypee University of Information Technology, Solan | Himachal Pradesh |
| RNB Global University, Bikaner | Rajasthan |
| IIMT University, Meerut | Uttar Pradesh |
| Arunachal University of Studies | Arunachal Pradesh |
| G D Goenka University | Haryana |
| K.R. Mangalam University | Haryana |
| Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education | Madhya Pradesh |
| Indian Institute of Mass Communication | New Delhi |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University | New Delhi |
| Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra | Uttar Pradesh |
| Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology | Uttar Pradesh |
| Jagan Nath University, Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| Gurukula Kangri, Haridwar | Uttarakhand |
| Jagan Nath University, Bahadurgarh | Haryana |
| Visva-Bharati University | West Bengal |
| Shoolini University | Himachal Pradesh |
| Barkatullah University, Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh |
| Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women | New Delhi |
| ASBM University, Bhubaneswar | Odisha |
| Cluster University of Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Invertis University, Bareilly | Uttar Pradesh |
| Assam University | Assam |
| University of Delhi | New Delhi |
| Gujarat Vidyapith | Gujarat |
| Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Edu. For Women | Tamil Nadu |
| Geeta University, Panipat | Haryana |
| SRM University | Andhra Pradesh |
| Gandhigram Rural Institute | Tamil Nadu |
| GGS IP University | New Delhi |
| Career Point University, Kota | Rajasthan |
| Cluster University of Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir |
| GLA University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri University | Madhya Pradesh |
| Mizoram University | Mizoram |
| Galgotias University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Apeejay Stya University | Haryana |
| Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University, Ranchi | Jharkhand |
| Sanskriti University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Sangam University, Bhilwara | Rajasthan |
| Mangalayatan University, Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh |
| NIIT University, Neemrana | Rajasthan |
| Somaiya Vidyavihar University | Maharashtra |
| Rajiv Gandhi University | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University | New Delhi |
| Usha Martin University | Jharkhand |
| Himalayan University | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Sikkim Professional University | Sikkim |
| Chanakya University | Karnataka |
| ITM University Gwalior | Madhya Pradesh |
| University of Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
| University of Engineering and Technology, Roorkee | Uttarakhand |
| Jamshedpur Women's University | Jamshedpur |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi |
| ICFAI University | Sikkim |
| ICFAI University | Tripura |
| Maharaja Bir Bikram University, Agartala | Tripura |
| Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University | Uttar Pradesh |
| Digital University Kerala | Kerala |
| Graphic Era University, Dehradun | Uttarakhand |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology ,Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
According to the CUET PG exam analysis, a score of below 110 can be considered a low score in the CUET PG 2025 exam. Such a score may grant admission to BA, BA (Hons), BSc and BSc (Hons) courses in private and state universities. However, it is essential to know what is considered a low score depends on the course and college that the student is applying to as each university has its own CUET PG cutoff criteria.
A score between the range of 140-170 can be regarded as an average score in the CUET PG 2025 exam. Students with such scores will likely secure admission to good colleges in India. On the other hand, a score above 180-220 may be considered a good score in the CUET exam and such candidates have higher chances of getting admission in courses such as BTech, BA LLB, BCom (Hons) etc, at some of the top colleges and universities in India
| Good Score in CUET PG | Details |
|---|---|
| Top Universities & Competitive Courses | A score of 140-150+ is ideal for popular courses like MBA or M.A. Political Science at top universities (e.g., DU, JNU, BHU). |
| Moderately Competitive Courses | Scores around 120-130 are typically sufficient for less competitive programs. |
| Subject-Specific Cutoffs | Always check university cutoffs after the exam. |
250+ can be considered as a safe score in CUET PG 2025. Candidates having 250+ score have very high chances in top universities like DU, JNU,BHU whereas score ranging between 200- 249 is also a good score and has chance of getting top and mid-tier universities.
Candidates securing score below 100 has a little chance of getting admission into top government colleges
| Score Range (out of 300) | Performance Level | Chances of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| 250+ | Excellent | Very High chances in top universities like DU, JNU, BHU |
| 200 – 249 | Very Good | Good chances for top & mid-tier universities |
| 150 – 199 | Average | Admission possible in mid-tier universities |
| 100 – 149 | Below Average | Low chances in top universities; possible in select courses |
| Below 100 | Needs Improvement | Difficult to secure admission |
Scores around 120-130 are typically sufficient for less competitive programs.it can be acceptable for some mid-tier institutions, depending on the course and category. If you are aiming for top universities like JNU, DU, BHU and Hyderabad universities it might be somewhere difficult for top courses but if you want less competitive courses like M.A.Urdu ,M.A. Economics.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.