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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.

  • CUET PG cut off for DU is expected to be between 260-280 depending on the course and college.
  • CUET PG Cut off for JNU for M.A in foreign languages is expected to be around 250-280 depending on the course and category.
  • CUET PG Cut off for Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is expected to be 200 and 220 for general category depending on the course and college

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 2025

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

CUET PG 2025- Expected Marks vs Percentile

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

Good Score in CUET PG 2025

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:

  • General/EWS Category: Expected to be well above 240 marks out of 300. ​
  • OBC Category: Expected in the range of 220–230 marks. ​
  • SC/ST Category: Expected between 200–210 marks. ​

Can I get a College with 200 marks in CUET PG?

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

Is 240 a good score in CUET PG?

For General Category

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:

  • Delhi University (DU) – MA History, MA Sociology, MSc Mathematics
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) – MA Linguistics, MA Sociology
  • Banaras Hindu University (BHU) – MSc Environmental Science, MA Political Science
  • Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) – MSc Chemistry, MA Public Administration
  • Pondicherry University – MA Hindi, MA Social Work

For OBC 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:

  • Delhi University (DU) – MA Political Science, MSc Environmental Science
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) – MA International Relations, MA Linguistics
  • Banaras Hindu University (BHU) – MSc Physics, MA Economics
  • Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) – MA Sociology, MSc Biotechnology
  • Hyderabad University (UoH) – MSc Chemistry, MA History

For SC/ST Category

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

  • Delhi University (DU) – MA Economics, MSc Zoology
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) – MA Political Science, MA International Relations
  • Banaras Hindu University (BHU) – MSc Data Science, MA Sociology
  • Hyderabad University (UoH) – MSc Environmental Science, MA History
  • Pondicherry University – MSc Biotechnology, MA English

Is CUET PG very tough?

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.

CUET PG Difficulty Level Based on Course

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 Course Wise Cut Off( Expected)

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.

What is the cut-off for CUET PG 2025?

  • Commerce subjects like M.Com. have cut-offs between 190-210, and humanities subjects like M.A. Sociology and M.A.
  • History has lower cut-offs ranging between 100-160 for general applicants.
  • M.A. Sanskrit and M.A. Urdu have less competitive cut-offs as low as 50-100.
  • Category-wise, SC and ST candidates have lower cut-offs, and EWS candidates have cut-offs on par with the general category.
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

CUET PG Subject- Wise Expected Cut off

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

CUET PG Cut off 2025 

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

CUET PG DU Cut off 2025 (Expected)

The General category consistently shows the highest cut-offs across all courses, reflecting intense competition.

  • MA Political Science: The cut-off rose steadily by 5 marks each year, from 210 in 2022 to 220 in 2024. This consistent rise highlights growing demand for this program.
  • MSc Chemistry and MSc Physics: These courses showed the steepest increases in cut-offs, indicating a significant rise in interest and competition for science programs.
  • MA Sociology and MA Psychology: These programs experienced a steady increase of 5 marks annually, indicating moderate but stable growth in popularity.

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

CUET PG JNU Cut off 2025 (Expected)

  • Courses like M.A. English, Hindi, Philosophy, Economics, Political Science, Spanish, and Japanese are expected to have a high cut-off (270+ marks) and these subjects are high in demand, leading to higher competition and limited seats.
  • Courses like M.A. Sociology, Linguistics, French, Korean, M.Sc. Mathematics, M.Sc. Chemistry, and M.Sc. Physics fall in 240-270 Marks range and these programs are competitive, but the cut-off is slightly lower compared to Economics, English, and Japanese.
  • M.A. German Literature has the lowest expected cut-off (180-190 marks) therefore this indicates less competition, possibly due to fewer applicants compared to other language-based M.A. programs.
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

CUET PG BHU Cut off 2025 (Expected)

General Category Analysis

  • The highest cut-off is expected for MCA (270-280 marks), making it one of the most competitive programs at BHU.M.Sc. Zoology and M.Sc. Geography (240-260 marks) also have a high cut-off, showing strong demand in life sciences and geography-related studies.
  • The lowest expected cut-off is for M.Sc. Botany (210-225 marks), indicating less competition compared to other M.Sc. programs.

OBC Category Analysis

  • The highest cut-off for OBC candidates is for MCA (250-260 marks), again showing its popularity.M.Sc. Zoology and M.Sc. Statistics have relatively high cut-offs (220-240 and 200-210 marks, respectively).M.Sc. Botany has the lowest cut-off (170-195 marks), indicating a better chance of admission for OBC candidates in this subject.

SC Category Analysis

  • M.Sc. Zoology (210-220 marks) has the highest expected cut-off, showing strong interest among SC candidates.M.Sc. Chemistry and M.Sc. Mathematics have the lowest cut-offs (140-150 and 130-155 marks, respectively), making them more accessible for SC category students.
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

CUET PG Participating Institutions

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

What is low score in CUET PG 2025?

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

What is a Good Score in CUET PG?

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.

CUET PG 2025 Score Analysis

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

Is 120 a good score in CUET PG ?

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.

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