Delhi University will release the official CUET DU cut-off once the counselling registrations are completed. The DU cut-off is the minimum score required to secure a seat in the top Delhi University Colleges.

For admissions to top universities like SRCC, Hindu College, and Lady Shri Ram College of Commerce, candidates may need a score of 700+ for top courses like B.com and B.A. Economics while, mid-tier colleges like Ramjas, Hansraj, and Kirori Mal may accept a score of 600+

In 2024, DU got 2.17 lakh CUET UG applications, making it the most preferred university under CUET.

• Seat Allotment: CSAS UG 2026 will allot 70,000+ UG seats in 90+ DU colleges, with CUET score being the only factor for admission.
• Category-wise Cut-off Trends: In 2024, OBC cut-offs were 10% less, and SC/ST cut-offs were 15-20% less than General category cut-offs; such trends are anticipated in 2026.

The official cut-off for admission to Delhi University is expected to be released in August. In the meantime, candidates can check the 2024 cutoff released by Delhi University for various courses from the link given below:

The maximum CUET UG mark for admission to DU in 2024 was 798.8/800 (99.98 percentile). Cut-offs above 750+ scores were reported by St. Stephen's and SRCC, and Hindu College's cut-off for B.A. (Hons.) Economics was 99.5 percentile.

You can also check

• CUET UG Cutoff 2026
• Jamia Millia Islamia Cutoff for CUET 2026
• BHU CUET Cut-off 2026

CUET UG DU Cut-off 2026 (Expected)

The expected CUET 2026 cut-off percentile for various Delhi University colleges across different programs is calculated based on the previous year's cut-offs. We can conclude, according to the analysis, that:

• Top Colleges SRCC, Hindu, Miranda, Hansraj, KMC, LSR, and Ramjas require 98-100% for admissions.
• Mid-tier colleges like Gargi, DCAC, ARSD, Daulat Ram, etc., require 95-98%
• Lower-tier Colleges colleges admit students to their undergraduate courses with an 85-95% score.

Delhi University Category-wise Cut-off For CUET UG

The cut-off for Delhi University varies for the candidates based on the category they belong to. The cut-off for the general category is usually higher than other categories.

General category has relatively Higher cut-offs

• The cut-off for General category is generally considered as the highest for all the colleges and courses reaching 99- 100% for top colleges like Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) , Hindu College, and Lady Shri Ram College (LSR)
• B.A. (Hons) and B.Com (Hons) have the highest cut-offs, while B.Sc. (Hons) cut-offs are slightly lower in comparison.

OBC Cut-offs Are Lower by 2-3% Compared to General

• The OBC Category cut-off are usually 2-3 % lower than General Category for all courses and colleges.

  For example, Hindu College’s General cut-off for B.A. (Hons) is 98.5-100%, whereas the OBC cut-off is 95-97%.

SC & ST Cut-offs Are Usually Lower

• SC cut-offs are usually 6-8% lower than General category cut-offs.
• ST cut-offs are even lower, often 9-12% below General category cut-offs.
• For example, SRCC’s General cut-off for B.Com (Hons) is 99.5-100%, whereas:
  • SC Cut-off: 93-95% (≈6-7% lower)
  • ST Cut-off: 89-91% (≈10% lower)

EWS Cut-offs Are Closer to General but Slightly Relaxed

• EWS category cut-offs are usually 1-2% lower than the General category but higher than OBC cut-offs.
• For instance, Hindu College’s cut-off for B.A. (Hons):
  • General: 98.5-100%
  • EWS: 96-98%
  • OBC: 95-97%

College-Wise Insights

• Top-tier colleges (SRCC, Hindu, LSR, Miranda House) have consistently high cut-offs across categories.
• Mid-tier colleges (Gargi, Ramjas, DCAC, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma) show slightly lower cut-offs, making them more accessible.
• Commerce courses tend to have the highest cut-offs, followed by Arts and then Science.

Delhi University Cut-off for General Category

Delhi University Cut-off for Other Backward Classes (OBC)

Delhi University Cut-off for Scheduled Castes (SC)Delhi University Cut-off for Scheduled Tribes (ST)

Delhi University Cut-off for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

Delhi University Seat Matrix for Different Programs

There are various universities in Delhi University, and they offer a large number of courses to candidates. The most number of seats are offered in the B.A. programs, i.e., more than 40,000+, followed by B.SC having more than 19,000+ seats.

You can check the program-wise seat availability from the table below:

What is a Good score in CUET?

A "good" CUET score depends on the university, course, and competition level. Below is a general benchmark for CUET UG scores

Is 520 a good score in CUET?

A Score of 520 can be considered an average to below-average score in CUET UG 2026, depending upon the university you are aiming for, such as highly competitive courses like B.A.(Hons) , B.SC. Computer Science, etc.

DU Admissions with 520 in CUET

• Highly Competitive Courses (B.A. (Hons) Economics, B.Com (Hons), B.Sc. Computer Science, etc.)
  • Top DU colleges (SRCC, Hindu, LSR, Hansraj) require 700+ in CUET.
  • 520 is not sufficient for admission to these courses.

• Moderately Competitive Courses (B.A. Programme, B.Sc. General, etc.)
  • Mid-tier DU colleges (Gargi, Ramjas, DCAC, ARSD) may accept 550-650.
  • 520 may be on the lower side but could work for less in-demand programs.

• Less Competitive Colleges/Courses
  • Some south campus or off-campus DU colleges might accept 500-550 for B.A. (Programme) or specific reserved category seats.

Alternative Options with 520 CUET Score

• Other Central Universities:
  • Some state & private universities accept scores in this range.
• Backup Plans:
  • Consider DU SOL (School of Open Learning) or other universities with lower cut-offs.

Is 770 a Good CUET Score?

Yes 770 is a good score in CUET UG Examinations and it puts you in a top percentile of candidates.

Admission Chances with 770 CUET Score

What is qualifying marks in CUET?

CUET UG Does not have any qualifying marks instead universities set up their own cut-offs. Below is the expected minimum qualifying marks for CUET.