
Central University of Himachal Pradesh CUET cutoff is different for different courses.
Central University of Himachal Pradesh CUET cutoff marks for English are 800+, and for Sanskrit are 700.
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Category-wise Central University of Himachal Pradesh CUET cutoff 2026 is discussed below.
Some courses at Central University of Himachal Pradesh emphasise the General Test, while others, like B.Sc. Hons require specific Domain Subjects.
| Course Name | Expected Cutoff Range (Out of 1250) | Estimated Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons) Physics | 940 – 1025 | 92 - 95% |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics | 875 – 950 | 88 - 92% |
| B.A. (Hons) Sanskrit | 625 – 750 | 70 - 75% |
| B.A. (Hons) English | 810 – 940 | 85 - 90% |
| B.Voc (Financial & Market Services) | 750 – 875 | 78 - 83% |
| B.Voc (Tourism & Hospitality) | 690 – 810 | 72 - 78% |
| Shastri (B.A. Sanskrit) | 500 – 625 | 60 - 65% |

To avail of these lower cutoffs, you must possess a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued in the current financial year
| Course Name | Expected OBC Cutoff (Out of 1250) | Estimated Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons) Physics | 810 – 900 | 80 - 85% |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics | 775 – 860 | 78 - 83% |
| B.A. (Hons) English | 725 – 825 | 75 - 80% |
| B.A. (Hons) Sanskrit | 550 – 650 | 60 - 68% |
| B.Voc (Financial & Market Services) | 680 – 760 | 70 - 75% |
| B.Voc (Tourism & Hospitality) | 625 – 710 | 65 - 72% |
| BFA (Painting/Sculpture) | 525 – 640 | 58 - 66% |

Reddit users say that, as the EWS category has a fixed 10% reservation, the Central University of Himachal Pradesh CUET cutoff can sometimes be surprisingly low in niche subjects
| Course Name | Expected EWS Cutoff (Out of 1250) | Estimated Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons) Physics | 820 – 915 | 82 - 88% |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics | 790 – 880 | 80 - 85% |
| B.A. (Hons) English | 750 – 850 | 78 - 82% |
| B.A. (Hons) Sanskrit | 600 – 720 | 65 - 72% |
| B.Voc (Financial & Market Services) | 700 – 790 | 72 - 76% |
| B.Voc (Tourism & Hospitality) | 650 – 740 | 68 - 74% |
| BFA (Painting/Sculpture) | 550 – 675 | 62 - 70% |
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For the 2026 academic year, the SC category cutoffs at Central University of Himachal Pradesh are significantly lower than those for the General and OBC categories.
| Course Name | Expected SC Cutoff (Out of 1250) | Estimated Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons) Physics | 625 – 710 | 65 - 72% |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics | 580 – 675 | 62 - 68% |
| B.A. (Hons) English | 550 – 650 | 60 - 66% |
| B.A. (Hons) Sanskrit | 375 – 450 | 45 - 52% |
| B.Voc (Financial & Market Services) | 480 – 580 | 55 - 62% |
| B.Voc (Tourism & Hospitality) | 425 – 525 | 50 - 58% |
| BFA (Painting/Sculpture) | 350 – 440 | 42 - 50% |

According to the Reddit users, ST candidates usually need only a pass mark or a 40% aggregate in their Class 12 exams to be eligible.
| Course Name | Expected ST Cutoff (Out of 1250) | Estimated Percentile Range |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons) Physics | 525 – 610 | 58 - 65% |
| B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics | 490 – 580 | 55 - 62% |
| B.A. (Hons) English | 475 – 560 | 52 - 60% |
| B.Voc (Financial & Market Services) | 400 – 480 | 48 - 55% |
| B.Voc (Tourism & Hospitality) | 375 – 450 | 45 - 52% |
| B.A. (Hons) Sanskrit | 325 – 400 | 40 - 48% |
| BFA (Painting/Sculpture) | 310 – 390 | 38 - 46% |

Ques. Is the Central University of Himachal Pradesh CUET Cutoff for Science high for all categories?
Ans. Yes, the general test criteria, along with the fitness criteria, have the lowest Central University of Himachal Pradesh CUET cutoff for all categories in 2026. It can range from 800-1050 for the general category and 65+ percentile for the SC categories.
Ques. How many merit lists are usually released for the Central University of Himachal Pradesh CUET cutoff?
Ans. Central University of Himachal Pradesh typically releases 3 to 4 merit lists. If your name isn't in the first list, keep checking. The cutoff for SC/ST and OBC categories often drops significantly by the third list.
The previous years’ Central University of Himachal Pradesh CUET cutoff is discussed in the tables below.
The following table represents the closing Central University of Himachal Pradesh CUET Cutoff for the General Category from the final rounds of 2025.
| Course Name | General (UR) | OBC (NCL) | SC / ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc (Hons) Physics | 850 – 920 | 780 – 840 | 650 – 720 | 800 – 860 |
| B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics | 820 – 900 | 750 – 810 | 620 – 700 | 780 – 840 |
| B.A. (Hons) Sanskrit | 550 – 620 | 480 – 540 | 350 – 420 | 500 – 560 |
| B.Com (Hons) | 880 – 950 | 820 – 880 | 680 – 750 | 850 – 900 |
| B.F.A (Painting/Sculpture) | 600 – 680 | 540 – 600 | 450 – 520 | 580 – 640 |
| B.Lib.I.Sc. | 750 – 820 | 700 – 760 | 580 – 650 | 720 – 780 |

For most undergraduate courses, the cutoff is based on either the General Test (Section III) or a combination of Language + Domain subjects.
| Course Name | General (UR) | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics | 327.25 | 271.53 | 260.72 | 134.16 |
| B.Com (Hons.) | 315 – 340 | 280 – 300 | 220 – 250 | 180 – 210 |
| B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit | 172.16 | 389.87* | 176.17 | 176.17 |
| BFA Painting | 184.41 | 169.37 | 148.64 | 159.91 |
| BFA Sculpture | 81.42 | 78.01 | 34.04 | 34.04 |
| Shastri (B.A.) | 32 – 50 | 25 – 35 | 20 – 30 | 20 – 25 |

Ques. Does CUHP release a combined cutoff out of 1250?
Ans. No. CUHP calculates merit based on subject-specific combinations required for each course (e.g., Physics + Chemistry + Math). A score out of 1250 is only applicable if you choose 5 subjects, but the university will only look at the subjects relevant to your chosen program.
CUET was introduced in 2022. Central University of Himachal Pradesh typically releases Closing Scores rather than "Ranks" for its undergraduate programs. The cutoff can be seen on the Official Website.
| Course Name | 2023 Opening | 2023 Closing | 2022 Opening | 2022 Closing |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Physics | 360.53 | 199.61 | 407.62 | 327.25 |
| B.Com (Hons.) | 280.45 | 155.20 | 310.12 | 210.45 |
| B.A. (Hons.) Sanskrit | 185.00 | 62.00 | 210.30 | 110.15 |
| BFA (Painting) | 215.30 | 145.00 | 240.50 | 160.20 |
| BFA (Sculpture) | 110.45 | 45.00 | 135.20 | 81.42 |
| Shastri (B.A.) | 95.00 | 32.00 | 105.00 | 45.00 |

Ques. How do I calculate my total score for CUHP?
Ans. MU uses different combinations for different degrees. For Honours (B.A./B.Sc.): Usually Language + 3 Domain Subjects (Total: 800). For Vocational/Language (B.Voc/Sanskrit): Usually only the General Test (Total: 250)
Ques. What is the Central University of Himachal Pradesh CUET Cutoff for 2026
Ans. For High Competition: Aim for 45% - 50% of the total possible marks.
For Moderate Competition: Aim for 35% - 40% of the total marks.
Ques. How does the "Physical Fitness Test" affect the cutoff
Ans. Your final rank is determined by combining your CUET General Test score + Practical Test score. This is why the "CUET only" cutoff for these courses often looks very low—it's only half the story.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.