CUET PG Cutoff 2026: Colleges & Category-Wise Cutoff

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Alen Tom Shaji

2026-04-05T08:20:30.941+05:30

Planning CUET PG 2026 admission? Check the latest expected and previous-year CUET PG Cutoff for top universities, with category-wise insights and seat analysis.

Overview

CUET PG cutoff 2026 will be released by the accepting universities individually after the counselling session. The National Testing Agency does not release subject-wise or university-wise CUET PG cutoffs separately. The CUET PG 2026 exam will be held in March 2026 on multiple dates, and the results can be expected by May 2026. After the declaration of CUET PG results 2026, the score-accepting universities/colleges will release the category-wise and subject-wise CUET PG 2026 cutoff marks based on the registrations and availability of seats for different courses.

CUET PG cutoff is the minimum score required by the applicant to secure admission to a PG course in college/university. Top central universities in India, such as Delhi University, BHU, and JNU, for the general category often rank around 220–260 out of 300 for high-demand MA/MSc/MCom courses, with OBC/SC/ST cutoffs that vary by programme.

Factors Determine CUET PG Cutoff 2026

CUET PG cutoff is the minimum marks required by the candidates to apply for PG courses at any of the CUET PG score-accepting colleges/universities. The CUET PG cutoff marks are decided by the colleges based on the following criteria:

Difficulty level of the CUET PG 2026 exam.
Number of seats available for the preferred PG programme.
Total number of applicants
NIRF ranking and other accreditations of the college.
Reservation policy.

CUET PG Cut off 2026: University-wise

The participating central/state universities release the subject-wise cutoffs for PG courses. CUET PG cutoff 2026 of top universities such as DU, BHU, JNU and others is high compared to other CUET PG accepting universities.

Top Private Colleges in India Accept CUET PG Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

The list of the top 20 reputed private universities/colleges in India that accept CUET PG 2026 for various postgraduate courses is mentioned in the table below.

Top 20 Private CUET PG Colleges Cutoff 2026

Colleges Accept CUET PG Cutoff	CUET PG cutoff 2026 (Expected)
Amity University (Noida & other campuses)	200–260
Lovely Professional University (LPU)	190–240
Chandigarh University	190–230
Sharda University	185–230
Galgotias University	190–230
Manipal University (MAHE campuses participating via CUET PG)	220–270
SRM University (AP or other CUET-PG-participating campus)	210–260
Somaiya Vidyavihar University	200–250
UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies)	220–270
Jain (Deemed‑to‑be University)	200–250
Shoolini University	190–230
GD Goenka University	185–230
SGT University	180–225
Rayat‑Bahra University	170–210
Ganpat University	175–215
Vivekananda Global University	175–215
Dayananda Sagar University	190–230
Alliance University	210–260
Noida International University	170–210
Teerthanker Mahaveer University	170–210

Government colleges in India Accept CUET PG Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

Many top central and state government universities in India accept CUET PG scores, but cutoffs are released separately for each course and category.

Top 20 Government Colleges Accept CUET PG Cutoff 2026

Top Government Colleges Accept CUET PG Cutoff	CUET PG Cutoff 2026
University of Delhi (DU), Delhi	230–260 marks
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi	230–260 marks
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi	220–250 marks
University of Hyderabad (UoH)	220–250 marks
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi	220–250 marks
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh	210–240 marks
Pondicherry University, Puducherry	220–240 marks
Central University of Rajasthan	210–235 marks
Central University of Punjab	210–235 marks
Central University of Haryana	200–230 marks
Central University of South Bihar	200–230 marks
Central University of Gujarat	200–230 marks
Central University of Kerala	200–230 marks
Central University of Jammu	190–220 marks
Central University of Jharkhand	190–220 marks
Central University of Odisha	180–210 marks
Central University of Himachal Pradesh	190–220 marks
Tezpur University, Assam	200–230 marks
North‑Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong	180–210 marks
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow	190–220 marks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum score for CUET PG cutoff for DU?

The minimum CUET PG cutoff for DU varies from year to year. As per the previous year's trends, CUET scores falling between 220 and 250 are considered for admission to any of the best affiliated colleges of the University of Delhi.

What is the CUET PG Cutoff for central universities in India?

To apply for PG course admission at any of the top central universities, the expected score is 220-250 out of 300 for the unreserved category.

When will the CUET PG cutoff 2026 be released?

CUET PG cutoff 2026 will be released by participating institutions individually after the announcement of CUET PG results. Candidates can check the official websites of the colleges/universities to find the category-wise CUET PG cutoff marks for various PG courses.

What is the CUET PG cutoff for DU?

Delhi University (DU) CUET PG cutoffs 2026 vary significantly by course, college, and category. Generally, top DU colleges require high scores of 200+, while mid-tier colleges might accept 140-170+.

CUET PG 2026 College Cutoff & Category-Wise Scores