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CUET UG result 2026 out at cuet.nta.nic.in: Check expected cut off for DU, BHU & top universities, merit list and admission process details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the CUET UG 2026 results. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their scores through the official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. The cutoff marks vary significantly across participating universities, as each institution uses its own method to calculate the merit index, which also differs depending on the course.

Expected CUET UG Cut Off 2026

Participating University Popular Target Programmes Expected Cutoff Range (Out of 800)
Delhi University B.Com (Hons), B.A. Economics (Hons), Political Science 750 – 790+ Marks
Delhi University B.Sc. (Hons) Physics / Chemistry / Computer Science 720 – 760 Marks
Banaras Hindu University B.A. (Arts / Social Sciences), B.Com, Maths Group 680 – 740 Marks
Jawaharlal Nehru University B.A. (Hons) Foreign Languages 740 – 775 Marks
Mid-Tier Central Universities Integrated UG / Law / Management Programmes 600 – 680 Marks

How to Check DU Second Cut Off 2026 (CUET)

Candidates can view the DU Second Cut Off 2026 for CUET admissions through the CSAS (Common Seat Allocation System) portal by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official DU CSAS website: ugadmissions.uod.ac.in

Step 2: On the login page, enter your credentials:

Step 3: CUET application number

  • Password
  • Captcha code

Step 4: After logging in, the DU CSAS Cut Off List 2026 will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Review the cutoff marks and choose the college you wish to apply for admission.

CUET UG Merit List 2026: How Universities Will Prepare Rankings

Universities will prepare the CUET UG 2026 merit list based on candidates’ normalized scores rather than raw marks, ensuring fairness across different exam sessions. Each participating institution will set its own eligibility criteria and weightage for specific subjects, depending on the course requirements.

The ranking process will consider factors such as subject combinations chosen by the candidate, performance in relevant subjects, and university-specific policies. Additionally, reservation rules and category-wise criteria will also play a key role in determining the final merit list.

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