What’s New ✨
- BHU CUET 2026 Cutoffs Expected by August
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) CUET 2026 cutoffs, based on normalized percentile scores, are expected to be released by August 2026 at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in. - 700+ CUET Score Safe for BHU Admissions
A CUET score of 700+ is generally considered safe for securing admission to many competitive courses at Banaras Hindu University. - Moderate BHU Admission Chances for 550-599 Scores
Candidates scoring between 550-599 in CUET may have moderate admission chances at BHU, depending on their category and program.
CUET score for BHU admissions in 2026 will be based on normalized percentile scores, with cutoffs expected to be released by August 2026 at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in. A score of 700+ is generally considered safe for many competitive courses at Banaras Hindu University. Candidates scoring between 550-599 may have moderate admission chances, depending on their category and program. Scores below 550 typically suggest exploring alternative universities due to low admission prospects.
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CUET Passing Marks for BHU 2026: Minimum Qualifying Scores
While no official passing scores exist for CUET, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) CUET cut-offs are crucial for admission. This section details the minimum qualifying scores and expected cut-offs for various programs at BHU, helping you understand admission chances.
| Course Name | Category | 2024 Opening NTA Score | 2024 Closing NTA Score | 2026 Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | General | 431 | 466 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | EWS | 413 | 413 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | OBC | 439 | 439 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | ST | 154 | 154 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | SC | 370 | 370 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Homescience | General | 390 | 390 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Homescience | EWS | - | - | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Homescience | OBC | - | - | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Homescience | ST | - | - | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Homescience | SC | 283 | 283 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology | General | 402 | 430 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology | EWS | - | - | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology | OBC | - | - | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology | ST | - | - | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology | SC | 303 | 303 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography | General | 418 | 418 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography | EWS | - | - | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography | OBC | 388 | 388 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography | ST | - | - | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography | SC | - | - | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry | General | 403 | 419 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry | EWS | 355 | 355 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry | OBC | 384 | 384 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry | ST | 198 | 198 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry | SC | 275 | 295 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany | General | 407 | 431 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany | EWS | - | - | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany | OBC | 383 | 395 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany | ST | 240 | 240 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany | SC | 292 | 292 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
This table illustrates the specific opening and closing NTA scores for various B.Sc. (Hons.) courses within the Bio Group at BHU for different categories, providing a clear benchmark for admission.
BHU CUET PG Cutoff 2026: MA, LLM, B.Ed. Expected Scores
This section presents the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) CUET cutoff scores for various MA and M.Ed. programs from Spot Round 1 admissions.
| Program Name | Department/College | Category (Quota) | 2024 Min Score | 2026 Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Education | Vasanta College for Women | PWD (Non BHU Quota) | 61 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Education | Vasanta College for Women | EWS (Non BHU Quota) | 150 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Education | Vasanta College for Women | SC (Non BHU Quota) | 71 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Education | Vasanta College for Women | OBC (Non BHU Quota) | 116 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Education | Vasanta College for Women | UR (Non BHU Quota) | 157 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Education | Vasanta College for Women (Paid Fee Course) | EWS (Non BHU Quota) | 148 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Education | Vasanta College for Women (Paid Fee Course) | ST (Non BHU Quota) | 144 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Education | Vasanta College for Women (Paid Fee Course) | OBC (Non BHU Quota) | 30 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Education | Vasanta College for Women (Paid Fee Course) | UR (Non BHU Quota) | 153 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Education(Special Education - V.I.) | Department of Education | OBC (Non BHU Quota) | 145 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(Arabic) | Department of Arabic | UR (Non BHU Quota) | 130 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | Vasanta College for Women | OBC (BHU Quota) | 64 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | Vasanta College for Women | ST (Non BHU Quota) | 72 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | Vasanta College for Women | UR (Non BHU Quota) | 120 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | Vasanta College for Women (Paid Fee Course) | EWS (Non BHU Quota) | 44 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | Vasanta College for Women (Paid Fee Course) | OBC (Non BHU Quota) | 46 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | D.A.V Post Graduate College | ST (BHU Quota) | 65 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | D.A.V Post Graduate College | SC (BHU Quota) | 102 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | D.A.V Post Graduate College | OBC (BHU Quota) | 94 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | D.A.V Post Graduate College | UR (BHU Quota) | 115 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | D.A.V Post Graduate College | EWS (Non BHU Quota) | 96 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | D.A.V Post Graduate College | OBC (Non BHU Quota) | 108 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | D.A.V Post Graduate College | UR (Non BHU Quota) | 120 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | D.A.V Post Graduate College (Paid Fee Course) | SC (Non BHU Quota) | 67 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | D.A.V Post Graduate College (Paid Fee Course) | OBC (Non BHU Quota) | 79 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | Arya Mahila PG College | EWS (BHU Quota) | 59 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | Arya Mahila PG College | OBC (BHU Quota) | 16 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | Arya Mahila PG College | UR (BHU Quota) | 101 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | Arya Mahila PG College | EWS (Non BHU Quota) | 67 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
| Master of Arts(English) | Arya Mahila PG College | SC (Non BHU Quota) | 37 | Awaited (to be released after CUET PG 2026 results) |
The table illustrates the varying minimum scores needed for admission to different MA and M.Ed. programs at BHU, highlighting the competitive nature of the cutoff across various categories and colleges. These scores reflect the benchmarks established during the first spot round.
BHU CUET 2026 Cutoff: Comparing with DU and Other Top Universities
This section compares the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) CUET scores with Delhi University and other top institutions. Both BHU and DU are leading Central Universities accepting CUET UG scores, though DU's top colleges typically have higher cutoffs.
Delhi University remains India's most popular destination for the exam, with cut-offs at its top colleges often reaching the 98–100 percentile. While BHU's cut-offs are slightly lower, they remain highly competitive, particularly for Science and Commerce programs.
| College | 2025 B.A. (Hons.) Eco | 2025 B.Com (Hons.) | 2025 B.Sc Maths (H) | 2025 Pol. Sci (H) | 2026 Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRCC | 765.4 | 784.6 | — | — | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| Hindu College | 735.2 | 742.2 | 762.8 | 754.1 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| Ramjas College | 714.5 | 722.0 | 732.6 | 720.3 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| Hansraj College | 702.3 | 718.5 | 721.4 | 712.8 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| Kirori Mal | 681.9 | 700.8 | 702.5 | 690.4 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| Dyal Singh | 672.4 | 688.3 | 690.1 | 678.9 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
These official CUET 2025 closing cutoffs for Round 3, General category, show the high scores required for admission to popular programs at Delhi University's North Campus colleges.
| College | 2025 B.A. (Hons.) Eco | 2025 B.A. (Hons.) Eng | 2025 Pol. Sci (H) | 2025 Psychology (H) | 2026 Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSR | 742.8 | 732.5 | 762.1 | — | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| Miranda House | 731.6 | 728.4 | 751.8 | 735.6 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| St. Stephen's | 748.9 | 738.2 | 742.3 | — | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| Gargi College | 688.4 | 695.1 | 698.7 | 692.3 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| IP College | — | 698.3 | 701.5 | 695.8 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
| Jesus & Mary | — | 682.4 | 688.9 | 685.2 | Awaited (to be released after CUET UG 2026 results) |
The cutoffs for Delhi University's South Campus colleges also demonstrate significant competition for sought-after programs like Political Science (H) and Psychology (H) based on the 2025 exam results.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is CUET 2026 Percentile Calculated?
CUET percentile is a relative score ranging from 0 to 100, indicating your performance compared to other test-takers. A higher percentile signifies better performance.
What is the CUET normalization process?
CUET normalization compares marks across shifts for the same subject. It involves four steps, starting with calculating percentiles, where candidates can gain 10 or lose 2 marks, for example.
How to interpret CUET percentile scores?
CUET percentile is a relative score ranging from 0 to 100, indicating your performance compared to other test-takers. A higher percentile signifies better performance.
What is Banaras Hindu University (BHU) CUET Score vs Percentile 2026?
BHU CUET 2026 cutoffs will be released by August 2026 at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in. Scores 700+ are safe, 650-699 strong, and 600-649 offer good admission chances for many programs.
What are the eligibility requirements for Banaras Hindu University (BHU) CUET Score vs Percentile 2026?
For Banaras Hindu University (BHU) CUET Score vs Percentile 2026, refer to the official BHU CUET portal for detailed eligibility criteria.
How do I apply for Banaras Hindu University (BHU) CUET Score vs Percentile 2026?
Apply for BHU UG 2026 admissions at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in by July 25. Admission is based on CUET-UG 2026 SCORES.
