CUET 2026 Score Required for DU, BHU and AU Admission

CUET 2026 Score Required for DU, BHU and AU Admission: Understanding predicted CUET scores is crucial for admission to prestigious institutions like Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Allahabad University (AU). This guide provides data-driven insights into safe scores and essential strategies, focusing on subject combinations and question accuracy, which are key determinants for securing a coveted spot in these universities.

Delhi University (DU) Admissions

It is important to disregard previous year's cutoff analyses as this year's examination difficulty has been assessed based on recent student feedback.

Delhi University (DU) offers admission to three types of campuses, each with distinct cutoffs and subject combination requirements for various academic streams:

• North Campus: Highly sought after, comprising top-tier colleges. A degree from these colleges offers significant career advantages.

• South Campus: Second in demand.

• Off Campus: Third in demand.

DU Subject Combination Requirements

For Science courses (e.g., B.Sc., B.Tech) at DU, typical subject combinations include:

• One Language + Three Domain-specific subjects

• One Language + Mathematics + General Aptitude Test (GAT) (specifically for B.Tech)

The safest DU subject combination that makes a candidate eligible for any university and any program is: One Language + Three Domain-specific subjects + GAT. This combination is assumed for subsequent analysis. Similar combinations exist for Arts and Commerce streams.

Predicted Safe Scores for DU Campuses (Out of 1000 Marks)

• North Campus:

• Arts Stream: 600+ marks for admission in the first round.

• Science Stream: 500-550 marks for the first round.

• Note: Scores generally decrease in subsequent rounds (Second, Third, Spot Rounds).

• South Campus: 400-600+ marks. Candidates should aim to select at least 10-15 colleges and 2-3 courses in their preference list.

• Off Campus: 200-400 marks, assuming a moderate paper difficulty.

Careful and strategic setting of college and course preferences is crucial, as incorrect preferences can lead to non-allotment of colleges even with good scores.

Strategy for Question Attempts and Accuracy

A crucial factor for admission is achieving 60% to 70% accuracy in questions across every subject.

• Example: If there are 50 questions per subject, aiming for 30 to 35 correct answers significantly increases admission chances.

• Caution: It is not sufficient to merely attempt a high number of questions. For instance, attempting all 50 questions but only getting 30 correct will result in negative marking for the 20 incorrect answers, severely reducing your overall score (e.g., to 130 marks out of 250). The goal is to attempt only the questions you are confident are correct and achieve 30-35 correct answers.

• This strategy is particularly beneficial for Science stream students, as their scores tend to be lower than Arts stream students, where scoring 250/250 is more common. Historically, perfect scores in subjects like Physics or Mathematics were rare even last year.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Admissions

Current CUET 2026 paper difficulty suggests cutoffs will be lower this year.

Predicted Safe Scores for BHU by Stream

Science Stream (B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology):

• BHU Subject Combination: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB).

• Total Marks: 750 (250 marks per subject).

• Safe Score: 400-480+ marks. Admission is highly probable in the first round with these scores.

Commerce Stream:

• Subject Combination: Accountancy, Business Studies, General Aptitude Test (GAT).

• Total Marks: 750.

• Safe Score: 500+ marks. Commerce courses generally have higher demand and cutoffs.

Arts Stream:

• Subject Combination: One Language + General Aptitude Test (GAT).

• Total Marks: 500.

• Safe Score: 350+ marks. Good chances for admission in the first round; highly probable by the second round even if initial preferences are not perfectly set.

Allahabad University (AU) Admissions

Predicted Safe Scores for AU by Stream (Unreserved Category)

Science Stream:

• Subject Combination: One Language + One Domain-specific subject + General Aptitude Test (GAT).

• Total Marks: 750.

• Safe Score: 420+ marks (equivalent to approximately 150-160 marks per subject out of 250). While cutoffs can drop significantly (200-250) by the last rounds, this score is for the first round.

Commerce Stream:

• Subject Combination: One Language + One Domain-specific subject + GAT.

• Total Marks: 750.

• Safe Score: 450+ marks (higher than Science stream).

Arts Stream:

• Safe Score: 460+ marks.

Important Note on Categories: All predicted scores are for the Unreserved (General) Category, which typically has the highest cutoffs. Students belonging to Reserved Categories (SC, ST, OBC, etc.) can expect cutoffs to be 20-30 marks lower than the general category scores. (Memory Tip: Analyzing the highest (General Category) CUET cutoffs makes it easier to estimate scores for categories with lower cutoffs, much like a 50 kg weight makes a 10 kg weight feel light.)

Recalculating Required Correct Questions per Subject

Considering individual subject performance (assuming 50 questions per subject, and 5 marks per correct answer):

• Science Stream Students: Aim for 30+ correct questions out of 50 per subject (equivalent to 150 marks per subject). This significantly boosts chances for popular courses.

• Arts/Commerce Stream Students: Aim for 40+ correct questions out of 50 per subject for good chances of first-round admission to desired colleges and courses.

Crucial Advice: Focus on accuracy and attempting only correct answers. If you attempt 50 questions but only 30 are correct, the negative marking for 20 incorrect answers will drastically reduce your score, potentially to a non-competitive level (e.g., 130 marks out of 250). The ideal scenario is to attempt exactly 30 (or 40) questions, and have all of them be correct.

This analysis is specifically for students with uncertainties about their performance, as those with very high scores (e.g., 650/750) are already well-positioned for admission. The predictions are based on an assessment of last year's and this year's paper difficulty levels.

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