CUET BHU Round 1 Cutoff 2026 Out, Course & College Wise Merit List At CAP-UG Portal

CUET BHU Round 1 Cutoff 2026 has been released by Banaras Hindu University (BHU) for undergraduate admissions through CUET UG 2026. Candidates who registered on the Central Admission Portal (CAP-UG) can now check the course-wise and category-wise cutoff marks along with their BHU Round 1 seat allotment status. The cutoff PDF is available online for all participating UG programmes.

Latest Announcement

• BHU has released the Round 1 UG Cutoff 2026 through the CAP-UG admission portal.

• Candidates can check both the course-wise cutoff and their Round 1 seat allotment online.

• Admissions are being conducted entirely through the Central Admission Portal (CAP-UG).

CUET BHU Round 1 Cutoff Release Date

The CUET BHU Round 1 Cutoff 2026 has been released on 2 August 2026 through the official admission portal.

Course-wise Cutoff PDF

The university has released separate cutoff details for various undergraduate programmes. Candidates should check the cutoff applicable to their preferred course and category.

CAP-UG Portal Details

Candidates can access the cutoff and admission dashboard through the official BHU CAP-UG admission portal.

Category-wise CUET BHU Round 1 Cutoff 2026

The CUET BHU Round 1 cutoff 2026 has been released separately for each category and programme.

CUET BHU Round 1 Cutoff 2026 Download Link

Candidates can download the official CUET BHU Round 1 Cutoff 2026 PDF from the BHU admission portal. The PDF contains course-wise and category-wise closing scores for Round 1 admissions.

CUET BHU Round 1 Cutoff 2026 Download Link (Active)

How to Check CUET BHU Round 1 Cutoff 2026

Follow these steps to check the BHU CUET cutoff 2026:

1. Visit the official BHU Admission Portal, admission.bhu.ac.in/en/cutoff/UG/2026.

2. Open the CAP-UG 2026 section.

3. Click on UG Round 1 Cutoff 2026.

4. Download the course-wise cutoff PDF.

5. Search your desired programme.

6. Check the cutoff corresponding to your category.

7. Log in to your dashboard to view your Round 1 allotment status.

Factors Affecting BHU Cutoff 2026

Several factors determine the BHU Round 1 cutoff each year:

• CUET UG normalized score obtained by candidates.

• Total number of applicants for a particular programme.

• Seat availability in each course.

• Reservation policy applicable to different categories.

• Popularity and demand of the programme.

• Previous years' cutoff trends and admission patterns.

What After CUET BHU Round 1 Cutoff 2026?

Candidates whose names appear in Round 1 should complete the admission process within the prescribed schedule.

• Check your allotted programme on the admission dashboard.

• Accept the allotted seat.

• Pay the admission fee before the deadline.

• Choose the Freeze option if satisfied with the allotted seat.

• Select Upgrade if you wish to be considered for a higher preference in the next round.

• Candidates who are not allotted any seat can wait for Round 2 counselling.

Expected CUET BHU Round 2 Cutoff 2026

The Round 2 cutoff is expected to decrease slightly for many programmes as candidates withdraw or upgrade their seats.

Chances of Score Reduction

• Moderate decline is expected in several programmes.

• Highly competitive courses may witness only marginal changes.

Courses Likely to See a Drop

A larger drop may be observed in:

• BA Programmes

• BSc Programmes (selected disciplines)

• BVoc Courses

• Paid Seat categories

• Less preferred programmes

Highly sought-after courses such as BA LLB, BCom (Hons.), and popular science programmes may see only limited changes.

Who Should Wait for Round 2?

Candidates should wait for Round 2 if:

• They narrowly missed the Round 1 cutoff.

• They opted for the Upgrade option.

• They are targeting higher-preference courses.

• They were not allotted any seat in Round 1.