National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the CUET UG exam, does not specify a fixed minimum percentage of marks in Class 12th to be eligible for the test. Students who have passed or are appearing in their Class 12th exams are allowed to appear for CUET UG. However, individual universities participating in CUET may have their own minimum eligibility criteria for admission, typically ranging from 45% to 50% aggregate marks in Class 12th, depending on the course and category of the candidate. Therefore, aspirants must check the specific eligibility requirements of the universities and courses they are applying to, in addition to qualifying the CUET UG exam.
The NTA, which conducts the CUET UG exam, does not prescribe any specific minimum percentage of marks in Class 12th as a universal eligibility criterion. Any student who has passed or is appearing in the Class 12th examination in the current academic year is eligible to appear for the CUET UG exam.
However, while CUET UG itself does not impose a marks restriction, the participating universities and individual programs may have their own specific eligibility criteria, including minimum marks in Class 12th.
The top universities according to the NIRF rankings participating in the CUET 2025 Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Delhi University, etc. Minimum marks in class 12th for CUET for these universities are different for different courses. Candidates can check the courses wise minimum marks in class 12 th for CUET for top universities in the below tables.
At Delhi University, marks required in class 12th are different for different courses. Candidates can check the table below to know the minimum marks required in Class 12th for undergraduate courses at Delhi University.
Course | Minimum Marks in Class 12th for CUET for Delhi UniversityMarks Required |
BA | No minimum marks in Class 12th are required. Candidates need to pass Class 12th from a recognized board, and CUET score will decide the merit. |
BFA | |
B. Sc | |
BBA | |
BMS | |
B. Voc. | |
B. Com |
Marks required for different undergraduate courses at Banaras Hindu University in Class 12th for CUET are shown below.
Course | Minimum Marks Required |
BA (Hons) | Candidates must pass the Class 12th or equivalent exam with at least 50% of the total marks. |
BA LLB | Class 12 minimum marks must be at least 50% of the total for the General category, 45% for the OBC category, and 40% for the SC and ST categories. |
B. Sc. | Candidates must pass the Class 12 or equivalent exam with at least 50% of the total marks in each subject combined. |
BPA | Candidate must have passed class 12th OR equivalent exam with at least 50% of total marks, with music and dance being one of the subjects. |
BFA | Candidates must pass the Class 12 or equivalent exam with at least 50% of the total marks in each subject combined. |
B. Com | Candidates must pass the Class 12 or equivalent exam with at least 50% of the total marks including the commerce subjects. |
Candidates can check the minimum marks required in Class 12th for CUET exam at Babasaheb Ambedkar University in the table below.
Course | Minimum Marks Required |
BA | Candidates must pass from an accredited board with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC, ST, and PwD) in Class 12th. Candidates need to have stream specific subjects in Class 12th. |
B. Sc | |
B. Com | |
BBA | |
BCA |
For the University of Allahabad, the minimum marks required in Class 12th are mentioned below.
Course | Minimum Marks Required |
BPA | No minimum marks are required. Candidates just need to pass Class 12th from a recognized board. |
BFA | |
BA LLB | Candidates need to have secured 45% marks for general, 42% for OBC category and 40% for SC/ST, in Class 12th or equivalent exam. |
BA | Candidates need to have secured 45% marks for general, 42% for OBC category and 40% for SC/ST, in Class 12th or equivalent exam. |
B. Sc. | |
B. Com | No minimum marks are required. Candidates just need to pass Class 12th from a recognized board with commerce specific subjects. |
Marks required for different undergraduate courses at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Class 12th for CUET are shown below.
Course | Minimum Marks Required |
BA | Candidates need to pass Class 12th from a recognised Board with a minimum of 45% marks. |
B. Sc and M. Sc Integrated | |
Certificate of Proficiency Programs |