CUET Passing Marks for OBC Candidates in 2025: Check Minimum Scores & Safe Marks for Top Universities

  Shruti | April 25, 2025

With CUET UG 2025 on the horizon, OBC candidates are eagerly looking for clarity on the passing marks needed to qualify for undergraduate admissions in central universities. While CUET does not define a single fixed qualifying mark, experts and previous trends offer a reliable estimate of what it takes to stay in the race — especially for OBC (Other Backward Classes) candidates targeting competitive programs.

Restrictions on OBC CUET 2025 Marks - Overview

For OBC candidates to get admission in premier courses like B.Com (Hons), B.A. Economics or B.Sc. Computer Science at Delhi University, BHU or JNU — CUET score needs to be over 600+ for OBC applicants.

Do OBC CUET Candidates Have a Minimum Mark Requirement?

NTA for CUET UG 2025 has not made any announcement pertaining to a minimum pass mark and there’s no concrete value as of now. Analyzing past years and expert opinions could suggest:

• The range of 400 - 450 marks is in their view an acceptable benchmark mark for qualification for OBC candidates.
• The most sought after courses will have cutoffs well above 600 marks, depending on both the competition and the number of seats offered versus availability.

Important Information for OBC Candidates

• Focus Your Revision on OBCs: Note that there’s no percentage based examination– scoring is done solely based on subjects selected, of which 4-6 will typically be chosen.
• Negative Marking Applies: Each incorrect response will cost you marks while each correct response will award +5 marks.
• Different Colleges, Different Cutoffs: Each University sets its own merit lists using a unique scoring system with score thresholds.
• Percentile Ranks Matter: Some Colleges might consider using percentiles instead of total marks for scoring.

Top University Cutoff Trends for OBC (Based on 2024 Data)

Trend: The competition for OBC reserved seats is fierce and tragically uncompetitive due to insufficient reserved seats in comparison to applicants.

Tip for OBC Students Appearing in CUET UG 2025

• Set Ceiling Target At 600 Marks+ to be accepted as a central university graduate by your peers.
• Review Sample CLA of Charter Requisite Examinations while also setting aside some time for self-simulated exams.
• Do Not Rush the Test adaptive efficiency is a must.
• Monitor Post Examination CUET Administered University Specific Score Threshold Evaluating Lists after the CUET results are made public.
• Don't Rely on the Bare Minimum Scoring - intend to do better to guarantee yourself an admission!

What Determined CUET Cut Offs?

Cut offs are dependent on:

• The applicants that are qualified
• How difficult the examination is
• How many seats are available in certain courses
• Any Reservation Quota
• Applicant’s category (UR, OBC, SC/ST, PwD, EWS)

What Comes After CUET UG 2025?

1. Result Declaration (Tentatively set for July 2025)
2. Each University Will Issue its Cumulative Cutoff
3. First Come First Serve Web Counseling with Seat Selection
4. Document Verification and Admission Confirmation

Final Thought

For candidates with the OBC category wishing to enter central universities through CUET 2025, scoring 400+ marks acts as a benchmark however, to help with admin into top ranked colleges and courses 600+ should be the expectation. Focus on analyzing the trends, stay sharp, and try strategizing to get your seat.

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