Complete College-Wise & Category-Wise CUET 2026 Cutoff Guide for Delhi University — BA, B.Com, B.Sc., Economics, Political Science, History & All Major Programmes
Last Updated: May 2026 | Source: cuetsamarth.com
Delhi University’s CUET 2026 cutoffs are the single most important benchmark for every commerce, humanities, and science aspirant in India using CUET scores for undergraduate admission. Since DU eliminated Class 12 board marks from its merit calculation and fully adopted CUET’s Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS), the NTA Score you achieve in your CUET domain papers directly and exclusively determines which DU college and programme you are allocated — regardless of your board percentage. For aspirants targeting BA (Hons.) at Miranda House, B.Com (Hons.) at SRCC, or B.Sc. (Hons.) at Hindu College, understanding the exact CUET cutoff benchmarks is the foundational planning step for every application decision.
This comprehensive guide from cuetsamarth.com presents the complete DU CUET cutoff 2026 college-wise reference — covering all major programmes across all category groups. It includes detailed college-wise cutoff tables for BA (Hons.) English, B.Com (Hons.), B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics and Mathematics, BA (Hons.) Economics, Political Science, and History, a consolidated programme-wise cutoff summary across all streams, the complete CSAS admission process, important dates, and expert guidance on how to use the cutoff data to build a winning CSAS preference list.
DU CUET Cutoff 2026 College Wise: Quick Reference
| Parameter | Details |
| Article Topic | DU CUET Cutoff 2026 — College-Wise Complete Guide |
| University | University of Delhi (DU) |
| Exam | CUET UG 2026 — Common University Entrance Test |
| Admission System | CSAS — Common Seat Allocation System (admission.uod.ac.in) |
| Cutoff Basis | CUET NTA Score (Raw Score Aggregate) — NOT Class 12 board percentage |
| Total DU Colleges | 90+ colleges affiliated with DU across North Campus, South Campus, and Off-Campus |
| Cutoff Release | DU releases cutoffs through CSAS Allocation Lists — Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 |
| Category-wise Cutoffs | General (UR), OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD — all announced separately |
| Top Programmes by Competition | BA (Hons.) English, B.Com (Hons.), B.Sc. (Hons.) — highest cutoffs nationally |
| Highest Cutoff College (All Streams) | SRCC (B.Com), Miranda House (BA English), Hindu College (Science) |
| CSAS Portal | admission.uod.ac.in |
| Official CUET Portal | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| Article Source | cuetsamarth.com |
How DU CUET Cutoffs Work in 2026
Understanding the mechanics of DU CUET cutoffs is essential before reading the cutoff tables — because DU’s CSAS system works differently from most other university admissions in India.
NTA Score, Not Board Percentage
DU’s CSAS merit is calculated entirely from CUET raw scores — specifically the sum of your raw marks across your best-four CUET papers for each programme. For BA (Hons.) English, this is typically English + General Test + two other papers. For B.Com (Hons.), it is English + Accountancy + Business Studies + Mathematics. The Class 12 board percentage has zero role in merit calculation — only CUET raw score aggregate matters.
How Cutoffs Are Released Through CSAS
DU does not publish cutoffs in the traditional sense of a single number per programme per category. Instead, CSAS releases allocation lists after each round — and the lowest NTA Score allocated in each round for each programme-college combination effectively becomes that round’s cutoff. The cutoff from the final round (when all seats are filled) is the closing cutoff. First-round cutoffs are typically 0.5–1.5 NTA Score points higher than closing cutoffs for popular programmes.
Category-Wise Cutoffs
DU follows central government reservation norms: 27% OBC-NCL, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 10% EWS, and additional PwD seats. Each category has its own cutoff — SC and ST cutoffs are significantly lower than General category for the same programme and college. Reserved category candidates should use the relevant category column from the tables below, not the General column.
CSAS Upgrade Mechanism
If you are allocated a college-programme combination in Round 1 that is not your first preference, you remain automatically eligible for consideration at higher-preference options in Round 2 and Round 3 if seats open through withdrawals. Many students move to more preferred colleges in subsequent rounds. Always accept a Round 1 allocation provisionally rather than withdrawing — withdrawal removes you from further consideration for all preferences.
DU CUET Cutoff 2026: BA (Hons.) English — College Wise
BA (Hons.) English is DU’s most competitive humanities programme, attracting the highest number of applications per seat across all DU colleges. Expected 2026 cutoffs by college and category (NTA Score):
| College | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
| Miranda House | 99.25–100 | 97.50–99 | 92.50–94 | 85.50–87 | 98.25–99 |
| Lady Shri Ram (LSR) | 99.00–99.75 | 96.75–98 | 91.00–93 | 83.50–85 | 97.50–98.75 |
| Hindu College | 98.75–99.50 | 96.25–97.75 | 90.00–92 | 82.50–84 | 97.00–98.50 |
| St. Stephen’s College | 98.50–99.25 | 96.00–97.50 | 89.50–91 | 82.00–83.50 | 96.75–98.25 |
| Hansraj College | 98.00–98.75 | 95.25–96.75 | 88.00–90 | 80.50–82 | 96.00–97.50 |
| Gargi College | 97.50–98.25 | 94.50–96.00 | 87.00–89 | 79.50–81 | 95.25–96.75 |
| Kirori Mal College | 97.00–97.75 | 93.75–95.25 | 86.00–88 | 78.50–80 | 94.50–96.00 |
| Daulat Ram College | 96.75–97.50 | 93.25–94.75 | 85.50–87 | 78.00–79.50 | 94.00–95.50 |
| Indraprastha College | 96.50–97.25 | 93.00–94.50 | 85.00–86.75 | 77.50–79 | 93.75–95.25 |
| Ramjas College | 96.25–97.00 | 92.75–94.25 | 84.50–86.25 | 77.00–78.50 | 93.50–95.00 |
| Zakir Husain (Eve.) | 94.75–95.75 | 91.25–92.75 | 82.50–84 | 74.50–76 | 91.75–93.25 |
| Bhim Rao Ambedkar | 94.00–95.00 | 90.25–91.75 | 81.00–82.75 | 72.25–74 | 91.00–92.50 |
These cutoffs are projected ranges based on CUET 2022–2025 CSAS closing-round data and 2026 difficulty analysis. First-round cutoffs are typically 0.5–1.5 points above closing cutoffs. Green rows = highest competition | Amber = moderate | Rose = most accessible within DU English Hons. pool. Verify official cutoffs at admission.uod.ac.in after results.
DU CUET Cutoff 2026: B.Com (Hons.) — College Wise
B.Com (Hons.) is DU’s most sought-after commerce programme, with SRCC consistently setting the highest cutoff of any DU programme across all streams. Expected 2026 cutoffs by college and category (NTA Score):
| College | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
| SRCC | 99.75–100 | 98.25–99.25 | 92.50–94.00 | 85.50–87.00 | 99.25–99.75 |
| Hindu College | 98.75–99.50 | 96.75–98.00 | 90.00–91.50 | 82.50–84.00 | 98.00–99.00 |
| Hansraj College | 98.00–98.75 | 95.50–96.75 | 88.00–89.50 | 79.50–81.00 | 96.75–97.75 |
| Lady Shri Ram (LSR) | 97.25–98.25 | 95.00–96.50 | 86.50–88.00 | 79.00–80.50 | 95.75–97.00 |
| Ramjas College | 97.50–98.25 | 94.75–96.00 | 87.00–88.50 | 78.50–80.00 | 96.00–97.25 |
| Daulat Ram College | 97.00–97.75 | 94.00–95.25 | 86.00–87.50 | 77.50–79.00 | 95.25–96.50 |
| Deshbandhu College | 96.50–97.25 | 93.25–94.75 | 85.25–86.75 | 77.00–78.50 | 94.50–95.75 |
| Gargi College | 96.75–97.50 | 93.50–95.00 | 85.75–87.00 | 77.25–78.75 | 95.00–96.25 |
| Kirori Mal College | 96.25–97.00 | 93.00–94.50 | 84.75–86.25 | 76.00–77.50 | 94.00–95.50 |
| Motilal Nehru College | 95.75–96.50 | 92.25–93.75 | 83.75–85.25 | 75.00–76.50 | 93.25–94.75 |
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh | 95.50–96.25 | 91.75–93.25 | 83.25–84.75 | 74.50–76.00 | 92.75–94.25 |
| Rajdhani College | 95.00–95.75 | 91.25–92.75 | 82.50–84.00 | 73.75–75.25 | 92.25–93.75 |
| Bhim Rao Ambedkar | 94.25–95.25 | 90.50–92.00 | 81.25–83.00 | 72.25–74.00 | 91.25–92.75 |
| Zakir Husain (Eve.) | 93.75–94.75 | 90.00–91.50 | 80.25–82.00 | 71.00–72.75 | 90.50–92.00 |
SRCC’s B.Com (Hons.) closing cutoff has been in the 99.50–99.75 NTA Score range in recent CUET cycles. Even mid-tier DU B.Com colleges require 93–96+ NTA Score for General category — among the highest commerce programme cutoffs in India. CSAS aggregate for B.Com is based on English + Accountancy + Business Studies + Mathematics raw scores.
DU CUET Cutoff 2026: B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics — College Wise
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics is the most competitive science programme at DU, with Hindu College setting the benchmark. Expected 2026 cutoffs by college and category (NTA Score):
| College | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
| Hindu College | 97.50–98.75 | 95.25–96.75 | 87.00–89.00 | 79.00–81.00 | 96.25–97.75 |
| Kirori Mal College | 96.50–97.75 | 94.25–95.75 | 85.00–87.00 | 77.00–79.00 | 95.25–96.75 |
| Hansraj College | 96.00–97.25 | 93.50–95.25 | 84.00–86.00 | 76.00–78.00 | 94.50–96.00 |
| Daulat Ram College | 95.25–96.50 | 92.50–94.25 | 82.50–84.50 | 74.50–76.50 | 93.50–95.25 |
| Ramjas College | 95.00–96.25 | 92.25–94.00 | 82.00–84.00 | 74.00–76.00 | 93.25–95.00 |
| Sri Venkateswara College | 93.75–95.00 | 91.00–92.75 | 80.00–82.00 | 72.00–74.00 | 91.75–93.75 |
| Gargi College | 93.25–94.75 | 90.50–92.25 | 79.00–81.00 | 71.00–73.00 | 91.25–93.25 |
| Bhim Rao Ambedkar | 91.50–93.25 | 88.75–90.50 | 76.00–78.50 | 68.00–70.50 | 89.50–91.50 |
B.Sc. Physics CSAS aggregate is typically based on Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics CUET raw scores. Strong CUET Mathematics performance is particularly critical for Physics programme admission — Mathematics has the highest correlation with Physics admissions cutoffs among all PCM domain papers.
DU CUET Cutoff 2026: BA (Hons.) Economics — College Wise
BA (Hons.) Economics is DU’s most analytically demanding humanities programme and one of its most competitive — with SRCC and Hindu College setting very high standards. Expected 2026 cutoffs (NTA Score):
| College | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
| SRCC | 98.50–99.50 | 97.00–98.25 | 90.00–92.00 | 82.00–84.00 | 97.75–99.00 |
| Hindu College | 97.75–99.00 | 96.00–97.50 | 88.50–90.50 | 80.50–82.50 | 96.75–98.25 |
| Miranda House | 97.25–98.50 | 95.50–97.00 | 87.50–89.50 | 79.50–81.50 | 96.25–97.75 |
| Lady Shri Ram | 96.75–98.00 | 94.75–96.50 | 86.50–88.50 | 78.50–80.50 | 95.75–97.25 |
| Hansraj College | 96.25–97.50 | 94.00–95.75 | 85.50–87.50 | 77.50–79.50 | 95.00–96.75 |
| Ramjas College | 95.75–97.00 | 93.25–95.00 | 84.25–86.25 | 76.25–78.25 | 94.25–96.00 |
| Kirori Mal College | 95.00–96.50 | 92.50–94.25 | 83.25–85.25 | 75.25–77.25 | 93.25–95.25 |
| Deshbandhu College | 93.75–95.25 | 90.75–92.75 | 80.75–82.75 | 72.75–74.75 | 91.75–93.75 |
| Motilal Nehru College | 92.75–94.25 | 89.50–91.50 | 79.25–81.25 | 71.25–73.25 | 90.50–92.50 |
Economics CSAS aggregate typically includes English + Economics + Mathematics CUET papers. Strong Economics NTA Score (85+) is essential for DU Economics Hons. admissions at competitive colleges. SRCC also offers B.Com (Hons.) — students targeting SRCC should evaluate both programmes based on their Economics and Commerce paper performance.
DU CUET Cutoff 2026: BA (Hons.) Political Science — College Wise
BA (Hons.) Political Science is one of the most applied-for humanities programmes at DU — with broad programme acceptance and competitive cutoffs across most DU colleges. Expected 2026 cutoffs (NTA Score):
| College | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
| Hindu College | 97.00–98.25 | 94.75–96.25 | 86.00–88.00 | 78.00–80.00 | 95.75–97.25 |
| Miranda House | 96.75–98.00 | 94.25–96.00 | 85.50–87.50 | 77.50–79.50 | 95.50–97.00 |
| Lady Shri Ram (LSR) | 96.50–97.75 | 94.00–95.75 | 85.00–87.00 | 77.00–79.00 | 95.25–96.75 |
| Hansraj College | 95.75–97.00 | 93.25–95.00 | 83.50–85.50 | 75.50–77.50 | 94.50–96.25 |
| Kirori Mal College | 95.25–96.50 | 92.50–94.25 | 82.50–84.50 | 74.50–76.50 | 93.75–95.50 |
| Ramjas College | 94.75–96.00 | 92.00–93.75 | 81.75–83.75 | 73.75–75.75 | 93.00–95.00 |
| Gargi College | 94.25–95.50 | 91.50–93.25 | 81.00–83.00 | 73.00–75.00 | 92.50–94.50 |
| Indraprastha College | 93.75–95.00 | 90.75–92.50 | 80.00–82.00 | 72.00–74.00 | 91.75–93.75 |
| Motilal Nehru College | 92.75–94.25 | 89.75–91.50 | 78.50–80.50 | 70.50–72.50 | 90.75–92.75 |
| Rajdhani College | 91.50–93.00 | 88.50–90.25 | 76.75–78.75 | 68.75–70.75 | 89.50–91.50 |
Political Science CSAS aggregate is typically based on English + Political Science NTA Scores. Constitutional knowledge and amendment-specific question accuracy in CUET Political Science was the key differentiator between 95th and 97th percentile scorers in 2026 — directly affecting cutoff competitiveness at mid-tier colleges.
DU CUET Cutoff 2026: BA (Hons.) History — College Wise
BA (Hons.) History is a consistently popular programme with strong cutoffs at North Campus colleges and more accessible options at South Campus institutions. Expected 2026 cutoffs (NTA Score):
| College | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
| Hindu College | 96.25–97.75 | 93.75–95.50 | 84.50–86.50 | 76.50–78.50 | 94.75–96.75 |
| Miranda House | 95.75–97.25 | 93.25–95.00 | 83.75–85.75 | 75.75–77.75 | 94.25–96.25 |
| Lady Shri Ram | 95.25–96.75 | 92.50–94.25 | 82.75–84.75 | 74.75–76.75 | 93.50–95.50 |
| Hansraj College | 94.50–96.00 | 91.75–93.50 | 81.50–83.50 | 73.50–75.50 | 92.75–94.75 |
| Kirori Mal College | 93.75–95.25 | 91.00–92.75 | 80.50–82.50 | 72.50–74.50 | 91.75–93.75 |
| St. Stephen’s College | 94.25–95.75 | 91.50–93.25 | 81.25–83.25 | 73.25–75.25 | 92.25–94.25 |
| Gargi College | 93.00–94.75 | 90.25–92.00 | 79.25–81.25 | 71.25–73.25 | 91.00–93.00 |
| Ramjas College | 92.50–94.25 | 89.75–91.50 | 78.75–80.75 | 70.75–72.75 | 90.50–92.50 |
| Deshbandhu College | 91.25–93.00 | 88.50–90.25 | 77.00–79.00 | 69.00–71.00 | 89.25–91.25 |
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh | 90.75–92.50 | 87.75–89.75 | 76.25–78.25 | 68.25–70.25 | 88.75–90.75 |
DU CUET Cutoff 2026: B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics — College Wise
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics is a high-competition science programme with cutoffs driven primarily by CUET Mathematics performance — consistently the most difficult CUET domain paper. Expected 2026 cutoffs (NTA Score):
| College | General | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
| Hindu College | 97.00–98.25 | 94.50–96.25 | 85.50–87.50 | 77.50–79.50 | 95.75–97.25 |
| Hansraj College | 96.25–97.50 | 93.75–95.50 | 84.50–86.50 | 76.50–78.50 | 95.00–96.75 |
| Kirori Mal College | 95.50–96.75 | 93.00–94.75 | 83.00–85.00 | 75.00–77.00 | 94.00–95.75 |
| Sri Venkateswara College | 94.50–95.75 | 91.75–93.50 | 81.50–83.50 | 73.50–75.50 | 92.75–94.50 |
| Daulat Ram College | 93.75–95.25 | 91.00–92.75 | 80.50–82.50 | 72.50–74.50 | 91.75–93.75 |
| Ramjas College | 93.25–94.75 | 90.50–92.25 | 79.75–81.75 | 71.75–73.75 | 91.25–93.25 |
| Gargi College | 92.50–94.00 | 89.75–91.50 | 78.75–80.75 | 70.75–72.75 | 90.50–92.50 |
| Bhim Rao Ambedkar | 90.75–92.50 | 88.00–89.75 | 76.75–78.75 | 68.75–70.75 | 88.75–90.75 |
Mathematics programme CSAS aggregate is typically based on Mathematics + Physics CUET raw scores. Given that CUET Mathematics is the hardest domain paper, high absolute raw scores in Mathematics are scarce — meaning even moderate raw score improvements (5–10 marks) produce significant percentile gains, directly affecting admission outcomes at mid-tier colleges.
DU CUET Cutoff 2026: All Programmes Summary — Score Benchmarks
Use this consolidated table to benchmark your estimated CUET NTA Score against cutoff ranges across all major DU programmes, enabling quick identification of which programme-college combinations you are competitive for:
| Programme | Top College Cutoff (Gen.) | Mid-Tier Cutoff (Gen.) | Accessible Cutoff (Gen.) | Key CUET Papers |
| BA (Hons.) English | 99.00–100 | 96.25–98.00 | 93.75–96.25 | English + General Test |
| B.Com (Hons.) | 99.75–100 | 96.50–98.00 | 93.75–96.50 | English + Accountancy + BS + Maths |
| BA (Hons.) Economics | 98.50–99.50 | 95.75–97.75 | 92.75–95.75 | English + Economics + Maths |
| BA (Hons.) Political Sci. | 97.00–98.25 | 94.25–96.50 | 91.50–94.25 | English + Political Science |
| BA (Hons.) History | 96.25–97.75 | 93.25–95.75 | 90.75–93.25 | English + History |
| BA (Hons.) Sociology | 95.50–97.00 | 92.25–95.00 | 89.75–92.25 | English + Sociology |
| BA (Hons.) Psychology | 95.75–97.25 | 92.50–95.25 | 89.75–92.50 | English + Psychology |
| BA (Hons.) Hindi | 88.00–93.00 | 84.00–88.50 | 79.50–84.00 | Hindi + any Humanities domain |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics | 97.50–98.75 | 93.25–96.25 | 90.50–93.25 | Physics + Chemistry + Maths |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry | 95.75–97.25 | 92.00–95.00 | 88.50–92.00 | Physics + Chemistry + Maths |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics | 97.00–98.25 | 93.25–96.25 | 90.75–93.25 | Maths + Physics |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Botany | 92.00–94.50 | 88.50–92.00 | 85.50–88.50 | Biology + Chemistry |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology | 91.50–94.00 | 88.00–91.75 | 85.00–88.00 | Biology + Chemistry |
| BCA | 90.00–93.75 | 87.00–90.50 | 83.75–87.00 | Maths + CS/IP |
| B.El.Ed. | 94.00–96.50 | 91.00–94.25 | 88.00–91.00 | English + any Humanities domain |
Top College Cutoff = SRCC/Miranda House/Hindu College (first or second CSAS round). Mid-Tier = Hansraj/LSR/Ramjas/Kirori Mal (mid-CSAS rounds). Accessible = Motilal Nehru/Rajdhani/Shaheed Bhagat Singh/Bhim Rao Ambedkar (later CSAS rounds). All NTA Score ranges are estimates for the General (UR) category based on 2022–2025 trend analysis. Reserved category cutoffs are significantly lower — see programme-specific tables above.
How to Use DU CUET Cutoff Data to Build Your CSAS Preference List
The cutoff tables above are tools for strategic CSAS preference list construction — not just curiosity data. Here is how to use them effectively:
Step 1: Estimate Your NTA Score First
Before consulting cutoff tables, estimate your expected CUET NTA Score for each relevant paper using cuetsamarth.com’s post-exam score estimation guide. Map raw score estimates to NTA Score ranges using subject-wise normalisation benchmarks. Your NTA Score estimate — not your raw score — is what compares against CSAS cutoffs.
Step 2: Identify Your Competitive Band
From the programme-wise summary table above, identify which cutoff band your estimated NTA Score falls in: Top College, Mid-Tier, or Accessible. This immediately shows which 15–20 specific college-programme combinations are realistic targets for your score. Do not limit your CSAS list to only Top College options if your score is mid-tier — and do not fill your list with only Accessible options if your score is competitive for Top College programmes.
Step 3: Build a Tiered CSAS Preference List
Structure your CSAS preference list in three tiers. Aspirational tier (2–4 options): college-programme combinations where your score is at the lower edge of the cutoff range — possible in Round 2/3 if seats open. Target tier (4–6 options): combinations where your score is comfortably within the cutoff range — likely in Round 1 or Round 2. Safety tier (3–5 options): combinations where your score is well above the cutoff range — near-certain allocation in Round 1. Rank all preferences in genuine order — CSAS allocates to the highest possible preference for which you qualify.
Step 4: Include All Three Rounds in Your Strategy
Do not assume Round 1 determines your final college. Many students receive upgrades in Round 2 and Round 3 as first-round allocatees withdraw for other institutions. The CSAS upgrade mechanism automatically considers your higher preferences in each subsequent round without any action required from you — provided you accepted your Round 1 allocation provisionally rather than withdrawing. Build your preference list to include aspirational options you cannot realistically get in Round 1 but may access in later rounds.
Step 5: Verify Programme-Specific CUET Subject Requirements
Before finalising your CSAS preference list, confirm that you have the required CUET domain papers for each programme-college combination you are adding. DU requires specific CUET paper combinations for different programme categories — Economics programmes typically require Economics as a domain paper, Science programmes require relevant PCM papers, and so on. A preference list entry for a programme whose CUET subject requirement you did not meet will be automatically rejected by CSAS. Verify requirements at admission.uod.ac.in.
DU CSAS Admission Process 2026: Step by Step
| Step | Phase | What to Do |
| 1 | CUET Scorecard | Download NTA Scorecard from cuet.nta.nic.in immediately on result day; save multiple copies |
| 2 | CSAS Phase I — Registration | Visit admission.uod.ac.in; register with CUET Application Number, scorecard details, personal info, and academic records |
| 3 | CSAS Phase II — Programme Preferences | Build ranked preference list of programme-college combinations in order of preference; include all realistic options — longer list increases allocation probability |
| 4 | CSAS Round 1 Allocation | DU releases first allocation list; log in to CSAS to view your allocated seat; accept if satisfied or choose to upgrade in Round 2 |
| 5 | Seat Acceptance / Upgrade | Accept provisionally to retain allocated seat while remaining eligible for upgrade in Round 2/3; do not withdraw unless moving to preferred allocation |
| 6 | CSAS Round 2 / 3 Allocation | Subsequent rounds fill vacated seats from Round 1 withdrawals; upgrade happens automatically if a higher-preference seat opens |
| 7 | Document Verification at College | Attend allocated college with original documents: Class 10 & 12 marksheets, TC/Migration cert., CUET Scorecard, Aadhaar, category cert., photographs |
| 8 | Admission Fee Payment | Pay college-specific admission fee within deadline after document verification; non-payment cancels the seat automatically |
Critical reminder: CSAS preference list submission is a strategic decision — list every programme-college combination you are genuinely interested in, ranked in true preference order. Adding more preferences (up to CSAS’s maximum limit) always increases your chances of a favourable allocation without any downside. Missing a combination from your list means you cannot be allocated to it even if you were competitive — there is no way to add preferences after submission.
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Important Dates: DU CUET 2026 Admission Timeline
All dates are tentative estimates based on previous DU admission cycle timelines. Official dates are announced on admission.uod.ac.in and cuet.nta.nic.in. Monitor cuetsamarth.com for real-time date alerts.
| Event | Tentative Date | Where to Check |
| CUET UG 2026 Result / NTA Scorecard | June–July 2026 | cuet.nta.nic.in |
| DU CSAS Phase I Registration Opens | July 2026 | admission.uod.ac.in |
| DU CSAS Phase II — Programme Preferences | July 2026 | admission.uod.ac.in |
| DU CSAS Round 1 Cutoff / Seat Allocation | 3rd–4th week July | admission.uod.ac.in |
| Round 1 Seat Acceptance Deadline | Within 2–3 days of R1 | admission.uod.ac.in |
| DU CSAS Round 2 Cutoff / Seat Allocation | August 2026 | admission.uod.ac.in |
| Document Verification at DU Colleges | August 2026 | Respective DU college |
| Admission Fee Payment Deadline | August 2026 | DU fee / college portal |
| DU CSAS Round 3 (if seats remain) | August–September 2026 | admission.uod.ac.in |
| Commencement of Classes | September–October 2026 | College academic calendar |
Frequently Asked Questions: DU CUET Cutoff 2026
Q1. Are DU CUET 2026 cutoffs based on NTA Score or raw marks?
Ans. DU’s CSAS merit is based on CUET raw score aggregate — not NTA Score percentile. The raw score aggregate is the sum of your raw marks across your best qualifying CUET papers for each programme (typically four papers). However, the cutoff tables in this guide express ranges in NTA Score terms for easier comparison, since NTA Scores are what candidates receive on their scorecards. For CSAS, DU’s system converts your scorecard data to the required raw score aggregate automatically.
Q2. What is the difference between the first-round and closing cutoff at DU?
Ans. The first-round cutoff is the lowest CUET aggregate allocated in CSAS Round 1 for a specific programme-college combination. The closing cutoff is the lowest aggregate allocated across all rounds when the last seat for that combination is filled. First-round cutoffs are typically 0.5–1.5 NTA Score points higher than closing cutoffs at competitive colleges. Students whose scores fall between the closing and first-round cutoff may receive allocation in Round 2 or Round 3 as Round 1 allocatees withdraw for other institutions.
Q3. How many CSAS preference options can I select for DU 2026?
Ans. DU’s CSAS allows candidates to add a large number of programme-college preferences — typically up to 50–75 combinations in the 2024 and 2025 cycles. The exact limit for 2026 will be specified in the official DU 2026 admission bulletin at admission.uod.ac.in. Adding more preferences always increases allocation probability without any cost or risk — a preference ranked 45th on your list that allocates to you is a valid seat. Never artificially limit your preference list out of concern about lower-ranked options.
Q4. Can I apply to both morning and evening college programmes through CSAS?
Ans. Yes. DU’s CSAS includes both morning (regular) college programmes and evening college programmes as separate preference options. Evening college programmes (such as those at Zakir Husain Evening or Motilal Nehru Evening) have significantly lower cutoffs than their morning counterparts and are a legitimate option for students whose scores fall in the 88–95 NTA Score range who may not be competitive at morning colleges in the same programme. Evening college degrees carry the same DU University credential as morning college degrees.
Q5. My score is 94 NTA Score in CUET English. Which DU English Hons. colleges should I target?
Ans. A 94 NTA Score in CUET English puts you in the Accessible bracket for DU BA (Hons.) English. Based on the 2026 projected cutoffs in this guide, colleges where 94 is competitive for General category include: Zakir Husain Evening (closing cutoff 94.75 — very close; target Round 2 allocation), Bhim Rao Ambedkar College (closing cutoff 94.00–95.00 — directly competitive in Round 1 or 2), and potentially other South Campus colleges with similar cutoff ranges. At 94, you are below first-round cutoffs for most North Campus top colleges (Miranda, LSR, Hindu — requiring 98+) but have viable options within DU for English Hons.
Q6. Does SRCC’s B.Com cutoff apply to both B.Com (Hons.) and B.Com programme?
Ans. SRCC primarily offers B.Com (Hons.) — its flagship and most sought-after programme with the highest cutoff of any DU programme (99.75+ NTA Score for General category). The cutoffs in the B.Com (Hons.) table above apply to the Honours programme. If SRCC or other DU colleges offer a non-honours B.Com or related commerce programme, those have separate, lower cutoffs. Verify the specific programme names and their CSAS codes at admission.uod.ac.in before building your preference list.
Final Word
The DU CUET cutoff 2026 data in this guide represents the most comprehensive college-wise and category-wise cutoff reference available for Delhi University aspirants before official CSAS lists are released. These projected ranges — based on four consecutive years of CUET-CSAS data analysis — give every aspirant a realistic, data-backed picture of where their CUET score places them in the DU admissions landscape.
The strategic implication of the cutoff data is clear: DU’s top-tier programmes at SRCC, Miranda House, and Hindu College require exceptional CUET performance (97–99.5+ NTA Score for General category), while a wide range of quality DU programmes at strong colleges remain accessible for scores in the 90–96 range. Students with scores of 85–92 have viable DU options in specific programmes and at South Campus or evening college options — and should use the summary table to identify their realistic programme-college combination set before building their CSAS preference list. Stay connected with cuetsamarth.com for real-time DU CSAS cutoff updates as each allocation round is released, CSAS preference strategy guides, DU programme-specific CUET paper requirement verification tools, and everything you need to maximise your DU CUET 2026 admission outcome