CUET Colleges for EWS Category
Economically Weaker Section Seats
Find which DU, BHU and JMI colleges you qualify for under the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% reservation. Based on official CUET 2025 cutoff data. No login required.
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Enter the score as used by your target university. DU uses a combined score; BHU and JMI typically use a single-subject NTA Score.
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How the CUET College Predictor Works
Three steps to find your best college options using official 2025 cutoff data.
Enter Your Score
Enter the CUET score used by your target university. DU uses a combined domain score (sum of best subjects). BHU and JMI typically use a single subject NTA Score (0–800).
Select Program & Category
Choose your program from 480+ options across DU, BHU and JMI. Select your reservation category — OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwD each have different cutoffs in the data.
See Eligible Colleges
The predictor compares your score against official CUET 2025 cutoffs. Safe = score ≥ cutoff+10. Borderline = score meets cutoff. Ambitious = within 25 pts of cutoff.
Data note: Cutoffs are from CUET 2025 official allotment data (Rounds 1–3). Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University and Jamia Millia Islamia are covered. When "Latest Round" is selected, the predictor uses the last available round per institution — which reflects the actual final cutoff.
How to Use the CUET College Predictor?
Follow these five steps to get the most accurate college prediction in under 60 seconds.
Select Your Target University
Pick Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), or leave it as 'All Universities' to see results across all three. This also updates the score guidance note so you know exactly which score to enter.
Enter Your CUET Score
For DU: enter your Combined Merit Score (CMS) from the DU CSAS portal — it is the sum of your NTA Scores across required domain subjects (e.g. B.Com uses Maths + Accountancy + Business Studies, each 0–800). For BHU and JMI: enter your single-subject NTA Score (0–800) for the relevant domain.
Search and Select Your Program
Type in the program search box (e.g. 'Economics', 'B.Com', 'Physics'). The predictor covers 480+ programs. Select 'All Programs' to see all colleges across programs for your score and category — useful if you haven't decided on a course yet.
Choose Your Category and Round
Select your reservation category: General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, or PwD. Each has different cutoffs in the official data. Keep 'Latest Round' selected (default) — it shows the final real-world cutoff after all seat allocation rounds are complete, which is the most accurate benchmark for 2027.
Read Your Results
Results are classified as Safe (score ≥ cutoff+10 — strong chance), Borderline (score meets the cutoff — apply and confirm), or Ambitious (within 25 pts of cutoff — may get in later rounds or if 2027 cutoffs dip slightly). Sorted by most-competitive colleges first within each tier.
Pro tip: Apply to all three chance tiers simultaneously. Accept your Borderline allotment in Round 1 and choose 'Upgrade' — DU CSAS will automatically move you to a better college in Round 2 or 3 if your preferred college becomes available.
CUET Cutoff 2025 for Top Universities
Official CUET 2025 closing cutoffs (Round 3, General category) for popular programs across DU North Campus, DU South Campus, BHU and JNU.
Delhi University — North Campus Colleges
CUET 2025 · Round 3 · General| College | B.A. (Hons.) Eco | B.Com (Hons.) | B.Sc Maths (H) | Pol. Sci (H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRCC | 765.4 | 784.6 | — | — |
| Hindu College | 735.2 | 742.2 | 762.8 | 754.1 |
| Ramjas College | 714.5 | 722.0 | 732.6 | 720.3 |
| Hansraj College | 702.3 | 718.5 | 721.4 | 712.8 |
| Kirori Mal | 681.9 | 700.8 | 702.5 | 690.4 |
| Dyal Singh | 672.4 | 688.3 | 690.1 | 678.9 |
Delhi University — South Campus Colleges
CUET 2025 · Round 3 · General| College | B.A. (Hons.) Eco | B.A. (Hons.) Eng | Pol. Sci (H) | Psychology (H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSR | 742.8 | 732.5 | 762.1 | — |
| Miranda House | 731.6 | 728.4 | 751.8 | 735.6 |
| St. Stephen's | 748.9 | 738.2 | 742.3 | — |
| Gargi College | 688.4 | 695.1 | 698.7 | 692.3 |
| IP College | — | 698.3 | 701.5 | 695.8 |
| Jesus & Mary | — | 682.4 | 688.9 | 685.2 |
Banaras Hindu Univ. (BHU)
| Program | Gen Cutoff |
|---|---|
| B.A. (Hons.) Economics | 642.5 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Mathematics | 718.4 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Physics | 698.2 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Chemistry | 672.6 |
| B.Com (Hons.) | 658.3 |
| B.A. (Hons.) English | 612.8 |
JNU — Expected 2027 Range
| Program | Score Range |
|---|---|
| B.A. Programme (Humanities) | 650–700 |
| B.A. (Social Sciences) | 660–720 |
| B.Sc (Sciences) | 640–700 |
| B.A. (Language) | 600–660 |
JNU uses its own scoring formula. Ranges are indicative estimates.
Note: Cutoff figures shown are from official CUET 2025 allotment data for the General category, Round 3 (final). Actual 2027 cutoffs will shift based on exam difficulty, applicant volume, and seat matrix. Always verify on the official portals before making decisions.
Top Colleges by CUET Score Range
Which DU colleges can you target based on your CUET score? Quick reference guide for General category.
760 – 800
Elite Tier
Top 0.01% scorers — premier North and South campus colleges. B.Com (Hons.) at SRCC requires 780+ consistently.
720 – 760
Premier Tier
Excellent DU colleges. Most programs at Hindu and Miranda House fall in this range for General category.
680 – 720
Top Tier
Strong DU colleges, good placements. North and South campus colleges in this range offer competitive programs.
640 – 680
Mid Tier
Well-established DU colleges. BHU also has programs accessible at this score range for many subjects.
580 – 640
Accessible Tier
Various DU evening colleges and BHU fall in this range. SC/ST/OBC students qualify for higher-tier colleges at these scores.
Below 580
Foundation Tier
OBC/SC/ST candidates can access good DU colleges at these scores due to reservation relaxation (30–80 point benefit).
Score ranges above are for the General (UR) category. OBC-NCL students get approximately −30 pts relaxation, SC gets −60 pts, and ST gets −80 pts. An SC student with 620 can access colleges in the 680+ range. Use the predictor above for exact cutoffs by category.
CUET Normalization Process Explained
Why your CUET NTA Score is not the same as your raw marks — and why this actually makes it fairer.
❌Without Normalisation
- ×Student A gets an easy shift: scores 175/200 raw marks
- ×Student B gets a hard shift: scores 155/200 raw marks
- ×Both have equal ability — but A ranks higher unfairly
- ×Different state boards had different advantage levels
- ×No way to compare performance across 15–20 exam shifts
✓With NTA Normalisation
- ✓Raw marks from each shift are converted to NTA Scores
- ✓Same ability level → comparable NTA Score across all shifts
- ✓NTA Score (0–800) is on an equated scale — not raw marks
- ✓Percentile equating method accounts for shift difficulty
- ✓Result: fair comparison for all 15+ lakh candidates
The Normalisation Formula — Step by Step
Step 1 — Raw Score
In each shift, raw marks are calculated: +5 for every correct answer, −1 for every wrong answer. Unattempted = 0. Maximum raw marks per subject = 250 (50 questions × 5, attempting 40 out of 50).
Step 2 — Percentile Calculation
For each shift separately, NTA calculates what percentile your raw score corresponds to within that shift's candidates. Example: if your raw score of 170 is better than 95% of students in your shift, your shift-percentile is 95.
Step 3 — Cross-Shift Equating
NTA maps each shift-percentile to an NTA Score on the 0–800 scale using the equating method. A 95th-percentile student from an easy shift and a 95th-percentile student from a hard shift both get the same NTA Score — regardless of raw marks.
Step 4 — Final NTA Score
The NTA Score (0–800) is published on the CUET result card. This is the score used by all universities for admission. Do NOT compare your NTA Score with your raw marks — they are on completely different scales.
Worked Example — B.Com (Hons.) Applicant
| Student | Shift | Raw Marks | NTA Score | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priya (easy shift) | Morning | 175 / 200 | 720 | Same NTA Score |
| Rahul (hard shift) | Evening | 155 / 200 | 720 | Same NTA Score |
| Ananya (avg shift) | Afternoon | 165 / 200 | 695 | Slightly lower |
Priya and Rahul scored differently in raw marks but their ability was equal — normalisation ensures both get the same NTA Score and compete on equal footing.
Frequently Asked Questions
About CUET college prediction, cutoffs, and admissions.
DU uses the CUET Combined Merit Score (CMS) computed from your best domain subject scores as per program requirements. For example, B.Com (Hons.) uses Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Accountancy + Business Studies. Enter the sum of your NTA Scores for those subjects as per DU's formula. DU CSAS portal shows your CMS after you register.
BHU and JMI generally use the NTA Score for a single relevant domain subject (0–800). Enter your single-subject NTA Score as shown in your CUET result card. Check the specific university's admission notification for the exact subject requirement for your program.
Safe means your score is at least 10 points above the 2025 cutoff — a comfortable margin. Borderline means your score meets the cutoff but with little buffer. Ambitious means your score is within 25 points below the cutoff — you may qualify in later rounds or if cutoffs drop slightly in 2027.
The predictor uses official CUET 2025 allotment data. Accuracy depends on how much 2027 cutoffs differ from 2025. Cutoffs vary year-to-year based on applicant numbers, seat matrix changes, and exam difficulty. Use this as a guide — always verify on the official university portals (DU CSAS, bhuonline.in, jmicoe.in).
The predictor covers Delhi University (DU) with 62+ colleges, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) with hundreds of programs, and Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI). Total: 11,000+ cutoff records across 480+ programs from Rounds 1–3 of CUET 2025 allotment.
Use 'Latest Round' (default) for the most accurate prediction — it shows the final cutoff after all rounds for each institution, which represents the actual last-admitted student's score. Round 1 cutoffs are always higher (more seats); Round 3 reflects the true final cutoff after all waitlists are exhausted.
Delhi University computes a Combined Merit Score (CMS) that is the sum of NTA Scores across 2–3 domain subjects. Since each subject is scored 0–800, a student appearing in 3 subjects could have a CMS up to 2400. Most DU program cutoffs shown here range from 500 to 950, reflecting combinations of 1–2 subject scores.
DU uses the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) at csas.du.ac.in. After CUET results, you apply on CSAS, enter your program preferences (up to 20+ choices), and receive allocation rounds (Round 1, 2, 3, Spot Round). Accept your allotment within 3–5 days and report to the college physically. You can choose to 'upgrade' in subsequent rounds.
