DU UG Cutoff 2026: First List Out, Check What Scores Got In
DU released its first CUET UG cutoff for 2026 on July 17. Check cutoff marks for SRCC, Hindu College, St Stephen's, and more top colleges.
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Delhi University just dropped its first cutoff list for 2026, and if you have been checking your phone every five minutes since morning, you are not alone. The wait is over. On July 17, DU released the CSAS first cutoff marks, and thousands of students across the country are now scrambling to check where they stand.
Here is the quick version: this year, 93,033 students got a seat in the first round itself. That is 42,019 boys and 51,014 girls, which works out to an admission rate of about 86.1%. Not bad for a system that usually makes everyone sweat until the last possible moment.
What Are the Big Numbers This Year?
If you are eyeing SRCC, brace yourself. The cutoff for BCom Hons stands at 924, while BA Economics Hons needs 897. Yes, those numbers are high, but remember, everyone applying there is also aiming high, so the competition was never going to be gentle.
St Stephen's College wants 917 for BA English Hons. Meanwhile, if commerce with a bit of tech mixed in sounds like your thing, SSCBS needs 783 for BMS and 747 for BSc Hons Computer Science. Save these numbers somewhere, because you will probably refresh this page a dozen more times before the day ends.
Cutoffs Across Popular Courses
Here is a table with expected cutoffs for some sought-after programmes. Think of it as your cheat sheet before you open the CSAS portal.
| College | Programme | Expected Cutoff (UR) |
|---|---|---|
| SRCC | B.Com. (Hons.) | 907 to 927 |
| Hindu College | B.A. (Hons.) Political Science | 925 to 945 |
| Hindu College | B.A. Programme (History + Political Science) | 926 to 946 |
| Hindu College | B.A. (Hons.) History | 904 to 924 |
| St. Stephen's College | B.A. (Hons.) English | 916 to 936 |
| St. Stephen's College | B.A. Programme (Multidisciplinary) | 902 to 922 |
| St. Stephen's College | B.A. (Hons.) History | 908 to 928 |
| Miranda House | B.A. (Hons.) Political Science | 915 to 935 |
| Lady Shri Ram College | B.A. (Hons.) Political Science | 905 to 925 |
| Lady Shri Ram College | B.A. (Hons.) Psychology | 916 to 936 |
Notice how most of these numbers sit close to the 900 mark. If your score is anywhere in that zone, you have a genuine shot. If it is lower, do not panic yet. DU releases multiple cutoff rounds, and things tend to ease up as seats get filled.
Is Your CUET Score Actually Good?
Since everyone loves comparing scores like report cards from school, here is a simple breakdown:
| CUET Score | Percentile | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 700 and above | 98 to 99 | Excellent |
| 550 to 650 | 85 and above | Good |
| 450 to 550 | 70 and above | Average |
| 250 to 450 | Less than 70 | Low |
So if you scored above 700, congratulations, you are basically in the top tier. Anything between 550 and 650 is still solid and can get you into several good colleges, just maybe not the ones with a three-digit waiting list.
What Decides the Cutoff, Anyway?
Ever wondered why cutoffs jump around every year like a stock market chart? A few things drive this. The total number of students who took the exam matters. So does the number of seats a college actually has. Add to that the difficulty level of the exam and how well everyone performed overall, and you get a cutoff that shifts based on the year's circumstances rather than any fixed formula.
Some Relief for Reserved Categories
Students from SC, ST, OBC, and PwD categories get a cutoff relaxation, meaning the required score is generally lower than the general category cutoff. One important thing though: carry your category certificate during counselling. Skip this step, and you risk either losing your reserved status or getting disqualified entirely. Nobody wants that kind of plot twist after making it this far.
What Happens Next?
If your score matches or beats the cutoff, you need to accept your seat by July 18. Colleges will then verify and approve applications till July 20. After that, the final step is paying the seat confirmation fee by July 21. Miss these dates, and you might have to wait for the next round, which nobody enjoys doing while their friends are already picking out college merchandise.
Keep checking the CSAS portal regularly, since allotment lists and further rounds will keep rolling out. And if this round did not work in your favour, there is still more to come. DU admissions rarely wrap up in just one shot.
