CUET Marks Vs Percentile 2025

Common University Entrance Test

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08th May, 2025

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CUET Exam: The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is an important entrance exam conducted for students aspiring to take admission to undergraduate courses at various central universities across India. The CUET results of the candidates who appeared for the exam are represented in the form of percentile. 

To understand the concept of CUET percentile and figure out the key differences in the CUET marks and percentile, keep navigating through this article till the end.

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What is CUET Marks vs Percentile? 

CUET Marks: It is the score a candidate obtains in the CUET written exam. The CUET marks are based on the candidate’s performance in the examination. 

CUET Percentile: It is a relative score that measures the candidate’s performance, compared to the other candidates in this exam. The CUET percentile is based on the candidate’s raw scores in the CUET exam.

Factors On Which CUET Marks vs Percentile 2025 Depends

The CUET Marks vs Percentile 2025 depends on several factors which are mentioned below:

  • Exam Difficulty Level: The scores will be lower if the level of the exam is difficult, which will influence the percentile calculation.
  • Number of Candidates: The total number of candidates who appeared for the exam also influences the variation in scores, determining percentiles. 
  • Scoring Pattern: If a lot of candidates obtain similar scores, and have a very small difference in marks, it can lead to a significant shift in percentiles.

CUET Marks vs Percentile 2025

The CUET results 2025 of each student are displayed in the form of percentile in the score card. The table below mentions the CUET percentile 2025 against the CUET marks 2025:

Marks Range

Percentile

200 - 188

100

187 - 170

99

169 - 150

98 - 97

149 - 130

96 - 95

129 - 110

94 - 93

109 - 90

92 - 90

89 - 80

89 - 84

79 - 70

83 - 80

69 - 60

79 - 75

59 - 50

74 - 70

49 - 40

69 - 55

39 - 20

54 - 30

How to Calculate the CUET 2025 Marks vs Percentile? 

Candidates should have their actual CUET 2025 scores and should know the total number of candidates who appeared for the CUET 2025 exam to calculate the CUET 2025 marks vs percentile. The steps to calculate the CUET 2025 marks vs percentile are as follows:

  • Identify the total number of candidates who have obtained a score equal to or less than your CUET score. 
  • Now, calculate the percentile by dividing the total number of candidates who scored equal to or less than your CUET score by the total number of candidates who appeared for the exam. 
  • Finally, multiply the result obtained by 100. 

Formula: (No. of candidates who scored equal to or less than your CUET score/ No. of candidates who appeared for the exam) * 100.

CUET Marks Vs Percentile Normalised Score using Interpolation

Normalized score using interpolation is usually the method of calculating a student's normalized CUET score. This method is performed to calculate the percentile closest to the student’s score. This percentile score is used to determine the normalized score. It involves comparing the student's raw score to the raw scores of all other students who appeared for the exam. To calculate the normalized score of the candidate, the percentile values of other students are interpolated. 

Interpreting CUET Marks vs Percentile 2025

The table below shows the CUET Marks vs Percentile 2025 interpretation.

CUET Marks vs Percentile 2025 interpretation

High Marks and High Percentile

High marks usually indicate a high percentile, which means better performance.

Equal Marks and Different Percentiles

Candidates with the same marks may have different percentiles, depending on their overall performance.

Percentile as a Benchmark

Percentiles are a standard way to compare the performances of the students, regardless of the difficulty of the paper.

CUET Marks Vs Percentile: 2023 Statistics

Category

Statistics

Number of candidates registered

1499790

Number of candidates total

28 lacs approx.

A number of unique candidates appeared

19.2 lacs (approx.)

Number of subjects administered

64,35,144

Number of unique combinations of subjects

48,779

Male candidate

8,03,644

Female candidates

6,96,130

Transgender

16

PWD

4716

General

678445

SC

150698

ST

106287

OBC

499124

EWS

65206

Number of mediums

13

Number of cities

295 (23 outside India)

Number of phases

9

Number of Universities

249

Top NIRF 2023 Ranking Universities Accepting CUET Scores

The below table shows some of the top NIRF-ranking universities that accept CUET scores for admission to its various undergraduate courses:

Name of University

NIRF 2023 Ranking

Jawaharlal Nehru University

NIRF 2

Jamia Millia Islamia

NIRF 3

Banaras Hindu University

NIRF 5

Aligarh Muslim University

NIRF 9

University of Hyderabad

NIRF 10

Top Colleges Accepting CUET

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between CUET Marks vs Percentile?

The CUET Marks is the total score secured in the CUET exam. The CUET percentile score is a relative score that measures the candidate’s performance, compared to the other candidates in this exam.

How is the Percentile score calculated from the CUET Marks?

The CUET percentile score is calculated by the given formula: (No. of candidates who scored equal to or less than your CUET score/ No. of candidates who appeared for the exam) * 100.

How often is the marking scheme updated?

The marking scheme is updated every yearalong with the updated exam pattern and guidelines.

How much percentile is good in CUET?

A percentile between 90-99 is considered to be a good percentile to get admission to the candidate's desired courses in a top university.

How many marks is 80 percentile in CUET?

A student has generally scored between 70-79 if he/she has a 80 percentile.

Can I get DU with 400 marks in CUET?

It is advised to students to secure a minimum CUET score of 480 out of 800 to get into DU.

What kind of assessments are covered by the CUET Marking Scheme?

The CUET Marking Scheme measures the CUET entrance exam.

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