CUET Total Marks 2026, Stream-Wise Marks and Marking Scheme

Stream-Wise Breakdown CUET Total Marks 2026

The stream-wise CUET 2026 total marks may vary in all colleges. Based on the subject combination and the number of subjects students select for the exam. You may check the stream-wise marks discussed below.

CUET Total Marks for Science Subjects

CUET science students may select the following course combination from the list provided below. The corresponding marks are also provided here for your reference.

Science UG Course	CUET Subject Combination	CUET Total Marks
B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language	1,000 marks
B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, Any one Language	1,000 marks
B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics	Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II	1,000 marks

CUET Total Marks for Commerce Students

Students who wish to pursue the following UG courses may refer to the table below to determine the best course combination for them. The total marks may vary depending on the subjects you select.

Commerce UG Course	CUET Subject Combination	CUET Total Marks
B. Com. (Hons.)	Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/ Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two from Section II	1,000 marks
B. Com.	Any one from Section I + Any three from Section IIORAny one from Section I+ Any one from Section II + Section III	1,000 marksOR750 marks
Bachelor of Management Studies [BMS]	Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III	750 marks
Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Investment Analysis) [BBA(FIA)]	Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III	750 marks
Bachelor of Business Economics [BBE]	Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Section III	750 marks

CUET Total Marks for Humanities/Arts Students

Delhi University is popular for all the streams it offers. However, some popular courses for Humanities students are listed below.

Arts/Humanities UG Course	CUET Subject Combination	CUET Total Marks
B.A. (Hons.) English	English+ Any three from Section II	1000 marks
B.A. (Hons) Hindi	Hindi + Any three from Section II	1000 marks
B.A.(Hons.) History	Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II	1000 marks
B.A.(Hons.) Geography	Any one from Section I + Any three from Section II	1000 marks
B.A.(Hons.) Economics	Any one from Section I + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two from Section II	1000 marks
B.A. (Hons.) Journalism	English + Any three from Section II / Section III	1000 marks/500 marks

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CUET UG Marking Scheme 2026

The CUET marking Scheme for 2026 are determined by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Each subject is worth a maximum of 250 marks, and this marking applies equally to all sections - Language, Domain subjects, and the General Test. The CUET marking scheme applies to all subjects provided by the NTA. The standard marking scheme is as follows:

• The correct answer has 5 marks for each question.
• 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
• No marks are awarded to students for unattempted questions. 

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CUET 2026 Total Marks Per Subject

CUET maximum marks per subject are 250. Since you can choose a combination of subjects (up to a maximum of 5), your overall total will depend on your specific choices:

• 3 Subjects: 750 Marks
• 4 Subjects: 1,000 Marks
• 5 Subjects: 1,250 Marks

CUET Total Marks for 3 Subjects in 2026

As per the NTA rules, students can also choose 3 subjects in CUET. If they select 3 subjects, the total marks will be 750 because each subject is of 250 marks. Out of 750, 650+ marks is an excellent score to get into college and the course of your choice. However, students must meet the eligibility requirements of the college they are interested in. To select 3 subjects, in CUET, you can choose 1 language subject, 2 domain subjects or 1 domain with General Aptitude Test and 1 language subject.

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CUET Total Marks for 4 Subjects in 2026

If students choose 4 subjects in CUET, then the total marks will be 1000. We know each subject carries 250 marks, so the total for 4 subjects will be 1000 marks. The expected good score is 800+ marks out of 1000 marks. If your total score is determined out of 1000 marks, then 800+ marks is ideal for top-ranked colleges and the course you want to pursue. For more flexibility, students can select 1 language, 2 domain and a General Aptitude Test.

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CUET Total Marks for 5 Subjects in 2026

The CUET total marks for 5 subjects are 1250. Students who have opted for 5 subjects for CUET UG 2026 will have their marks and percentile determined based on that. Each subject carries 250 marks; therefore, the total marks for 5 subjects are 1250. Students willing to choose 5 subjects can choose 1 subject from the Language section, 3 from the Domain section and 1 General Test subject. The expected cutoff for 5 subjects can be between 1100 and 1200 for top-ranked colleges like DU.

CUET 2025 Highest NTA Score for 5 Subjects

The following table mentions the highest NTA CUET score of the previous years. The table includes students who have scored the highest marks in the CUET 5 subjects.

CUET Application Number	Aggregate NTA Score (5 subjects)
253510212904	1225.93
253510482971	1210.10
253510237965	1205.17
253510131343	1203.40
253510914850	1200.12
253510344583	1194.37
253510459608	1193.77
253510359031	1191.25
253510422569	1191.06
253510498544	1190.76
253510041548	1190.09
253510414993	1187.84
253510265376	1186.34
253510368205	1185.62
253510338363	1184.97
253510078529	1184.30
253510438176	1181.93
253510320081	1179.91
253510069616	1179.04
253510783726	1176.44

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Is CUET Total Marks Different for Categories?

No, the CUET total marks do not vary category-wise. The total marks are based on the number of subjects students choose during the application process. Each subject you choose carries 250 marks, irrespective of the categories you belong to. However, the cut off score varies in all CUET participating colleges for categories such as General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST, etc.

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