If you have just appeared for CUET 2026 and are wondering whether your score will get you into your dream DU college — you are asking exactly the right question at exactly the right time.
Delhi University cutoffs have always been brutally competitive. And 2026 is going to be no different — in fact, with the number of applicants holding steady and DU’s seats remaining the same as last year, cutoffs are only going in one direction: UP
Here is everything you need to know — last year’s actual cutoffs, what to realistically expect in 2026, and a quick note on how normalisation fits into the picture.
What Were the DU CUET Cutoffs in 2025? (Actual Numbers)
Let us start with ground reality. Hindu College, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), and St. Stephen’s College emerged as the front-runners in Delhi University’s first round of undergraduate seat allocations for 2025–26, recording the highest cutoffs in the Commerce, Humanities, and Science streams respectively.
Commerce Stream — DU Cutoff 2025
In the commerce stream, SRCC maintained its long-standing dominance with the highest cutoff of 917.43 for BCom (Hons). This was followed by Hindu College at 912.21, Lady Shri Ram College at 906.37, and Hansraj College at 901.71.
The BA (Hons) Economics at SRCC closed at 909, making it the second most competitive programme in the commerce stream at DU.
Humanities Stream — DU Cutoff 2025
Hindu College recorded the highest overall cutoff at 950.58 out of 1,000 for BA (Hons) Political Science in the General category. Other top scores included BA Programme (History + Political Science) at Hindu College at 936.18, English (Hons) at St. Stephen’s College at 926.93, Psychology (Hons) at Lady Shri Ram College at 926.53, and Political Science (Hons) at Miranda House at 925.98. Cutoffs for most top humanities courses remained well above 900.
Science Stream — DU Cutoff 2025
Among science courses, St. Stephen’s College led with a cutoff of 834.08 for Mathematics (Hons). Zoology (Hons) saw a high of 678.44 at Hindu College, while Physics (Hons) recorded its highest score at 578.76, again at St. Stephen’s.
Quick Reference: Key DU Cutoffs 2025 (Round 1, General Category)
| College | Course | Cutoff 2025 (Out of 1000) |
|---|---|---|
| SRCC | BCom (Hons) | 917.43 |
| SRCC | BA (Hons) Economics | 909.00 |
| Hindu College | BCom (Hons) | 912.21 |
| LSR | BCom (Hons) | 906.37 |
| Hansraj College | BCom (Hons) | 901.71 |
| Hindu College | BA (Hons) Political Science | 950.58 |
| Hindu College | BA Programme (History + Pol Sci) | 936.18 |
| St. Stephen’s | BA (Hons) English | 926.93 |
| LSR | BA (Hons) Psychology | 926.53 |
| Miranda House | BA (Hons) Political Science | 925.98 |
| St. Stephen’s | BSc (Hons) Mathematics | 834.08 |
| Hindu College | BSc (Hons) Zoology | 678.44 |
| St. Stephen’s | BSc (Hons) Physics | 578.76 |
Why DU Cutoffs Are Going Higher in 2026
Here is the core reality that every DU aspirant needs to understand: the number of seats at DU has not increased, but the number of serious, well-prepared applicants has. With over 15.68 lakh candidates appearing for CUET 2026 — one of the largest cohorts in the exam’s history — competition for every seat at every top DU college is fiercer than ever.
This creates one predictable outcome: cutoffs go up, not down.
Even if the CUET 2026 paper was harder than last year, normalisation adjusts scores across shifts so that the final score distribution remains broadly stable. The real pressure on cutoffs comes from demand — and demand for DU’s top colleges is not declining anytime soon.
The bottom line is simple: if you are targeting SRCC, Hindu College, LSR, Miranda House, or St. Stephen’s in 2026, you need to have outperformed your CUET shift cohort convincingly. The margin for error is essentially zero at these colleges.
DU Expected Cutoffs 2026: Our Projection
With the same seat capacity as last year, a growing applicant pool, and normalisation keeping score distributions steady, here is our honest projection for DU 2026 cutoffs. Expect a 5–20 point increase across most top college-course combinations compared to 2025.
Commerce Stream — Expected Cutoffs 2026
| College | Course | 2025 Cutoff | Expected 2026 Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRCC | BCom (Hons) | 917.43 | 925–940 |
| SRCC | BA (Hons) Economics | 909.00 | 918–932 |
| Hindu College | BCom (Hons) | 912.21 | 920–935 |
| LSR | BCom (Hons) | 906.37 | 914–928 |
| Hansraj College | BCom (Hons) | 901.71 | 908–922 |
| Kirori Mal College | BCom Programme | 883.99 | 890–905 |
What this means: Getting into SRCC BCom (Hons) in 2026 will almost certainly require a normalised score north of 925. For Hindu College and LSR, anything below 915 will be a tough ask in Round 1. This is not the year to aim low and hope for the best.
Humanities Stream — Expected Cutoffs 2026
| College | Course | 2025 Cutoff | Expected 2026 Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu College | BA (Hons) Political Science | 950.58 | 955–968 |
| Hindu College | BA Programme (History + Pol Sci) | 936.18 | 942–956 |
| St. Stephen’s | BA (Hons) English | 926.93 | 932–946 |
| LSR | BA (Hons) Psychology | 926.53 | 932–945 |
| Miranda House | BA (Hons) Political Science | 925.98 | 931–944 |
| Gargi College | BA (Hons) English | ~900 | 906–918 |
What this means: The humanities stream at top DU colleges is approaching the ceiling of what is possible. Hindu College’s Political Science cutoff touching 960+ in 2026 is a very real possibility. If you are targeting these programmes, a percentile consistently above 99 is no longer optional — it is the baseline.
Science Stream — Expected Cutoffs 2026
| College | Course | 2025 Cutoff | Expected 2026 Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Stephen’s | BSc (Hons) Mathematics | 834.08 | 840–858 |
| Hindu College | BSc (Hons) Zoology | 678.44 | 682–698 |
| St. Stephen’s | BSc (Hons) Physics | 578.76 | 582–598 |
What this means: Science cutoffs at DU are comparatively lower but still rising. Mathematics (Hons) at St. Stephen’s is highly competitive and getting more so. Physics and Zoology remain more accessible but are trending upward.
What You Should Do Right Now
- Fill maximum CSAS preferences. Do not limit yourself to 3–4 choices. The CSAS system rewards students who fill in the widest range of preferences across rounds. A student with 20 well-thought-out preferences will always have better odds than one with 5.
- Target multiple rounds. Round 1 cutoffs are always the highest. Round 2 and Round 3 can open up seats in colleges that seemed out of reach initially. Stay active throughout the CSAS process — many students secure their preferred college only in later rounds.
- Do not overestimate or underestimate your normalised score. Your final CUET normalised score will differ from your raw marks. Wait for the official result before making final decisions about which colleges to prioritise.
- Check official cutoffs the moment they release. DU CUET results are expected in early July 2026, with CSAS opening shortly after. Speed matters — preference filling is time-sensitive.
Conclusion
DU 2026 cutoffs will be higher than 2025. There is no scenario where they go down meaningfully — not with the same seats, rising competition, and normalisation keeping the score curve steady. If you are targeting SRCC, Hindu College, Miranda House, LSR, or St. Stephen’s, your normalised score needs to be exceptional.
The numbers are tough. But for students who prepared well and performed above their shift average, the CUET normalisation process may well deliver a score better than expected. July 2026 will tell the full story.
Keep visiting CUET Pro for live DU cutoff updates, CSAS round-wise guidance, and our college predictor tool as results approach.
Last Updated: May 2026 | Cutoff projections are estimates based on 2025 actuals, 2026 paper analysis, and candidate volume data. Official cutoffs will be released by DU post CUET UG 2026 results.
