Update — 11 May 2026, 09:30 IST. With CUET UG 2026 admit cards already in hand and the exam window opening just days from now, every Delhi University aspirant is asking the same question on our DMs and parent calls: “What score do I actually need for SRCC B.Com, Hindu Pol Sci, Stephen’s English, or LSR Psychology in 2026?” Official DU 2026 cutoffs will only drop in the third week of August 2026 via the CSAS portal at ugadmission.uod.ac.in — but the 2024 and 2025 Round 1 closing scores give us a tight band to plan against. This is our college-and-course-locked decoder, built from CSAS Round 1 2025 data, three-year DU cutoff drift, and CUET 2026 marks-vs-percentile modelling.
Why DU 2026 Cutoffs Will Move Differently This Year
Three structural shifts make 2026 unlike 2024 or 2025. First, CUET UG 2026 is fully CBT across all subjects (no hybrid), which means tighter normalisation via NTA’s equi-percentile method — scores will cluster more sharply at the top, pushing North Campus cutoffs up by 5–15 marks for elite courses. Second, DU has confirmed minor seat-matrix expansions in EWS and a few BA Programme combinations, which softens cutoffs in mid-tier colleges. Third, the Single Girl Child supernumerary quota — introduced in 2024 — continues, meaning General-category closing scores for women-only colleges like LSR and Miranda House behave non-linearly.
For 2026 planning, treat raw marks above 1100 (out of 1250 across 5 subjects) as a 99+ percentile zone — your SRCC and Hindu College ticket. The 1000–1090 band lands you in the 98th–99th percentile, which historically opens Stephen’s, LSR, Hansraj, KMC, Miranda. Below 900 marks (≈95th percentile), you’re looking at Ramjas, Daulat Ram, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, and BA Programme combinations across Off-Campus colleges.
SRCC Expected Cutoffs 2026 — B.Com (Hons) & Economics (Hons)
Shri Ram College of Commerce remains the single hardest seat to crack at DU. SRCC Round 1 2025 closed B.Com (Hons) for General category at 917.43 and BA (Hons) Economics at 908.90. OBC closing 2025: B.Com 849.42, Eco 802.26. EWS 2025: B.Com 874.12, Eco 824.30.
Our 2026 projection band:
- B.Com (Hons) General: 918–928 CSAS score (≈99.85+ percentile, ~790–810 raw marks)
- BA (Hons) Economics General: 905–918 CSAS score (≈99.75+ percentile)
- OBC band: 845–865 (B.Com), 800–820 (Eco)
- EWS band: 870–885 (B.Com), 820–840 (Eco)
Economics is consistently the tougher of the two because the subject pool is smaller and the placement halo of SRCC Eco pulls the cream of humanities + maths candidates. If you are eyeing SRCC, your five-subject combination matters: lock General Test + Mathematics + English + two domain subjects with high scaling history (Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy). For our internal practice maths, see our CUET Mathematics mock test pack.
Hindu College Expected Cutoffs 2026 — Pol Sci, History, B.Com, Maths
Hindu College posted the single highest DU 2025 cutoff overall — BA (Hons) Political Science General closed at 950.58 in Round 1, ahead of SRCC. Other 2025 Round 1 closing scores: BA (History + Pol Sci) 936.18, BA (Hons) History 914, B.Com (Hons) 912, BSc (Hons) Mathematics 818.
2026 projection:
- BA (Hons) Pol Sci General: 948–960 (target raw marks 1130+)
- BA (Hons) History General: 910–925
- B.Com (Hons) General: 908–920
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics General: 815–835
Hindu’s Pol Sci cutoff is the cleanest signal of how CUET-normalisation rewards a balanced humanities profile. Almost every Round 1 selectee in 2025 had Political Science as a domain subject scored at 99.5+ percentile and General Test above 96 percentile.
St. Stephen’s College Expected Cutoffs 2026
Stephen’s runs its own interview-weighted process (85% CUET + 15% interview) but the CUET cut to even reach the interview stage is brutal. 2025 Round 1 closing: English (Hons) 926.93, BA (Hons) History 918, BA (Hons) Economics 904.
2026 projection:
- English (Hons) General: 925–940
- BA (Hons) History General: 915–928
- BA (Hons) Economics General: 900–915
- BSc Programme (Physical/Life Sciences): 760–790
Pro tip: Stephen’s interview score is where many strong CUET scorers lose seats — practice extempore on current affairs and read the college’s “Christian” / “Non-Christian” supplementary forms early. Our CUET English preparation guide tackles the comprehension density Stephen’s screening favours.
LSR (Lady Shri Ram) Expected Cutoffs 2026
LSR continues to be the gold standard for women-only liberal arts admissions. 2025 Round 1 General closings: Psychology (Hons) 926.53, BA (Hons) Pol Sci 915, B.Com (Hons) 906, BA Programme (Eco + Pol Sci) 897.
2026 projection:
- BA (Hons) Psychology General: 924–938 (the hardest LSR seat)
- BA (Hons) Pol Sci General: 912–925
- B.Com (Hons) General: 905–918
- BA (Hons) Economics General: 895–912
Miranda House Expected Cutoffs 2026
Miranda’s 2025 highs: Pol Sci 925.98, History 894, Geography 889, B.Sc Botany around 760. For 2026: Pol Sci General projected 924–936, History 890–905, Geography 885–900. Miranda is the smartest “second preference” after LSR for humanities — almost identical academic quality, slightly softer cutoff.
Hansraj, KMC, Ramjas — The 850–900 Belt
This is where the bulk of competent CUET 2026 candidates will land. Expected 2026 General-category bands:
- Hansraj BSc (Hons) Mathematics: 850–870 (99 percentile)
- Hansraj B.Com (Hons): 875–895
- Kirori Mal English (Hons): 885–905
- Kirori Mal B.Com (Hons): 870–890
- Ramjas Pol Sci: 870–890
- Ramjas Economics: 860–880
If you’re scoring 1000–1080 raw, this is your realistic North Campus zone. Build your CSAS preference list with 3 elite (SRCC/Hindu/Stephen’s), 4 mid-tier (Hansraj/KMC/Ramjas/Miranda), 4 safety (Daulat Ram/SBSC/Dyal Singh/Hindu College Off-Campus combinations).
Science Courses — BSc Computer Science, Maths, Physics
Science cutoffs at DU run 60–100 marks softer than top humanities, because the candidate pool overlaps with JEE Mains aspirants who often defer DU. Expected 2026 General bands:
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science — Hansraj/KMC: 820–855
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics — Hindu/Hansraj/SRCC: 815–840
- BSc (Hons) Physics — Hindu/Hansraj: 790–820
- BSc (Hons) Chemistry — top colleges: 780–810
Maths must be one of your five CUET subjects for these — there’s no workaround.
Reserved Categories — OBC, SC, ST, EWS Bands 2026
Based on 2025 drift, expected 2026 cutoff drops from General band:
- OBC-NCL: 60–80 marks below General for top courses
- EWS: 35–55 marks below General
- SC: 130–180 marks below General (650–700 zone for elite courses)
- ST: 200–260 marks below General (600–650 zone)
- PwBD: Highly course-specific; often 250+ marks softer
CSAS 2026 Strategy — How to Lock Your Preference List
The single biggest mistake CUET 2026 candidates make is not the score — it’s the CSAS preference order. Once allocated and “Accepted/Upgraded”, you cannot move down the list; you can only freeze or upgrade. Build your list in three tiers:
- Stretch (top 8–12 preferences): SRCC, Hindu, Stephen’s, LSR — courses you genuinely want even if probability is 30–40%.
- Match (next 15–20 preferences): Hansraj, KMC, Ramjas, Miranda combinations where your projected score lands you 10+ marks above expected closing.
- Safety (bottom 20–30 preferences): Off-Campus + BA Programme + Evening colleges where you’re 30+ marks above. Never leave your safety net empty — every year hundreds of strong candidates go unallocated because they only filled 12 preferences.
Aim for 40+ preferences minimum. The CSAS portal allows up to 100; use at least half.
FAQ — DU Expected Cutoffs 2026
1. When will DU release official CUET 2026 cutoffs?
Delhi University will release the Round 1 CSAS allocation list in the third week of August 2026 at ugadmission.uod.ac.in, after CUET UG 2026 results are declared in mid-July. Rounds 2 and 3 follow at 7–10 day intervals through September.
2. What is the minimum CUET 2026 score for any DU college?
Realistically, ~630–680 raw marks (≈88–90 percentile) gets you into the lowest-tier BA Programme combinations at evening colleges. For any honours course in a day college, plan for 800+ raw marks (~95 percentile).
3. Do I need Mathematics for B.Com (Hons) at DU 2026?
Yes. From CUET 2024 onwards, DU mandates Mathematics/Applied Mathematics as one of your five CUET subjects for B.Com (Hons) admission. Class XII Maths is also required.
4. How does CUET normalisation affect my chances at SRCC or Hindu in 2026?
Normalisation matters when a subject is held in multiple shifts. NTA’s equi-percentile method converts your raw shift marks into a normalised percentile against the national pool — your CSAS score is then computed from these normalised marks. A 99.9 percentile in Maths could mean 195/250 in a tough shift but 235/250 in an easy one — both treated equal.
Quick MCQ Practice — DU CUET 2026 Admissions
Q1. Which Delhi University college had the single highest General-category Round 1 closing cutoff in CSAS 2025?
(a) SRCC — B.Com (Hons)
(b) Hindu College — BA (Hons) Political Science
(c) St. Stephen’s — English (Hons)
(d) LSR — BA (Hons) Psychology
Answer: (b) Hindu BA Pol Sci closed at 950.58, ahead of SRCC B.Com (917.43).
Q2. What is the mandatory subject required as one of the five CUET subjects for B.Com (Hons) admission at DU 2026?
(a) English only
(b) Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
(c) Business Studies
(d) Economics
Answer: (b) Maths/Applied Maths is mandatory per DU’s revised 2024+ rules.
Q3. Approximately what raw CUET score is needed for a 99+ percentile in 2026?
(a) 800+
(b) 900+
(c) 1000+
(d) 1100+
Answer: (d) 1100+ out of 1250 (across 5 subjects) is the 99+ band.
Q4. Which method does NTA use to normalise CUET multi-shift scores?
(a) Linear scaling
(b) Equi-percentile method
(c) Standard deviation z-scoring
(d) Percentage average
Answer: (b) Equi-percentile, applied per subject per shift.
Q5. In 2026, when will the DU CSAS Round 1 allocation list most likely be released?
(a) Third week of June
(b) First week of July
(c) Third week of August
(d) First week of October
Answer: (c) Third week of August, after July results.
The Bottom Line
DU 2026 cutoffs will not surprise you if you’ve planned around the 2025 Round 1 closes plus 5–15 marks for CBT-driven normalisation tightening. Lock your five-subject CUET combination, target 1100+ raw marks if you’re aiming SRCC/Hindu/Stephen’s, and treat CSAS preference-ordering as a 40+ slot strategic exercise — not a 12-slot wishlist. Start your final-stretch revision with our full CUET 2026 mock test series.
