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UPCET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in UP Combined Entrance Test (UPCET / CUET PG-style) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 280–320 / 400 (70–80%) |
| EWS | 265–305 / 400 (66–76%) |
| OBC | 250–290 / 400 (62.5–72.5%) |
| SC | 215–255 / 400 (54–64%) |
| ST | 195–235 / 400 (49–59%) |
| PwD | 175–215 / 400 (44–54%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 8–10 percentage points above OBC, 16–20 points above SC, and 20–25 points above ST. EWS usually settles 3–5 percentage points below General.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate ±2–4% based on paper difficulty, applicant pool strength, and seat matrix changes in popular programmes. Highly competitive courses (Premium state institutions tier) push General cutoffs toward the 75–80% range.
- Programme-specific variation: Top-tier admissions (Elite programmes) demand General cutoffs approaching 85–90%, while mid-tier state universities may admit General category at 55–65%, with proportional relaxation across reserved categories.
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Top 1000 — Elite UP PG seats
92–100%rank ~1–1,000
- BHU main campus — MSc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (rank <500 for top branches)
- Lucknow University — Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology (highly competitive, rank ~300-700)
- Allahabad University — MA Economics, English Hons top seats (rank <800 general)
- Top MBA seats with scholarships and placement records
- Research-oriented MSc programs with fellowship opportunities
- Premium seats in Mass Communication, Journalism at flagship universities
Premier programs — All-India top 3000
85–92%rank ~1,000–3,000
- Banaras Hindu University — MA Economics, English Literature (if accepting UPCET, rank ~2K general)
- Lucknow University — MSc Biotechnology, Environmental Science premium seats
- Allahabad University — MA English, MSc Mathematics top seats (rank ~2K approx.)
- Jamia Millia Islamia (if UPCET-linked) — select PG courses
- MBA top specializations — Finance, Marketing at flagship state campuses
Top state university seats
75–85%rank ~3,000–8,000
- Lucknow University — MBA, MA Psychology, Mass Communication (rank ~5K general approx.)
- Allahabad University main campus — MA Political Science, Sociology premium seats
- Aligarh Muslim University (if accepting UPCET) — select PG courses
- CSJMU Kanpur — MBA main campus (competitive specializations)
- Top-tier affiliated colleges in Lucknow, Prayagraj for humanities/commerce
Good state university programs
65–75%rank ~8,000–20,000
- Lucknow University main campus — MA English, Hindi, Political Science (competitive seats)
- Allahabad University — MA History, Philosophy (rank ~15K general approx.)
- BHU affiliated programs — certain MSc courses
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University — MBA, MA Economics
- Bundelkhand University — MSc Computer Science, Biotechnology
Mid-tier state universities
50–65%rank ~20,000–50,000
- Lucknow University — MA Economics, Sociology, Political Science (approx. cut-off rank ~35K general)
- Allahabad University — MSc Physics, Chemistry in affiliated colleges
- CSJMU Kanpur — MBA, MCom in constituent colleges
- Purvanchal University — MA/MSc programs in district campuses
- MJP Rohilkhand University — various PG courses
Lower tier admissions possible
35–50%rank ~50,000–80,000
- Affiliated colleges in tier-3 cities for general courses
- MA/MSc in Geography, History, Hindi — colleges in Bareilly, Meerut, Gorakhpur regions
- MBA from less competitive affiliated colleges
- MCom from district-level government colleges
- Consider SC/ST/OBC reservation benefits if applicable
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to secure admission in current cycle
- Consider reappearing or exploring private colleges
- Focus on strengthening fundamentals in chosen subjects
- Review exam pattern and previous year papers
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