Central University of Karnataka (CUK) is expected to fill 50% of its B.Tech seats through JEE Main counselling (JoSAA). For 2026, the cutoffs are likely to rise by 1–2 percentile points compared to the 2025 first-round closing ranks. In 2025, the CSE General (UR) cutoff was 93.33 percentile, and competition is expected to increase due to higher CRL participation.
| Category | CSE (AI & ML) | Electrical* | ECE* |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 94–96 | 86–91 | 89–93 |
| OBC-NCL | 90–92 | 82–87 | 85–90 |
| EWS | 91–93 | 83–88 | 86–91 |
| SC | 83–85 | 75–80 | 78–83 |
| ST | 81–83 | 73–78 | 76–81 |
Central University of Karnataka fills 50% of its B.Tech seats through CUET UG (PCM). For 2026, the cutoffs are expected to become tighter, as applications may increase by 15% while each branch continues to offer 60 seats. Based on the 2025 fifth-list closing scores and yearly trends, General (UR) scores may rise by 4–7%, especially in high-demand branches like CSE and Mathematics & Computing.
The CUET UG 2026 exam is expected to be held from May 13 to June 3, with results likely in late June. Admissions will be based on NTA normalised scores (maximum around 800), student preferences, and Government of India reservation rules. CUK offers 240 total BTech seats, with 120 through CUET and 120 through JEE Main. Spot rounds after July may provide 10–15% relaxation in cutoffs.
| B.Tech Branch | UR Expected | OBC Expected | SC Expected | ST Expected | EWS Expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE (AI & ML) | 400–410 | 385–395 | 315–325 | 240–250 | 380–390 |
| Electronics & Communication | 355–365 | 340–350 | 285–295 | 180–190 | 315–325 |
| Electrical Engineering | 310–320 | 305–315 | 240–250 | 180–190 | 285–295 |
| Mathematics & Computing | 345–355 | 320–330 | 245–255 | 165–175 | 310–320 |
BTech programs, with 50% seats filled through CUET and 50% through JEE Main, witnessed strong demand. CSE (AI & ML) was the most competitive branch, opening at a score of 527.53. Round 1 filled nearly 80% of the seats, while JEE-based merit lists focused on CRL ranks converted into percentiles.
| Course | Category | Round 1 Closing Score (CUET) | Round 1 Closing Percentile (JEE) |
| B.Tech CSE (AI & ML) | General | 474.53 | 92.14 (General) |
| OBC-NCL | 437.23 | 90.12 (OBC) | |
| SC | 388.45 | - | |
| ST | 268.55 | 80.18 (ST) | |
| EWS | 418.25 | 90.24 (EWS) | |
| B.Tech ECE | General | 432.54 | 94.24 (General) |
| OBC-NCL | 402.63 | 88.69 (OBC) | |
| SC | 371.78 | 82.34 (SC) | |
| ST | 305.82 | 81.78 (ST) | |
| EWS | 375.15 | 88.84 (EWS) | |
| B.Tech Electrical Engg. | General | 397.25 | 90.01 (General) |
| OBC-NCL | 363.98 | 86.47 (OBC) | |
| SC | 319.63 | 80.02 (SC) | |
| ST | 243.2 | 74.75 (ST) | |
| EWS | 345.9 | 87.52 (EWS) | |
| B.Tech Math & Computing | General | 429.17 | - |
| OBC-NCL | 373.88 | - | |
| SC | 335.41 | - | |
| ST | 211.97 | - | |
| EWS | 357.42 | - |
BA programs focused mainly on language and social science subjects, with BA English closing at 135.55 for the General category, showing a 12% increase compared to 2024 due to a smaller number of applicants.
| Course | Category | Round 1 Closing Score |
| BA English | General | 97.78 |
| OBC-NCL | 86.94 | |
| SC | 83.55 | |
| ST | 77.1 | |
| EWS | 88.24 | |
| BA Economics | General | 118.46 |
| OBC-NCL | 97.78 | |
| SC | 94.38 | |
| ST | 97.82 | |
| EWS | 98.83 | |
| BA History & Archaeology | General | 96.76 |
| OBC-NCL | 85.03 | |
| SC | 72.44 | |
| ST | 76.26 | |
| EWS | 84.4 | |
| BA LLB | General | 124.51 |
| OBC-NCL | 116.57 | |
| SC | 105.93 | |
| ST | 83.95 | |
| EWS | 110.53 |
BSc Geology recorded the highest cutoff at 619.25 for OBC-NCL, mainly due to strong weightage on Physics and Chemistry in the domain tests. Nearly 70% of the seats were filled in Round 1.
| Course | Category | Round 1 Closing Score |
| BSc Physics | General | 343.28 |
| OBC-NCL | 303.29 | |
| SC | 241.05 | |
| ST | 136.03 | |
| EWS | 275.24 | |
| BSc Chemistry | General | 198.41 |
| OBC-NCL | 172.22 | |
| SC | 128.19 | |
| ST | 125.2 | |
| EWS | 133.42 | |
| BSc Geology | General | 431.93 |
| OBC-NCL | 359.47 | |
| SC | 332.14 | |
| ST | 324.99 | |
| EWS | 313.52 | |
| BSc Geography | General | 100.75 |
| OBC-NCL | 83.95 | |
| SC | 81.54 | |
| ST | 60.07 | |
| EWS | 87.59 | |
| BSc Psychology | General | 120.95 |
| OBC-NCL | 110.53 | |
| SC | 95.71 | |
| ST | 89.55 | |
| EWS | 99.07 |
BBA closed at 100.91 for the EWS category, reflecting a strong focus on the commerce domain, while BSW closed at 41.51 for SC, making it less competitive among social science programs.
| Course | Category | Round 1 Closing Score |
| BBA | General | 100.91 |
| OBC-NCL | 100.4 | |
| SC | 80.39 | |
| ST | 95.61 | |
| EWS | 91.88 | |
| BSW | General | 74.33 |
| OBC-NCL | 60.88 | |
| SC | 41.51 | |
| ST | 58.42 | |
| EWS | 58.45 |
CUK JEE Main Cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech program. CUK BTech JEE Main cutoff 2024 for general category candidates (All India) is given in the table below:
| Courses | JEE Main Cutoff 2024 |
|---|---|
| BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 36508 - 55937 |
| BTech in Electrical Engineering | 55937 - 62691 |
CUK CUET UG Cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BA program. CUK BA CUET UG cutoff 2024 for general category candidates (All India) is given in the table below:
| Courses | CUET UG Cutoff 2024 |
|---|---|
| BA in Economics | 206.84 |
| BA in Social Work | 114.37 |
| BA in English | 47 |
CUK CUET UG Cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BSc program. CUK BSc CUET UG cutoff 2024 for general category candidates (All India) is given in the table below:
| Courses | CUET UG Cutoff 2024 |
|---|---|
| BSc in Geology | 129 |
| BSc in Physics | 12.5 |
| BSc in Chemistry | 8 |
CUK CUET UG Cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BBA program. CUK BBA CUET UG cutoff 2024 for general category candidates (Home State) is given in the table below:
| Courses | CUET UG Cutoff 2024 |
|---|---|
| BBA | 50.43 |
CUK CUET PG Cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the MSc program. CUK MSc CUET PG cutoff 2024 for general category candidates (All India) is given in the table below:
| Courses | CUET PG Cutoff 2024 |
|---|---|
| MSc in Physics | 215 |
| MSc in Applied Geology | 200 - 250 |
| MSc in Applied Geography and Geoinformatics | 200 - 250 |
| MSc in Life Sciences | 200 - 250 |
CUK CUET PG Cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the MBA program. CUK MBA CUET PG cutoff 2024 for general category candidates (All India) is given in the table below:
| Courses | CUET PG Cutoff 2024 |
|---|---|
| MBA in Business Administration | 180 - 230 |
| MBA in Tourism and Travel Management | 180 - 230 |
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate score of 50%, qualified in a national-level entrance examination (e.g., JEE Main or state-level engineering entrance examination) | |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid score in any national level entrance examination (CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT), Relaxation in minimum percentage requirement for reserved categories | |
| B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, Clear entrance examination or national/state-level entrance test. | |
| B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination, 5% relaxation for reserved categories, Relevant subjects studied in 10+2 education | |
| B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum aggregate of 50%, valid score in university's entrance examination or national-level management entrance test, age criteria, proficiency in English, strong communication skills | |
| Diploma | 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50% | |
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Completion of undergraduate degree from a reputed institution | |
| B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) | 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor's degree, completed undergraduate degree in a relevant field, qualified in Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) or any other national-level entrance exam approved by the university | |
| M.A. (Master of Arts) | Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, Minimum required percentage varies by program | |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Valid GATE score, Minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in Bachelor's degree | |
| M.Com. (Master of Commerce) | Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Clear the university's entrance examination, Prior work experience in the field of commerce or related areas may be preferred | |
| Certificate | 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board, minimum required marks in the qualifying examination, specific subject requirements | |
| M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, Minimum 50% aggregate marks, Valid score in entrance exam conducted by the university or any national level entrance exam approved by the university. | |
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in a relevant field, Minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade, Qualify in the entrance examination, Prior research experience, Publications in reputed journals | |
| M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) | Master's degree in the relevant field, Minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade, Valid UGC-NET/JRF or GATE score (exempt from entrance examination) | |
| LL.M. (Master of Law) | Undergraduate degree in law from a recognized university, Minimum of 50% marks, Pass the entrance exam conducted by the university or any other recognized authority. | |
| Master of Social Work | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% aggregate marks | |
| Master of Engineering-M.E. | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Minimum aggregate score of 55% (or equivalent CGPA), Relaxation in minimum required marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates, Qualification in national-level entrance exams such as GATE or any other specified exam. | |
| B.A. + M.A. | 10+2 education with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks, Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 50% marks, specific subject requirements set by the university | |
| B.Sc. + M.Sc. | 10+2 education or equivalent examination with a science stream, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying exams, cleared entrance examination conducted by the university or any other national-level entrance test (such as JEE or NEET) | |
| Master of Performing Arts - MPA | Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university, prior experience or training in the chosen area of specialization preferred. |
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