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    CUET PG Score Calculator 2026: How To Calculate Marks & Rank

    CUET PG Score Calculator 2026: How To Calculate Marks & Rank

    Anapally RajeshUpdated on 12 Apr 2026, 04:14 PM IST

    The CUET PG 2026 response sheet and provisional answer Key were officially released by the NTA on April 11, 2026. By using the CUET PG response sheet, candidates can calculate their raw scores, which eventually determine their percentile and admission chances in top tier institutions like DU, JNU, and BHU.

    This Story also Contains

    1. How to calculate CUET PG score 2026?
    2. CUET PG 2026 Marking Scheme
    3. How to Calculate CUET PG 2026 Raw Score?
    4. How is the CUET PG rank calculated?
    5. How to Calculate the CUET PG 2026 Percentile?
    6. CUET PG 2026 Marks vs. Percentile (Expected)
    CUET PG Score Calculator 2026: How To Calculate Marks & Rank
    CUET PG Score Calculator 2026

    Aspirants who have appeared for the CUET PG 2026 examination can calculate the exam score by following the marking scheme. Candidates taking the CUET PG 2026 examination have the option to determine their scores using two methods: CUET marks and percentile. The CUET marks of the candidates are determined by adding up their marks out of the total CUET marks. Please go through the entire article to learn how to calculate your CUET PG 2026 score and percentile.

    How to calculate CUET PG score 2026?

    Using a CUET PG score calculator is the best way to estimate their performance. NTA has released the CUET PG 2026 response sheet and the answer key on its official website. Here is the step-by-step guide to using a CUET PG 2026 score calculator:

    Step 1: Download the CUET PG answer key and response sheet.

    Step 2: Determine the number of questions to be attempted in the exam.

    Step 3: Find out the correct and wrong answers using the CUET PG answer key.

    Step 4: Use the CUET PG marking scheme to calculate the raw score.

    Step 5: Calculate the score by using the CUET PG marking system.

    CUET PG Score Calculation Formula

    CUET PG 2026 score calculation formula

    Total marks = (4*number of correct answers) - (1*number of incorrect answers)

    CUET PG 2026 Marking Scheme

    Candidates must be aware of the marking scheme of CUET PG exam 2026. The CUET PG marking scheme is given in the below table:

    CUET PG Marking Scheme 2026

    Particulars

    Details

    Correct response

    +4 marks

    Incorrect response

    -1 marks

    Unanswered response

    0 marks

    How to Calculate CUET PG 2026 Raw Score?

    The CUET PG exam follows a specific marking scheme. To calculate CUET PG raw score by using the response sheet, follow these steps:

    CUET PG Raw Score = (Number of Correct Answers X 4) - (Number of Incorrect Answers X 1)

    For example, let’s say a candidate attempts 70 questions out of 100:

    • Correct Answers: 65

    • Incorrect Answers: 05

    • Unanswered Questions: 30

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    Using the formula:

    • Total Marks in CUET PG = (65 × 4) - (05 × 1) = 260 - 5 = 255

    So, the candidate’s total score would be 255 out of 400.

    How is the CUET PG rank calculated?

    The CUET PG 2026 rank will be calculated based on the marks obtained in the exam. The CUET PG rank calculator helps the aspirants to estimate their rank based on their raw score and percentile in the CUET PG examination. The CUET PG ranks are calculated using the formula below.


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    How to Calculate the CUET PG 2026 Percentile?

    If candidates want to pursue PG courses through CUET PG 2026 examination, it is important to know how CUET PG percentile is calculated. The CUET PG percentile compares candidates' performance to other test-takers in the exam. To calculate the CUET PG 2026 percentile, you will need the following information.


    • Raw Score: Your raw score is the actual score you obtained in the CUET PG 2026 exam.

    • Total Number of Test Takers: You need to know the total number of candidates who appeared for the CUET PG exam.

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    CUET PG Percentile Calculator = (Number of candidates with equal or lower raw score / Total number of candidates) × 100

    CUET PG 2026 Marks vs. Percentile (Expected)

    Since CUET PG is conducted in multiple shifts, NTA uses a normalization process to ensure fairness. The CUET PG raw marks are converted into a percentile, which indicates how many students outperformed. The following table provides the range of CUET PG marks vs percentile 2026 secured by the candidates:

    Raw Marks (Out of 300)

    Expected Percentile

    270 – 300

    99 – 100

    240 – 269

    95 – 98

    210 – 239

    90 – 94

    180 – 209

    85 – 89

    150 – 179

    75 – 84

    120 – 149

    60 – 74

    90 – 119

    40 – 59

    60 – 89

    20 – 39

    30 – 59

    5 – 19

    0 – 29

    Below 5

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the safe score in CUET PG?
    A:

    Aspirants should be aware of the CUET PG safe score, that it will vary for all the courses and participating universities. A score of 225 to 240 is the best in CUET PG. A score of 180 to 224 is good, and 140 to 179 is average for the CUET PG exam in India. 

    Q: How CUET PG 2026 Cut Off Marks be Calculated?
    A:

    The CUET PG cutoff scores will be prepared based on several factors like number of candidates appeared for the exam, difficulty level of exam, availability of seats and more.

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    You can check the CUET PG applied psychology previous question paper by clicking on the link below.

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