CUET Percentile Calculation 2025: Complete Guide with Normalization Formula
Abhishek Patel
04/04/2025
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The CUET 2025 percentile system ranks you amongst the rank of lakhs of aspirants. Here’s how NTA calculates percentiles across shifts and what score you need to attain for the top universities.
Official Method of CUET Percentile Calculation by NTA
| Variable | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| N | Total candidates in your shift | 50,000 |
| m | Candidates scoring ≤ your marks | 45,000 |
| P | Your percentile | (45,000/50,000)×100 = 90 |
Formula:
P=(mN)×100P=(Nm)×100
Key Factors and Trends for CUET 2025 Percentile
1. Normalization by Shift
- Adjusts for the results of more than fifteen exam shifts and levels of difficulty
- 2024 Example: Shift 1 80%ile = Shift 3 85%ile due to paper difficulty
2. Benchmarks Based on Subjects
| Subject | 80%ile Marks (2024) | 2025 Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 72 | 75 |
| Chemistry | 68 | 70 |
| Maths | 82 | 85 |
| Biology | 65 | 68 |
3. Targets Based on Safe Score Ranges
| Target | Total Score (800) | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| DU North Campus | 750+ | 99.5+ |
| Top Central University | 700+ | 98+ |
| State Univ Cutoff | 600+ | 90+ |
Instructions on How to Check Your CUET Score Percentile
- Log in to CUET NTA Portal
- Download Scorecard will provide the subject-wise breakdown of percentage achieved.
- This has to be compared with last year’s cut-off scores.
CUET 2025 Important Dates
- Examination: 15th of May to 10th of June, 2025.
- Result Announcement: July 2025.
- Counseling Session: August 2025.
Pro Tips To Increase Your Percentile Score
- Start With Strengths: Subjects of high weightage should be mastered first to score maximally.
- Strategy Shift: Get slot booked analysis 2024 specialization to maximize booking slots.
- Prepare For Normalization: Attempt previous shift papers
Sources of Information: Expert Insight on CUET 2024 Analysis and Predictions
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