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Calicut University Cutoff 2025

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Natasha Singh • 3 Mins read • 10 Jun 25
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If you're aiming for admission to Calicut University this year, understanding the Calicut University Cut‑Off 2025 is essential. These cut‑offs reflect the minimum marks or ranks required via CUCAT, KEAM, JEE Main, and the PGCAP process, determining eligibility for various UG and PG programs across the University of Calicut and its affiliated colleges.


How Admissions Work

Calicut University uses two main admission pathways:

  • UG Programs (BA, BSc, BCom, BTech): via CUCAT or centralized CAP based on merit or entrance exams like KEAM/JEE Main
  • PG Courses (MA, MSc, MCom): through PGCAP, determined by entrance scores and previous academic performance 

Important Dates & Process

  • CUCAT 2025 Exam: Conducted in May 2025, results and rank lists released in June
  • UG/PG Centralized Admission (CAP): Registration and counselling take place in June–July 2025 
  • KEAM/JEE Main Results: Used for BTech counselling, expected by June 2025 

Keep tabs on the Directorate of Admission portal [#] for the latest cut‑off updates.


Estimated Cut‑Off Scores: UG Programs (CUCAT)

Expected CUCAT scores for general category UG courses:

Course

Expected CUCAT Marks

BA (English, Economics, etc.)

80–90

BCom

85–95

BSc Physics

82–92

BSc Computer Science

84–94

For detailed degree info, visit Calicut University UG Course Details [#].


Estimated Cut‑Off Ranks: BTech Programs

Based on KEAM/JEE Main for BTech courses (General category):

  • CSE: 10,000–25,000
  • ECE: 15,000–30,000
  • EEE: 20,000–35,000
  • Mechanical: 25,000–40,000

Check Calicut University BTech Admissions [#] for branch-wise details.


Expected PG Cut‑Off Scores (PGCAP)

For postgraduate admission via PGCAP:

  • MA English: 70–80 marks
  • MA Economics/History/Pol.Science: 65–78 marks
  • M.Com: 75–85 marks
  • MSc Physics: 72–82 marks

Explore the PG admission guide [#] for full PGCAP rankings.


Factors Influencing Cut‑Offs

Key determinants of cut‑off levels include:

  • Number of applicants and seats available
  • Entrance exam difficulty (CUCAT, KEAM, JEE Main)
  • Trends from previous years (e.g., General CSE rank cutoff was ~39,831 in 2024) 
  • Category-based relaxations (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
  • Program demand across arts, science, commerce, and tech streams

Checking the Official Cut‑Off

  1. Visit the Directorate of Admissions portal at admission.uoc.ac.in (admission.uoc.ac.in).
  2. Download the relevant CUCAT/PGCAP rank lists (June release).
  3. Locate your course and category to find the closing ranks/marks.
  4. Confirm your eligibility during CAP counselling after comparing with the CAP allotment list

After Clearing the Cut‑Off: Next Steps

  • Accept the seat and report to the allotted institution.
  • Carry original documents: 10/12 mark sheets, CUCAT/KEAM scorecard, Transfer Certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and recent passport photos.
  • Miss the deadline? Seat gets forfeited.

Course Demand & Seat Availability

High-demand programs and trends:

  • CSE & ECE (BTech): Extremely competitive, with KEAM/JEE ranks <30,000
  • BCom, BA English/Economics: Closing CUCAT marks often in the upper 80s to low 90s 
  • BSc Science streams: Consistently high cut-off marks (82–94)

Refer to the Seat Matrix & Intake [#] each round to strategize backup options.

Tips to Boost Your Chances

  • Track DoA notifications, CUCAT exam updates, and result releases.
  • Compare expected cutoff ranges with your scores early.
  • Apply across multiple programs/colleges during CAP to increase options.
  • Ensure all documents are scanned and readily available.
  • Act promptly during counselling—late fee payment means loss of the seat.