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The CUET UG 2024 results have been announced, and we can already witness a bunch of different emotions from the candidates. And why not? Ever since the central universities started opting for CUET as their entrance criteria, the exam has become a deciding factor in whether a student ends up in the top universities or in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 college. Over 3 lakh aspirants appeared for the CUET 2024 examination, and its effect can be seen in the CUET total marks the candidates scored this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because of the tough competition, it’s also true that many of you might not have been able to score good enough marks to secure a good college, which can be depressing, but that’s definitely not the end. In this blog, we\u2019ll discuss what you can do if your CUET total marks are low and what options you still have for your bachelor\u2019s degree course.<\/span><\/p>\n

CUET Total Marks, Grades, and Percentile (Category-Wise)<\/h2>\n

The CUET examination conducted this year had a maximum score of 800 marks. The exam consisted of 3 sections, and the candidates had the option to choose up to 6 subjects to appear in. Out of all the six subjects, at least one language subject was mandatory as well as advised for all candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n

As for the grades and percentiles, they can vary a lot depending on whether you\u2019re an unreserved or a reserved candidate. Here\u2019s a list of CUET grades, marks scored, and expected percentiles:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Marks Scored<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Expected Grades<\/b><\/td>\nExpected Percentile<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

700+<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n\n

98-99<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

500-699<\/span><\/td>\nGood<\/span><\/td>\n\n

90+<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

400-499<\/span><\/td>\nAverage<\/span><\/td>\n\n

80+<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<400<\/span><\/td>\nPoor<\/span><\/td>\n\n

<80<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Available Options for Candidates with Low CUET Total Marks<\/h2>\n

Yes, CUET has become a very significant milestone for most freshly 12th pass-out students, and not getting enough marks in the examination can be something that can shatter your hopes. However, we\u2019d like to remind you that CUET is just a test, and you\u2019ll still have plenty of great options to choose from if you have scored low CUET total marks. Here\u2019s everything that you can do if your score wasn\u2019t great in the CUET 2024 exam:<\/span><\/p>\n

Reappear for the CUET 2025 Exam<\/h3>\n

Taking a gap year can be a really great idea to prepare yourself once again for the examination and score much better so you can snag your ideal course and college.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Admitted to an Online Course\/University<\/h3>\n

Many universities (both government and private) have already started their professional online courses that do not require a CUET score and offer similar benefits at much more affordable costs to students who couldn\u2019t pursue regular college through CUET.<\/span><\/p>\n

Opt for Distance or Open Courses<\/h3>\n

While distance and open courses can be looked down on, they aren\u2019t as bad as most people believe. The best part about these courses is that you won\u2019t need a CUET score to get admitted to a distance or open course. Most students who pursue distance courses often prepare for government exams, professional entrance exams, and even CUET PG, so they can pursue their post-graduation from a reputed college or university.<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to Check Out Private Universities<\/h3>\n

There are many private universities in India that are directly competing with government-owned colleges in terms of infrastructure, exposure, quality of faculty, and even placement options without asking for a CUET score. Candidates who couldn\u2019t score well in their CUET attempt can definitely opt for one such university in any course of their choice to build a secure future for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Courses Offered at K.R. Mangalam University<\/h4>\n

How can we forget the international-grade K.R. Mangalam University<\/a> (KRMU) when it comes to private universities in India? K.R. Mangalam University has established itself as one of the most successful private universities in India when it comes to offering both professional and non-professional courses, as it not only caters to toppers but also those who couldn\u2019t score well in their CUET examination but want to move ahead towards building a successful career for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the list of various schools of education of KRMU that offer multiple UG and PG programmes:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n