Sharda University also publishes its academic cycle-program-wise cut-off benchmarks to help in admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs. These cut-offs denote the lowest academic or entrance-test results needed to shortlist applicants and depend upon program, category and admission round.
Sharda University admissions is based on a dual basis with the merit-based assessment and additionally national or university-based entrance exams. Because cut-offs are not fixed or consistent across years, applicants are recommended to look at the past trends, demand of vulnerable programs, and levels of seats available in order to have a better evaluation of their chances with the 2025-26 intake.
Admissions are based on performance in the following examinations, based on the program:
Various academic and institutional factors, such as: influence cut-off thresholds at Sharda University; they include:
The Sharda University is bound to Government of India reservation and relaxation guidelines where there is need.
| Category | Nature of Relaxation | Approximate Range. |
|---|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Academic / Entrance Score | Up to 5% |
| SC / ST / Minority | Academic / Entrance Score | Up to 10% |
| PwD / Defence Quota | Program-specific | 5-10% |
| Program | Admission Basis | Approx. Cut-Off (General Category) | Trend. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | CAT | ≥ 60 Percentile | Stable |
| MBA | CMAT | ≥ 65 Percentile | Stable |
| MBA | Graduation Merit / SUAT | >=50% | Stable |
| MCA | Graduation Merit (Maths required) | =50% or more | Stable |
| M.Tech | GATE / Graduation Merit | = 50% or more | Stable |
| B.Tech (CSE) | JEE Main / 10+2 Merit | ≥ 60% (PCM) | Stable |
| B.Tech (IT) | JEE Main / 10 + 2 Merit | ≥ 60% | Stable |
| B.Tech (Mechanical) | JEE Main / 10+2 Merit | ≥ 55-60% | Stable |
| B.Tech (Civil) | JEE Main / 10+2 Merit | 55% or above | Stable |
| BBA | 10+2 Merit | ≥ 50% | Stable |
| B.Com / B.Com (Hons.) | 10+2 Merit | ≥ 50% | Stable |
| BA (Hons.) | 10+2 Merit | ≥ 50% | Stable |
| BCA | 10+2 (Maths/CS) | ≥ 50% | Stable |
| B.Sc. (PCM / PCB) | 10+2 Relevant Subjects | ≥ 50% | Stable |
| B.Sc. Nursing | 10+2 PCB | As far as INCS norms allow | Stable |
| LLB (3-Year) | Graduation Merit | 45 to 50% and above | Stable |
| BA-LLB / BBA-LLB | 10+2 Merit | ≥ 50% | Stable |
| PhD (All Streams) | University qualifying score + Interview | Entrance Test | Varies |
Note: The figures are indicative and can change according to the admission round.
| Admission Event | Provisional schedule. |
|---|---|
| Available Application Forms | January 2026 |
| Entrance Tests (SUAT / Others) | April -May 2026 |
| Cut-Off Release | June 2026 |
| Counselling & Verification | July 2026. |
| Classes start | August 2026 |
The cut-off of Sharda University is mostly moderate, and affordable, but competition is high in engineering, management, medical and dental courses. Those who score highly in JEE Main, NEET, CAT, or CUET frequently get their first rounds of admissions and subsequent rounds of admissions can have relaxed requirements as long as there are still spaces.
The cut-offs are determined by performance in entrance exam, academic merit, applicant number, seats availability, and demand of the program.
No, cut-offs can differ in different rounds based on the amount of seats occupied and the competition involved.
Yes, the eligible candidates are relaxed according to the government and university standards.
Cut-off information is usually announced in June 2026, following entrance tests and preliminaries.
