Miscellaneous Exam Cut Off 2026: Expected Cut-Off
Today’s Miscellaneous exam is over, and everyone wants to know the same thing: what will the cut-off be? One of our educators shared his prediction in a YouTube video. Here is a short summary.
How was the paper?
The paper had 100 questions worth 2 marks each, 200 marks in total. The split was 75 questions from General Studies and 25 from Maths and Reasoning.
- General Studies (75 Questions): History, Geography, Economy and Polity were easy to moderate. The paper was not very easy, but not tough either. A few tricky questions came from current affairs and science, such as COP31 and a question on wave speed.
- Maths and Reasoning (25 Questions): Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion and Time & Distance were stressed. Most candidates should be able to solve 20-22 of the 25 questions, but a few were lengthy or calculation-heavy.
His overall verdict is easy-to-moderate, standard level.
Expected cut-off (out of 200)
Category | Net correct answers | Expected marks |
UR (General) | 58-62 | 116-124 |
OBC-B | 57-60 | 114-120 |
OBC-A | 55-58 | 110-116 |
SC | 52-55 | 104-110 |
ST | 42-47 | 84-94 |
He advised adding a margin of +2 to +3 marks to these figures. For EWS, he suggested aiming for roughly 60-65 correct answers to be safe.
How to read this table
This is a prediction, not an official figure, but it gives you a useful benchmark. Here is how to use it:
- Net correct answers means the questions you got right after accounting for negative marking. It is not the number of questions you attempted, so guesses that went wrong pull this number down.
- Expected marks are simply the net correct figure multiplied by 2, since each question carries 2 marks.
- Each range, not a single number. The cut-off depends on how the whole batch performed, so the educator gives a band. The lower end is the likely minimum, and the upper end is the safer target.
- Category order. The cut-off is highest for UR and steps down through OBC-B, OBC-A and SC, with ST the lowest. This follows the usual pattern in these exams.
- Add a margin. He advised adding +2 to +3 marks on top of these figures, because no one can predict the exact cut-off. If your score is at or above the upper end of your category’s range, you can start preparing for the next stage with some confidence. He considers 125+ safe for General candidates.
What about EWS?
He did not put EWS in the table, but he indicated a cut-off of around 100 marks. He also said the EWS cut-off could move by about 10-12 marks either way, so it is less predictable than the other categories. His advice is that EWS candidates who got roughly 60-65 questions right can prepare for the next stage without worry.
Why so low?
Some people expect cut-offs of 140-160, but he does not. His main reason is negative marking. Many candidates who guessed will lose marks and drop out. Even though the paper was moderate and competition is high, he expects the cut-off to stay lower than people think.
What should you do?
If your score is above these ranges, he suggests you start preparing for the next stage. He considers 125+ safe for General candidates. If you are slightly below, don’t panic, since no one can predict an exact cut-off. Calculate your net score as (correct × 2) minus the negative marks, and compare it with your category.
Disclaimer: This is one educator’s estimate, not an official figure. The actual cut-off depends on the vacancies and the overall performance of candidates.
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