Cut-offs & Result Trends

Cut-offs can be confusing. Let’s make them useful. Here you’ll find a **clear, exam‑wise view** of how cut‑offs work, where to check the official numbers, and what the recent trends mean for your plan.

What is a Cut-off?

A cut‑off is the minimum score needed to qualify. Some exams set sectional minimums, others use district/category‑wise merit. So cut‑offs vary by exam, year, category, and seats.

• Treat cut‑offs as targets, not the final goal.
• Track trends to adjust speed vs accuracy.
• Always confirm with the latest official notice.

NDA (UPSC)

• Written (900) + SSB Interview (900) → Final Merit (1800).
• Sectional rules apply (check year’s notice).
• Cut-offs published after final result.

Trend: Written: low–mid 300s/900 · Final: ~670–730/1800.

Official check: UPSC → NDA & NA → Cut-off Marks (PDF).

CDS (UPSC)

• IMA/INA/AFA (3 papers, 300) · OTA (2 papers, 200).
• Sectional rules apply.
• Cut-offs released post-final.

Trend: IMA/INA: 105–130 · AFA: 135–150 · OTA: 80–95.

Sainik School (AISSEE)

• Qualifying: 25% each subject + 40% aggregate.
• SC/ST: exception in old Sainik Schools (merit-based).
• New Schools: rule applies to all categories.
• Final admission: e-counselling + medical + docs.

Trend: Check school‑wise lists (first & last admitted scores).

RMS (Military Schools)

• Stages: CET → Interview → Medical.
• Cut-offs: merit lists, not always national numbers.

Check: RMS → CET Corner → shortlists & provisional lists.

RIMC (Dehradun)

• Written → Viva → Medical.
• State-quota (usually 1–2 seats/state).
• No fixed cut-off published → merit-based within quota.

JNV (Navodaya)

• District-wise merit with reservations.
• NVS posts official cut-off lists & keys.

5-Minute Cut-off Strategy

• Set safe + stretch scores.
• Practise mocks in real time.
• Secure sectional minimums first.
• Keep an error ledger and fix top 3 weekly.

Batch Insights

• Weekly net scores reduce volatility in 3–4 weeks.
• Accuracy first, speed later works better.
• Daily reading lifts English & GK naturally.
• Interview basics matter for RMS/RIMC/CDS/NDA.

Official Sources

• UPSC → NDA & CDS Cut-off PDFs.
• NTA AISSEE → Bulletin + school lists.
• RMS → CET Corner.
• NVS → Admission Notifications.

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Last updated: 07 September 2025