Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Class 12 Marks Still Matter, Despite CUET's Growing Importance
Imagine you're applying to college.
Now, instead of just your high school grades, there's a new test called CUET that many colleges use.
It's like another big exam!
While CUET is important, your high school grades (Class 12 marks) are still useful.
They decide if you can even apply, help if two students get the same CUET score, and are super important for private colleges.
Think of it this way: high school grades are like the base, and CUET is like the next step.
Studying for both is actually smart because they cover similar topics!
CUET is now a primary route for admissions into top Indian central universities.
Experts state that Class 12 marks still matter for eligibility, tie-breakers, and admissions in private and state-run universities.
Class 12 scores often determine eligibility and are used as tie-breakers when CUET scores are equal.
Private universities and state-level systems often give more weight to Class 12 results.
Preparing for Class 12 boards and CUET can be complementary, as the syllabus overlaps.
- Who
- Students, universities, and educational experts.
- What
- The role of Class 12 board exam marks in college admissions.
- When
- The current admission season
- Where
- India
- Why
- To determine if Class 12 marks are obsolete with the introduction of CUET.
- Main Admissions Route
- CUET
- Class 12 Marks Used For
- Eligibility, tie-breakers, scholarships, and private university admissions.
- Private Universities
- Often given greater weightage.
- CUET Domain-Specific Sections Based On
- NCERT syllabus
- Time Gap Between Boards and CUET
- 1.5 to 2 months