Guides
Cut-off Kaise Samjhein: Category, Normalization, Trends
Cut-off ko log aksar ek single number samajh lete hain, jabki reality me cut-off category, shift difficulty, vacancies, aur selection stage ke hisaab se change hota hai. Kai exams me normalization apply hoti hai, isliye raw marks aur final normalized score alag ho sakta hai. Is post me aapko cut-off ka logic simple language me milega: trend kaise dekhein, safe score kaise estimate karein, aur kaunse factors cut-off ko upar-neeche le jaate hain. Iska fayda ye hai ki aap result ke baad panic nahi karoge aur next stage (DV/skill/typing/interview) ke liye time par plan kar paoge.
1. Cut-off Actually Kya Decide Karta Hai
- Vacancies vs candidates ratio (more competition = higher cut-off)
- Paper difficulty (tough paper = often lower cut-off, but not always)
- Category-wise reservation and qualifying rules
- Selection stage (prelims qualifying vs final merit cut-off)
2. Normalization Simple Terms Me
Multi-shift exams me boards fairness ke liye normalization use kar sakte hain, jisse easy shift aur tough shift ke candidates comparable ho sakein. Is case me raw marks ka direct comparison misleading ho sakta hai.
Aap trend analyze karte waqt ye check karein ki last year cut-off raw marks me tha ya normalized score me. Official notice/answer key notes me usually iski hint milti hai.
3. Expected Cut-off Estimate Ka Method
- Last 2–3 years cut-off + vacancies compare karein
- Answer key se raw score nikal kar safe buffer rakhein (especially negative marking me)
- Category and state/zone wise cut-off tables (if exam publishes) separate dekhein