There is reduce in cutoff. It depends on each year the only by making the question paper tougher the cutoff marks can be reduced. Since the competition is getting more than ever. The only possible way to reduce cutoff is question paper difficult level should be increased so that the cutoff marks will become less. But in recent times the cutoff marks are decreasing each year. The only way to clear your exam is to prepare wisely and definitely you can clear your exams.