NEET Cutoff 2026Category, College & Course Wise
Qualifying cutoff, government college last rank, state quota cutoffs, and course-wise cutoffs for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS — all in one place.
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There are two NEET cutoffs, and confusing them is the most common mistake students make after the result.
The qualifying cutoff is the NTA-set minimum percentile that makes you eligible for counselling. The admission cutoff is the last rank or score at which a specific college actually gave a seat — and it is much higher. 13 lakh+ students qualify, but there are only about 1.1 lakh MBBS seats.
NEET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff — Category Wise
The qualifying cutoff is the minimum score to be eligible for MBBS/BDS/AYUSH counselling. This is NOT the same as the score needed to get a seat.
| Category | Percentile | Expected Marks 2026 | NEET 2024 Actual | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General / EWS | 50th | ~164/720 | 162/720 (2024) | Min to qualify for counselling |
General-PwD | 45th | ~146/720 | 144/720 (2024) | Locomotor/other disability |
OBC / SC / ST | 40th | ~129/720 | 127/720 (2024) | Min to qualify for counselling |
OBC/SC/ST-PwD | 40th | ~129/720 | 127/720 (2024) | PwD belonging to reserved cat |
Important: Qualifying cutoff ≠ Seat cutoff.
If 13 lakh students qualify but there are only 1.1 lakh MBBS seats, the admission cutoff is much higher than the qualifying cutoff. Qualifying just means you are eligible to participate in counselling — it does not mean you will get a seat.
NEET Cutoff by Course — MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS
Seats are allotted in this priority order: MBBS → BDS → BAMS → BHMS → BUMS.
MBBS
Govt College
BDS
Govt Dental College
BAMS
Govt Ayurvedic
BHMS
Govt Homeopathic
BUMS
Govt Unani
College-Wise NEET Cutoff 2026 — Top Govt Colleges
Last-round admitted marks from 2024–25 MCC counselling data. Use as reference — 2026 values will differ.
| College | Quota | Gen | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi | AIQ | 715–720 | 700–715 | 680–700 | 660–680 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | AIQ | 695–710 | 680–695 | 660–680 | 640–660 |
| Maulana Azad MC, Delhi | AIQ | 680–700 | 665–680 | 640–660 | 620–640 |
| KGMU Lucknow | State (UP) | 580–620 | 560–600 | 520–560 | 490–530 |
| Grant MC, Mumbai | State (MH) | 570–610 | 550–590 | 510–550 | 480–520 |
| BMC, Bangalore | State (KA) | 560–600 | 540–580 | 500–540 | 470–510 |
| Madras MC, Chennai | State (TN) | 550–590 | 530–570 | 490–530 | 460–500 |
| GSVM MC, Kanpur | State (UP) | 530–570 | 510–550 | 470–510 | 440–480 |
NEET Qualifying Cutoff Trend (2021–2024)
Qualifying marks move every year with paper difficulty, number of candidates, and seats available.
NEET Cutoff — FAQs
What is the NEET 2026 qualifying cutoff for General category?
The NEET qualifying cutoff for General category is the 50th percentile, which corresponds to approximately 164/720 marks. This is the minimum score to be eligible for MBBS/BDS counselling. However, to actually secure a government MBBS seat you typically need 500+ marks. Just qualifying does not guarantee a seat.
What is the NEET cutoff for SC/ST category?
The NEET qualifying cutoff for SC/ST category is the 40th percentile, approximately 129/720 marks. For government MBBS seats through state quota SC reservation, cutoffs are typically 450–550 marks. For Central Institutions and AIIMS through AIQ, SC/ST cutoffs can be 600–660+.
What NEET score is required for a government MBBS seat?
To get a government MBBS seat, the realistic score requirement is: Top-tier govt colleges (MAMC, GSVM) — 630–700+ marks. Good state govt colleges — 520–620 marks. Lower-ranked state govt colleges — 460–520 marks. The exact cutoff depends on your state, category, and whether you apply through AIQ or state quota.
What is the difference between qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff?
Qualifying cutoff is the NTA-set minimum percentile (50th for General, 40th for SC/ST/OBC) to be eligible for counselling. Admission cutoff is the last rank at which a seat was given in a specific college during counselling — much higher and varies by college. Qualifying gets you into the process; admission cutoff determines which colleges are within reach.
My NEET score is 400. What can I get?
With 400 marks (approx AIR 1.5–2 lakh range, varies by year), realistic options include: BDS in government dental colleges (some states), BAMS in government Ayurvedic colleges, private MBBS in some states (management quota if budget allows), deemed university MBBS (expensive), or MBBS abroad (Nepal, Russia). A counsellor can map exact options for your category and state.
Is there a separate NEET cutoff for each state?
Yes. Each state has its own counselling and its own cutoffs, which depend on the number of seats, total applicants from that state, and domicile rules. A 520-mark student might not get any government seat in Karnataka but could get one in Rajasthan or Chhattisgarh through state quota. State-specific cutoffs are released after each round by the respective state authority.
Does the NEET cutoff change every year?
Yes — NEET cutoff changes every year based on: difficulty level of the exam, total number of students who appeared, total seats available, and number of qualifying students. Paper difficulty has the biggest impact. A hard paper year sees lower qualifying scores (like 2023: 137) while easy paper years see higher scores (like 2022: 147).
Related NEET & Counselling Guides
MCC Counselling Guide
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NEET Eligibility 2026
Age, marks, subjects, attempt rules
NEET Documents Checklist
MCC + state counselling documents
MBBS Admission State Wise
State quota cutoffs, seats, authorities
MBBS Fees in India
Govt, private, deemed fee comparison
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Note: Cutoffs shown are expected / trend-based for 2026. Official cutoffs will be released by NTA after NEET UG 2026 results. College-wise last-rank data will be updated after MCC Round 1 allotment.