
NEET 2026 cutoff will be published by NTA along with the result statistics in the form of qualifying marks and percentile. NEET cutoff 2026 for admission to MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses will be released by each counselling authority separately for AIQ seats and state quota seats.
NEET 2026 qualifying cutoff for the general category will be around 145-150 marks (50th percentile).
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Key Summary:
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| Factor | NEET Qualifying Cutoff | NEET Admission Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Qualifies for counselling | Secures a college seat |
| Released By | NTA | MCC/State Counselling Authorities |
| Applies To | All candidates (category-wise) | College, category & quota-wise |
| Based On | Percentile | Rank/Marks & seat availability |
| Same Across India? | Yes | No |
| Changes Every Year? | Yes | Yes |
| Admission Guaranteed? | No | Yes, if the cutoff is met |
Ques. Is NEET qualifying cutoff same every year?
Ans. NEET qualifying cutoff percentile is the same every year. However, NEET qualifying cutoff marks keep on changing every year depending on the number of candidates and scores obtained by candidates.
Ques. What if I don’t get qualifying marks in NEET?
Ans. If you did not get qualifying marks in NEET 2026, you are not eligible for admission to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses. However, you still have chances of getting admission to these courses by getting a drop year and preparing well. Other opportunities that you have include paramedical and allied courses, and BSc courses.
This year, Re-NEET 2026 was slightly less difficult than the last year NEET examination. Also, students had the benefit of an extra 15 minutes this year. These factors are likely to increase the expected cutoff for Re-NEET 2026
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Qualifying Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 50th percentile | 145-150 |
| OBC | 40th percentile | 115-120 |
| SC | 40th percentile | 115-120 |
| ST | 40th percentile | 115-120 |
| UR/EWS-PWD | 45th percentile | 130-140 |
| OBC/SC/ST-PWD | 40th percentile | 115-120 |

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| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Qualifying Cutoff Marks 2025 | Qualifying Cutoff Marks 2024 | Qualifying Cutoff Marks 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 50th Percentile | 144 | 162 | 137 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 113 | 127 | 107 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 113 | 127 | 107 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 113 | 127 | 107 |
| UR/EWS-PWD | 45th Percentile | 127 | 144 | 121 |
| OBC-PWD | 40th Percentile | 113 | 127 | 107 |
| SC-PWD | 40th Percentile | 113 | 127 | 107 |
| ST-PWD | 40th Percentile | 113 | 127 | 107 |

“Om Educare Services” on the official YouTube channel shared NEET 2026 cutoff for AIQ seats. Their analysis in past years has proven to be highly accurate, which students can rely on to make decisions in NEET counselling.
You can watch the YouTube video below to know the re-NEET UG cutoff 2026 for 15% AIQ seats in terms of rank and marks.
NEET 2026 AIQ cutoff for general category candidates is likely to range from 29700 to 30200, and for EWS is expected to range from 32300-32800.
| Category | NEET 2026 AIQ Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|
| UR | 29700-30200 |
| EWS | 32300-32800 |
| OBC | 29900-30500 |
| SC | 145000-150000 |
| ST | 170000-175000 |

NEET AIQ cutoff marks for government colleges for general category candidates are likely to range from 560-570 marks
| Category | NEET 2026 AIQ Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 560-570 |
| OBC | 560-570 |
| EWS | 555-565 |
| SC | 460-470 |
| ST | 440-450 |

NEET exam expert “Tamsa Ma'am” from “NEET Infinity Learn” has analyzed and shared the NEET cutoff for all states on YouTube. According to experts, the NEET 2026 cutoff is likely to range from 410 to 570 for general category candidates across different states.
For reserved category candidates, the expected NEET 2026 cutoff is likely to be around 260-565 depending on the category and state. NEET cutoff marks listed below may increase or decrease by 5-10 marks, depending on the number of seats and the number of students scoring within the cutoff range.
| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 570 ±5 |
| OBC | 565 ±5 |
| EWS | 568 ±5 |
| SC | 440 ±5 |
| ST | 410 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 545 ±5 |
| EWS | 545 ±5 |
| BCB | 555 ±5 |
| BCA | 543 ±5 |
| SC | 415 ±5 |
| ST | 400 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 545 ±5 |
| EWS | 455 ±5 |
| OBC | 555 ±5 |
| SC | 415 ±5 |
| ST | 388 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 544 ±5 |
| EWS | 540 ±5 |
| SEBC | 532 ±5 |
| SC | 460 ±5 |
| ST | 312 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 522 ±5 |
| EWS | 512 ±5 |
| OBC | 515 ±5 |
| SC | 380 ±5 |
| ST | 278 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| Cat 1 | 522 ±5 |
| CAT 2A | 512 ±5 |
| CAT 2B | 515 ±5 |
| CAT 3A | 380 ±5 |
| CAT 3B | 278 ±5 |
| GM | 278 ±5 |
| SC | 278 ±5 |
| ST | 278 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 540 ±5 |
| OBC | 538 ±5 |
| EWS | 539 ±5 |
| SC | 379 ±5 |
| ST | 247 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 523 ±5 |
| EWS | 476 ±5 |
| OBC | 526 ±5 |
| SC | 403 ±5 |
| ST | 296 ±5 |
| SGBC | 486 ±5 |
| VJ | 453 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 532 ±5 |
| EWS | 513 ±5 |
| OBC | 520 ±5 |
| SC | 379 ±5 |
| ST | 421 ±5 |
| BAK-AR | 531 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 541 ±5 |
| EWS | 535 ±5 |
| SEBC-EZ | 545 ±5 |
| SC | 385 ±5 |
| ST | 305 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 541 ±5 |
| BC | 511 ±5 |
| BCM | 476 ±5 |
| MBC | 470 ±5 |
| ST | 345 ±5 |
| SC | 390 ±5 |
| SC A | 335 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 410 ±5 |
| BCC | 390 ±5 |
| BCA | 355 ±5 |
| BCB | 379 ±5 |
| BCE | 378 ±5 |
| BCD | 347 ±5 |
| ST | 345 ±5 |
| SC | 330 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 473 ±5 |
| EWS | 475 ±5 |
| OBC | 365 ±5 |
| SC | 380 ±5 |
| STH | 282 ±5 |
| STP | 345 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 537 ±5 |
| EWS | 537 ±5 |
| OBC | 536 ±5 |
| SC | 417 ±5 |
| ST | 308 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 456 ±5 |
| BCA | 437 ±5 |
| BCB | 436 ±5 |
| BCC | 427 ±5 |
| BCF | 418 ±5 |
| SC | 355 ±5 |
| ST | 348 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 544 ±5 |
| EWS | 544 ±5 |
| BC | 543 ±5 |
| EBC | 543 ±5 |
| SC | 403 ±5 |
| ST | 415 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 465 ±5 |
| EWS | 421 ±5 |
| OBC | 460 ±5 |
| SC | 366 ±5 |
| ST | 267 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 461 ±5 |
| EWS | 377 ±5 |
| OBC | 347 ±5 |
| SC | 330 ±5 |
| ST | 310 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 468 ±5 |
| EWS | 447 ±5 |
| OBC | 462 ±5 |
| SC | 543 ±5 |
| ST | 403 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 540 ±5 |
| EWS | 530 ±5 |
| OBC 1 | 538 ±5 |
| OBC 2 | 541 ±5 |
| SC | 377 ±5 |
| ST | 270 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 542 ±5 |
| EWS | 298 ±5 |
| OBC | 449 ±5 |
| SC | 338 ±5 |
| ST1 | 361 ±5 |
| ST2 | 410 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 545 ±5 |
| EWS | 545 ±5 |
| OBC | 456 ±5 |
| SC | 418 ±5 |
| ST | 438 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 466 ±5 |
| EWS | 389 ±5 |
| OBC | 421 ±5 |
| SC | 382 ±5 |
| ST | 277 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 531 ±5 |
| EWS | 523 ±5 |
| OBC | 521 ±5 |
| SC | 356 ±5 |
| ST | 396 ±5 |

| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 531 ±5 |
| EWS | 455 ±5 |
| OBC A | 528 ±5 |
| OBC B | 523 ±5 |
| SC | 398 ±5 |
| ST | 231 ±5 |

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The cutoff for BDS in NEET 2026 is likely to be around 410-500 for various categories.
| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 500 |
| EWS/OBC | 480 |
| SC | 440 |
| ST | 410 |

Ques. Can I get BDS with 530 marks in NEET?
Ans. Yes, you have a high chance of getting BDS with 530 marks in NEET 2026. General category students with 500+ marks can get admission to BDS courses in government colleges. Reserved category candidates with 410-480 marks are eligible for admission to BDS courses.
Cutoff for BVSc in NEET 2026 is expected to range from 400-500 for various categories in government colleges.
| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 500 |
| EWS/OBC | 475 |
| SC | 450 |
| ST | 400 |

Ques. Can I get a government veterinary college with 400 marks?
Ans. Yes, if you belong to the SC category, and no, if you belong to the UR/EWS/OBC/SC category. You will require 450-500 marks if you belong to categories other than ST to get admission to BVSc in government colleges.
NEET score for BAMS government college 2026 is likely to range from 412-505 for different category candidates.
| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 505 |
| EWS/OBC | 478 |
| SC | 442 |
| ST | 412 |

For BHMS in government colleges, you will require a score of around 380-460 depending on your category.
| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 460 |
| EWS/OBC | 440 |
| SC | 410 |
| ST | 380 |

Ques. Can I get BHMS with 240 marks in NEET?
Ans. No, it is difficult to get BHMS with 240 marks in NEET 2026. If you have a reserved category certificate, your score should be 380-440 marks. If you belong to the general category, your NEET score should be 460+ marks.
NEET 2026 cutoff for BUMS government colleges is likely to range from 400-485 marks for various categories.
| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 485 |
| EWS/OBC | 450 |
| SC | 420 |
| ST | 400 |

Marks required in NEET for BSc Nursing 2026 are around 400-480 for boys and 400-470 marks for girls, depending on their category.
| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks (Boys) | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks (Girls) |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 480 | 470 |
| EWS/OBC | 450 | 450 |
| SC | 440 | 430 |
| ST | 400 | 400 |

Various factors are involved in determining the NEET cutoff 2026 for various colleges and courses. List of factors affecting the NEET cutoff 2026 is mentioned below.
Re-NEET 2026 exam was similar in difficulty level to last year. However, due to the addition of 15 minutes in total duration of the examination, students are likely to require more marks than last year for a particular rank.
| AIR | NEET Marks 2026 | NEET Marks 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 710-715 | 686 |
| 100 | 685-695 | 646 |
| 1000 | 650-660 | 610 |
| 5000 | 612-622 | 570 |
| 10000 | 585-600 | 555 |
| 15000 | 570-580 | 543 |
| 20000 | 561-566 | 536 |
| 25000 | 551-556 | 529 |

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Ques. Is 630 a good score in NEET 2026?
Ans. Yes, 630 marks in NEET is a good score, placing students at around less than 5000 rank. WIth 630 marks in NEET 2026, you can get admission to both AIQ and state quota seats for MBBS.
Ques. Can I get MBBS with 60,000 rank in NEET?
Ans. It is highly unlikely that you will get admission to MBBS with 60000 rank in NEET. Most of the MBBS seats close under 25000-40000 rank. However, you can get admission if you belong to SC/ST category.
Ques. What is NEET cutoff 2026 for MBBS government colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Ans. NEET cutoff for MBBS government colleges in Tamil Nadu is 541 to 335 for different categories. For the general category, NEET cutoff 2026 is 541, and for BC and BCM is 511 and 476, respectively.
| Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 541 ±5 |
| BC | 511 ±5 |
| BCM | 476 ±5 |
| MBC | 470 ±5 |
| ST | 345 ±5 |
| SC | 390 ±5 |
| SC A | 335 ±5 |
Ques. Is 40 a good score in NEET?
Ans. No, 40 score in NEET is a very low score and can not get you admission even in reserved category seats.
Ques. What is my rank in NEET if I score 400?
Ans. If you score 400 marks in NEET, your NEET AIR is likely to be around 180000 to 250000. Your chances of getting admission to MBBS are very low.
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