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Complete guide to NEET 2026 cut-off marks for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD categories. Includes state-wise cut-offs, AIQ vs State Quota, and college predictions based on your score.
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Understanding NEET cut-off is crucial for realistic goal-setting and college planning. This comprehensive guide covers everything about NEET 2026 cut-off - from qualifying percentile to admission cut-off for top medical colleges.
Before diving into numbers, understand there are two types of cut-off:
| Category | Percentile Required | Expected Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50th percentile | 720-137 |
| General-EWS | 50th percentile | 720-137 |
| OBC (NCL) | 40th percentile | 136-107 |
| SC | 40th percentile | 136-107 |
| ST | 40th percentile | 136-107 |
| UR-PwD | 45th percentile | 136-121 |
| OBC-PwD | 40th percentile | 120-107 |
| SC-PwD | 40th percentile | 120-107 |
| ST-PwD | 40th percentile | 120-107 |
| Year | General | OBC/SC/ST | UR-PwD |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET 2024 | 164 | 129 | 146 |
| NEET 2023 | 137 | 107 | 121 |
| NEET 2022 | 117 | 93 | 105 |
| NEET 2021 | 138 | 108 | 122 |
| NEET 2020 | 147 | 113 | 129 |
Note: Cut-off marks vary based on paper difficulty and number of candidates.
| Rank Range | Score Range | College Tier | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-100 | 710-720 | Top 5 AIIMS | AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur |
| 100-500 | 690-710 | AIIMS + Top GMCs | AIIMS Bhopal, Maulana Azad MC |
| 500-2000 | 670-690 | Premier GMCs | VMMC, King George's MC |
| 2000-5000 | 650-670 | Good GMCs | State capital GMCs |
| 5000-10000 | 630-650 | Tier 2 GMCs | District GMCs |
| 10000-20000 | 600-630 | Tier 3 GMCs | Newer GMCs |
| 20000-50000 | 550-600 | New GMCs/Private | Remote area GMCs |
| Rank Range | Score Range | College Tier |
|---|---|---|
| 1-500 | 680-700 | Top AIIMS |
| 500-1500 | 660-680 | AIIMS + Top GMCs |
| 1500-4000 | 640-660 | Premier GMCs |
| 4000-8000 | 620-640 | Good GMCs |
| 8000-15000 | 590-620 | Tier 2 GMCs |
| 15000-30000 | 550-590 | Tier 3 GMCs |
| Rank Range | Score Range | College Tier |
|---|---|---|
| 1-300 | 640-680 | Top AIIMS |
| 300-1000 | 600-640 | AIIMS + GMCs |
| 1000-3000 | 550-600 | Good GMCs |
| 3000-6000 | 500-550 | State GMCs |
| 6000-12000 | 450-500 | Newer GMCs |
| Rank Range | Score Range | College Tier |
|---|---|---|
| 1-200 | 600-650 | Top AIIMS |
| 200-700 | 550-600 | AIIMS + GMCs |
| 700-2000 | 480-550 | Good GMCs |
| 2000-4000 | 420-480 | State GMCs |
| 4000-8000 | 350-420 | Newer GMCs |
| Rank Range | Score Range | College Tier |
|---|---|---|
| 1-300 | 680-700 | Top AIIMS |
| 300-1000 | 660-680 | AIIMS + GMCs |
| 1000-3000 | 630-660 | Premier GMCs |
| 3000-6000 | 600-630 | Good GMCs |
| 6000-12000 | 560-600 | State GMCs |
| State | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 660+ | 640+ | 580+ | 520+ |
| Maharashtra | 620+ | 600+ | 540+ | 480+ |
| Karnataka | 600+ | 580+ | 520+ | 460+ |
| Tamil Nadu | 590+ | 570+ | 510+ | 450+ |
| Kerala | 610+ | 590+ | 530+ | 470+ |
| Gujarat | 580+ | 560+ | 500+ | 440+ |
| State | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 550+ | 530+ | 470+ | 410+ |
| Madhya Pradesh | 540+ | 520+ | 460+ | 400+ |
| Rajasthan | 560+ | 540+ | 480+ | 420+ |
| West Bengal | 570+ | 550+ | 490+ | 430+ |
| Andhra Pradesh | 550+ | 530+ | 470+ | 410+ |
| Telangana | 560+ | 540+ | 480+ | 420+ |
| State | General | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar | 520+ | 500+ | 440+ | 380+ |
| Jharkhand | 510+ | 490+ | 430+ | 370+ |
| Chhattisgarh | 500+ | 480+ | 420+ | 360+ |
| Odisha | 530+ | 510+ | 450+ | 390+ |
| Assam | 490+ | 470+ | 410+ | 350+ |
| Northeast States | 450+ | 430+ | 370+ | 310+ |
| Institution Type | General | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Deemed (Manipal, KMC) | 600+ | 580+ | 520+ |
| Mid-tier Deemed | 550+ | 530+ | 470+ |
| Other Deemed Universities | 500+ | 480+ | 420+ |
| State | Management Quota | NRI Quota |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 450+ | 400+ |
| Karnataka | 420+ | 380+ |
| Tamil Nadu | 480+ | 430+ |
| Uttar Pradesh | 400+ | 350+ |
| Madhya Pradesh | 380+ | 330+ |
Note: Private college fees range from ₹10-25 lakhs per year
| Factor | Impact on Cut-off |
|---|---|
| Paper Difficulty | Hard paper = Lower cut-off |
| Number of Candidates | More candidates = Higher cut-off |
| Number of Seats | More seats = Lower cut-off |
| New Medical Colleges | More seats = Slightly lower cut-off |
| Previous Year Trends | Creates expectations |
| Quota | Possible Colleges |
|---|---|
| AIQ General | AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur, JIPMER |
| AIQ OBC | Any AIIMS, Any GMC |
| State Quota | Top college in any state |
| Quota | Possible Colleges |
|---|---|
| AIQ General | AIIMS (non-Delhi), Top GMCs |
| AIQ OBC | AIIMS Delhi, Top GMCs |
| AIQ SC/ST | Any college of choice |
| State Quota | Top 2-3 colleges in state |
| Quota | Possible Colleges |
|---|---|
| AIQ General | Tier 2 GMCs |
| AIQ OBC | Good GMCs |
| AIQ SC/ST | Top GMCs |
| State Quota | Top 5 colleges in state |
| Quota | Possible Colleges |
|---|---|
| AIQ General | New GMCs, Remote areas |
| AIQ OBC | Tier 2-3 GMCs |
| AIQ SC/ST | Good GMCs |
| State Quota | Mid-tier GMCs |
| Private | Top deemed universities |
| Quota | Possible Colleges |
|---|---|
| AIQ General | Limited options |
| AIQ OBC | New GMCs |
| AIQ SC/ST | Most GMCs possible |
| State Quota | Lower tier GMCs |
| Private | Deemed universities |
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| Quota | Possible Colleges |
|---|---|
| AIQ SC/ST | Available GMCs |
| State Quota SC/ST | Good options |
| Private | Many options available |
| Category | Options |
|---|---|
| General | Private colleges, BDS, BAMS |
| OBC | Private colleges, Allied courses |
| SC/ST | Some GMCs possible |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Controlled by | MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) |
| Eligibility | All India candidates |
| Cut-off | Generally higher |
| Advantage | Access to all states |
| Process | Online, single window |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Controlled by | State counselling authority |
| Eligibility | State domicile required |
| Cut-off | Lower for home state |
| Advantage | More seats available |
| Process | State-specific |
| If your score is... | Strategy |
|---|---|
| Very high (680+) | Try AIQ first for top AIIMS |
| High (620-680) | Compare both, choose better option |
| Moderate (550-620) | State quota usually better |
| Low (450-550) | Definitely state quota |
Eligibility:
Seats: 10% horizontal reservation
Eligibility:
Relaxation:
| Round | What Happens | Cut-off Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Top choices allotted | Highest |
| Round 2 | Vacant seats filled | Slightly lower |
| Mop-up | Remaining seats | Significantly lower |
| Stray Vacancy | Last chance | Lowest |
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| NEET 2026 Result | June 2026 |
| AIQ Counselling Registration | July 2026 |
| Round 1 Result | July 2026 |
| Round 2 Result | August 2026 |
| State Counselling | July-September 2026 |
| Document | When Needed | Where to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Category Certificate | During counselling | District Magistrate |
| Domicile Certificate | State quota | SDM office |
| EWS Certificate | If applicable | Tehsildar |
| Income Certificate | For fee concession | Tehsildar |
| PwD Certificate | If applicable | Medical board |
The qualifying cut-off is expected to be around 50th percentile (approximately 137-150 marks). For admission to top GMCs, you'll need 650+ marks.
Yes, if you belong to SC/ST category or have strong state quota preference. General category candidates may find it difficult at AIQ but might get options in state quota of less competitive states.
The qualifying cut-off is same as General, but competition is relatively less in EWS quota. You have better chances of getting good colleges at the same score.
For AIIMS Delhi General category, you typically need rank under 50, which translates to 715+ marks. For reserved categories, the requirement is lower.
Typically, cut-off drops by 5-15 marks in Round 2 compared to Round 1. However, top colleges rarely see significant drops.
Based on this cut-off analysis, here's what you should aim for:
| Your Goal | Target Score | Target Rank |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | 715+ | Under 50 |
| Top 5 AIIMS | 700+ | Under 200 |
| Any AIIMS | 680+ | Under 1000 |
| Top GMC | 660+ | Under 3000 |
| Good GMC | 620+ | Under 10000 |
| Any GMC | 580+ | Under 30000 |
| Safe admission | 550+ | Under 50000 |
Understanding cut-off is just the beginning. To actually achieve your target score, you need the right preparation strategy.
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