NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks

The expected NEET 2026 cutoff for General category is around 50th percentile, which translates to approximately 137-150 marks out of 720. However, for admission to top government medical colleges, you need to score 600+ marks.

For OBC, SC, and ST categories, the qualifying cutoff is expected to be at 40th percentile, approximately 107-120 marks. However, for actual admission, much higher scores are needed depending on the college and state.

For admission to government medical colleges through NEET 2026, General category students typically need 550-650 marks for state quota and 600-680 marks for AIQ quota. Top colleges like AIIMS require 700+ marks.

500 marks in NEET 2026 may be sufficient for private medical college admission in some states, but not for government medical colleges. For government MBBS seats, you typically need 550+ marks in General category.

For AIIMS Delhi MBBS admission through NEET 2026, you typically need an All India Rank within top 50-100. This requires scoring above 710 marks out of 720.

Yes, NEET cutoff varies every year based on factors like exam difficulty level, number of candidates, total seats available, and overall performance of students. The cutoff has shown an increasing trend in recent years.

NEET qualifying cutoff is the minimum marks needed to pass the exam and be eligible for counselling. Admission cutoff is the actual marks/rank at which admissions close in specific colleges, which is much higher than qualifying cutoff.

Based on trends, NEET cutoff has been gradually increasing due to more competition and improved student preparation. NEET 2026 cutoff may be similar or slightly higher than 2025, depending on exam difficulty.