The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET 2026 cutoff scores, setting the minimum qualifying marks for candidates. Achieving these marks is crucial as it determines eligibility for the subsequent online counselling process. Admission cutoffs, which detail opening and closing ranks for various medical colleges, will be published by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) after counselling. This analysis provides essential information regarding the NEET 2026 cutoff, helping aspirants understand their standing and future prospects in medical admissions.
NEET Cutoff Types
The NEET cutoff represents the minimum marks required for admission to medical courses, with variations each year and across categories. Candidates meeting this cutoff can participate in the counselling process. NEET cutoffs are primarily categorized into two types:
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Qualifying Cutoff: This cutoff is announced by the NTA along with the results. Candidates who achieve marks equal to or above this threshold are eligible for admission to medical, dental, AYUSH, veterinary, and nursing programs.
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Admission Cutoff: This refers to the specific rank at which admission is granted to a particular course after the NEET UG counselling process conducted by the MCC.
Factors Affecting NEET 2026 Cutoff
Several key factors influence the NEET cutoff for MBBS and BDS admissions each year. Understanding these elements can provide insight into the expected cutoff trends.
The difficulty level of the NEET examination plays a significant role. A more challenging paper typically leads to fewer candidates scoring high, which can result in a lower cutoff. Conversely, an easier exam might push the cutoff higher.
Another critical factor is the total number of candidates who appeared for the NEET exam. An increased number of test-takers intensifies competition, potentially raising the cutoff scores. The availability of seats across MBBS, BDS, and other medical programs also impacts the cutoff. More seats can slightly ease competition, while limited seats generally lead to higher cutoffs. Additionally, category-wise reservation policies for General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates establish distinct cutoffs based on allocated seats and internal competition within each category.
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NEET 2026 Qualifying Marks
The table below outlines the qualifying marks for NEET 2026 across different categories, as released by the NTA. These scores are essential for determining eligibility for medical and dental admissions.
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Category |
Cutoff Percentile |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
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UR/EWS |
50th Percentile |
715–213 |
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OBC |
40th Percentile |
212–177 |
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SC |
40th Percentile |
212–177 |
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ST |
40th Percentile |
212–177 |
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SC/OBC – PwD |
40th percentile |
193 – 177 |
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ST – PwD |
40th Percentile |
191 – 178 |
NEET 2025 Qualifying Cutoff
The qualifying cutoff for NEET 2025 is presented in the following table. These scores indicate the minimum percentile and marks required for eligibility in the previous year’s examination.
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Category |
Qualifying Percentile |
Cutoff Score Range |
|---|---|---|
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UR / EWS |
50th Percentile |
686 – 144 |
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OBC / SC / ST |
40th Percentile |
143 – 113 |
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UR / EWS – PwD |
45th Percentile |
143 – 127 |
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OBC / SC / ST – PwD |
40th Percentile |
126 – 113 |
NEET 2025 AIIMS MBBS Cutoff
The table below provides the opening and closing ranks for MBBS admissions in AIIMS institutes based on the NEET 2025 cutoff. This data helps candidates understand the competitive landscape for admission to top medical colleges.
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AIIMS Institute |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi |
1 |
48 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bathinda |
653 |
1733 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal |
148 |
531 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar |
60 |
706 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bilaspur |
621 |
2183 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Deogarh |
2058 |
3164 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Gorakhpur |
721 |
2091 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Guwahati |
509 |
3177 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Hyderabad |
514 |
1782 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur |
55 |
392 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Kalyani |
754 |
2276 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Madurai |
2126 |
3597 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Mangalagiri |
286 |
1357 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nagpur |
136 |
862 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna |
702 |
1537 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raebareli |
2095 |
2600 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur |
710 |
1235 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rajkot |
93 |
1997 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh |
230 |
685 |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Vijaypur |
930 |
3389 |
NEET 2025 Government MBBS College Cutoff (General Category)
The following table presents the opening and closing ranks for MBBS admissions in various government medical colleges for the General Category, based on the NEET 2025 results. This data helps in understanding the admission landscape for different institutions.
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Name of Institute |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
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BJ Government Medical College, Pune |
656 |
2542 |
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Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh |
98 |
690 |
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Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
235 |
1165 |
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Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry |
50 |
258 |
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Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh |
779 |
3971 |
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King George’s Medical University, Lucknow |
188 |
1628 |
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Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi |
278 |
1128 |
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Madras Medical College, Chennai |
260 |
695 |
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Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi |
54 |
103 |
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Medical College, Kolkata |
330 |
2714 |
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Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad |
401 |
2892 |
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Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur |
331 |
1174 |
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University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi |
217 |
559 |
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Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi |
49 |
132 |
NEET 2025 Government MBBS College Cutoff (OBC Category)
The table below details the opening and closing ranks for MBBS admissions in government medical colleges for the OBC Category from the NEET 2025 examination. This information is crucial for OBC candidates seeking admission to these institutions.
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Institute Name |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
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BJ Government Medical College, Pune |
2951 |
4600 |
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Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh |
1752 |
2578 |
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Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
1179 |
1808 |
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Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research Puducherry |
321 |
738 |
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King George’s Medical University, Lucknow |
1824 |
3102 |
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Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi |
1470 |
1959 |
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Madras Medical College, Chennai |
748 |
920 |
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Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi |
251 |
381 |
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Medical College, Kolkata |
2967 |
5022 |
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Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad |
2919 |
4329 |
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Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur |
1183 |
1656 |
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University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi |
834 |
1167 |
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Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi |
209 |
232 |
NEET 2024 Government MBBS College Cutoff
The NEET 2024 cutoff for MBBS admissions in various government medical colleges is provided in the following table, showcasing the opening and closing ranks for that year. This historical data offers a reference point for understanding admission trends.
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Name of Medical College |
2024 Opening Rank |
2024 Closing Rank |
2023 Closing Rank |
2022 Closing Rank |
2021 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi |
58 |
145 |
85 |
107 |
1179 |
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VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi |
54 |
141 |
107 |
129 |
143 |
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University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi |
149 |
390 |
304 |
217 |
215 |
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Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi |
489 |
826 |
485 |
550 |
414 |
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Government Medical College, Chandigarh |
259 |
778 |
544 |
313 |
37720 |
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Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai |
52 |
1010 |
656 |
697 |
773 |
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King George’s Medical University, Lucknow |
326 |
1352 |
1097 |
1457 |
1623 |
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Stanley Medical College, Chennai |
1256 |
2121 |
2002 |
4738 |
6146 |
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Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak |
1651 |
3843 |
25692 |
7932 |
6379 |
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Grant Medical College, Mumbai |
1244 |
2338 |
1623 |
2045 |
To be released. |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi |
1 |
47 |
57 |
61 |
53 |
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Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry |
38 |
350 |
277 |
302 |
227 |
NEET 2024 Government BDS College Cutoff
The table below presents the opening and closing ranks for BDS admissions in various government colleges based on the NEET 2024 cutoff. This data helps aspiring dental students to gauge the competition for different institutions.
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Institute Name |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
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Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi |
9786 |
10590 |
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ESIC Dental College, Gulbarga |
18838 |
19688 |
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Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore |
13208 |
20488 |
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Government Dental College and Hospital, Medical College Campus, Aurangabad |
16839 |
21712 |
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Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi |
21001 |
22118 |
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Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
7565 |
26356 |
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Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim |
24998 |
27586 |
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Indira Gandhi Government Dental College and Hospital, Jammu |
22229 |
27747 |
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Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry |
21094 |
28026 |
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Government Dental College, Pt Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak |
22657 |
28090 |
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North Bengal Dental College, Sushrutanagar |
10567 |
28196 |
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Tamilnadu Government Dental College, Chennai |
19792 |
29130 |
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Government Autonomous College of Dentistry, Indore |
17388 |
29308 |
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Dr R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata |
20219 |
31207 |
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Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai |
19396 |
31804 |
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Punjab Government Dental College and Hospital, Amritsar |
30089 |
32599 |
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Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad |
24665 |
33425 |
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Government Dental College and Hospital, Jamnagar |
15656 |
33644 |
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Government Dental College, Raipur |
31894 |
34662 |
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Government Dental College, Dibrugarh |
28197 |
35422 |
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Government Dental College, Kadapa |
29662 |
35690 |
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Dr Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College, Aligarh |
24890 |
48636 |
State-Wise NEET 2026 Cutoff
After the allocation of 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, the remaining 85% of state quota seats are filled by the respective state counselling committees. These committees determine the state-wise NEET cutoff based on their specific policies and available seats.
The NEET 2026 state-wise cutoff will be announced by these state counselling authorities as and when it becomes available. While the qualifying NEET cutoff remains consistent nationwide, the admission cutoff varies significantly from state to state due to factors like the number of applicants, seat availability, and reservation policies unique to each state. Candidates should monitor the official websites of their respective state counselling authorities for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the state-wise NEET 2026 cutoff.
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