Minimum Marks in NEET 2026 for Veterinary: what students should know
Official projections and recent trends put the expected NEET 2026 qualifying range for BVSc & AH (general category) at 720–160 corresponding to the 50th percentile . These figures matter for eligibility and initial counselling lists.
For reserved categories the expected minimums are lower. OBC/SC/ST candidates are around 163–129 (40th percentile). UR/EWS‑PH sits near 159–142 (45th percentile), while OBC/SC/ST‑PH are about 141–128 (40th). These are eligibility expectations and not guaranteed cutoffs for specific colleges.
Minimum Marks in NEET 2026 for Veterinary — Category-wise
| Category | Expected marks | Expected percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General | 720–160 | 50th |
| OBC / SC / ST | 163–129 | 40th |
| UR / EWS‑PH | 159–142 | 45th |
| OBC/SC/ST‑PH | 141–128 | 40th |
These ranges reflect qualifying thresholds. Actual admission depends on higher scores, college cutoffs and your rank. NEET authorities and college admission bodies apply category and state‑quota rules during counselling.
Minimum Marks in NEET 2026 for Veterinary — College cutoffs and ranks
Top government veterinary colleges continue to demand strong scores. Based on recent cutoffs, top schools typically require 640–650+ marks for the general category, while mid‑tier colleges fall in the 600–630 range. Some reserved‑category cutoffs can be much lower; a few ST cutoffs in past cycles went below 470 at certain colleges.
Examples from previous cycles: IVRI (general) ~ 645 — rank ~ 30,858 ; Madras Veterinary College ~ 640 — rank ~ 35,101 ; GADVASU ~ 620 — rank ~ 55,555 . Other colleges such as LUVAS, RGSC BHU, RAJUVAS and PGIVER have shown general cutoffs between 613–644 depending on category and year.
Past years show volatility: general top marks hit 720 in some years, dropped to 686 in 2025, while lower-end minimums rose from around 117 in 2022 to 144 in 2025. This means exam difficulty and candidate pool size change the cutoffs each year.
What this means for you: meeting the qualifying percentile alone does not guarantee a seat. Aim for well above the eligibility floor if you target IVRI or other top colleges. Also plan for state‑quota effects during counselling — your state rank can be decisive.
As of Apr 28, 2026 , these are the expected marks and cutoff patterns reported by official authorities and past year data. Keep watching counselling notices from the exam authority and state admission bodies for final cutoffs and seat lists.