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NEET 2026 Expected Cut-off Category-wise: Marks, Rank Ranges, AIQ & AIIMS Closing Ranks Explained for NEET aspirants

NEET 2026 Expected Cut-off Category-wise shows OBC may benefit over General with same score due to lower cutoffs. Expected mark-rank ranges, AIQ government closing ranks and AIIMS example ranks are provided for guidance.

Edited by Kunal Bhatia

Updated April 23, 2026 4:23 AM

NEET 2026 Expected Cut-off Category-wise

Article updated on Apr 21, 2026 .

OBC candidates may get better opportunities than General candidates with the same NEET score because category cutoffs are lower. This piece lists the expected category cutoffs, mark-vs-rank ranges and sample AIIMS/AIQ closing ranks.

NEET 2026 Expected Cut-off Category-wise: Category cutoffs and percentiles

Here are the expected cutoffs and percentiles reported for NEET 2026.

Category	Expected Percentile	Expected Cutoff Marks
UR / EWS	50th	715 - 120
OBC	40th	120 - 100
SC	40th	119 - 105
ST	40th	104 - 90

Note: the UR/EWS and OBC ranges above are the reported expected mark bands.

NEET 2026 Expected Cut-off Category-wise: Mark vs Rank ranges

Use this mark-to-rank guide to estimate your rank range based on expected NEET marks.

Marks Range	Expected Rank Range
680 - 720	1 - 500
650 - 679	500 - 5000
620 - 649	5000 - 15000
600 - 619	15000 - 23000
580 - 599	23000 - 28000
550 - 579	28000 - 40000
520 - 549	40000 - 55000
500 - 519	55000 - 75000
450 - 499	75000 - 110000
Below 300	300000+

Candidates scoring 680+ marks are expected to get ranks between 500-1500 , while those below 520 are likely beyond 40,000 .

AIQ government colleges and AIIMS: expected closing ranks

The All India Quota (AIQ) for government MBBS is expected to close around rank 27,000-28,000 , corresponding to marks around 530-545 . This applies similarly to General and OBC under AIQ.

Sample AIIMS closing ranks (example):

AIIMS	General closing rank	OBC closing rank
AIIMS Delhi	47	186

Reserved-category seats let OBC candidates secure admission at higher (numerically larger) ranks compared with General.

What marks likely get a government MBBS seat?

600+ marks: strong chance of a government MBBS seat depending on state and category.
580+ marks: may secure government college seat in many states, subject to quota and category rules.

Limitations

These are expected cutoffs and mark-rank ranges based on reported projections. No detailed methodology, state-wise 2026 data or percentile-to-mark conversion formula is provided here.

FAQs

What NEET 2026 score is needed for a government MBBS seat? A: 600+ marks can get MBBS at government colleges; 580+ may secure seats depending on state quota and category.

Can I get AIIMS with 600 marks in NEET 2026? A: 600+ typically leads to ranks in the 5000+ range; admission to top AIIMS is unlikely but good government colleges are possible.

Which state has the highest cutoff among these? A: Maharashtra is cited as one of the states with higher NEET cutoffs.

Can I get a government college with 550 marks? A: Yes. 550 can win admission in government colleges but likely in lower-ranked institutions.

Why are General and OBC cutoffs almost the same under AIQ government colleges? A: Many AIQ seats are shared in the same counselling round, producing similar closing ranks across these categories.

Does a higher AIR mean a lower chance of getting a government college? A: Yes. A higher All India Rank reduces chances of securing a government seat under AIQ.

Why is the cutoff rank higher for OBC compared to General in AIIMS colleges? A: Reservation for OBC allows admissions at numerically higher closing ranks compared with General.

Which AIIMS has the lowest cutoff rank in NEET exam? A: AIIMS Delhi has the lowest (most competitive) closing rank.