NEET 2026 expected cutoff
The NEET 2026 expected cutoff for the General category is 715–120 marks at the 50th percentile . OBC, SC and ST are forecast at 120–100 , 119–105 and 104–90 marks respectively at the 40th percentile .
NEET 2026 expected cutoff: category-wise details
For All India Quota (AIQ) government MBBS seats, analysts expect General and OBC admission cutoffs to align with ranks in the 20,000–23,000 and 25,000–30,000 ranges. SC and ST AIQ closing ranks are projected near 1,45,000 and 1,65,000 respectively.
Safe-score guidance for government MBBS shows the General/OBC safe zone at 530–540 marks . SC candidates have a safe-score band of 450–460 marks , while ST safe scores sit around 430–445 marks . EWS under AIQ is expected around 520–530 marks with ranks near 29,000–31,000 .
NEET 2026 expected cutoff: AIQ, state cutoffs and AIIMS ranks
AIQ benchmarks: General/OBC cutoffs of 530–545 marks are expected to translate to closing ranks near 27,000–28,000 . EWS and reserved categories will remain lower than General/OBC thresholds but similar to recent years.
State general cutoffs differ. Maharashtra is highly competitive with a general cutoff near 520 marks (rank ~ 33,873 ). Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand are expected around 510 marks , Bihar 515 marks , Rajasthan 502 marks , and Madhya Pradesh 490 marks .
AIIMS-level competition remains at the very top: AIIMS Delhi closed near rank 47 (General) and 186 (OBC) in recent cycles. Different AIIMS campuses show wide variation — closing ranks for General category range from under 50 at top campuses to over 4,400 at some newer institutes.
Trend and immediate student impact
The pattern shows higher cutoffs in 2024 , followed by declines in 2025 , with 2026 expected to be lower than 2024. For candidates, this means state quota strategy and category rank planning remain critical. A score of 600+ still strengthens chances for government MBBS in many states; 650+ can place you among top ranks and keep AIIMS within reach.
Medical admission authorities set final cutoffs; these are expected figures based on recent trends and counselling outcomes. Use these numbers to set target scores, plan counselling preferences, and prepare application strategy for AIQ and state quota rounds.