Over 22.79 lakh candidates registered for NEET 2026, and the National Testing Agency will declare the NEET 2026 result in the second week of June 2026 . The NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff and seat limits will decide who moves to counselling and who needs alternate course options.
Students and experts describe the NEET 2026 paper as balanced and moderately difficult. Cutoff predictions published by analysts are being used to estimate seats across MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BVSc and allied courses.
NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff — Category-wise marks
The following expected All India cutoffs are being circulated for major medical streams (general category and others as indicated):
| Category | MBBS | BDS | BHMS | BAMS | BVSc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 620 | 576 | 505 | 535 | 560 |
| EWS | 615 | 570 | 490 | 525 | 550 |
| OBC | 620 | 576 | 505 | 535 | 560 |
| SC | 540 | 420 | 400 | 450 | 484 |
| ST | 515 | 370 | 350 | 410 | 448 |
These expected cutoffs were compiled from available expert estimates and public commentary. The final official cutoffs will depend on the NTA answer key, paper difficulty and the available seats.
NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff: What it means for MBBS and other courses
To secure MBBS at most government colleges, candidates typically need 610+ marks; many expert tables now show an expected MBBS All-India cutoff around 620 for the general category. If your score is below this range, chances for MBBS in government colleges are slim.
BDS admissions at top government dental colleges often need around 530–560+ marks. BVSc AIQ (All India Quota) cutoffs for government veterinary colleges are expected at 560+ for general candidates, while state and private BVSc seats may admit with 250–450+ marks.
AYUSH courses are expected to require around 535 for BAMS and 500–505+ for BHMS in government colleges. BSc Nursing generally needs roughly 450+ marks for general category seats.
Salaries and alternatives if MBBS is out of reach
If you miss MBBS, common alternatives include BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, BVSc, BPharm, BSc Nursing and allied health courses. Your NEET marks will determine which colleges and quotas you can realistically target.
Next steps for candidates
Wait for the official NTA result and final answer key in the second week of June 2026 . After results, counselling schedules and the seat matrix published by authorities will set the exact cutoffs by college and state.
This report summarises current expected cutoffs and likely student impact based on expert estimates and public commentary. Final admissions will follow the official NTA result and counselling notifications.