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NEET PG Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (PG) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 360–400 / 800 (45–50%) |
| EWS | 340–380 / 800 (42.5–47.5%) |
| OBC | 320–360 / 800 (40–45%) |
| SC | 280–320 / 800 (35–40%) |
| ST | 280–320 / 800 (35–40%) |
| General PwD | 320–360 / 800 (40–45%) |
| OBC PwD | 300–340 / 800 (37.5–42.5%) |
| SC PwD | 260–300 / 800 (32.5–37.5%) |
| ST PwD | 260–300 / 800 (32.5–37.5%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 40–80 marks higher than OBC, and 80–120 marks above SC/ST. PwD categories receive additional relaxation of 20–40 marks within their respective reservation groups.
- Year-on-year variation: Cutoffs fluctuate ±20–30 marks based on paper difficulty, total candidature, and seat matrix changes. Easier papers push all cutoffs upward; tougher clinical-oriented questions compress the qualifying threshold.
- Qualifying vs. meaningful scores: While cutoffs represent minimum eligibility, competitive branch allocation (MD/MS clinical) realistically begins around 500+ for General (62.5%), 450+ for OBC (56%), and 400+ for SC/ST (50%) in All-India quota counseling.
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All India Top 300 — Super-elite
98–100%rank ~1–300
- AIIMS Delhi — MD Radio-diagnosis (General category cut-off rank ~100-250)
- AIIMS Delhi — Direct 6-year DM Cardiology, Neurology (rank typically <200)
- AIIMS Delhi — MD Dermatology, Ophthalmology (General rank <300)
- PGIMER Chandigarh — MD Radio-diagnosis, Anaesthesia (General rank <150)
- NIMHANS Bangalore — Direct DM/MCh Neurosurgery, Neurology (rank <100)
- Choice of virtually any MD/MS branch at any premier government institute nationwide
All India Top 1500 — Elite seats
95–98%rank ~300–1,500
- AIIMS Delhi — MD/MS Radio-diagnosis, Anaesthesia, Ophthalmology (typically rank <1000 General)
- AIIMS Delhi — Direct DM/MCh 6-year courses in Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology
- PGIMER Chandigarh — MD Radio-diagnosis, Anaesthesia (cut-off rank ~800-1200)
- NIMHANS Bangalore — DM Clinical Neurosciences, Psychiatry direct entry
- SGPGIMS Lucknow — MD/MS in most competitive branches
- Top state colleges — MD Dermatology (General category, rank <1000 typically)
Top AIIMS + premier institutes
88–95%rank ~1,500–5,000
- AIIMS Delhi — MD in most clinical branches except super-competitive (Radio-diagnosis, Anaesthesia typically rank <3000)
- AIIMS group (New Delhi, Jodhpur, Bhopal) — MD Medicine, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics
- PGIMER Chandigarh — MD/MS in high-demand specialties
- NIMHANS Bangalore — DM Neurology, Psychiatry direct 6-year courses
- SGPGIMS Lucknow — MD/MS in premier clinical branches
- Top state colleges — MD Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT
Top state colleges + competitive AIQ
78–88%rank ~5,000–15,000
- Premier state medical colleges — MD General Medicine, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Radiology
- AIIMS group colleges — MD/MS in popular clinical branches (non-NCR AIIMS)
- PGI Chandigarh — MD in competitive clinical specialties
- JIPMER Puducherry — MD Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiology
- DNB seats in top corporate hospitals — Radiology, Emergency Medicine
- Strong chance for super-specialty entrance after MD (DM/MCh pathway)
Good state colleges + select AIQ
65–78%rank ~15,000–40,000
- Top state medical colleges in home state — MD Medicine, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics
- All India Quota seats — MD/MS in tier 2 government medical colleges
- Good DNB programmes — Radiology, Anaesthesia in reputed corporate hospitals
- JIPMER, PGI Chandigarh — non-clinical branches and some clinical seats
- Lower preference clinical branches in premier state institutes
Mid-tier state colleges range
50–65%rank ~40,000–80,000
- State medical colleges — MD General Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology in home state quota
- DNB seats in recognized hospitals — General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Deemed universities — MD/MS in clinical branches (fee ₹15-40 lakhs)
- Non-clinical MD branches in premier institutes — Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology
- DM/MCh seats unlikely; focus on broad MD/MS specialties
Lower tier colleges possible
30–50%rank ~80,000–1,50,000
- Peripheral state medical colleges — Diploma seats in various states
- DNB seats in smaller private hospitals — General Medicine, Paediatrics
- State quota seats in less competitive states — depends on domicile
- Management quota MD/MS seats — higher fee structure (₹20-50 lakhs)
- Consider DNB programmes in tier 2-3 cities
Below qualifying threshold
0–30%
- Unlikely to qualify for counselling
- Score typically below 50th percentile cut-off
- Consider focused preparation for next attempt
- Review high-yield topics and previous year patterns
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