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NEET UG Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) 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 | 137-145 marks (19-20%) |
| EWS | 137-145 marks (19-20%) |
| OBC | 107-116 marks (15-16%) |
| SC | 107-116 marks (15-16%) |
| ST | 107-116 marks (15-16%) |
| General PwD | 122-131 marks (17-18%) |
| OBC PwD | 97-107 marks (13-15%) |
| SC PwD | 97-107 marks (13-15%) |
| ST PwD | 97-107 marks (13-15%) |
- The qualifying cutoffs (50th percentile for General/EWS, 40th percentile for reserved categories) shift by 5-10 marks annually based on paper difficulty and candidate performance distribution. General-OBC gap is typically ~30 marks, General-SC/ST gap ~30-38 marks.
- These cutoffs represent minimum qualifying marks for All India Quota eligibility. Actual admission cutoffs for government colleges range 550-720 (76-100%) for top institutions, varying dramatically by state quota, category, and college tier.
- PwD cutoffs mirror their respective categories with slight relaxation. Cutoffs rise in easier years and drop when paper difficulty increases or negative marking impacts aggregate scoring patterns.
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Top 500 — AIIMS Delhi contenders
100–100%rank ~1–500
- AIIMS Delhi MBBS (assured admission) — All India rank under 500, India's premier medical institute
- Choice of branch/campus among all AIIMS — complete flexibility in selection
- JIPMER Puducherry with departmental choice — can select preferred clinical specialisation path
- Top state colleges with locational preference — MAMC Delhi, GSMC Mumbai with freedom to choose
- Automatic eligibility for armed forces/central services medical programs
AIIMS Delhi and elite tier
98–100%rank ~500–3,000
- AIIMS Delhi MBBS — All India rank typically under 2000, negligible fees, premier medical education
- AIIMS New Delhi and other top 6 original AIIMS — Bombay, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur (in choice order)
- JIPMER Puducherry MBBS (top ranks) — among India's best, central government institute
- Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi MBBS — Delhi quota top ranks, nominal fees
- Armed Forces Medical College Pune MBBS — stipend-based, serves armed forces after graduation
Top state & AIIMS-level institutes
95–98%rank ~3,000–15,000
- AIIMS institutes MBBS (newer AIIMS) — Bhopal, Patna, Jodhpur, Rishikesh, Raipur; fees minimal
- JIPMER Puducherry/Karaikal MBBS — prestigious central institute, negligible fees
- Top state medical colleges (General category) — GSMC Mumbai, MAMC Delhi, Armed Forces Medical College
- All India Quota at premier state colleges — Grant Medical College Mumbai, King George's Medical University Lucknow
- Christian Medical College Vellore MBBS (open merit) — fees ₹40k-2.5 lakhs/year, highly reputed
All India Quota govt colleges
85–95%rank ~15,000–50,000
- All India Quota government medical colleges MBBS — colleges across India, fees ₹10k-7 lakhs/year
- State quota seats in top state medical colleges — lower fees for home state candidates
- Premium deemed universities MBBS — Kasturba Medical College, Christian Medical College (Vellore) in later rounds
- Central universities MBBS seats — Banaras Hindu University, Aligarh Muslim University
- Delhi University affiliated medical colleges (state quota) — Maulana Azad, UCMS etc.
State government MBBS range
70–85%rank ~50,000–1,50,000
- State quota government medical colleges MBBS (home state) — fees ₹20k-5 lakhs/year depending on state
- Deemed universities MBBS (lower-tier) — Manipal, JSS, SRM etc., fees ₹18-25 lakhs/year
- All India Quota government colleges BDS — dental programs across states
- Top government BAMS/BHMS colleges — AIIMS-like Ayurveda institutes in some states
- Private MBBS (merit-based seats) — reduced fees compared to management quota
Private MBBS / govt alternatives
55–70%rank ~1,50,000–4,00,000
- Private medical colleges MBBS (management quota) — fees ₹12-50 lakhs/year, varies by state
- Government BDS (dental) colleges in state quota — lower fees, moderate competition
- Government BAMS/BHMS/BUMS colleges — AYUSH programs, fees ₹20k-2 lakhs/year
- Private BDS colleges (direct admission) — fees ₹3-8 lakhs/year
- BVSC & AH in government veterinary colleges — some state quotas
Marginal qualification zone
35–55%rank ~4,00,000–8,00,000
- May qualify for counselling (reserved category candidates)
- Private/deemed medical colleges in later rounds — fees typically ₹8-25 lakhs/year
- BDS seats in private dental colleges — last round admissions
- BAMS/BHMS government colleges (some states) — Ayurveda/Homeopathy streams
- Veterinary Science seats (BVSC) in select state quota colleges
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Score typically below NEET cut-off (General ~50th percentile, SC/ST/OBC lower)
- Unlikely to qualify for counselling this cycle
- Consider retaking next year with focused preparation
- Explore alternative healthcare programs (BPT, B.Sc Nursing, paramedical courses)
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