NEET 2026 Cut off for Government Colleges (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS): Expected Scores

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2026 ( NEET )

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Updated on May 4, 2026 18:23 IST
NEET 2026 cut off for admission to government MBBS colleges is expected to go 630+ and the NEET safe score for government colleges may range between 630 to 680. Check expected NEET cutoff 2026 for MBBS government colleges along with previous years cutoff rank for AIIMS MBBS and other colleges.

NEET 2026 cut off for government MBBS colleges is expected to be 630+ and the NEET safe score for government colleges may range between 630 to 680. Check expected NEET cutoff 2026 for MBBS government colleges along with previous years cutoff rank for AIIMS MBBS and other colleges.

NEET Cut Off 2026 for Government MBBS Colleges

NEET 2026 Cut Off for Government MBBS Colleges

The NEET UG 2026 exam is over and candidates are now searching for the safe score or cutoff score required for admissions to MBBS government colleges. As per the question paper analysis and difficulty level (which was easy to moderate), the NEET 2026 cutoff may go high. The NEET cut off 2026 will be known after the release of results, which are expected in June 2026. Meanwhile, candidates can check here the NEET 2026 expected cut off for Government MBBS colleges.

Table of contents
  • NEET Cutoff 2026 for MBBS Government Colleges (Expected)
  • NEET 2026 Marks for Government MBBS Colleges: Check Chances
  • NEET 2026 Cut Off for Government Colleges: Expected Minimum Scores
  • NEET MBBS Admissions 2026: Safe Score for AIQ & State Quota Colleges
  • Previous Year’s NEET Cutoff for General, OBC, SC, ST & PwD Categories

NEET Cutoff 2026 for MBBS Government Colleges (Expected)

It is known that the NEET cut off 2026 will be the highest for the MBBS course, followed by BDS, BAMS and others. Have a look at the NEET 2026 expected cut off for MBBS government colleges below-

Medical Courses in Government Colleges

NEET 2026 Expected Cut off Scores

MBBS

630+

BDS

520+

BAMS

480+

BUMS

450+

Which MBBS/ BDS College will you get based on your NEET 2026 Rank? Check last year's Institutes & Category-wise closing Rank?
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the cutoff for NEET?
A: 

The NEET 2026 cutoff will be released along with the results. The NTA will release the NEET UG cutoff marks based on the difficulty level. Till then, take a look at the NEET 2025 cutoff for reference. 

Category

NEET 2025 Cutoff percentile

NEET 2025 Cutoff score

UR/EWS

50th

686-144

OBC, SC, ST

40th

143-113

UR/EWS-PwD

45th

143-127

OBC/SC/St-PwD

40th

126-113

 

Q:   What is the qualifying NEET cut off for General category candidates?
A: 

The qualifying NEET 2025 cutoff marks for General category candidates is 144. Last year it was 162. As expected, the NEET 2025 cutoff for General category candidates is lower than last year. The reason is, the difficulty level of NEET was tougher this year as compared to last year. The competition level has become even higher, along with the increase in the number of seats.

Q:   When did NTA release the official cutoff for NEET 2025?
A: 

The NEET 2025 cutoff was released along with the result on June 14, 2025. The NEET cutoff for each candidate category was mentioned on the result PDF. The NTA lowered the NEET cut off 2025 as the level of difficulty was higher and the number of test-takers was lower. 

Q:   What is the NEET cut off for BDS in Dental Institute Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences Ranchi?
A: 

RIMS Ranchi cutoff 2022 was 49596 for General category candidates in All India quota for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery. RIMS Ranchi admission 2023 to MBBS course is based on NEET 2023 scores followed by NEET Counselling 2023. Conducted by the MCC,  NEET UG Counselling is to be held in multiple rounds. Further, NEET cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

NEET 2026 Marks for Government MBBS Colleges: Check Chances

Have a look at the chances of getting into MBBS government colleges with the given NEET marks range-

NEET Marks Range

Chances of Getting Into MBBS Government College

650 to 720

Perfect Score for MBBS admissions

620 to 650

Safe Score for MBBS admissions

590 to 620

Strong chances

550 to 590

Likely

Below 550

Rethink your choices

Also Read: NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff & Qualifying Percentile for OBC, Gen, SC, ST

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NEET 2026 Cut Off for Government Colleges: Expected Minimum Scores

Candidates must obtain the minimum NEET cut off scores 2026 to be eligible for counselling process. This NEET UG 2026 cutoff will be released along with the NEET results 2026. Till then, check below the NEET expected cutoff 2026 for General, SC, ST, OBC and PwD below-

Category

Expected Cutoff for NEET 2026

UR/EWS

700- 141

OBC, SC, ST

150-126

UR/ EWS-PwD

150-116

OBC/ SC/ ST-PwD

130-121

Also Read: NEET 2026 Cutoff for OBC Category

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the NEET cut off for BDS in Dental College RIMS Imphal?
A: 

RIMS Imphal cutoff 2022 was 53109 for General category candidates in All India quota for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery. RIMS Imphal admission 2023 to MBBS course is based on NEET 2023 scores followed by NEET Counselling 2023. Conducted by the MCC,  NEET UG Counselling is to be held in multiple rounds. Further, NEET cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

 

 

Q:   What are the factors affecting NEET cut off for University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi?
A: 

University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi provides best medical courses and accepts admissions on the basis of NEET scores of an applicant. Every year Students scoring more than 550 marks in NEET are on the safe side for the admissions. Category and reservation system affects the admission process to some extent. Cutoff percentile for general category remains 50th while 40 to 45 for SC, ST and OBC. This cutoff keeps on changing year by year.

Q:   What is the NEET cut off for MBBS in Dr SN Medical College Jodhpur?
A: 

Dr SN Medical College Jodhpur cutoff 2022 was 9251 for General category candidates in All India quota for MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Dr SN Medical College Jodhpur admissions 2023 to MBBS course is based in NEET UG scores followed by the NEET UG Counselling. The MCC, which is the conducting body of NEET UG Counselling will be conducting the counselling in multiple rounds from Jul 29, onwards. In order to be eligible for NEET Counselling 2023, candidates must have a valid NEET UG score. Further, NEET cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

Q:   Will NTA lower the NEET cut off for this year?
A: 

Yes, NTA lowered the NEET cutoff for this year. As the difficulty level of the NEET 2025 exam was higher than last year and the number of test takers was lower, the NEET 2025 cutoff has reduced than last year. NTA determines the NEET cut off based on the factors such as difficulty level of the exam, total number of test-takers, total number of seats, candidate category and programme. 

 The table below brings the qualifying or pass marks of NEET over the past few years.

Category

NEET 2025 Qualifying Score

NEET 2024 Qualifying Score

NEET 2023 Qualifying Score

NEET 2022 Qualifying Score

 

NEET 2021 Qualifying Score

General/Unreserved (UR)

686-144

720-164

720-137

715-117 

720-138

OBC/SC/ST

143-113

163-129

136-107

116-93

137-108

PwD (General/UR)

143-127

163-146

136-121

116-105

137-122

PwD (Reserved)

126-113

141-129

120-107

104-93

121-108

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NEET MBBS Admissions 2026: Safe Score for AIQ & State Quota Colleges

The most competitive MBBS seats filled through NEET UG 2026 are All-India Quota (AIQ) seats, followed by state quota seats. Have a look at the NEET safe score 2026 for AIQ and State-Quota MBBS government seats below-

Category of MBBS Seats

NEET Safe Score

AIQ Seats

630 to 690 marks

State Quota Seats

580 to 450 marks

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Previous Year’s NEET Cutoff for General, OBC, SC, ST & PwD Categories

The previous year’s NEET cut off for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwD categories is shared below-

Category

NEET Cutoff percentile

NEET Cutoff score

UR/EWS

50th

686-144

OBC, SC, ST

40th

143-113

UR/ EWS-PwD

45th

143-127

OBC/ SC/ ST-PwD

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Clothes Prohibited

Full Sleeves or short sleeves tops, tshirts, shirts or woollens

Heavy clothing and accessories

Customary outfits or articles of faith

Metallic zippers, decorative buttons or embroidery.

Plain jeans, trousers, leggings 

Caps, hats, stoles, and scarves

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Jewellery and watches

Open slippers and sandals, Low heels

Boots, shoes, high heels

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  • Simple t-shirts, kurta
  • Long-sleeved clothes or Woollen clothes
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  • No elaborate embroidery, buttons, frills, etc.
  • No Metallic/ non-metallic jewellery
  • No closed shoes.
  • Long-sleeved or Woollen clothes allowed
  • No zips, pockets, huge buttons, etc.
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  • No kurta pyjamas or layers of clothing
  • No covered footwear like shoes and boots. 

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