NEET 2026 Cutoff for OBC Category: Expected Scores
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OBC category candidates experience the next highest cutoff in NEET exam after General and EWS category. NTA will announce the NEET cutoff 2026 for OBC along with the results. Check here expected cutoff scores and previous years cutoff. The NEET UG 2026 exam results will likely be announced by June 15, 2026.
NEET 2026 Cutoff for OBC
NEET 2026 Cutoff for OBC: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the cutoff scores of the NEET UG 2026 exam for OBC category along with the results. OBC category candidates who score above the NEET UG cutoff 2026 will be eligible to take part in counselling process. The NEET OBC cutoff 2026 will be determined based on several factors such as exam difficulty level, number of test takers and number of seats to be filled for OBC category in 2026-27. Read further to know the NEET cutoff percentile for OBC, expected cutoff scores, along with previous five years' cut off marks.
- NEET 2026 Cutoff Percentile for OBC
- NEET Cutoff 2026 for OBC: Expected Scores
- Previous 5 Years NEET Cutoff for OBC Category
- Category-Wise NEET Cutoff Scores Trends (2021 to 2025)
- How Many OBC category candidates will appear for NEET UG 2026?
NEET 2026 Cutoff Percentile for OBC
The NEET cut-off percentile is 50% for General, 40% for SC, ST and OBC, and 45% for PwD- Gen and EWS candidates. The NEET qualifying cutoff percentile remains the same every year. OBC category must score more than 40 per cent of the test takers to clear the NEET UG 2026 exam. Candidates who will be able to obtain 40th percentile scores can participate in NEET counselling 2026.
NEET Cutoff 2026 for OBC: Expected Scores
The NTA will display the NEET cutoff scores 2026 along with the NEET 2026 result. Till then, have a look at the NEET expected cutoff for OBC category below-
| Expected NEET OBC Cutoff Scores | 150-120 |
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Previous 5 Years NEET Cutoff for OBC Category
In 2025, the NEET OBC cutoff score was 143-113 and in 2024, it was 161-127. Have a look at the previous 5 years NEET cutoff for OBC category below-
| Year |
Cutoff Score for OBC Category |
Number of Qualified Candidates (OBC Category) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
143-113 |
5,64,611 |
| 2024 |
161-127 |
6,18,525 |
| 2023 |
136-107 |
5,25,194 |
| 2022 |
116-93 |
4,47,753 |
| 2021 |
137-108 |
3,96,772 |
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Category-Wise NEET Cutoff Scores Trends (2021 to 2025)
The NTA publishes the category-wise NEET cutoff scores on the result PDF for General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PwD categories. Have a look at the last 5 years NEET cutoff score trends from 2021 to 2025-
| Category | 2025 Cutoff | 2024 Cutoff | 2023 Cutoff | 2022 Cutoff | 2021 Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/UR |
686-144 |
720-162 |
720-137 |
715-117 |
720-138 |
| OBC/SC/ST |
143-113 |
161-127 |
136-107 |
116-93 |
137-108 |
| PwD (UR) |
143-127 |
161-144 |
136-121 |
116-105 |
137-122 |
| PwD (Reserved) |
126-113 |
143-127 |
120-107 |
104-93 |
121-108 |
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How Many OBC category candidates will appear for NEET UG 2026?
The NTA will conduct the NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3. As per the official NTA data, a total of 22,79,743 have registered for the exam. Out of these, more than 9 lakh OB category candidates category are expected to take the exam. The official numbers of registered candidates, test takers and qualified candidates will be known after the result declaration.
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Terna College of Physiotherapy – NEET 2025 BPT Cutoff
| Category | NEET 2025 Cutoff (Score Range) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 330–350 | Competitive due to limited seats (100 intake). |
| OBC/EWS | 300–320 | Slight relaxation compared to General. |
| SC/ST | 250–280 | Reserved category benefit. |
| PwD | ~220–240 | Special quota, fewer applicants. |
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