NEET 2026 Cutoff for SC & ST: Expected Scores
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2026 ( NEET )
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26 Apr '26 - 3 May '26
NEET 2026 cutoff for SC and ST category will be known after the release of results. However, candidates can check here the expected NEET SC cutoff and NEET ST cutoff scores along with the previous years cutoff marks. Read below to check past cutoff trends, cutoff percentile, factors determining cut off marks and other details.
NEET 2026 Cutoff for SC & ST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NEET 2026 cutoff for SC and ST categories along with the results at neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET UG 2026 result PDF will display category-wise cutoff percentile and scores. Since there is time in the release of NTA NEET cutoff 2026 scores, candidates can know the NEET expected cutoff 2026 for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) on this page. Also, find the analysis of past 5 years’ cutoff trends, cutoff percentile, factors determining cut off marks and other details.
- NEET 2026 Cutoff Percentile for SC & ST
- NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff Score for SC & ST Categories
- Previous 5 Years NEET Cutoff for SC Category
- Previous 5 Years NEET Cutoff for ST Category
- Category-Wise NEET Cutoff Scores Trends (2021 to 2025)
- How Many SC & ST Category Candidates will Appear for NEET UG 2026?
- How to check NEET Cutoff 2026?
- How is NEET Cutoff prepared for SC & ST Categories?
NEET 2026 Cutoff Percentile for SC & ST
The NEET cutoff percentile remains the same for all categories every year. SC and ST category candidates must score 40th percentile to pass the NEET UG 2026 exam. SC and ST candidates who will be able to perform better than or equal to 40% of the total appearing candidates can participate in NEET counselling 2026.
NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff Score for SC & ST Categories
The NTA fixes the same cutoff scores for SC and ST categories. Based on the past years trends of NEET cut off, we have guesstimated the NEET SC cutoff scores and NEET ST cutoff scores below-
| Category |
Expected Cutoff Score |
|---|---|
| SC |
150-120 |
| ST |
150-120 |
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Previous 5 Years NEET Cutoff for SC Category
The NEET SC cutoff score was 143-113 in 2025 and 161-127 in 2024. Have a look at the previous 5 years NEET SC cutoff below-
| Year |
Cutoff Score for SC Category |
Number of Qualified Candidates (SC Category) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
143-113 |
1,68,873 |
| 2024 |
161-127 |
1,78,741 |
| 2023 |
136-107 |
1,53,674 |
| 2022 |
116-93 |
1,31,767 |
| 2021 |
137-108 |
1,14,221 |
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Previous 5 Years NEET Cutoff for ST Category
The NEET cutoff score in 2025 for ST category was 143-113 and 161-127 in 2024. Check previous 5 years NEET ST cutoff marks and number of qualified candidates below-
| Year |
Cutoff Score for SC Category |
Number of Qualified Candidates (ST Category) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
143-113 |
67,234 |
| 2024 |
161-127 |
68,501 |
| 2023 |
136-107 |
56,381 |
| 2022 |
116-93 |
47,295 |
| 2021 |
137-108 |
40,193 |
Category-Wise NEET Cutoff Scores Trends (2021 to 2025)
The NEET cutoff scores of last 5 years of all categories are shared below 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 |
| SC/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 |
Also Read: What is a Safe/ Good Score in NEET UG 2026
How Many SC & ST Category Candidates will Appear for NEET UG 2026?
In NEET UG 2026 exam scheduled on May 3, over 3 lakh SC category candidates and more than 1.5 lakh ST category candidates are expected to appear for the exam. A total of 22,79,743 have registered for the NTA NEET 2026 exam.
How to check NEET Cutoff 2026?
Candidates can check the NEET cutoff scores 2026 after the release of results using the process shared below-
- Go to official website of NEET.
- Click on result link.
- Search for the category-wise qualifying cutoff scores.
- Download and take its printout.
How is NEET Cutoff prepared for SC & ST Categories?
The NTA prepares the NEET cutoff score list for SC and ST categories based on the given factors-
- Difficulty level of NEET question paper.
- Total number of test takers.
- Number of applicants
- Seat intake for admission
Also Check:
| NEET 2026 Cutoff for General Category | NEET 2026 Cutoff for OBC Category |
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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. |
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