NEET 2026 State Wise Cutoff – UP, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana & More
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Kartikey SinghAuthor
6 May 2026
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NEET 2026 is done — paper was on May 3. If you're reading this right after checking your answers, there's one question that matters more than any other right now: what does your score get you, in your state, in your category? The national cutoff number you keep seeing on coaching sites is only half the picture. The real game is state-wise cutoff — because 85% of all government MBBS seats in India go through state quota counselling, not AIQ.
This guide covers exactly that. State by state. Category by category. With real numbers based on 2025 closing ranks and 2026 difficulty-adjusted expectations. It also covers which private colleges in each state are actually accessible at different score ranges — with direct links to their profiles so you can check fees, infrastructure, and past cutoffs before making your shortlist.
Why State Quota Cutoff Is Lower Than AIQ — And Why It Matters
The All India Quota covers 15% of government MBBS seats. Competition is nationwide. A student from Kerala, UP, and Maharashtra all compete for the same AIQ seat. That's why AIQ cutoffs are brutal — General category closes around AIR 26,000 for the last government seat, which translates to roughly 525+ marks.
State quota is different. You only compete against students from your own state who have declared domicile. In a large state like UP with many colleges, that's still tough. In a smaller state like Uttarakhand or Himachal, the competition drops significantly. Based on 2025 data and 2026 paper difficulty analysis (easy-to-moderate), state quota cutoffs for 2026 are expected to be 50–70 marks lower than AIQ across all categories.
Key rule to remember: Qualifying the NEET cutoff (135–140 marks for General) just makes you eligible for counselling. Actually getting a state government MBBS seat requires 550–630+ marks depending on which state you're applying in.
NEET 2026 State Wise Cutoff Overview – Expected Marks (General Category)
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| State | Expected General Cutoff (Govt MBBS) | Expected OBC Cutoff | Expected SC Cutoff | Competition Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 600 – 635 | 580 – 615 | 490 – 530 | Very High |
| Maharashtra | 570 – 620 | 540 – 590 | 460 – 510 | Very High |
| Karnataka | 580 – 625 | 550 – 595 | 470 – 515 | Very High |
| Tamil Nadu | 530 – 580 | 500 – 555 | 430 – 480 | High |
| Uttar Pradesh | 545 – 605 | 525 – 580 | 420 – 480 | High |
| Rajasthan | 530 – 580 | 510 – 555 | 410 – 460 | High |
| Gujarat | 540 – 590 | 515 – 565 | 430 – 475 | High |
| Haryana | 520 – 570 | 500 – 545 | 410 – 455 | Moderate-High |
| Uttarakhand | 490 – 545 | 465 – 520 | 380 – 430 | Moderate |
| Madhya Pradesh | 520 – 570 | 495 – 545 | 400 – 450 | Moderate-High |
| West Bengal | 520 – 575 | 495 – 545 | 415 – 460 | Moderate-High |
| Bihar | 510 – 560 | 485 – 535 | 400 – 445 | Moderate |
| Himachal Pradesh | 480 – 530 | 455 – 505 | 370 – 415 | Moderate |
| North-East States (Mizoram, Nagaland) | 450 – 500 | 420 – 470 | 340 – 390 | Low |
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NEET 2026 Cutoff for Uttar Pradesh – State Quota
UP is the most seat-rich state for MBBS in India — over 7,000 seats across government and private colleges. KGMU Lucknow remains the top-closing government college, with General category closing around AIR 2,300–2,800 (660+ marks) in 2024. Mid-tier government colleges in UP close between AIR 10,000–29,000 for General category, which translates to roughly 545–610 marks.
For private MBBS in UP, government quota seats close between AIR 85,000–6,00,000 depending on the college, round, and category. Management quota seats are accessible at scores as low as 225–350 marks in some colleges.
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| Category | Expected State Quota Cutoff 2026 (Govt MBBS UP) | Expected AIR Range |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 545 – 610 marks | AIR 10,000 – 29,000 |
| EWS | 530 – 595 marks | AIR 12,000 – 33,000 |
| OBC / OBC-NCL | 525 – 580 marks | AIR 13,000 – 35,000 |
| SC | 420 – 480 marks | AIR 45,000 – 1,65,000 |
| ST | 380 – 440 marks | AIR 95,000 – 5,40,000 |
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Private medical colleges in UP are worth serious attention if you're in the 380–520 marks range. Saraswati Medical College Unnao is one of the more affordable private MBBS options in UP with NMC approval and UP DGME recognition. Government quota seats here close around AIR 2,00,000–3,50,000 for General category. For students with scores around 500–550, Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College Moradabad is a well-known private option with a hospital of over 1,000 beds providing clinical exposure — government quota seats here close around AIR 80,000–1,50,000 for General. And Santosh Medical College Ghaziabad (NCR proximity) is another recognized private MBBS college in UP where scores of 450–540 marks in General category have historically resulted in admission through state counselling rounds.
NEET 2026 Cutoff for Maharashtra – State Quota
Maharashtra has the largest number of MBBS seats in any single state — DMER Maharashtra manages 10,145 MBBS seats and 3,526 BDS seats under 85% state quota. The reservation structure here is complex: SC, ST, NT (Nomadic Tribes), OBC, EWS, and a minority category called SBC all have separate cutoffs. General category government MBBS closing marks are expected around 570–620 for 2026.
The state is highly competitive because it also has the highest number of NEET qualifiers. Despite the large seat count, top Maharashtra government colleges like Grant Medical College Mumbai, B.J. Medical College Pune, and Government Medical College Nagpur all close in the top 8,000–15,000 AIR range for General category.
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| Category | Expected State Quota Cutoff 2026 (Govt MBBS Maharashtra) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR (Open) | 570 – 620 marks | Top colleges close at 600+ |
| OBC | 540 – 590 marks | Includes NT/SBC sub-categories |
| SC | 460 – 510 marks | Separate SC lists |
| ST | 430 – 475 marks | Tribal area reservation applies |
| EWS | 555 – 605 marks | 10% quota, implemented 2019 |
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For private MBBS in Maharashtra, D.Y. Patil Medical College Pune/Navi Mumbai is one of the most accessed private options in the state. The 2025 MCC Deemed counselling closing rank was approximately 2,70,180 for General AI — meaning a score of around 480–520 marks was sufficient for admission through later counselling rounds. Maharashtra also has significant NRI and management quota seats at private deemed colleges if you miss general quota cutoffs.
NEET 2026 Cutoff for Rajasthan – State Quota
Rajasthan is one of the largest states by NEET participation with 54 medical colleges listed. The Rajasthan state quota cutoff runs through RUHS (Rajasthan University of Health Sciences). Government MBBS closing marks for General category are expected around 530–580 for 2026, with SMS Medical College Jaipur being the top-closing institution.
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| Category | Expected State Quota Cutoff 2026 (Govt MBBS Rajasthan) | Expected AIR Range |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 530 – 580 marks | AIR 20,000 – 45,000 |
| OBC | 510 – 555 marks | AIR 25,000 – 55,000 |
| SC | 410 – 460 marks | AIR 70,000 – 1,80,000 |
| ST | 390 – 440 marks | AIR 1,00,000 – 4,00,000 |
| EWS | 515 – 560 marks | AIR 22,000 – 50,000 |
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Private MBBS in Rajasthan has a wider range of accessible options compared to most states. JNU Medical College Jaipur (Jaipur National University) is a recognized private medical institution where government quota seats have historically closed around AIR 2,00,000–3,80,000 for General category. For students around 400–500 marks, Ananta Institute of Medical Sciences Rajsamand and Pacific Medical College Hospital Udaipur are NMC-approved private options with state-level recognition. Geetanjali Medical College Udaipur is among Rajasthan's better-ranked private MBBS colleges — government quota closing ranks here typically fall between AIR 1,20,000–2,50,000 for General, making it accessible for scores in the 490–540 range.
NEET 2026 Cutoff for Uttarakhand – State Quota
Uttarakhand has fewer MBBS seats than larger states, but the competition within the state is moderate — making it one of the more viable states for mid-score students with Uttarakhand domicile. Government MBBS seats close around AIR 30,000–70,000 for General category in state quota, roughly corresponding to 490–545 marks.
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| Category | Expected State Quota Cutoff 2026 (Govt MBBS Uttarakhand) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 490 – 545 marks | Moderate competition within state |
| OBC | 465 – 520 marks | UP-origin OBC migration affects this |
| SC | 380 – 430 marks | Lower than larger state SCs |
| ST | 350 – 400 marks | Very few ST candidates from state |
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For private MBBS in Uttarakhand, Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences Dehradun is an NMC-approved private college with growing infrastructure. It's situated in Dehradun's education corridor and has been expanding its hospital facilities. Scores around 400–480 marks typically qualify for government quota seats through state counselling.
NEET 2026 Cutoff for Haryana – State Quota
Haryana runs its state counselling through UHSR (University of Health Sciences, Rohtak). Government MBBS in Haryana through state quota is competitive given the limited number of government colleges — Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS Rohtak and ESIC Medical College Faridabad are the most sought-after. General category closing marks are expected around 520–570 for 2026.
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| Category | Expected State Quota Cutoff 2026 (Govt MBBS Haryana) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 520 – 570 marks | Limited govt seats = high competition |
| OBC (BCA/BCB) | 500 – 545 marks | Haryana uses BCA/BCB sub-OBC categories |
| SC | 410 – 455 marks | 20% SC reservation |
| EWS | 505 – 550 marks | Implemented since 2019 |
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Private MBBS in Haryana has several functional colleges near the NCR belt. SGT Medical College Gurgaon (SGT University) is well-placed for NCR students with Haryana domicile — their MBBS program is NMC-approved and the hospital has active patient load from Gurgaon's population. Government quota seats here close around AIR 1,50,000–3,00,000 for General, accessible at scores in the 450–510 range. Amrita School of Medicine Faridabad is one of the stronger private medical colleges in the NCR-Haryana belt with Amrita University's brand backing — NMC approved, decent clinical infrastructure, and scores of 500–560 typically qualify for management or state quota seats depending on round.
NEET 2026 Cutoff for Delhi – State Quota
Delhi is the most competitive state for state quota MBBS. Government colleges here — Maulana Azad Medical College, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College — have cutoffs close to AIQ levels. General category state quota closing marks are expected at 600–635 for 2026. Delhi also has domicile requirements (5 years) enforced strictly.
Private MBBS in Delhi NCR: Jamia Hamdard New Delhi is a minority institution (Muslim Minority) with a strong health sciences tradition. The Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR) attached to it has MBBS seats — minority quota gives preference to eligible candidates. Scores of 500–560 marks have historically been sufficient for management quota seats. NIMS (Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences) Greater Noida falls under the UP state quota geographically but is accessible from Delhi — scores around 420–510 marks qualify for government quota seats through DMET UP counselling.
NEET 2026 Cutoff for Madhya Pradesh – State Quota
MP runs NEET state counselling through DME MP (Directorate of Medical Education). Government MBBS in MP is competitive with Gandhi Medical College Bhopal and MGMMC Indore at the top. Expected General category state quota cutoff for 2026 is around 520–570 marks.
For private MBBS in MP, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College Jabalpur is a recognized private MBBS option in the state. The college serves Madhya Pradesh and nearby state students and has government quota seats accessible through MP NEET counselling. Scores in the 400–490 marks range typically qualify for government quota seats in later counselling rounds. For stray vacancy and Mop-Up rounds, even lower scores can secure admission here.
AIQ vs State Quota – Which Should You Prioritize?
The quick answer: apply to both simultaneously. MCC AIQ counselling and state counselling run in parallel. There's no rule that stops you from registering for both. If you get an AIQ seat at a top college, you can forfeit the state seat. If AIQ doesn't come through, your state counselling registration is a live backup.
- AIQ seats: 15% of total government MBBS — managed by MCC at mcc.nic.in — open to all regardless of state
- State quota seats: 85% of total government MBBS — managed by state authorities — requires domicile in that state
- Deemed private university seats: AIQ managed by MCC, no domicile restriction — open to all states
- Private college government quota: Managed by respective state counselling authorities — domicile required in most cases
- Management quota: Direct from college — no domicile restriction, no AIR requirement (scores vary by college)
- NRI quota: For NRI candidates or those with NRI sponsors — fees significantly higher but admission at lower scores
Not sure which colleges match your score across states? Use CaderaEdu's NEET College Predictor to get a personalised list in under two minutes. Enter your score and category, and it maps your realistic options across AIQ, state quota, and private colleges. Already thinking about your MD/MS specialisation after MBBS? The NEET PG Predictor on CaderaEdu lets you plan your specialty options early, so the college you pick for MBBS aligns with where you want to be five years later Before counselling forms open, also check the NEET UG College Predictor on CaderaEdu — it maps college options across all states by your score and category, cutting through the noise fast.
Private Medical Colleges Worth Considering – State by State
When government cutoffs are out of reach, the private college decision becomes the most important financial choice of your life. Here's a quick breakdown by state of colleges worth checking on CaderaEdu before you shortlist.
Uttar Pradesh
- Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College Moradabad – 1,000-bed hospital, decent clinical exposure, accessible at 500–550 marks
- Santosh Medical College Ghaziabad – NCR proximity, NMC-approved, government quota closes around AIR 1,50,000–3,00,000
- Saraswati Medical College Unnao – One of the more affordable private MBBS options in central UP
Rajasthan
- Geetanjali Medical College Udaipur – Rajasthan's better-ranked private option, government quota closes AIR 1,20,000–2,50,000
- Pacific Medical College Hospital Udaipur – Udaipur cluster, NMC-approved, accessible at 400–480 marks
- Ananta Institute of Medical Sciences Rajsamand – Rajasthan state counselling-eligible private college
- JNU Medical College Jaipur – Well-located, university-affiliated MBBS program in Jaipur
Haryana & Delhi NCR
- SGT Medical College Gurgaon – NMC-approved, active hospital load, Haryana domicile students competitive at 450–510 marks
- Amrita School of Medicine Faridabad – One of the better NCR private medical colleges, Amrita University brand, scores 500–560
- Jamia Hamdard New Delhi – Minority institution with health sciences tradition, management quota accessible at 500–560
- NIMS Greater Noida – UP state quota college in NCR, accessible at 420–510 marks
Uttarakhand & Madhya Pradesh
- Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences Dehradun – Dehradun-based, NMC-approved, moderate fees, 400–480 marks range
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College Jabalpur – MP state counselling eligible, accessible at 400–490 marks through Mop-Up
- Sharda Medical College Greater Noida – UP-based, large teaching hospital (Sharda Hospital), MBBS seats accessible at 460–540 marks through state quota
How State Rank Is Calculated – And Why It Differs From AIR
Your All India Rank (AIR) is your position among all 22+ lakh NEET 2026 students sorted by marks. Your State Rank is your position only among students who declared your state as their home state in the NEET application. A student ranked AIR 45,000 nationally might be ranked State Rank 3,200 in a smaller state like Himachal Pradesh — and that state rank is what determines admission under state quota.
This is why students with AIR 40,000–80,000 sometimes get good government MBBS seats in smaller states through state quota while getting nothing through AIQ. Your state rank gets released with your NEET scorecard. Check it carefully before concluding that you're out of government MBBS contention.
NEET 2026 State Counselling Dates – What to Expect
- NEET 2026 Result: Expected June 2026 (NTA, neet.nta.nic.in)
- MCC AIQ Counselling Round 1 Registration: Expected July 2026 (mcc.nic.in)
- UP State Counselling (DMET UP / DGME UP): Expected July–August 2026
- Maharashtra State Counselling (DMER Maharashtra): Expected July–August 2026
- Rajasthan State Counselling (RUHS Jaipur): Expected July–September 2026
- Haryana State Counselling (UHSR Rohtak): Expected August 2026
- Uttarakhand State Counselling (HNBUMU): Expected August–September 2026
- Madhya Pradesh State Counselling (DME MP): Expected July–September 2026
- Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds (all states): September–October 2026
One important practical note: state counselling registration typically opens within 2–3 weeks of result. Don't wait to register. Missing the first round of state counselling registration is a common mistake that costs students seats that open up in Round 2 or Mop-Up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is state quota cutoff lower than AIQ cutoff for the same college?
State quota seats are filled by competition among students of only that state, while AIQ seats have nationwide competition. Smaller the pool, lower the effective cutoff. State quota cutoffs are typically 50–70 marks lower than AIQ for the same institution.
What is the expected NEET 2026 cutoff for UP state quota government MBBS?
For Uttar Pradesh state quota government MBBS in 2026, expected closing marks range from 545–610 for General category, 525–580 for OBC, 420–480 for SC, and 380–440 for ST. Top colleges like KGMU close much higher (660+ for General). These are estimates based on 2025 DMET UP counselling data.
Which private MBBS colleges in Rajasthan are good for scores below 500 marks?
Pacific Medical College Hospital Udaipur, Ananta Institute of Medical Sciences Rajsamand, and JNU Medical College Jaipur have government quota seats that historically close at scores accessible to students with 400–500 marks, particularly in later counselling rounds like Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy.
Can I apply for both AIQ counselling and state quota counselling simultaneously in 2026?
Yes. Registering for both MCC AIQ counselling and your home state's counselling simultaneously is not only allowed but strongly recommended. You can forfeit a lower-preference seat if a better one is offered. The two systems run in parallel, and there's no penalty for registering in both.
What is the NEET 2026 cutoff for private MBBS in Maharashtra?
Private MBBS in Maharashtra through MCC Deemed counselling closes around AIR 2,70,000–4,50,000+ for General category, roughly corresponding to marks in the 480–520 range. D.Y. Patil Navi Mumbai/Pune had a 2025 Round 2 closing rank of approximately 2,70,180 for General AI. Management quota seats are accessible at lower scores with higher fees.
Is there a domicile requirement for private MBBS college state quota seats?
Yes. Government quota seats in private medical colleges (the portion filled through state counselling) require state domicile in most states including UP, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Haryana. Management quota and NRI quota seats at private colleges do not have domicile restrictions.
What score is needed for Geetanjali Medical College Udaipur in NEET 2026?
Geetanjali Medical College Udaipur is one of Rajasthan's better-ranked private MBBS options. Government quota seats close around AIR 1,20,000–2,50,000 for General category, which roughly corresponds to marks in the 490–540 range. Management quota seats are available at lower scores through the college's direct admission process.
How do I check my state rank after NEET 2026 result?
Your state rank is included in the NEET 2026 result/scorecard issued by NTA on neet.nta.nic.in. It reflects your position among all candidates who declared your home state in the NEET application. This state rank — not your AIR — is what state counselling authorities use for seat allotment under state quota.
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