The NEET Cutoff 2026 has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) alongside the NEET UG Result 2026. As per the official notification, the qualifying cutoff for the General category is 213 marks, for OBC/SC/ST it is 177 marks, and for the UR/EWS-PwBD category it is 194 marks out of 720. Candidates who have scored equal to or above their category cutoff have qualified NEET UG 2026 and are now eligible to register for medical counselling.
NEET UG Cutoff 2026: Category-Wise Qualifying Marks
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Cutoff Marks (out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50th Percentile | 213 |
| General-EWS | 50th Percentile | 213 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 177 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 177 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 177 |
| UR/EWS - PwBD | 45th Percentile | 194 |
This means a General category candidate needs a minimum of 213 marks, an OBC/SC/ST candidate needs a minimum of 177 marks, and a UR/EWS candidate with a benchmark disability (PwBD) needs a minimum of 194 marks to qualify NEET UG 2026 and become eligible for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH counselling.
What Does the NEET Cutoff 2026 Mean for You?
- Clearing the NEET Cutoff 2026 only makes you eligible for counselling — it does not guarantee a seat
- Actual admission depends on your All India Rank (AIR), category, and seat availability
- Qualifying cutoff percentile stays fixed every year; only the marks equivalent changes based on difficulty level
- Government medical college seats generally require scores well above the qualifying cutoff
Candidates securing marks equal to or above the prescribed percentile cutoff for their category shall be considered qualified in NEET (UG) 2026 and eligible to participate in counselling.— National Testing Agency
Qualified NEET UG 2026? Check Your College Options Now
Once you've confirmed you've cleared the NEET Cutoff 2026, the next step is estimating which colleges you can realistically get into. Use the NEET UG College Predictor to check your admission chances in MBBS and BDS colleges based on your marks, category and state, or try the broader NEET UG & Medical College Predictor to compare options across AIQ and state quota.
If you're also planning ahead for postgraduate medical studies, the NEET PG College Predictor can help you understand how your MBBS college choice may influence future MD/MS options.
For a curated shortlist, see the Top 20 Best Medical Colleges in India 2026 (NIRF Ranking) list, complete with NEET cutoffs and fees, or explore individual college profiles such as Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai for detailed cutoff, fee and seat matrix information.
NEET Cutoff 2026 vs Previous Years
| Year | General Cutoff | OBC/SC/ST Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 213 | 177 |
| 2025 | 144 | 113 |
| 2024 | 162 | 127 |