These are expected/estimated cutoffs based on 2025 data and expert analysis of Re-NEET 2026 difficulty. Official cutoffs will only be declared after results. Use this for planning purposes only.
After the Re-NEET exam on June 21, students and experts have started analysing the paper difficulty and expected score distributions. Based on this and 2025 cutoff trends, here's our estimated cutoff breakdown for 2026.
NEET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff (Minimum to Be Eligible)
This is just the qualifying cutoff — the minimum marks needed to be eligible for counselling. Most government MBBS seats require significantly higher scores.
| Category | Expected Qualifying % | Expected Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 50th percentile | ~135–145 marks |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40th percentile | ~105–120 marks |
| PwD (General) | 45th percentile | ~120–130 marks |
| PwD (SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | ~105–115 marks |
Qualifying cutoff gets you into the rank list. It does not guarantee a seat. For an actual admission seat, you need to be within the admission cutoff range for your category and choice of course.
Government MBBS: Expected Admission Cutoff (AIQ)
| Category | Expected Cutoff Score | Expected Rank Range | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 530–560 | Top 50,000 | Highly competitive |
| OBC | 500–530 | Up to ~75,000 | Competitive |
| SC | 460–490 | Up to ~1.2 lakh | Moderate |
| ST | 430–460 | Up to ~1.5 lakh | Moderate |
| EWS | 510–540 | Up to ~60,000 | Competitive |
Government BDS (Dental): Expected Cutoff
| Category | Expected Cutoff Score | Rank Range |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 490–520 | ~60,000–1 lakh |
| OBC | 460–490 | ~1–1.5 lakh |
| SC | 420–450 | ~1.5–2.5 lakh |
| ST | 390–420 | ~2.5–3.5 lakh |
Government BAMS (Ayurveda): Expected Cutoff
| Category | Expected Cutoff Score |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 380–430 |
| OBC | 340–380 |
| SC | 300–340 |
| ST | 280–320 |
Why Cutoffs Could Be Different in 2026
Several factors can push cutoffs up or down compared to 2025:
- Paper difficulty: If Re-NEET 2026 was harder than 2025, scores may be lower overall, lowering cutoffs. Early expert analysis suggests the paper was moderately difficult.
- Number of candidates: More test-takers = more competition = typically higher cutoffs
- Seat availability: New medical colleges added under NMC norms may increase total MBBS seats
- Court orders / policy changes: These can affect seat matrices unexpectedly — stay tuned to mcc.nic.in
State Quota Cutoffs
State quota cutoffs (85% of seats) can vary significantly from AIQ cutoffs. States with lower competition (like some northeastern states, UP, Bihar for certain categories) tend to have lower closing ranks. Students who are domicile of less competitive states often get government MBBS seats at ranks that wouldn't qualify in AIQ.
Research your specific state's previous year cutoffs via your state's medical counselling authority website.
What to Do Based on Your Expected Score
- 560+ (UR): Top government MBBS — focus entirely on counselling strategy and choice filling
- 500–560 (UR): Government MBBS possible via state quota + AIQ. Research both thoroughly.
- 430–500 (UR): Government BDS, private MBBS, or government BAMS accessible. Don't rule out state quota MBBS.
- Below 430 (UR): See our full guide: What colleges you can get with 300–400 marks
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