NEET 2026 Cut Off: Expected Qualifying Marks Category-Wise
Check the predicted cutoff for General, OBC, SC, and ST categories
Looking for the NEET 2026 Cut Off? You are in the right place. Every year, millions of students appear for the NEET-UG exam, and the qualifying cutoff is the first hurdle they need to cross.
In this guide, we provide the most accurate expected cutoff for NEET 2026 based on official data trends and student feedback.
NEET 2026 Expected Qualifying Cut Off
Based on the latest trends and the increasing difficulty level of the exam, here is the predicted qualifying cutoff for 2026:
| Category | Qualifying Criteria | Expected Cutoff (Marks) |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR / EWS | 50th Percentile | 720 – 150 |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40th Percentile | 149 – 120 |
Last 5 Years NEET Cut Off (Minimum Qualifying Marks)
To understand how the cutoff moves, let’s look at the minimum marks required to qualify in previous years:
| Year | General / UR / EWS | OBC / SC / ST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Exp) | 720–150 | 149–120 |
| 2025 | 720–144 | 143–113 |
| 2024 | 720–162 | 161–127 |
| 2023 | 720–137 | 136–107 |
| 2022 | 715–117 | 116–93 |
| 2021 | 720–138 | 137–108 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the minimum marks to qualify NEET 2026?
Ans: For the General category, it is expected to be between 150-160, and for OBC/SC/ST, it is likely to be 120-130.
Q2: Is qualifying NEET enough for MBBS admission in Government Colleges?
Ans: No. Qualifying marks only make you eligible for counselling. To get a seat in a Government Medical College, you usually need a score of 620+ for General and 590+ for Reserved categories.
Q3: Why did the cutoff increase so much in 2024?
Ans: The 2024 cutoff saw a record high due to an easier paper and a massive increase in the number of high-scoring students. However, the trend started normalizing in 2025.
Q4: Can I get admission in MBBS abroad with just qualifying marks?
Ans: Yes! To study MBBS abroad, you only need to achieve the qualifying cutoff marks in NEET.
Q5: Will the NEET 2026 Cutoff be higher than 2025?
Ans: It depends on the paper difficulty. However, given the rising competition, we expect a slight increase, bringing the General cutoff to around 150-160.
Preparation Tip: Don’t just aim to qualify. Aim for a score that guarantees you a seat! Good luck for NEET 2026!
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