NEET UG 2026 Expected Cutoff Analysis
As NEET UG 2026 approaches, experts have released their expected cutoff predictions based on difficulty level trends and seat availability for MBBS and BDS courses across government and private medical colleges in India.
Expected Category-Wise Cutoffs
| Category | Expected Cutoff Percentile | Expected Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50th Percentile | 700-720 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 600-620 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 500-520 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 470-490 |
| General-PwD | 45th Percentile | 600-620 |
Factors Affecting Cutoff
- Total number of registered candidates (expected 24+ lakh)
- Difficulty level of the question paper
- Increase in MBBS seats due to new medical colleges
- Supreme Court guidelines on NEET scoring
Counselling Process
Candidates who qualify the cutoff will be eligible for counselling through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for 15% All India Quota seats and respective state counselling bodies for state quota seats. AIQ counselling is expected to begin within 4-6 weeks after result declaration.