NEET Cutoff & Marks vs Rank
Category-wise qualifying cutoffs from 2019 to 2026, marks vs rank comparison, and what score you need for government MBBS.
213
General cutoff (2026)
177
OBC/SC/ST cutoff (2026)
620+
Govt MBBS (approx)
50th
Percentile (General)
📊 NEET Qualifying Cutoff (2019–2026)
Minimum marks to qualify for counselling. Cutoff = qualifying marks, not admission marks.
| Year | General/EWS | OBC/SC/ST | Gen-PH | OBC/SC/ST-PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 715–213 | 212–177 | 212–194 | 193–177 |
| 2025 | 686–144 | 143–113 | 143–127 | 126–113 |
| 2024 | 720–164 | 163–129 | 163–146 | 145–129 |
| 2023 | 720–137 | 136–107 | 136–121 | 120–107 |
| 2022 | 715–117 | 116–93 | 116–105 | 104–93 |
| 2021 | 720–138 | 137–108 | 137–122 | 121–108 |
| 2020 | 720–147 | 146–113 | 146–129 | 128–113 |
| 2019 | 701–134 | 133–107 | 133–120 | 119–107 |
Source: NTA results. The 2026 figures are as reported from the July 2026 result (the ST-PwBD range was reported as 191–178); please verify them on neet.nta.nic.in. General = 50th percentile, OBC/SC/ST = 40th, Gen-PH = 45th.
🏆 NEET Marks vs Rank
Approximate rank range for different mark ranges. Varies by year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
| Marks | Rank (2025) | Rank (2024) | What you can get |
|---|---|---|---|
| 710–720 | 1–10 | 1–50 | AIIMS Delhi, top govt |
| 700–710 | 10–70 | 50–200 | Top AIIMS, JIPMER |
| 680–700 | 70–500 | 200–1,500 | AIIMS, top state GMCs |
| 650–680 | 500–5,000 | 1,500–11,000 | State GMCs (AIQ + state) |
| 600–650 | 5,000–17,000 | 11,000–29,000 | GMCs in smaller states, pvt with scholarship |
| 550–600 | 17,000–40,000 | 29,000–48,000 | Private MBBS, state quota GMC (reserved) |
| 500–550 | 40,000–70,000 | 48,000–75,000 | Private MBBS, deemed universities |
| 450–500 | 70,000–1,20,000 | 75,000–1,10,000 | Private MBBS (management quota), BDS |
| 400–450 | 1,20,000–2,00,000 | 1,10,000–1,70,000 | BDS, BAMS, BHMS |
| 300–400 | 2,00,000–3,50,000 | 1,70,000–3,50,000 | BAMS, BHMS, BUMS in some states |
| < 300 | 3,50,000+ | 3,50,000+ | Below qualifying for most courses |
Rank ranges are approximate, compiled from published result analyses, and change every year. NEET 2026 rank data is not included yet, so use these two columns only as a rough guide and check the latest counselling (MCC) closing ranks for exact figures.
🏥 What Score for Government MBBS?
Top AIIMS (Delhi, Jodhpur, Bhopal), JIPMER — All India Quota. Extremely competitive.
State government medical colleges through AIQ. Most state GMCs through state quota for General category.
GMCs in smaller states, state quota seats, private colleges with scholarship. OBC/SC/ST can access good GMCs.
Private MBBS colleges, deemed universities. SC/ST can still get state GMC seats in many states.
Private MBBS (higher fees), BDS in government colleges. Dependent on state and category.
BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS. Private MBBS in some states with management quota. Consider retaking.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NEET cutoff for General category in 2026?
The qualifying cutoff for General/EWS in NEET 2026 (the Re-NEET) was 715–213 marks (50th percentile), so you needed at least 213 marks to qualify for counselling. In 2025 it was 686–144.
Why was the NEET 2026 cutoff so much higher than 2025?
The qualifying cutoff is the score at the 50th percentile for General/EWS, so it moves with how all candidates score. NTA does not publish a reason. In 2026 the middle of the score range was clearly higher than in 2025, and cutoffs have swung a lot before (for example 117 in 2022).
What rank can I expect with 600 marks?
In NEET 2025, 600 marks corresponded to approximately rank 5,000–17,000. In 2024, it was around 11,000–29,000. The variation is due to paper difficulty and scoring patterns.
Is 500 marks enough for government MBBS?
For General category AIQ, 500 marks is usually not enough for government MBBS. However, SC/ST candidates with 500 marks can get state GMC seats in some states. It is enough for BDS and AYUSH courses in most states.
Why does the cutoff change every year?
The cutoff depends on paper difficulty, total candidates, scoring distribution and number of seats. A harder paper results in lower cutoff marks. NEET 2022 had the lowest cutoff (117 for General) because the paper was relatively harder.
What is the difference between qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff?
Qualifying cutoff is the minimum marks to be eligible for counselling (set by NTA). Admission cutoff is the last rank at which a particular college offers admission — this is much higher than the qualifying cutoff and varies by college, category and quota.
Can I get MBBS with NEET rank 1 lakh?
With rank around 1,00,000, government MBBS is very difficult for General category. However, SC/ST candidates may get state GMC seats. Private MBBS colleges and BDS in government colleges are realistic options at this rank.
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Data from NTA NEET-UG results (2019–2026). Rank ranges are approximate. By RankUp, founded by Dr. Deepak Sahu.
