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By Ankit Gupta
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Updated on 8 Jul 2026, 10:56 IST
The NEET 2026 cut off for BSc Nursing government colleges is the minimum NEET score or rank needed to get admission into government nursing colleges in India. The cutoff is not the same for every college. It changes based on the college, category, number of seats, number of students, exam difficulty, and counselling round.
Students who want admission to BSc Nursing through NEET 2026 must first qualify NEET UG. After that, they need to meet the BSc Nursing admission cutoff released during counselling. The final cutoff for NEET 2026 will be available only after the counselling rounds are completed.
Yes, many government BSc Nursing colleges accept admission through NEET UG. Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 to take part in counselling for these colleges.
For BSc Nursing seats under national-level counselling, the cutoff is released after each counselling round. For state quota seats, the respective state counselling authorities release the state-wise NEET cutoff for BSc Nursing government colleges.
The NEET 2026 BSc Nursing cutoff for government colleges will be released after counselling. Until then, students can check the previous year cutoff to understand the expected admission range.
The cutoff mainly depends on:
The official NEET 2026 cutoff for BSc Nursing government colleges has not been released yet. It will be updated after the counselling process.
Based on previous year trends, students should aim for a score higher than the NEET qualifying marks. Admission to top government BSc Nursing colleges usually requires a better rank because seats are limited and competition is high.
The table below shows the NEET 2025 qualifying cutoff. This is the minimum score needed to qualify NEET. It does not guarantee admission to a government BSc Nursing college.
| Category | Cutoff Percentile | Cutoff Score |
| General | 50th percentile | 686–144 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40th percentile | 143–113 |
| General-PwD | 45th percentile | 143–127 |
| SC/OBC-PwD | 40th percentile | 126–113 |
| ST-PwD | 40th percentile | 126–113 |
Many students confuse the NEET qualifying cutoff with the BSc Nursing admission cutoff. Both are different.
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| Point | NEET Qualifying Cutoff | BSc Nursing Admission Cutoff |
| Meaning | Minimum marks to qualify NEET | Rank or score required for admission |
| Released by | NTA | MCC or state counselling authority |
| Purpose | Eligibility for counselling | Seat allotment in college |
| Same for all colleges? | Yes, category-wise | No, college-wise and category-wise |
| Guarantees admission? | No | Yes, if seat is allotted |
A student may qualify NEET but still may not get a government BSc Nursing seat if their rank is lower than the college closing rank.
The previous year cutoff helps students estimate the safe NEET score for BSc Nursing government college admission. The tables below show the NEET 2025 opening and closing ranks for BSc Nursing government colleges.
| College Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Ahilya Bai College of Nursing, New Delhi | 28433 | 37310 |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | 30087 | 45932 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi | 25251 | 62205 |
| Florence Nightingale College of Nursing, GTB Hospital, Delhi | 52222 | 66090 |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi | 33458 | 68655 |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi | 36442 | 68701 |
| RAK College of Nursing, Delhi | 41896 | 79963 |
| College Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Ahilya Bai College of Nursing, New Delhi | 41714 | 43776 |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | 46008 | 56465 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi | 63208 | 70797 |
| Florence Nightingale College of Nursing, GTB Hospital, Delhi | 70833 | 76150 |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi | 70579 | 78674 |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi | 70942 | 79866 |
| RAK College of Nursing, Delhi | 80016 | 87262 |
| College Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Ahilya Bai College of Nursing, New Delhi | 156134 | 156134 |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | 128747 | 172552 |
| Florence Nightingale College of Nursing, GTB Hospital, Delhi | 109025 | 194095 |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi | 143275 | 198824 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi | 120621 | 205801 |
| RAK College of Nursing, Delhi | 185366 | 217717 |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi | 176269 | 220525 |
| College Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | 154073 | 229343 |
| Florence Nightingale College of Nursing, GTB Hospital, Delhi | 231998 | 231998 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi | 202350 | 261034 |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi | 185520 | 261187 |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi | 207600 | 281486 |
| RAK College of Nursing, Delhi | 261030 | 282090 |
The category-wise NEET cutoff for BSc Nursing government colleges is different for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD candidates. General category cutoffs are usually higher because of more competition. Reserved category candidates may get admission at comparatively lower ranks, depending on seat availability and reservation rules.
For NEET 2026, the final category-wise BSc Nursing cutoff will be released after counselling.
The state-wise NEET cutoff for BSc Nursing government colleges is released by individual state counselling authorities. Each state may have a different admission process, seat matrix, reservation policy, and cutoff rank.
Students should check the official counselling website of their state for:
A safe score for BSc Nursing in a government college depends on the category, state, and college. Students targeting top government nursing colleges should aim much higher than the NEET qualifying marks.
For General category students, admission in top colleges usually needs a strong NEET rank. OBC, SC, ST, and PwD students should also aim for a score above the minimum qualifying cutoff to improve their admission chances.
The minimum NEET marks required for BSc Nursing admission start from the qualifying cutoff. In NEET 2025, the qualifying score was 686–144 for General category and 143–113 for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
However, qualifying NEET is only the first step. Government college admission depends on the BSc Nursing closing rank released during counselling.
Admission chances depend on the category, state quota, seat availability, and counselling round.
| NEET Score | Admission Chance |
| 500+ marks | Better chance for government BSc Nursing colleges, especially in competitive colleges |
| Around 400 marks | Possible in some colleges, categories, and state quota seats |
| Around 300 marks | Chances may be limited for General category, but some reserved category or state quota options may be possible |
| Below qualifying marks | Not eligible for NEET-based counselling |
Students should always compare their NEET score and rank with the previous year BSc Nursing cutoff of their target colleges.
Some government colleges that have offered BSc Nursing admission through NEET-based counselling include:
| College Name | Location |
| Ahilya Bai College of Nursing | New Delhi |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women | New Delhi |
| Florence Nightingale College of Nursing, GTB Hospital | Delhi |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital | New Delhi |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital | New Delhi |
| RAK College of Nursing | Delhi |
The NEET BSc Nursing counselling process is held after the NEET result. Candidates need to register for counselling, fill college choices, upload documents, and wait for seat allotment.
The general process includes:
Candidates should keep these documents ready for NEET counselling:
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The expected NEET 2026 cutoff for BSc Nursing government colleges will depend on the exam difficulty, number of candidates, seat availability, category, and counselling round. The official cutoff will be released after counselling.
In NEET 2025, the General category closing rank for BSc Nursing went up to 79963 among the listed government colleges. For OBC, it went up to 87262. For SC and ST categories, the closing ranks varied by college.
NEET is required for admission to many government BSc Nursing colleges. Students must qualify NEET UG 2026 and participate in the counselling process.
The minimum marks start from the NEET qualifying cutoff. In 2025, the qualifying score was 686–144 for General category and 143–113 for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
No. Qualifying NEET only makes a candidate eligible for counselling. Admission depends on the college-wise closing rank, category, seat availability, and counselling round.