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By Ankit Gupta
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Updated on 18 Jul 2026, 10:27 IST
NEET Cutoff 2026 for Government MBBS Colleges refers to the minimum marks, percentile, and rank required by candidates to qualify for NEET UG and secure admission to government medical colleges in India. The NEET 2026 cutoff includes two major types: qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum score required to become eligible for counselling, while the admission cutoff represents the opening and closing ranks at which candidates get MBBS seats in government colleges.
The NEET UG 2026 qualifying cutoff will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with the NEET result, whereas the MBBS government college admission cutoff 2026 will be released after the completion of MCC and state counselling rounds. The cutoff varies every year depending on factors such as exam difficulty, number of applicants, available MBBS seats, category reservation, and previous year admission trends.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | NEET UG 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Admission Process | NEET UG Counselling |
| Counselling Authority | MCC and State Counselling Authorities |
| Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSc Nursing, Veterinary and other courses |
| Cutoff Types | Qualifying Cutoff and Admission Cutoff |
| Cutoff Format | Marks, Percentile, Opening Rank and Closing Rank |
The NEET Cutoff 2026 for Government Colleges is the minimum requirement that candidates need to meet for admission to medical and allied courses offered by government institutions.
The cutoff is divided into two categories:
The qualifying cutoff indicates whether a candidate has cleared NEET UG and is eligible to participate in counselling.
It is based on:
The admission cutoff determines the rank required to get a seat in a particular government college.
It depends on:
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| Basis | Qualifying Cutoff | Admission Cutoff |
| Meaning | Minimum marks required to qualify NEET | Rank required to get admission |
| Released By | NTA | MCC/State counselling authorities |
| Purpose | Eligibility for counselling | Seat allotment |
| Based On | Marks and percentile | Opening and closing ranks |
| Changes Every Year | Yes | Yes |
The expected NEET qualifying cutoff 2026 for government MBBS colleges is given below:
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| Category | Required Percentile | Expected NEET Cutoff Marks |
| General/EWS | 50th Percentile | 715–213 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 212–177 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 212–177 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 212–177 |
| SC/OBC PwD | 40th Percentile | 193–177 |
| ST PwD | 40th Percentile | 191–178 |
Note: Qualifying NEET marks only make candidates eligible for counselling. Admission to government MBBS colleges requires a much higher rank depending on college and category.
The NEET MBBS cutoff for government colleges 2026 will be available after counselling rounds. Candidates can check the previous year opening and closing ranks to estimate the expected cutoff for top government medical colleges.
| Government Medical College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| AIIMS New Delhi | 1 | 48 |
| Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi | 54 | 103 |
| VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi | 49 | 132 |
| ABVIMS & Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi | 145 | 215 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 50 | 258 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 55 | 392 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 148 | 531 |
| UCMS Delhi | 217 | 559 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 230 | 685 |
| Government Medical College Chandigarh | 98 | 690 |
| Madras Medical College Chennai | 260 | 695 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 60 | 706 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 136 | 862 |
| Seth GS Medical College Mumbai | 96 | 868 |
| BJ Medical College Ahmedabad | 229 | 889 |
| LHMC New Delhi | 278 | 1128 |
| IMS BHU Varanasi | 235 | 1165 |
| Government Medical College Kozhikode | 309 | 1173 |
| SMS Medical College Jaipur | 331 | 1174 |
Students who want admission to Government Dental Colleges through NEET UG 2026 must meet the required cutoff rank. The BDS cutoff is generally different from MBBS because the number of seats and competition level vary.
| Government Dental College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi | 2192 | 13602 |
| Government Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur | 13694 | 13694 |
| Government Dental College and Hospital, Aurangabad | 11473 | 17519 |
| UP King George's University of Dental Science, Lucknow | 16923 | 18646 |
| Government Dental College, Nagpur | 10886 | 19219 |
| Dental College, RIMS Imphal | 16533 | 20798 |
| Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore | 16096 | 21785 |
| Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram | 14847 | 22159 |
| Government Dental College, Thrissur | 8211 | 22199 |
Candidates interested in Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) admission through NEET UG can check previous year cutoff trends to understand the expected rank range. The BAMS government college cutoff is usually higher than many other AYUSH courses because government Ayurvedic colleges receive a good number of applications every year.
| Government BAMS College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Ch Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, New Delhi | 26359 | 32685 |
| Government Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur | 32725 | 35590 |
| State Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Lucknow | 34144 | 35856 |
| Madan Mohan Malviya Government Ayurved College, Udaipur | 30418 | 35899 |
| Government Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Kota | 35921 | 36760 |
| Government Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Bikaner | 36646 | 36812 |
| Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Varanasi | 32857 | 39604 |
| Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur | 29222 | 40092 |
Admission to Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) government colleges is also based on NEET UG scores. Candidates with comparatively lower ranks may get opportunities in government BHMS colleges depending on counselling rounds.
| Government BHMS College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Calicut | 40798 | 54408 |
| Dr BR Sur Homeopathic Medical College, New Delhi | 59901 | 70788 |
| Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, New Delhi | 44789 | 72156 |
| Biju Pattnaik Homoeopathic Medical College, Berhampur | 76816 | 76816 |
| National Homoeopathic Medical College, Lucknow | 41069 | 82297 |
| Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College, Kolkata | 71021 | 83846 |
| Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Madurai | 69875 | 93706 |
NEET UG scores are also considered for admission to some BSc Nursing government colleges. Candidates can check previous year cutoff ranks to understand the competition level.
| Government Nursing College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Ahilya Bai College of Nursing, New Delhi | 28433 | 37310 |
| Institute of Medical Sciences BHU, Varanasi | 30087 | 45932 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi | 25251 | 62205 |
| Florence Nightingale College of Nursing, Delhi | 52222 | 66090 |
| VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi | 33458 | 68655 |
| ABVIMS and Dr RML Hospital, New Delhi | 36442 | 68701 |
Students seeking admission to BVSc & AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) courses through NEET UG can refer to previous cutoff trends.
| Government Veterinary College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Madras Veterinary College, Chennai | 9167 | 21811 |
| Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar | 26937 | 27360 |
| College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner | 26400 | 27997 |
| Veterinary University, Jaipur | 27844 | 29625 |
| Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar | 28004 | 31038 |
| Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana | 31574 | 33417 |
| College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udaipur | 30871 | 33946 |
The NEET government college cutoff 2026 may change every year because several factors influence the final admission ranks.
| Factor | Impact on NEET Cutoff |
| Difficulty Level of NEET Exam | A tougher exam may affect score distribution |
| Number of Applicants | More candidates increase competition |
| Number of Available Seats | More seats may change closing ranks |
| Candidate Performance | Higher scores increase cutoff trends |
| Category Reservation | Cutoff varies for General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories |
| College Preference | Popular colleges usually have higher cutoffs |
Candidates can follow these steps to check the cutoff:
The NEET 2026 admission cutoff for government colleges will be available after counselling rounds are completed.
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NEET Cutoff 2026 for Government Colleges is the minimum marks or rank required to qualify NEET and secure admission to government medical and allied healthcare courses through counselling.
The qualifying marks vary by category. General/EWS candidates need the 50th percentile, while OBC, SC, and ST candidates need the 40th percentile to qualify NEET UG.
No. Qualifying NEET only makes candidates eligible for counselling. Admission to government MBBS colleges requires a competitive rank based on the college cutoff.
The NTA releases the NEET qualifying cutoff along with the result, while admission cutoffs are released through MCC and state counselling authorities after seat allotment.
Yes, the cutoff changes every year depending on exam difficulty, number of applicants, seat availability, and admission trends.
Top institutes like AIIMS New Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College, and other highly preferred government colleges generally have very competitive cutoffs.
It depends on your category, state quota, counselling round, and available seats. Candidates with lower ranks may have better chances in later rounds or less competitive colleges.
No. Each course has a separate admission cutoff based on demand, seat availability, and competition level.