- By Vaidika Thapa
- Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- NTA declared NEET UG 2026 results, 11.21 lakh candidates qualified.
- General category cut-off 50th percentile, reserved 40th percentile.
- Specific qualifying marks released for all categories by NTA.
NEET UG 2026 Cutoff List: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday declared the NEET UG 2026 result. Out of nearly 20 lakh candidates who appeared for the examination, 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified for admission to undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH and allied programmes. Along with the result, NTA has released the qualifying cut-off details for candidates. The qualifying cut-off refers to the minimum marks required by candidates to clear the examination.
NEET UG 2026 Qualifying Cut-Off
For NEET UG 2026, the qualifying cut-off for the General category is 50th percentile, while candidates from reserved categories need to secure the 40th percentile. The qualifying cut-off marks also vary according to the category of candidates. UR/EWS candidates need to secure the 50th percentile, with expected cut-off marks ranging from 720 to 138.
NTA Declares Result of NEET (UG) 2026
— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) July 16, 2026
11.21 lakh candidates qualify;
Results declared in time for counselling and Medical College Admissions;
Toppers from almost all States and Union Territories;
More than 58 per cent of qualified candidates are women;
Examination conducted in…
For OBC, SC and ST candidates, the qualifying cut-off is 40th percentile, with expected marks ranging from 137 to 108. UR/EWS PwD candidates also need to secure the 40th percentile, with marks ranging from 137 to 122. For OBC/SC/ST PwD candidates, the expected marks range is 121 to 108.
NEET UG 2026 Cutoff List
| Category | Percentile Cut-Off | Cut-Off Marks (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 50th percentile | 720 – 138 |
| OBC/SC/ST | 40th percentile | 137 – 108 |
| UR/EWS - PwD | 40th percentile | 137 – 122 |
| OBC/SC/ST - PwD | 40th percentile | 121 – 108 |
NEET UG 2026 Cut-Off For MBBS Government Colleges
The admission cut-off required for admission to government medical colleges is different from the qualifying cut-off. The admission cut-off varies according to category and seat availability.
| Category | Expected Marks Range |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 550 – 600+ |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 530 – 590 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 520 – 580 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 420 – 490 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 400 – 480 |
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