NEET UG 2026 Exam Overview
The country's largest medical entrance examination, NEET UG 2026, concluded on 3rd May. This year, over 2.2 million students have taken their first major step towards becoming doctors. As soon as the exam ended, the only discussion among candidates and their parents was: what will the cut-off be? So, let's take a look at what the expected cut-off might be based on past trends.
NEET UG 2026 Expected Cut-off - What will the cut-off be this year?
Although the National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the official figures later, based on past trends, this year's cut-off could look something like this
General and EWS Categories
Candidates in these categories will need to achieve at least the 50th percentile to qualify. In terms of marks, this is expected to be between 686 and 144.
OBC, SC and ST Categories
A 40th percentile is mandatory for the reserved categories, which means that students who score between 113 and 143 marks can also qualify.
Top Medical Colleges to Target (NIRF 2025)
Best Institutions in India
If your score is top-tier, you could have the opportunity to gain admission to these excellent medical institutions in the country:
- AIIMS, Delhi
- PGIMER, Chandigarh
- Christian Medical College, Vellore
- BHU, Varanasi
- King George's Medical University, Lucknow
Not just a doctor, there are many career paths. People often think that NEET is only for MBBS, but through it you can also build a career in BDS (Dental), BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homeopathy) and even BSc Nursing (Military Nursing Service).
This year, the administration was quite strict regarding the examination. The National Medical Commission (NMC) had even instructed that staff at medical institutions should not be given leave during the exam, so that the entire process remained transparent and smooth.
Author : Krishan Jaswal
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