In NEET 2026, the candidates need to clear cutoff marks to become eligible to participate in counselling, while the rank decides actual admission chances in a medical college. For General category the expected cutoff marks 715-120 with the percentile of 50th, which will get candidate admission in top government medical colleges.
- Candidates scoring 680+ marks can get expected rank within 500.
- In NEET 2025, the closing rank for AIIMS Delhi is at AIR 47 in the General category.
- The expected rank for candidates with marks below 300 is 300000+.
Key Summary
- In NEET 2026, OBC, SC and ST expected cutoff is 530-540, 450-460 and 430-445 marks at 40th percentile.
- For government MBBS seat, the expected cutoff marks for general category 530+.
- Getting admission in AIIMS is highly competitive where top 50 rank is needed for AIIMS Delhi while AIIMS campuses have a closing rank of 3000-4000.
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NEET 2026 Expected Cut-off Category-wise
- In NEET 2026, the expected cutoff marks for UR is 530-540 at 50th percentile, which is the highest cutoff from the rest of the categories.
- For OBC, the expected cutoff is between 530-540 marks.
- For SC and ST categories the expected cutoff is 450-460 marks and 430-445 marks at 40th percentile.
- For EWS candidates, expected cutoff marks are slightly lower as compared to General with 525-535 marks.
| Category | Expected Percentile | Expected Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 50th | 530 - 540 |
| EWS | 50th | 525 - 535 |
| OBC | 40th | 530 - 540 |
| SC | 40th | 450 - 460 |
| ST | 40th | 430 - 445 |
Source: : Excepted Cut off for NEET 2026

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Ques. What NEET 2026 score is needed for a government MBBS seat?
Ans. Candidates scoring 600+ marks can get a seat in MBBS at government colleges, whereas candidates with 580+ marks may secure a seat in government colleges but it depends on the state quota and category.
Ques. Can I get AIIMS with 650 marks in NEET 2026?
Ans. Yes, candidates with 650+ marks can get in the top 5000 ranks,where they can get admission in AIIMS and top colleges.
NEET 2026 Expected Mark vs Rank
- Candidates scoring 680-720 marks in NEET 2026 are expected to secure rank in top 500 where they can get admission in AIIMS and top government medical colleges.
- With 650-679 marks in NEET 2026, candidates can get expected rank from 500-5000 where there is a strong chance for admission in AIIMS and top state government colleges.
- In NEET 2026, candidates get an expected rank of 15000-23000 with marks range from 600 to 619 where they can get admission in good government MBBS colleges.
- In the marks range 450-499 and 400-449 in NEET 2026, candidates get expected rank 75000-160000 which will get them admission in private MBBS, BDS and BHMS.
- Candidates scoring below 300 marks will get admission in private colleges.
| NEET 2026 Marks Range | Expected Rank Range | Admission Possibility |
|---|---|---|
| 680 - 720 | 1 - 500 | Top AIIMS, Top Govt. Medical Colleges |
| 650 - 679 | 500 - 5000 | AIIMS, Top State GMCs |
| 620 - 649 | 5000 - 15000 | Top State Medical Colleges |
| 600 - 619 | 15000 - 23000 | Good Govt. MBBS Colleges |
| 580 - 599 | 23000 - 28000 | Govt. MBBS (Mid-range colleges) |
| 550 - 579 | 28000 - 40000 | Govt. MBBS (Lower-ranked colleges) |
| 520 - 549 | 40000 - 55000 | Borderline Govt. MBBS/Strong chance via State Quota |
| 500 - 519 | 55000 - 75000 | Low probability Govt. MBBS/Likely BDS |
| 450 - 499 | 75000 - 110000 | BDS/BAMS/BHMS/Private MBBS |
| 400 - 449 | 110000 - 160000 | BAMS/BHMS/Private Colleges |
| 350 - 399 | 160000 - 220000 | Mostly Private/AYUSH Courses |
| 300 - 349 | 220000 - 300000 | Limited options, Private Colleges |
| Below 300 | 300000+ | Qualification possible, but no Govt. seat. |
Source: : Collegedunia

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Ques. Can I get a government college with 550 marks?
Ans. Yes, candidates with 550 marks can get admission in government but they will get seat in lower ranked government colleges.
Ques. What can I expect with less than 400 marks in NEET 2026?
Ans. Candidates with marks below 400 can get admission in private colleges or BAMS or BHMS.
NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff for MBBS Government College
In NEET 2026, the general category expected cutoff marks for MBBS government colleges would be 510-530 marks.
- For OBC and EWS categories, the expected cutoff marks is 480-500 for getting admission in government colleges.
- In NEET 2026, 460-480 expected cutoff marks for SC category will get admission in MBBS at government colleges.
- For ST category, the expected cutoff marks for admission in government is 430-460 in MBBS, which is the lowest cutoff as compared to others.
| Category | Expected Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| Gen UR | 510 - 530 |
| OBC | 480 - 500 |
| EWS | 480 - 500 |
| SC | 460 - 480 |
| ST | 430 - 460 |
Source: : Collegedunia

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Ques. What is the expected NEET 2026 cutoff for the General category?
Ans. The expected cutoff marks for NEET 2026 for General category is 715-120 marks.
Ques. What cutoff is expected for SC and ST categories?
Ans. In NEET 2026 exam, SC candidates have expected cutoff is 119-105 and for ST is 104-90 marks.
NEET Cutoff for AIIMS MBBS
- AIIMS Delhi is the most competitive college with closing rank 47 in NEET 2026 for General category.
- At AIIMS Jodhpur and AIIMS Bhopal the expected cutoff rank for general category candidates are 374 and 510.
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar and AIIMS Rishikesh have rank cutoffs of 594 and 731 for general category candidates.
- Mid tier AIIMS like AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Raipur and AIIMS Nagpur have expected cutoff rank is within top 1500 in NEET 2026 for general category.
- Colleges such as AIIMS Bathinda, AIIMS Mangalagiri, AIIMS Rajkot and AIIMS Kalyani have expected rank cutoff 1576, 1836, 1854 and 2089 for general category.
- The lowest rank cutoff for general category for MBBS in AIIMS are AIIMS Madhurai with 4454, AIIMS Vijaypur Jammu with 3787 and AIIMS Guwahati with 3476.
| AIIMS Colleges in India | General Category Rank Cutoff |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | 47 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 594 |
| AIIMS Patna | 1297 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 510 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 374 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 731 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 946 |
| AIIMS Raipur | 1174 |
| AIIMS Rae Bareli | 2559 |
| AIIMS Kalyani | 2089 |
| AIIMS Bathinda | 1576 |
| AIIMS Deogarh | 3106 |
| AIIMS Mangalagiri, Vijaywada | 1836 |
| AIIMS Bibi Nagar, Hyderabad | 2388 |
| AIIMS, Vijaypur Jammu | 3787 |
| AIIMS Gorakhpur | 2063 |
| AIIMS Rajkot | 1854 |
| AIIMS Bilaspur | 2401 |
| AIIMS Madurai | 4454 |
| AIIMS Guwahati | 3476 |
Source: : Category Wise AIIMS / NEET 2026 Cut Off 2026 | General, OBC, SC, ST | Garima Goel

Ques. What rank is required for AIIMS Delhi for General in NEET 2026?
Ans. Candidates should have rank within top 50 to secure a seat at AIIMS Delhi.
Ques. Can I get any AIIMS with a 1000 rank in general category?
Ans. Yes, with 1000 rank you can get admission in AIIMS like AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhubaneswar and AIIMS Bhopal.
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Ques. What rank is required for AIIMS Delhi in NEET 2026?
Ans. Candidates should have rank within top 50 to secure a seat at AIIMS Delhi.
Ques. Can I get any AIIMS with a 1000 rank?
Ans. Yes, with 1000 rank you can get admission in AIIMS like AIIMS Nagpur, AIIMS Raipur and AIIMS Rishikesh.







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