NEET UG 2026 exam results are pending, but experts project a competitive cut-off. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet released the official scores for the exam held on May 3. Candidates should prepare for a strong competition this year.
The cut-off score determines a candidate's eligibility for medical counselling. It is crucial to understand the difference between the qualifying cut-off and the admission cut-off, which secures a seat in a college.
NEET 2026 Expected Cut-off
Factors influencing the cut-off include the number of test-takers, estimated at 22 Lakh, and the exam's difficulty. Initial reports suggest a moderate difficulty level for Chemistry. Physics and Biology sections also impact final scores.
While the NTA will release the definitive cut-off with results, preliminary estimates for 2026 are available. These projections indicate a challenging competition.
Expected Category-Wise Cut-off Ranges (2026)
| Category | Qualifying Criteria | Expected 2026 Marks Range | Estimated Number of Qualifiers |
| UR / EWS | 50th Percentile | 150 - 701 | 1,155,000 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 118 - 149 | 96,000 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 118 - 149 | 33,500 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 118 - 149 | 14,200 |
| UR / EWS & PwBD | 45th Percentile | 132 - 149 | 480 |
| OBC & PwBD | 40th Percentile | 118 - 131 | 230 |
| SC & PwBD | 40th Percentile | 118 - 131 | 55 |
| ST & PwBD | 40th Percentile | 118 - 131 | 20 |
| Total | — | — | 1,299,485 |
Previous Year NEET UG Cut-off Data
The NEET UG 2024-2025 cut-off provides a benchmark for this year's expectations. These figures highlight previous score ranges and candidate numbers.
| Category | Qualifying Criteria | 2024 Marks Range | 2024 Total Candidates | 2025 Marks Range | 2025 Total Candidates |
| UR/EWS | ≥50th Percentile | 162 - 720 | 116,533 | 144 - 686 | 110,151 |
| OBC | ≥40th to <50th | 127 - 161 | 100,876 | 113 - 143 | 88,692 |
| SC | ≥40th to <50th | 127 - 161 | 34,420 | 113 - 143 | 31,995 |
| ST | ≥40th to <50th | 127 - 161 | 14,414 | 113 - 143 | 13,940 |
| UR/EWS & PwBD | ≥45th to <50th | 144 - 161 | 473 | 127 - 143 | 472 |
| OBC & PwBD | ≥40th to <45th | 127 - 143 | 269 | 113 - 126 | 216 |
| SC & PwBD | ≥40th to <45th | 127 - 143 | 54 | 113 - 126 | 48 |
| ST & PwBD | ≥40th to <45th | 127 - 142 | 13 | 113 - 126 | 17 |
| Total | — | — | 1,315,853 | — | 1,236,531 |
Official Cut-off Release
The NTA will publish the official NEET UG cut-off scores with the results. Experts are analyzing the various sets of question papers (Set 11, 12, 13, 14) to provide more precise admission cut-off predictions. Candidates should await the official announcement for definitive information.
