NEET UG 2026 cut-off released alongside results; Check category-wise qualifying marks, percentiles

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Qualified candidates can now begin the counselling process for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, B.Sc. Nursing and other undergraduate medical programmes. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2026 cut-off along with the declaration of the NEET UG 2026 results. Candidates who appeared for the undergraduate medical entrance examination can now check both their scorecards and the qualifying cut-off on the official website.The cut-off specifies the minimum percentile and marks required to qualify for the counselling process for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, B.Sc. Nursing and other undergraduate medical courses. The results and qualifying criteria were announced on July 16, 2026.NEET UG 2026 cut-off: Category-wise qualifying marksThe qualifying cut-off has been prepared on the basis of the percentile criteria prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Along with the qualifying percentile, the NTA has also announced the corresponding marks for each category.CategoryQualifying PercentileCut-Off MarksUR/EWS50th Percentile715–213OBC40th Percentile212–177SC40th Percentile212–177ST40th Percentile212–177UR/EWS-PwBD45th Percentile212–194OBC-PwBD40th Percentile193–177SC-PwBD40th Percentile193–177ST-PwBD40th Percentile191–178Candidates who have secured marks within the prescribed cut-off range for their respective categories will be eligible to participate in the counselling process.NTA releases category-wise qualified candidate dataAlong with the cut-off, the NTA has also published the number of candidates who qualified under different categories.CategoryQualified candidatesUR/EWS9,96,935OBC81,111SC29,947ST12,452UR/EWS-PwBD480OBC-PwBD185SC-PwBD64ST-PwBD11The agency has clarified that these figures represent candidates qualifying under the categories mentioned in the official scorecard. Separately, the NTA has stated that more than 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified for NEET UG 2026 across all categories.Cut-off marks rise compared to last yearThe NEET UG 2026 qualifying marks have increased noticeably compared to the previous year, especially for candidates in the General category.CategoryNEET UG 2025NEET UG 2026UR/EWS686–144715–213OBC143–113212–177SC143–113212–177ST143–113212–177UR/EWS-PwBD143–127212–194What should qualified candidates do next?Candidates who have met the qualifying cut-off can now proceed with the admission process. The next steps include:Download the NEET UG 2026 scorecard.Register for the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) counselling for the All India Quota seats.Apply for the respective state counselling process.Fill in preferred colleges and courses.Participate in the seat allotment rounds as per the counselling schedule.Candidates are advised to regularly check the official websites of the NTA, MCC, and their respective state counselling authorities for updates regarding registration, choice filling, and admission schedules.Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaPhotostoriesCan't stop sneezing this monsoon? 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