The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 cutoff is expected to remain competitive this year due to the increasing number of applicants. Conducted by the National Testing Agency, NEET is the gateway for admission to MBBS and BDS courses across India.
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NEET 2026 expected cutoff analysis suggests high competition this year due to increasing number of applicants.
April 7, 2026 – 8:20 AM
Experts believe cutoff may remain similar to last year unless paper difficulty changes significantly.
April 6, 2026 – 5:45 PM
Students are advised to aim for higher scores to secure admission in top government medical colleges.
Based on previous year trends, the expected NEET 2026 cutoff for the General category may range between 715–120 marks, while for OBC, SC, and ST categories, the cutoff is expected to be slightly lower.
Experts believe that factors such as exam difficulty level, number of candidates, and seat availability will significantly influence the cutoff. If the paper is easier compared to last year, the cutoff may increase slightly.
Students must note that qualifying cutoff is different from admission cutoff. While qualifying cutoff determines eligibility, admission cutoff depends on college-wise closing ranks.
Candidates are advised to aim for a higher score to secure seats in top government medical colleges.
