KUHS Cutoff 2026: Expected Kerala NEET Cutoff, Rank & Admission Trends

Latest Updates:

• NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam for MBBS, BDS and other UG courses: 21 June, 2026.

Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) cutoff 2026 has not been released for the NEET UG and other accepting exams for different UG and PG admissions. The expected Kerala NEET 2026 cutoff for the state quota seats ranges between 590 and 615+ marks for the general or state merit (SM) category. 

The expected Kerala 2026 cutoff for state quota seats is given below as per category:

• General: 590 - 615+ marks
• OBC or SEBC: 580 - 620 marks
• SC: 450 - 550 marks
• ST: 420 - 490 marks

The KUHS NEET cutoff in the previous years for the Round 3 closing rank (General-All India) category is: MBBS: 9091 (2023), 8464 (2024), and 9926 (2025).

The KUHS MDS Round 4 closing rank (General-All India) category is: MDS in Oral Pathology: 557 (2024) and 625 (2025).

Admission to programs at KUHS requires entrance exams like NEET UG, NEET PG, NEET MDS, and other valid entrance exams, based on the course and study level. Candidates must meet the required KUHS cut-off to be eligible for counselling and seat allocation. Check the blog to get a detailed understanding of the KUHS Cutoff.

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KUHS Cutoff 2026: Expected Kerala NEET Cutoff for State-Quota Seats

The expected cutoff marks for Kerala NEET 2026 85% State Quota admission might differ by category. Depending on the present trends, the likely score range for admission to the Kerala government medical colleges is mentioned below:

Note: These are the expected score ranges and are not the official cutoff. The final Kerala NEET 2026 cutoff might change as per the exam difficulty, applicant number, seat availability, and category-wise competition.

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KUHS Cutoff: Previous Year Trends

As the KUHS cutoff is not released yet for NEET UG as well as other accepting exams for UG and PG admissions. Applicants can view the KUHS cutoff in the past years for different exams, categories and rounds in exam-wise cutoff.

KUHS Cutoff: Kerala NEET UG Cutoff 2025

Refer to the table below to know the Kerala NEET UG Cutoff 2025 as per category.

KUHS Cutoff: Past Years NEET Round 3 Closing Rank (General-All India)

The NEET Round 3 Closing Rank for General-All India for KUHS in the past years is given below:

KUHS Cutoff: NEET MDS Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)

The NEET MDS Round 4 Closing Rank for General-All India for KUHS is given below (year-wise):

KUHS Cutoff in Affiliated Colleges

The cutoff in the past years for KUHS affiliated colleges in various programs are given below.

MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology: KEAM Round 4 Closing Rank (General-Home State)

The KEAM Round 4 Closing Rank for the General-Home State category for MDS in Oral Pathology and Microbiology is given below:

MBBS: KEAM Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

The KEAM Last Round Closing Rank for the General-All India category in MBBS are provided below:

M.Ch. in Gynaecological Oncology: NEET SS Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)

The table below shows the NEET SS Round 1 Closing Rank for the General-All India category in M.Ch. in Gynaecological Oncology.

MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy: NEET PG Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

The NEET PG Last Round Closing Rank for the General-All India category in MD in Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy is given below:

KUHS Cutoff 2023: NEET UG Cutoff in Affiliated Colleges

Below is the summary of NEET UG 2023 All-India Quota closing ranks (General Category) for select KUHS-affiliated institutions:

KUHS Cutoff: NEET MDS Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) in Past Years

Look at the table below to know the NEET MDS Last Round Closing Rank for General-All India for KUHS (year-wise).

KUHS Cutoff: AYUSH Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) in Previous Years

The AYUSH Last Round Closing Rank for the General-All India category for KUHS is mentioned below:

Factors Influencing KUHS Cutoff 2026

The KUHS cutoff for 2026 is shaped by multiple factors including NEET UG, NEET PG, and KEAM performance, seat availability, reservation policies, and candidate demand. Exam difficulty and the number of applicants further influence cutoff trends across categories and affiliated colleges.

• Entrance Exam Performance: NEET UG, NEET PG, and KEAM scores directly affect cutoff ranks and marks.
  Seat Availability: Limited seats in high-demand colleges like Government Medical College, Kozhikode result in higher cutoffs.
• Reservation Policies: Cutoffs vary based on category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS).
• College Preference: Prestigious institutions witness significantly higher closing ranks.
• Exam Difficulty: A tougher NEET paper may reduce cutoff marks; an easier paper may increase them.
• Number of Applicants: Higher applicant numbers lead to more competitive closing ranks.

KUHS Cutoff 2026: FAQs

Ques: What is the KUHS cutoff?

Ans: The KUHS cutoff is the minimum score or rank required in entrance exams like NEET UG, NEET PG, or KEAM for admission to flagship courses (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, etc.) in colleges affiliated with the university.

Ques: What criteria should be met for the KUHS PG course admission?

Ans: For PG admission at KUHS, applicants have to fulfill the KUHS cutoff that is set for NEET PG. Only those students who obtain a score above the specified KUHS cutoff are eligible for applying for different postgraduate health programmes at KUHS.

Ques: What is the Kerala cutoff NEET 2026 for the government colleges?

Ans: For 85% state quota, the expected range for the government medical colleges is more for the general category and is less for the reserved categories. Competition will be strongest in the government seats, while the final cutoff might still change after the exam and counselling.

Ques: How competitive can the NEET Kerala cutoff for 2026 be?

Ans: It is predicted to be competitive as Kerala has a structured CEE counselling process, fewer government seats as well as multiple seat categories, such as government, NRI, self-financing, minority and quota-based options. The final trend will be based on the difficulty of the exam, seat availability and applicants.

Ques: Which entrance exam is mandatory for MBBS/BDS admission to KUHS?

Ans: Admission to MBBS and BDS in KUHS-affiliated colleges is primarily based on the candidate's score and rank in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG), followed by the Kerala state counselling process.

Ques: Does the cutoff differ for various colleges affiliated with KUHS?

Ans: Yes, the cutoff varies significantly. Prestigious government institutions like GMC, Thrissur and Kozhikode, have higher, more competitive cutoffs compared to other affiliated private or self-financing colleges.

Ques: Which entrance exam is used for admission to AYUSH courses like BAMS and BHMS?

Ans: Admission to AYUSH undergraduate courses like BAMS and BHMS in KUHS-affiliated colleges is primarily determined by the candidate's performance and merit in the NEET UG entrance exam.

Ques: What role does KEAM play in KUHS admission?

Ans: The KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture & Medical) score is typically used for admission to certain Allied Health Sciences and Pharmacy (B.Pharm) courses in KUHS-affiliated institutions, rather than MBBS/BDS.

Ques: What factors primarily influence the KUHS cutoff every year?

Ans: The cutoff is influenced by the difficulty of the entrance exam (NEET/KEAM), the total number of applicants, the availability of seats, reservation policies, and college preference during counselling.

Ques: Where should candidates monitor for the official KUHS cutoff and counselling updates?

Ans: Candidates should regularly check the official websites of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, and the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) for official cutoff ranks and counselling schedules.