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NEET Cutoff for BSc Nursing 2026: Expected Category-Wise Marks, Rank & College Cutoff

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Samrat Ray • 4 Mins read • 11 May 26
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The NEET Cutoff for BSc Nursing varies across government and private medical colleges in India. Army Nursing colleges also have different cutoff requirements than other types of Nursing colleges. The expected NEET cutoff score for General candidates is around 162 to 720, and the expected cutoff score for reserved categories ranges from 127 to 161. Closing ranks for BSc Nursing across different types of colleges range from 2000 for General candidates to 69000 or lower for SC/ST/OBC candidates. The college-specific cutoffs can be accessed after the NEET UG 2026 results through their respective official websites. 


NEET Cutoff for BSc Nursing 2026: Expected Category-Wise Minimum Marks and Percentile 2026

The minimum NEET score and percentile required for BSc Nursing in Indian colleges vary with the category of candidates. Check the table below for the expected category-wise cutoff marks and percentiles in the NEET UG exam for BSc Nursing admissions.

Category

Expected Cutoff Percentile

Expected Minimum Marks

Unreserved / EWS

50th

720–162 

OBC / SC / ST

40th

161–127 

UR/EWS - PwD

45th

161–144 

OBC/SC/ST - PwD

40th

143–127 


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Expected NEET Cutoff for BSc Nursing 2026: Government College (All-India)

If you want to gain admission to BSc Nursing at government colleges, you must meet the cutoff range applicable to them. Below are the expected opening and closing cutoffs at prominent government medical colleges offering BSc Nursing in India.  

College

Expected Opening Rank (General)

Expected Closing Rank (General)

AIIMS Delhi

1

2000

Ahilya Bai College of Nursing, New Delhi

25,000–28,000

35,000–37,000 

IMS BHU, Varanasi

28,000–30,000

45,000–46,000 

Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi

25,000–25,500

60,000–62,000 

Florence Nightingale College, GTB Hospital

50,000–52,000

65,000–66,000 

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi

33,000–33,500

68,000–69,000


Expected NEET Cutoff for BSc Nursing 2026: Private Colleges

There are many private colleges offering BSc Nursing courses to students. The following table shows the NEET cutoffs for BSc at some of the prominent private medical colleges in the country. 

College

Expected Opening Rank (General)

Expected Closing Rank (General)

Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal

2,000–3,000

4,500–5,000 

Symbiosis College of Nursing, Pune

3,500–4,000

5,500–6,000 

KLE University, Belgaum

4,000–4,500

6,000–7,000 

Shivaji University, Kolhapur

4,500–5,000

7,000–8,000 

Sri Ramachandra Institute, Chennai

5,000–6,000

8,000–9,000 


Expected NEET Cutoff for BSc Nursing 2026: Army Colleges

The Indian Army Nursing colleges offer BSc Nursing seats based on NEET ranks to interested candidates. Below are the college-wise expected opening and closing NEET ranks required for Indian Army colleges.  

College

Expected Opening Rank (General)

Expected Closing Rank (General)

AFMC Pune (College of Nursing)

500–1,000

1,500–2,000 

College of Nursing, INHS Asvini, Mumbai

1,200–1,500

2,200–2,500 

College of Nursing, CH (EC) Kolkata

1,500–1,800

2,500–3,000 

College of Nursing, INHS Sanjivani, Goa

1,800–2,000

3,000–3,500 

College of Nursing, AFMC Pune (additional campuses)

2,000–2,200

3,500–4,000 


How to Check the NEET Cutoff for BSc Nursing 2026?

You can check the NEET UG cutoff for BSc Nursing cutoff 2026 for BSc Nursing with the following steps: 

  • Step 1: Visit the NTA official website after the declaration of the NEET UG 2026 results. 
  • Step 2: Open the “NEET 2026 Result” or “Cutoff” section provided. 
  • Step 3: Check your category-specific cutoff score and percentile. 
  • Step 4: Visit the MCC official website to get the final college-wise NeET cutoff for BSc Nursing. 


NEET Cutoff for BSc Nursing 2026: FAQs


Ques: What is the NEET score for BSc nursing?

Ans: For the General category, the NEET cutoff scores at BSc Nursing institutions is expected to range from 162 to 720. Typically, top colleges offering BSc Nursing require 450 to 500 or higher NEET scores for admission. You must check the cutoff requirements at different colleges and apply accordingly. 


Ques: Can I get BSc Nursing with 200 marks in NEET?

Ans: No, you usually cannot get a BSc Nursing seat with 200 marks in NEET. The rank you get with a NEET score of 200 will be quite lower than the typical requirements. You must aim for a score of at least 450 to 550 or higher to secure a BSc Nursing seat at a prominent government and private Nursing institution. 


Ques: Is BSc Nursing harder than MBBS?

Ans: No, MBBS is more difficult than BSc Nursing since it has a higher level of challenges in terms of course content. Moreover, the admission process for MBBS is more challenging than that for BSc Nursing. You will also typically find a lower NEET cutoff for BSc Nursing than for MBBS. 


Ques: Can I study BSc Nursing without NEET?

Ans: Yes, you can get a BSc Nursing seat without clearing the NEET UG exam. There are at least thousands of colleges offering BSc Nursing without NEET qualification to interested candidates. You must be a 12th pass from the PCB stream with an aggregate of at least 50% to be eligible for BSc Nursing without NEET. Apart from that, you must also check for institutional entrance exam requirements at the selected college. 


Ques: Is BSc Nursing 3 or 4 years?

Ans: The BSc Nursing program across all medical colleges in India typically has a duration of 4 years. This duration consists of foundational, core, and elective subjects. The BSc Nursing programs also include a practical training at the end of the course to prepare you for future career opportunities in Nursing across various organisations.