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NEET OBC Cut Off 2026: Expected Category-Wise Cutoff Marks, Percentile & Previous Year Trends

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Shreshtha Mishra • 7 Mins read • 6 May 26
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NEET 2026 Official cutoffs for all the categories, including OBC, General, SC, SCT, and PwD, will be released by NTA on its official website after the NEET 2026 results are declared in June 2026. The expected NEET 2026 cutoffs for the OBC category are 150 - 120 marks. OBC category candidates whose NEET 2026 score is above or between this cutoff score can further apply for the counseling process. The NEET 2026 UG counselling will take place in July 2026. NEET OBC Expected Cutoffs 2026 are based on a few factors, like the difficulty level, number of seats, and number of students enrolled. NEET 2026 Paper analysis done on the basis of students' review has been done by SYU experts, which showcases that the difficulty level of the exam is moderate but time-consuming.  Check the NEET Expected 2026 cutoffs for all the categories.


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OBC Expected Cut Off For NEET 2026

The NEET Exam 2026 commenced on May 3, 2026. The NEET Cut Off for OBC has been released with the NEET Result 2026 in June 2026. The table below shows the expected NEET OBC Cut Off 2026.

Category

NEET OBC Expected Percentile 2026

NEET OBC Expected Scores 2026

OBC

40th

150 -120

OBC-PwD

40th

130 - 115


OBC Cut Off for NEET: Last Year

The students from the OBC category who appeared in the NEET 2026 Exam can set their NEET 2026 targets by analysing NEET OBC Cutoff trends for previous years. Check the category-wise last year cut off of NEET for OBC, along with a comparison of the previous years' NEET cut off data.

Year

Marks Range 

NEET OBC Cut Off 2025

143 - 113

NEET OBC Cut Off 2024

163-129

NEET OBC Cut Off 2023

137-108

NEET OBC Cut Off 2022

116-93

NEET OBC Cut Off 2021

137-108

NEET OBC Cut Off 2020

146-113

NEET OBC Cut Off 2019

133-107

NEET OBC Cut Off 2018

118-96


Read More: NEET 2026 Cut Off


Category-Wise NEET Cutoff Scores Trends (2024 to 2026)

Here is the list of past year category-wise NEET cutoff scores released by NTA on its official website for General, OBC, ST, SC, and PwD for 2024 and 2025. Compare the past year's statistics with the expected NEET 2026 cutoffs.

Category

2026 Expected Cutoff Score

2025 Cutoff Score

2024 Cutoff Score

UR/EWS

700 - 135

686-144

720 -162

OBC

150 -120 

143 - 113

161 - 127

SC

150 -120 

143 - 113

161 - 127

ST

150 -120 

143 - 113

161 - 127

UR/EWS - PwBD

150 -110

143 -127

161 - 144

OBC PwD

130 - 115

126 - 113

143 - 127

SC PwD

130 - 115

126 - 113

143 - 127

ST PwD

130 - 115

126 - 113

143 - 127


NEET 2026 Cutoff for Private Medical Colleges

Check the NEET 2026 OBC Cutoff for Private Medical Colleges mentioned below. It is comparatively lower than the scores required to get admission in government colleges, but it still offers a good place in private colleges.

Category

Expected Cutoff

OBC

380 – 500


Category-wise NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff Marks for Government College

Check the NEET 2026 OBC Expected Cutoff Marks for Government College, which will help you analyse your expected college type in comparison with your marks for 2026.

Category

Expected Cutoff

OBC

550-580


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NEET 2026 Marks Vs Percentile

The table below represents how NEET scores may correspond to percentiles, helping you better understand the NEET 2026 cut-off (expected).

Category

Qualifying Score

Cutoff Score

UR/EWS

50th Percentile

700 - 135

OBC

40th Percentile

150 - 120

SC

40th Percentile

150 - 120

ST

40th Percentile

150 - 120

UR/EWS - PwBD

45th Percentile

150 - 120

OBC PwD

40th Percentile

150 - 110

SC PwD

40th Percentile

150 - 110

ST PwD

40th Percentile

150 - 110


NEET UG 2026 Paper Analysis 

NEET UG 2026 was a moderate-level test based on NCERT with an equal number of easy, moderate, and difficult questions. The paper was a little bit less challenging than in 2025, and thus, students were able to attempt more questions, which could affect the trends in competition and cutoff.

The highest scoring section was Biology, where the questions were direct NCERT-based, and the questions of Chemistry were moderate and balanced. Physics was the most difficult since it had questions that were time-consuming in terms of numerical and concept questions. Generally, the exam was based on conceptual clarity, accuracy, and time management; therefore, it was significant that students should not take the exam based on guessing, but according to a strategic approach.

Subject

Difficulty Level (2026)

Key Insight

Physics

Moderate to Difficult

Time-consuming, numerical-based

Chemistry

Moderate

Balanced mix of theory & numericals

Biology (Botany)

Easy to Moderate

Direct NCERT questions

Biology (Zoology)

Easy to Moderate

Highly scoring section

Total

Moderate Overall

Balanced & competitive


NEET Marks Vs NEET Rank

The NEET AIR (All India Rank) is a ranking that is calculated based on the marks that the candidate has scored in the exam. This would translate to a higher rank, and the candidate may have the chance of being invited to join the best medical colleges.  Below, an approximate comparison can be made between NEET Marks Vs NEET Rank in terms of the tendencies that have been observed over the last few years.

NEET Marks

Expected NEET Rank

720 – 710

1 – 50

709 – 700

51 – 200

699 – 690

201 – 500

689 – 680

501 – 1,000

679 – 670

1,001 – 1,500

669 – 660

1,501 – 2,000

659 – 650

2,001 – 3,000

649 – 640

3,001 – 4,500

639 – 630

4,501 – 6,000

629 – 620

6,001 – 8,000

619 – 610

8,001 – 10,000

609 – 600

10,001 – 12,500

599 – 590

12,501 – 15,000

589 – 580

15,001 – 18,000

579 – 570

18,001 – 20,000

569 – 560

20,001 – 25,000

559 – 550

25,001 – 30,000

549 – 540

30,001 – 35,000

539 – 530

35,001 – 40,000

529 – 520

40,001 – 45,000

519 – 510

45,001 – 50,000

509 – 500

50,001 – 55,000


NEET OBC Cutoff Criteria

The NEET 2026 OBC Cutoff will be prepared by considering various factors. These factors will impact the NEET Passing Marks for OBC significantly. The following are the key NEET OBC Cutoff parameters:

  • NEET 2026 Exam: Total number of registered students
  • NEET 2026 exam difficulty level
  • NEET 2026 Colleges Seat Matrix for OBC Category 
  • NEET 2026 Reservation Policies for OBC category students

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Conclusion 

The NEET OBC Cutoff has been released by the official authorities and colleges in both the state and AIQ quota. The analysis of the NEET OBC Cutoff is very important for candidates to set feasible targets for themselves before the NEET Exam 2026 counselling. Students are highly encouraged to visit the NTA official website regularly for latest updates.


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FAQs About NEET Cut Off for OBC

Ques. What is the NEET 2026 cutoff for OBC category students?

Ans. The cut-off marks in NEET for the OBC (Other Backward Classes) category typically range between the 40th percentile. In NEET 2026, the cut-off score for OBC candidates is 150 -120 marks.


Ques. Is 550 a good NEET score for OBC to get a government MBBS seat in 2026?

Ans. Yes, 550 is considered a good score in NEET for OBC candidates. With this score, you have a decent chance of securing a government MBBS seat through the state quota in many states, especially if your state has relatively lower competition.


Ques. Can I get a medical college with 450 marks in NEET 2026 under OBC category?

Ans. A 450 score in NEET for an OBC candidate is average and may not be sufficient for government MBBS seats in most states. However, you might still be eligible for BDS seats, private colleges, or semi-government colleges with NEET 2026 OBC reservation.


Ques. Will the NEET cutoff for OBC category decrease in 2026 compared to last year?

Ans. No, The NEET 2026 cut-off may increase slightly depending on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates, and overall performance. As per the reviews of students, the exam was moderately difficult but lengthy.


Ques. What is considered a safe NEET score in 2026 for OBC candidates?

Ans. For OBC candidates aiming for government MBBS seats, a safe score for NEET 2026 would be around 580+ for AIQ and 550+ for state quota (may vary by state).