NEET SC Cut Off 2026 (OUT): Category-Wise Qualifying Marks, Safe Score, AIIMS Cutoff & Previous Year Trends

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The NEET Cutoff 2026 has been announced by NTA, as the NEET result 2026 has been declared. The NEET 2026 cutoff ranges from 212 to 177 for SC category students for MBBS admission.

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To qualify for the NEET UG exam, candidates who belong to the SC category need to score equal to or more than the NEET UG cutoff to qualify for various medical colleges in India under NEET UG counselling 2026. Continue reading this blog, and you’ll find the NEET cutoff 2026 for SC category students and the necessary percentile and other details. 

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NEET SC Cut Off: Key Trends 2026  

Some of the NEET SC Cutoff 2026 key trends are listed:

• The NEET 2026 SC Cutoff is officially in the range of 212–177, higher than 2025 
• NEET SC qualifying marks for 2026 are 212 (>40th but <50th percentile) for NEET UG counselling 2026.

NEET SC Cut Off 2026 

The table below portrays the details about the NEET SC Cutoff and percentile for the NEET aspirants. 

NEET SC Cutoff: Important Dates 2026 (Expected)

The table below highlights the details about the NEET SC Cutoff expected important dates 2026. 

NEET  SC Cutoff 2026: Year-wise Cutoff Trends

The NEET cutoff for the SC (Scheduled Caste) category varies year-wise depending on various factors such as an increase in the number of seats, exam difficulty level, number of applications, and more. The table below shows the NEET SC Cutoff Previous year trends. Check Out: NEET OBC Cut Off

NEET SC Cutoff for AIIMS

Looking over the NEET 2026 safe score for AIIMS for the SC (Scheduled Caste) category, it is 212-177.  The table below shows the previous year's cutoff trends.  

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NEET SC Cutoff: FAQs

Ques: What is the cut-off for SC in NEET?

Ans: The NEET cut-off for SC (Scheduled Caste) candidates is generally at the >40th but <50th percentile. In NEET 2026, the SC cut-off score ranges between 212 and 177 out of 720.

Ques: Is 420 a good score in NEET for SC?

Ans: Yes, 420 is considered a decent score in NEET for SC category candidates. With this score, you have a realistic chance of securing a government MBBS seat in some state medical colleges, especially under the 85% state quota in states with relatively lower closing ranks for SC students.

Ques: How many marks are required in NEET for MBBS for SC and ST?

Ans: To get an MBBS seat through NEET under the SC/ST categories, students generally need to score at least 450+ for safer chances in government colleges, though the minimum qualifying mark is 177 in 2026.

Ques: Can I get an MBBS with 450 marks in the NEET SC category?

Ans: Yes, 450 marks in NEET 2026 is a competitive score for SC candidates. With this score, you stand a strong chance of getting an MBBS seat in government medical colleges under the state quota, and possibly even under the AIQ quota in less competitive colleges.

Ques: Can I get BDS with 400 marks in the NEET SC category?

Ans: Yes, 400 marks in NEET is generally sufficient for a BDS seat under the SC category, particularly in government dental colleges during state counselling rounds. If not in the first round, you may get a seat in later rounds or mop-up rounds, and you’ll also have good chances in private or semi-government BDS colleges with reservation benefits.