PMCH Cutoff 2026 (Expected): NEET UG MBBS Cutoff, Category-Wise Ranks, Trends & Bihar Counselling

Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) continues to be a popular government medical college in Bihar, and thousands of NEET candidates apply for its admission each year. As the seats in MBBS are limited at PMCH and the participation in NEET exams is rising, and the demand is high in both the All India Quota (AIQ) and Bihar State Quota counselling, it is expected that the PMCH Cutoff 2026 will be competitive.

Based on the trends in previous years, in the All India Quota, the expected PMCH NEET UG Cutoff 2026 will be 2693-3797 for the General category, and 570+ may be required for candidates to get admission in PMCH through the Bihar Quota. The expected closing ranks for OBC/BC and EWS categories range from 3313 to 5254, while the expected closing ranks for SC and ST candidates are up to 41551 and 80657, respectively.

Competition has increased, as shown by the PMCH cutoff trend in the past 5 years. The Round 2 General category closing rank moved from 2,693 in 2021 to 5,045 in 2025, while Round 1 closing ranks increased from 2,810 in 2021 to 3,797 in 2025. Such fluctuations are attributed to the change in the difficulty of each NEET and an increase in the number of candidates who appeared for counselling, as well as the change in the seat matrix and reservation policies category-wise.

Candidates aiming for PMCH MBBS Admission 2026 should also consider the expected cutoff ranks and trends from the past few years to prepare for NEET UG 2026 and also plan their counselling strategy.

Expected NEET UG 2026 Cutoff (Category-Wise)

The expected 2026 cutoff varies significantly depending on the quota and student category:

PMCH Cutoff: NEET AIR Opening/closing Rank Round 1 

Patna Medical College NEET UG opening rank Cutoff  for the general category is 361, and closing rank is 4967, SC opening rank is 11393, and NEET closing rank is 65591, and the following data is mentioned in the table below: 

PMCH Cutoff: NEET opening/closing Rank Round 2 

PMCH Cutoff 2025 Cutoff for NEET UG Course Round 2 for General category closing rank is between 4967 and 6255, for SC is 11393 to 38375, for ST category is 74474 and more information mentioned below table: 

PMCH Cutoff: Round 1 vs Round 2 closing comparison 

The NEET UG 2025 cutoff for the MBBS Course at PMCH, Cutoff comparison of 1st round closing rank and 2nd round closing rank. More information related to NEET UG Cutoff is mentioned in the table below: 

PMCH Cutoff: Year-Wise Cutoff 

PMCH Cutoff 2025 to 2021 (Year-wise) of MBBS course of the 1st round closing rank and 2nd round closing rank mentioned in the table below: 

How to check PMCH Cutoff 2026? 

Step-by-step process mentioned below to check PMCH Cutoff 2026: 

• On the official site of BCECEB, on the UGMAC notice board, there are the most recent PDFs of the Seat Allotment Result, and PMCH Cutoff NEET 2026 ranks as Opening rank and Closing Rank of each round mentioned.
• In Round 1, PMCH cutoff received a range of 1 to 3 in category NEET AIR under each of the given government colleges, and these ranges appear in the List of Round 1 Results of NEET First Round Seat Allotment Round One and First Round Opening and Closing Rank of UGMAC-2026.
• In Round 2, please see the Round 2 Seat Allotment Result of UGMAC-2026 and “Combined (First and Second Round) Opening and Closing Rank” PDF to see the new post-Round 2 closing ranks.
• Check the name of the college on the PDF list of tables: the name must be P.M.C. Patna in the table, and check the column of NEET Opening Rank and NEET Closing Rank under each of the listed categories or seat types to find the cutoffs.
• The next round's mop-up will be monitored in the future, and it will be required to check the same section of the notice board where new PDFs and schedules were posted.

Factors affecting PMCH Cutoff in 2026

The PMCH Cutoff NEET 2026 factor affecting the criteria mentioned below: 

• The matrices of the seat and reservation (UR, EWS, BC, EBC, SC, ST, RCG, DQ) produce a substantial degree of variation in the closing rank by category as well as seat type.
• The sheer quantity of applications that are actively engaged in a round and the migration of candidates to the next round as a result of upgrades between Round 1 and Round 2 can slow down in subsequent rounds.
• The distribution of merit and the rank list of the state in comparison to PMC preferences determine the rate at which UR and EWS seats will be filled in the earlier rounds.
• The general counselling schedule, free exit windows, and future choice filling opportunities determine the number of higher-ranked candidates who vacate seats, enabling the movement at PMC during Round 2.

Conclusion

PMCH Cutoff 2026 is likely to be one of the most competitive cutoff among Bihar government medical college. However, based on the latest estimates, students are likely to need an AIR of 2,693-3,797 or a NEET score of 570+ to gain admission into General category courses. However, reserved category candidates can get a comparatively relaxed cutoff.

The students should note that the expected cut-off lists are not the final cut-off lists, as the official PMCH NEET UG Cutoff 2026 will be released after the NEET UG 2026 result and Bihar UGMAC counselling. The next step for the aspirants is that they have to focus on getting the highest marks in the NEET exam, follow the NEET counselling notification from NTA and BCECEB, prepare all the necessary documents required for the counselling and participate actively in all the counselling rounds. Those candidates who get scores near to the expected cutoff should have multiple government medical colleges in their preference list to increase the chance of securing MBBS seat in 2026.

PMCH NEET UG Cutoff 2026: FAQs 

Ques. What is the expected PMCH NEET UG Cutoff 2026 for the General category?
Ans. The PMCH NEET UG Cutoff 2026 for general category is expected to range between AIR 2,693 and 3,797 under AIR based on the previous year's trends. The candidates who are applying through Bihar State Quota counselling may require a NEET score of around 570+ marks. The final cut off will, however, vary as per the availability of seats, the level of competition and the NEET UG 2026 scores.

Ques. How has the PMCH cutoff trend changed over the past few years?
Ans. PMCH has witnessed increasing competition over recent years. The Round 2 General category closing rank changed from 2,693 in 2021 to 5,045 in 2025, while Round 1 closing ranks increased from 2,810 to 3,797 during the same period. The shift implies that the number of admissions in PMCH has increased over time, and it is crucial to score well in the NEET exam to compete in the counselling process for 2026.

Ques. What NEET score is considered safe for PMCH MBBS Admission 2026?
Ans. To secure General category admission in the PMCH MBBS course, aspirants are advised to score more than 570 in NEET. To secure admission to the PMCH MBBS course in the General category, the candidates are advised to get a score of 570+ in NEET. Other categories like OBC, BC and EWS could get admission at a similar score range, while the candidates from the SC and ST community can get admission at a lower score, depending on the reservation norms. A greater score will always help when it comes to counselling for seat allocation.

Ques. What factors will affect the PMCH Cutoff 2026?
Ans. Some points that affect the PMCH Cutoff 2026 are the difficulty level of the NEET UG 2026, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, seat availability for MBBS courses, reservation norms for various categories, the counselling process, and the trend of PMCH Cutoff over the previous year. In addition, the shift of candidates from one counselling round to another and seat upgradation also affect the final closing ranks announced by BCECEB in counselling of Bihar UGMAC.

Ques. Where can students check the official PMCH Cutoff 2026?
Ans. After the declaration of NEET UG 2026 result, BCECEB will release the official PMCH Cutoff 2026 through counselling done by Bihar UGMAC. Students can go to the official counselling portal and follow the opening and closing ranks PDF, which will be posted after every counselling round. PMCH MBBS Cutoff List will have Category Wise / Quota Wise / Round Wise Admission details.

Ques. Is PMCH admission available through both AIQ and State Quota?
Ans. Yes, PMCH MBBS admissions are done through counselling of All India Quota (AIQ) and Bihar State Quota. The seats allocated for AIQ seats is through MCC counselling and State Quota seats are allocated through BCECEB UGMAC counselling. The ranks, counselling process and seat allocation will differ between these two pathways of admission, so it is important for the candidates to take part in both if they are eligible.

Ques. What should students do after the NEET UG 2026 results are declared?
Ans. Once NEET UG 2026 results are announced, candidates should check and compare their scores with the PMCH Cutoff 2026 and the previous year's closing ranks. They are advised to register for MCC and Bihar UGMAC counselling, document verification, filling college preferences and attending all counselling rounds. Having alternatives to college options is a great advantage during seat allotment, especially with the consideration of PMCH.