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For NRI students, the NEET cut-off is the category-wise qualifying benchmark required to enter counselling for MBBS admission in India. It is different from the college admission cutoff, which changes by institute, quota, round and seat availability.
NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 result on July 16, 2026. The official UR/EWS qualifying range is 715-213. OBC, SC and ST candidates qualify within 212-177, subject to the prescribed percentile.
There is no separate NTA qualifying cutoff for NRI candidates. NRI and OCI candidates follow the cutoff applicable to their category. Actual NRI seat cutoffs will be known through MCC and state counselling allotment results.
Official status: The NEET UG 2026 result and final answer key are available on the NTA NEET website. The complete MCC UG 2026 counselling schedule has not yet appeared on the official schedule page. Track the process through our NEET NRI counselling guide.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Official NEET 2026 Marks Range | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS, including NRI candidates in these categories | 50th percentile | 715-213 | Get NRI Cutoff |
| OBC, including eligible NRI candidates | 40th percentile | 212-177 | Get NRI Cutoff |
| SC, including eligible NRI candidates | 40th percentile | 212-177 | Get NRI Cutoff |
| ST, including eligible NRI candidates | 40th percentile | 212-177 | Get NRI Cutoff |
| UR / EWS PwBD | 45th percentile | 212-194 | Get NRI Cutoff |
| OBC / SC PwBD | 40th percentile | 193-177 | Get NRI Cutoff |
| ST PwBD | 40th percentile | 191-177 | Get NRI Cutoff |
NTA reported that 867 candidates registered as NRI nationality appeared in NEET UG 2026 and 451 qualified. Nationality does not create a separate qualifying percentile; the candidate’s applicable category controls the qualifying cutoff.
The official NTA cutoff only confirms eligibility. The following marks are planning ranges based on previous admission patterns. Use AIR, official seat matrices and round-wise allotment results before choice filling.
| Type of College | 2026 Planning Range | What to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Top deemed universities | 530-590+ | MCC seat matrix, institute demand and round-wise closing rank |
| Mid-tier private medical colleges | 470-530+ | State counselling rules, NRI seats, fees and document eligibility |
| Value-focused private or deemed options | 400-480+ | Later rounds, total cost, clinical exposure and recognition |
| Government colleges where an NRI or other eligible route exists | 580-620+ | State-specific seat rules, domicile and category eligibility |
These ranges are not admission guarantees. Cutoffs may move significantly between Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and stray vacancy rounds.
| NEET Score | Likely Planning Position | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| 600+ | Strong position for competitive private and deemed options; government or AIQ options depend on AIR and eligibility. | Build reach, target and backup lists across MCC and relevant states. |
| 550-599 | Good position for many established deemed and private medical colleges. | Compare fees, clinical exposure and previous closing ranks before locking choices. |
| 500-549 | Mid-tier deemed and private options may be realistic. | Register for multiple relevant counselling routes and keep later rounds open. |
| 450-499 | Selected private and value-focused options may remain available. | Prioritize verified NRI seats, total cost and college quality. |
| Below 450 | Options can be limited and highly round-dependent. | Use a wider shortlist and review whether a repeat attempt is academically and financially better. |
| Qualifying Cutoff | Admission Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Released by NTA | Created through MCC or state counselling allotment results |
| Confirms eligibility for counselling | Determines whether a particular seat is allotted |
| Based on the prescribed category percentile | Changes by college, quota, round, fee and demand |
| NRI candidates follow their applicable category cutoff | NRI seat rules and documents vary by counselling authority |
For registration, choice filling, round rules and reporting steps, read the internally linked NEET NRI Counselling 2026 guide.
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| S.No. | State | Institute | 2024 R1 Closing Rank | 2025 R1 Closing Rank | 2026 R1 Planning Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnataka | Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 559034 | 559034 | 540000-590000 |
| 2 | Karnataka | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | 466519 | 201031 | 200000-350000 |
| 3 | Maharashtra | MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai | 664697 | 1013100 | 850000-1050000 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | Symbiosis Medical College, Pune | 664001 | 922445 | 800000-980000 |
| 5 | Maharashtra | Mahatma Gandhi Mission Medical College, Vashi | 681959 | 535414 | 500000-700000 |
| 6 | Haryana | Amrita School of Medicine, Faridabad | 1389425 | 705051 | 650000-900000 |
| 7 | Haryana | MM Institute of Medical Sciences, Mullana, Ambala | 1086848 | 1084838 | 1000000-1150000 |
| 8 | Kerala | Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi | 1044974 | 1099672 | 1000000-1150000 |
| 9 | Karnataka | Shri B.M. Patil Medical College, Bijapur | 1353253 | 1259151 | 1150000-1350000 |
| 10 | Maharashtra | MGM Medical College, Aurangabad | 761904 | 631193 | 600000-750000 |
Important: The 2026 column is a planning range, not an official allotment result. Compare it with the current MCC or state seat matrix and the relevant round result before making an admission decision.
| Year | UR / EWS Qualifying Marks Range | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 720-137 | Previous-year official cutoff |
| 2024 | 720-162 | Previous-year official cutoff |
| 2025 | 686-144 | Previous-year official cutoff |
| 2026 | 715-213 | Official cutoff declared July 16, 2026 |
The higher 2026 qualifying minimum does not directly predict a college admission cutoff. College allotment depends on AIR, available seats, category, choice order and counselling round.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Official 2025 Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 50th percentile | 686-144 |
| OBC | 40th percentile | 143-113 |
| SC | 40th percentile | 143-113 |
| ST | 40th percentile | 143-113 |
| UR / EWS PwBD | 45th percentile | 143-127 |
| OBC PwBD | 40th percentile | 126-113 |
| SC PwBD | 40th percentile | 126-113 |
| ST PwBD | 40th percentile | 126-113 |
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These previous-year planning ranges show why qualifying NEET alone does not secure an MBBS seat.
| College Type | 2025 Planning Range | Admission Note |
|---|---|---|
| Government medical colleges | 580-610+ | NRI or other eligible routes are limited and state-specific. |
| Private medical colleges through state counselling | 470-520+ | Cutoffs vary by state, NRI seat availability and fee. |
| Deemed universities through MCC | 520-570+ | Institute demand and counselling round can create wide differences. |
The table retains the previous-year ranges but separates private and deemed options so the figures are easier to interpret.
| State / UT | General Planning Score | Private NRI Planning Range | Deemed Planning Range | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | 580-600+ | 500-540 | 525-565 | Verify state and MCC seat matrices |
| Kerala | 590-610+ | 500-540 | 530-565 | Private NRI seats; government rules differ |
| Karnataka | 590-610+ | 500-540 | 530-570 | Verify current KEA and MCC categories |
| Andhra Pradesh | 570-590+ | 480-510 | 520-555 | State rules apply |
| Telangana | 570-590+ | 480-520 | 520-560 | Private NRI seats; verify current notification |
| Maharashtra | 580-600+ | 480-520 | 520-560 | Check state and MCC routes |
| Gujarat | 570-590+ | 480-500 | 520-550 | State-specific NRI eligibility |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 500-530+ | Not listed | Not listed | NRI seats not available in the previous table |
| Assam | 560-580+ | 470-490 | 520-545 | Verify current seat availability |
| Bihar | 570-590+ | 470-490 | 520-545 | Verify current seat availability |
| Chhattisgarh | 560-580+ | 470-490 | 520-545 | Verify current seat availability |
| Goa | 570-590+ | Limited | 520+ | Mostly deemed option in the previous table |
| Haryana | 570-590+ | 470-490 | 520-545 | Verify current counselling notice |
| Himachal Pradesh | 570-590+ | Rare | 520+ | Mostly deemed option in the previous table |
| Jharkhand | 560-580+ | 470-490 | 520-545 | Verify current seat availability |
| Madhya Pradesh | 570-590+ | 470-500 | 520-550 | Verify current seat availability |
| Manipur | 550-570+ | Limited | 510-540 | Limited option in the previous table |
| Meghalaya | 550-570+ | Not listed | Not listed | NRI seats not available in the previous table |
| Mizoram | 550-570+ | Not listed | Not listed | NRI seats not available in the previous table |
| Nagaland | 550-570+ | Not listed | Not listed | NRI seats not available in the previous table |
| Odisha | 570-590+ | 470-490 | 520-545 | Verify current seat availability |
| Punjab | 570-590+ | 470-490 | 520-550 | Verify current NRI rules |
| Rajasthan | 580-600+ | 480-500 | 520-550 | Verify current seat availability |
| Sikkim | 550-570+ | Not listed | 520+ | Deemed option in the previous table |
| Tripura | 550-570+ | Limited | 510-540 | Limited option in the previous table |
| Uttar Pradesh | 570-590+ | 470-500 | 520-550 | Verify current seat availability |
| Uttarakhand | 560-580+ | 470-490 | 520-545 | Verify current seat availability |
| West Bengal | 570-590+ | 480-510 | 520-555 | Verify current seat availability |
| Delhi (NCT) | 600+ | Very limited | 540-580 | Institution and category rules apply |
| Chandigarh (UT) | 590-610+ | Rare or none | Not listed | Verify current notification |
| Jammu and Kashmir / Ladakh | 550-570+ | Not listed | Deemed outside state | No direct NRI seats in the previous table |
| Andaman and Nicobar | 540-560+ | Not listed | Not listed | No NRI quota in the previous table |
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The following previous-year marks are retained for comparison. College admission decisions should also use the official round, category and closing rank from the relevant authority.
| College | State | 2024 NRI Cut-off Marks | 2025 Planning Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Karnataka | 550+ | 540-570 |
| JSS Medical College, Mysore | Karnataka | 545 | 530-560 |
| MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru | Karnataka | 530 | 520-550 |
| Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 540 | 525-555 |
| Saveetha Medical College, Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 530 | 520-550 |
| Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi | Kerala | 540 | 525-555 |
| Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur | Kerala | 520 | 510-540 |
| Narayana Medical College, Nellore | Andhra Pradesh | 510 | 500-530 |
| Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad | Telangana | 560, government route noted in previous table | 580+ |
| Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad | Telangana | 555, government route noted in previous table | 580+ |
| Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha | Maharashtra | 525 | 520-550 |
| DY Patil Medical College, Pune | Maharashtra | 520 | 510-545 |
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| Support | How It Helps |
|---|---|
| Score and rank review | Interprets the score against previous closing ranks and builds reach, target and backup college groups. |
| MCC and state route mapping | Shows which colleges are handled through MCC and which require separate state registration. |
| NRI eligibility and document guidance | Helps families review sponsor relationship, nationality status and authority-specific document requirements. |
| College comparison | Compares NRI seats, fees, clinical exposure and previous allotment movement before choice filling. |
| NEET preparation support | Uses diagnostics, live classes, NCERT alignment, tests and the NEET NRI Prep App to improve readiness. |
| Parent updates | Keeps parents informed about academic progress, application steps and counselling priorities. |
| Guide | How It Helps | Link |
|---|---|---|
| NEET NRI Counselling 2026 | Track MCC status, state counselling, rounds and reporting steps. | Read Guide |
| NEET Eligibility for NRI, OCI and PIO Students | Check category, nationality and academic eligibility. | Check Eligibility |
| NRI Quota MBBS Admission Guide | Understand NRI seats, fees, documents and counselling. | Read Guide |
| NEET for NRI Students in the USA | Plan NEET registration and preparation while living in the United States. | Read Guide |
| NEET Exam Process for U.S. Students | Follow registration, travel, exam and result steps. | View Process |
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There is no separate NRI qualifying cutoff. UR/EWS candidates qualify in the 715-213 range, while OBC, SC and ST candidates qualify in the 212-177 range, subject to the prescribed percentile.
A score around 500 may create options in selected private and deemed medical colleges, but the final position depends on AIR, college demand, fees, seat availability and counselling round.
There is no universal safe score. Scores above 550 usually provide a wider shortlist, while 450-520 can still be relevant for selected private or deemed options.
No. The NTA qualifying cutoff only allows counselling participation. The admission cutoff is the closing rank or score at which a particular seat is allotted.
No. Some private or deemed NRI seats may close below highly competitive general seats, but popular colleges can still have strong demand.
It depends on AIR, category, domicile and the seat rules of the relevant authority. Government NRI seats are not uniformly available across states.
Not always. MCC covers AIQ and institutions under its authority, while many private medical colleges are handled by state counselling. Families may need both routes.
Yes. Closing ranks can move between rounds due to upgrades, resignations, vacancies and candidate preference changes.
AIR is generally better for year-to-year comparison because marks can shift with exam difficulty.
No. Qualification is only the first requirement. Admission also depends on NRI eligibility, documents, counselling registration, choice filling, seat availability and fee payment.
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