Minimum Marks Required in NEET 2026 for MBBS in Government College

The minimum marks required in NEET 2026 for MBBS in government colleges for the general and EWS categories is expected to be 686-144 and 143-113 for SC/ST/OBC categories. The Medical Counselling Committee released the NEET UG cut off for government medical and dental colleges for admission into 15% AIQ Quota and the respective state councils released the 85% state quota seats NEET cut-off.

Around 2206968 candidates appeared in NEET UG from all categories and there can be an increase of 16.85% compared to the previous year. 

The NEET UG cut-off for MBBS colleges is challenging due to the increase in many candidates who appeared and qualified with the minimum marks required for admission to government colleges. Check out the details below to know more about the minimum marks required in NEET 2026 for MBBS in government colleges.

Minimum Marks Required in NEET 2026 for MBBS in Government College (Expected)

The NEET cutoff 2026 score determines whether a candidate is eligible for admission into MBBS courses in government colleges. It plays a crucial role in deciding the college a candidate can attend and its fee structure.

Candidates can compare their performance with other candidates using the cutoff percentile. Tabulated below is the category-wise minimum marks required in NEET 2026 for MBBS in government colleges.

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NEET UG 2026 Opening and Closing Rank for MBBS in Government Colleges (Expected)

The following table details the minimum marks required in NEET 2026 for MBBS in government college. These are the opening and closing ranks of the NEET cutoff for top-tier government medical institutions based on previous year trends. 

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Difference Between NEET Admission Cutoff 2026 and NEET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff (Expected)

The NEET 2026 qualifying cutoff implies the minimum percentile/marks candidates must secure to pass the MBBS exam. Read through the details below to understand the differences between NEET admission cut off and NEET qualifying cut off 2026:

• Only the candidates who pass the NEET UG exam with the minimum qualifying marks will be eligible to attend the central and state counselling process.
• Candidates who score less than the minimum marks will not be given admission. Further, such candidates will not be allowed to participate in NEET counselling.
• On the contrary, the NEET admission cutoff 2026 is the minimum score that NEET-qualified candidates must secure to obtain MBBS admission at a certain medical college.
• Note that the NTA determines the qualifying percentile.
• However, DGHS releases the admission cutoff that can differ from one institution to another based on factors such as the number of applications, sanctioned seats, category of the candidate, etc.

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How to Calculate NEET UG Cutoff 2026?

Candidates must follow the steps below to be able to calculate the minimum cut-off marks for NEET UG 2026:

• Separately note down the number of right and wrong answers. Refer to the NEET answer key released by NTA for this purpose.
• Here is the marking scheme that the candidate must follow to figure out the NEET score:
• +4 for a right answer
• -1 for a wrong answer
• 0 for providing more than 1 answer
• 0 for unanswered questions
• The formula for NEET score calculation = (total number of correct answers X 4) - (total number of correct answers X 1)
• Candidates must check if the exam score matches the qualifying marks specified by NEET UG. If passed, proceed to the next step of checking the cutoff for various colleges.

Also read: Documents required for NEET counselling

Factors Affecting the NEET 2026 Cutoff

Several factors play a key role in deciding the NEET cutoff. Listed below are the major factors that affect the NEET cutoff:

• Total number of candidates taking the NEET UG exam
• The level of difficulty of the exam
• A candidate’s performance
• Availability of university seats
• NEET previous cutoff trends

Also Read: What is Category Rank in NEET?

Tie Breaker Policy for NEET 2026

If two or more candidates have scored equal marks in NEET UG, their merit rank will be determined by taking into consideration these factors:

• NEET 2026 Marks in Biology
• NEET 2026 Marks in Chemistry
• The total number of incorrect answers
• Age factor

Here is a detailed explanation of the factors listed above:

• NEET 2026 Marks in Biology: The candidate who scores higher in the Biology section (Botany and Zoology) will be preferred over the candidate who scores lower marks.
• NEET 2026 Marks in Chemistry: If the above-mentioned criterion is not met, candidates who score more in Chemistry will be ranked higher than those who score less.
• The total number of incorrect answers: To further break the tie, the candidate with the least incorrect answers will be considered.
• Age factor: In case the tie continues to persist, the older candidate will be given preference over the younger one.

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