Minimum Marks Required in NEET for MBBS 2026: Category-Wise Cutoff & Re-Exam on 21 June 2026

As per the National Testing Agency (NTA), the NEET 2026 re-examination will take place on June 21, 2026, for candidates who meet specific eligibility criteria. Understanding the minimum marks required in NEET for MBBS is important for the candidates, especially as the NEET Re-exam for 2026 is taking place on June 21, 2026, to assess their chances of qualifying, be prepared for the re-exam and plan their MBBS admission counselling for both government and private medical colleges in India.

The cutoff marks mentioned below are estimated based on the official NTA data of the preceding years (2019-2025). NEET 2026 qualifying marks will be published by the NTA post the results.

Minimum Marks Required in NEET Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Original Exam Date	3 May 2026
Re-Exam Date	21 June 2026
Registration Period	8 February 2026 – 8 March 2026
Purpose	MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BSMS / BUMS / BHMS Admission
Counselling Body	Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) – AIQ 15% + State Quota 85%
Official Website	neet.nta.ac.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
NEET 2026 Registration Start	8 February 2026
NEET 2026 Registration End	8 March 2026
NEET 2026 Original Exam	3 May 2026
NEET Re-Exam 2026	21 June 2026
NEET 2026 Result (Expected)	To be announced
MCC NEET UG Counselling (Expected)	To be announced

Minimum Marks Required in NEET 2026 for MBBS – Category-Wise

The qualifying marks in NEET are determined by the NTA based on the percentile criteria. Candidates must score marks in line with the determined criteria to be eligible for MBBS counselling. Using the trends from the previous years, qualifying marks for NEET 2026 have been predicted as follows:

Category	Qualifying Percentile Criteria	Expected Marks Range (2026)
UR / EWS	≥ 50th percentile	686 – 144
OBC	> 40th but < 50th percentile	143 – 113
SC	> 40th but < 50th percentile	143 – 113
ST	> 40th but < 50th percentile	143 – 113
UR / EWS & PwBD	> 45th but < 50th percentile	143 – 127
OBC & PwBD	> 40th but < 45th percentile	126 – 113
SC & PwBD	> 40th but < 45th percentile	126 – 113
ST & PwBD	> 40th but < 45th percentile	126 – 113

The following ranges are based on the official qualifying marks for NEET 2025 and are the only available estimates for those aspiring to undertake the NEET 2026 re-examination.

Also Read : NEET 2026 Cutoff for SC Category

NEET Minimum Qualifying Marks – Year-Wise Trend (General / UR Category)

Year	MBBS Cutoff Score Range
2025	686 – 144
2024	720 – 164
2023	720 – 137
2022	715 – 117
2021	720 – 138
2020	720 – 147
2019	701 – 134

NEET Minimum Qualifying Marks – Year-Wise Trend (OBC Category)

Year	MBBS Cutoff Score Range
2025	143 – 113
2024	163 – 129
2023	136 – 107
2022	116 – 93
2021	137 – 108
2020	146 – 113
2019	133 – 107

NEET Minimum Qualifying Marks – Year-Wise Trend (SC / ST Category)

Year	MBBS Cutoff Score Range
2025	143 – 113
2024	145 – 129
2023	136 – 107
2022	116 – 93
2021	137 – 108
2020	146 – 113
2019	133 – 107

NEET Minimum Marks for MBBS Abroad

Indian students seeking to pursue MBBS abroad must qualify NEET at least at the General category level minimum qualifying marks as there is no other cutoff, and only the qualifying score is mandatory.

Year	Minimum Qualifying Marks (MBBS Abroad)
2024	164
2023	137
2022	117
2021	138
2020	147
2019	134

Those desiring to study MBBS abroad are required to qualify NEET at only the minimum qualifying marks as there is no admission cutoff from Indian Medical Institutions to foreign Medical Universities.

Also Read : NEET 2026 Cut Off for Private MBBS Colleges

NEET Qualifying Marks vs NEET Admission Cutoff – Key Difference

Parameter	NEET Qualifying Marks	NEET Admission Cutoff
Set By	NTA (National Testing Agency)	MCC / State Counselling Committees
Purpose	Eligibility to appear in counselling	Eligibility for admission to a specific college
Varies by	Category only	College, course, state, category, and quota
Example (2025)	General: 144 marks minimum	Top Govt. MBBS colleges: 600+ marks required

Clearing the NEET qualifying marks makes you eligible for counselling. MBBS admission, however, depends on your rank, choice of colleges, category, and the number of seats available

Factors That Determine NEET Minimum Marks Each Year

• The number of candidates that take the exam
• The difficulty level of the NEET paper
• Number of MBBS/BDS seats in India
• Exam format and marking scheme
• How NTA normalises scores (if applicable)

NEET Re-Exam 2026 – What Candidates Should Know

1. Who can appear – Only those who receive official notification from NTA regarding eligibility to take the re-exam on 21 June 2026
2. Remains unchanged – NEET Re-Exam 2026 will have the same NTA prescribed NEET UG Syllabus as the original exam
3. Admit card – NTA will issue a new admit card for the re-exam on 21 June 2026
4. Results – Scores from the re-exam only valid.

Selection Process

1. NEET UG Written Exam — 200 MCQs (180 attempted), 720 marks total
2. Result Declaration — NTA releases scorecards and merit list
3. MCC NEET UG Counselling — For 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats
4. State Counselling — For 85% state quota seats, conducted by respective state authorities
5. Document Verification — At reporting centre during admission
6. Final Seat Allotment — Based on rank, preferences, and seat availability

How to Check NEET 2026 Cutoff / Results

1. Visit the official NTA NEET website at neet.nta.ac.in
2. Click on "NEET UG 2026 Result / Cutoff" link
3. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
4. Download your scorecard and note your qualifying status
5. Register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in if you qualify
6. Check state counselling portals for 85% state quota seat allotment

Important Links

• NEET UG 2026 Official Website – NTA
• MCC NEET UG Counselling – AIQ Seats

Final Thought

The official NEET data from 2019 to 2025 published by NTA will provide reference on minimum marks and cutoff scores. Announcement regarding the official qualifying marks for NEET 2026 will be made following the results by NTA. Information for candidates participating in the NEET Re-Exam on the 21 June 2026: For any updates, visit neet.nta.ac.

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FAQs

Q1. How much will a General category candidate need to score in NEET 2026, to get MBBS admission?

As per previous years, candidates from General / UR category will have to secure at least 144 marks from the total of 720 marks (≥ 50th percentile) to qualify NEET 2026. The highest score in NEET 2025 was 686, and scores in the NEET 2026 qualifying range will be from 144 to 686.

Q2. What is the date of the NEET Re-Exam 2026 and who is it for?

NEET Re-Exam 2026 will be conducted on 21 June 2026. The re-exam can only be taken by candidates who have received official communication from NTA regarding their eligibility to the re-examination. Candidates may check their admit card and other official updates at neet.nta.ac.in.

Q3. What are the qualifying marks for NEET 2026 for candidates of SC/ST category?

The qualifying marks for candidates belonging to SC, and ST and OBC categories, based on NEET 2025 data, will be in the range of 113 to 143. This is lesser than the General category qualifying score of the 50th percentile. PwBD candidates have a separate criterion based on percentile.