Aspirants planning to participate in the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counselling can check the expected NEET 2026 MBBS and BDS safe ranks to know their admission chances. The expected category-wise ranks for UR, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST candidates have been prepared based on previous counselling data and can help candidates prioritise their college choices during the MCC NEET 2026 counselling process.
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Candidates aiming for MBBS seats through the 15% All India Quota can refer to the following expected safe rank range.
| Category | Expected Safe Rank for MBBS |
|---|---|
Unreserved (UR/Open) | Up to 28,000 |
EWS | Up to 32,000 |
OBC | Up to 32,000 |
SC | Up to 1,50,000 |
ST | Up to 1,75,000 |
Disclaimer: The ranks below are expected safe ranks based on previous years' AIQ counselling trends and are not the official NEET 2026 cutoffs.
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Candidates seeking admission to BDS courses under the 15% AIQ can check the expected safe rank below.
| Category | Expected Safe Rank for BDS |
|---|---|
Unreserved (UR/Open) | Up to 65,000 |
EWS | 70,000–75,000 |
OBC | 70,000–75,000 |
SC | 2.5 lakh–2.9 lakh |
ST | Up to 4 lakh |
Disclaimer: The ranks below are expected safe ranks based on previous years' AIQ counselling trends and are not the official NEET 2026 cutoffs.
Several factors will determine the NEET 2026 AIQ cutoff for MBBS and BDS admission during the NEET counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Since the NEET cutoff changes every year, candidates should understand the factors that influence the AIQ closing rank before filling their college choices. The major factors affecting the NEET 2026 MBBS and BDS AIQ cutoff include:
Number of candidates who qualify NEET 2026
Total MBBS and BDS seats available under the 15% AIQ
Increase or decrease in government and private medical and dental seats
Category-wise reservation policy for UR, EWS, OBC, SC and ST candidates
Difficulty level of the NEET 2026 exam
Number of NEET candidates participating in AIQ counselling
College preferences filled by candidates during NEET choice filling
Number of counselling rounds and seat vacancies after each round
Candidates should note that the ranks mentioned above are expected safe ranks and not the official NEET 2026 AIQ cutoff. These estimates are based on previous years' counselling data and are intended to help candidates assess their admission chances before the counselling process begins. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will release the official opening and closing ranks for MBBS and BDS admission after the completion of each round of NEET 2026 AIQ counselling. The final NEET cutoff 2026 may vary depending on seat availability, competition and counselling trends.
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