The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026) on May 3 in pen-and-paper mode for lakhs of medical aspirants. Now that the exam is over, the NEET 2026 expected cutoff by Gurukripa will be released soon for all paper codes. Along with the cutoff, a detailed NEET 2026 exam analysis by Gurukripa will also be updated here.
NEET UG was held for 22.5 lakh students across 552 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. With the help of the Gurukripa NEET 2026 expected cutoff, candidates can understand the expected score range, evaluate their performance, and estimate their chances of getting admission to top MBBS colleges. Check the complete article below for the latest updates on NEET UG 2026 expected cutoff by Gurukripa, analysis, and safe score details.
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The table below will provide the category-wise NEET 2026 expected cutoff as predicted by Gurukripa. Once released, students can check the expected qualifying cutoff for their respective category and understand their chances of clearing the exam.
Category | Qualifying percentile | Expected Range of NEET 2026 cutoff scores |
General | 50th percentile | To be announced |
General- PwD | 45th percentile | To be announced |
OBC | 40th percentile | To be announced |
SC | 40th percentile | To be announced |
ST | 40th percentile | To be announced |
OBC- PwD | 40th percentile | To be announced |
SC- PwD | 40th percentile | To be announced |
ST- PwD | 40th percentile | To be announced |
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The NEET 2026 expected cutoff by Gurukripa refers to the predicted minimum marks required to qualify NEET UG 2026 and secure admission to MBBS and other medical courses. This expected cutoff is prepared by Gurukripa experts based on key factors such as the NEET 2026 exam difficulty level, total number of candidates, and overall performance trends.
While the official NEET UG 2026 cutoff will be released later by NTA, the Gurukripa NEET expected cutoff 2026 helps students estimate a safe score for MBBS admission and assess their chances of getting into top government or private medical colleges.
The table below mentions the category-wise previous year’s NEET qualifying cutoff scores and percentile released by NTA.
Category | Qualifying Percentile | Cutoff Score |
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 PwD | 40th percentile | 126 - 113 |
SC PwD | 40th percentile | 126 - 113 |
ST PwD | 40th percentile | 126 - 113 |
For students preparing for NEET UG 2026, knowing the safe score for MBBS admission is very important. The NEET 2026 safe score is the marks range that gives you a better chance of getting a seat in a medical college. This score is not fixed and can change depending on your category, exam difficulty level, and overall competition.
For General category students looking for a NEET 2026 safe score for government colleges, a score of 650+ marks in NEET 2026 is usually considered a strong and safe range, especially under the All India Quota.
If you are scoring between 500 to 600 marks in NEET 2026, your chances are higher in private medical colleges and deemed universities. As the number of NEET applicants is increasing every year, the expected NEET 2026 cutoff for MBBS may also go up. That’s why targeting a higher score will always improve your chances of getting admission to a good medical college.
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