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    NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff for OBC Category - Marks for Government Colleges

    NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff for OBC Category - Marks for Government Colleges

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    Manisha TiwariUpdated on 12 May 2026, 10:54 AM IST
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    The NEET 2026 exam was successfully conducted by the NTA on May 3, 2026. Candidates belonging to the OBC category are now searching for the NEET 2026 expected cutoff. Based on the exam difficulty level, total number of students who appeared, and previous years’ cutoff trends, the expected NEET 2026 cutoff for the OBC category is likely to range around in the range of 160 - 128 marks.
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    1. NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff For OBC
    2. Expected NEET 2026 Cutoff For OBC Category: Government Colleges
    3. Factors Affecting NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff For OBC
    4. NEET Cutoff For OBC: Previous Year’s Cutoff
    NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff for OBC Category - Marks for Government Colleges
    NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff for OBC Category - Marks for Government Colleges

    NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff For OBC

    The NEET cutoff for OBC category is lower than the cutoff for general category. The NEET 2026 expected cutoff for OBC category can be checked from the table below.

    NEET Expected Cutoff 2026 OBC

    CategoryNEET 2026 Qualifying PercentileNEET 2026 Expected Cutoff

    OBC - NCL

    40th percentile

    160

    OBC-PwD

    40th percentile

    128

    Disclaimer: The expected NEET 2026 cutoff OBC provided above is intended solely for reference purposes and may vary from the actual results. It should not be considered final or official.

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    Expected NEET 2026 Cutoff For OBC Category: Government Colleges

    OBC candidates must score good marks to secure a MBBS seat in government colleges. The NEET 2026 OBC expected cutoff for government medical colleges is expected to remain high due to intense competition among candidates. Based on previous years’ trends and admission cutoffs for government colleges, the expected NEET UG 2026 cutoff for OBC category in government medical colleges is mentioned below.

    NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff Marks OBC For Government Colleges

    Types of InstitutionsOBC Expected Cutoff Marks

    All India Quota (AIQ)

    595 - 610+

    State Quota

    580 - 600+

    AIIMS Institutes

    690 - 705+

    Disclaimer: The expected NEET 2026 OBC for government colleges provided above is intended solely for reference purposes and may vary from the actual results. It should not be considered final or official.

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    Factors Affecting NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff For OBC

    Several factors play an important role in determining the NEET 2026 cutoff for OBC category candidates. These factors may cause the cutoff marks to increase or decrease every year. Such factors can be checked below.

    • Difficulty Level of the Exam
      The OBC NEET 2026 cutoff is affected by the NEET difficulty level. If the NEET 2026 question paper is difficult, the cutoff marks may decrease slightly. However, if the paper is easier, the cutoff is likely to rise due to higher scores among candidates.
    • Number of Candidates Appearing
      The total number of students appearing for NEET 2026 directly impacts the competition level. A higher number of candidates generally leads to a higher cutoff.
    • Overall Performance of Candidates
      The average performance of students in the examination also affects the cutoff. Better overall performance usually results in increased cutoff marks.
    • Availability of Medical Seats
      The number of MBBS, BDS, and allied medical seats available in government and private colleges influences the admission cutoff.
    • Reservation Policy
      Reservation criteria for OBC candidates and seat distribution under All India Quota (AIQ) and state quota affect the final cutoff marks.
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    NEET Cutoff For OBC: Previous Year’s Cutoff

    OBC candidates can check previous year’s NEET cutoff marks from the table below to have an idea of cutoff marks for the 2026 session.

    Previous Year’s NEET Cutoff Scores for OBC

    Category

    NEET UG qualifying percentile

    NEET 2025 Qualifying marks

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    NEET qualifying marks for OBC

    40th percentile

    143-113

    161-127

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