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    NEET 2026 Safe Score for MBBS: General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS Category

    NEET 2026 Safe Score for MBBS: General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS Category

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    Shamshad Ali DarUpdated on 12 May 2026, 03:05 PM IST
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    NTA has cancelled the NEET 2026 exam. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG) serves as a single gateway to secure MBBS admission in government and private medical colleges. The safe score for NEET MBBS 2026 is around 620 marks with the qualifying expected cutoff being 165. To secure an MBBS seat and ensure that there are high chances of getting admission, candidates must score in the range of this safe score for MBBS. Candidates must be aware about the NEET 2026 safe score for MBBS to understand the target scores for improving their chances of securing a seat.
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    The NEET 2026 safe score for MBBS is the marks at which the chances of getting admission are quite high. It must be noted that securing a safe score for MBBS does not guarantee admission. However, it ensures high chances for students to be eligible for admission into a medical college. Read the full article to know comprehensive details about the NEET 2026 safe score for the MBBS course and other details.

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    NEET 2026 Safe Score for MBBS: General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS Category
    NEET 2026 Safe Score for MBBS: General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS Category

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    What is the Safe Score for NEET 2026?

    The safe score in NEET 2026 is an estimated score at which admission chances are high. The NEET safe score for MBBS considers several factors such as competition, seat availability, reservation criteria and exam difficulty. Candidates must understand the NEET 2026 safe score increases chances of admission allowing candidates to appear in the NEET counselling. With differences in cutoff percentile and reservation quota, the NEET safe score 2026 varies for General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) categories.

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    Category-Wise NEET 2026 Safe Score for MBBS

    The category-wise NEET MBBS safe score is prepared based on previous year’s trends, availability of MBBS seats, total candidates appeared, reservation quota and others.

    NEET 2026 Safe Score for MBBS General Category

    Candidates from the general category must score 620+ to be eligible for MBBS admission. Without any reservation benefits, the general category candidate faces tough competition. To secure admission in prestigious medical colleges, a score of 620+ will be considered good to obtain an MBBS seat. However, the safe score for MBBS in private medical colleges slightly differs. Candidates can check the expected safe score for NEET MBBS 2026 general category from the table below.

    Expected NEET 2026 Safe Score for MBBS General Category

    Particulars

    Details

    NEET 2026 qualifying percentile for general category

    50th percentile

    Expected qualifying NEET 2026 cutoff for general category

    165

    Safe score for government colleges

    620+

    (Disclaimer: This expected NEET 2026 safe score for general category is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as definitive or conclusive)

    NEET 2026 Safe Score for MBBS OBC Category

    OBC candidates need to secure around 600+ which is considered a safe score for MBBS. . To get admission in prestigious institutions such as AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER and others, candidates must aim to score between 600+ in the NEET entrance test.

    Expected MBBS Safe Score for OBC Category

    Particulars

    Details

    NEET 2026 qualifying percentile for OBC category

    40th percentile

    Expected qualifying cutoff for OBC category

    128

    Safe score for government colleges

    600+

    (Disclaimer: This expected NEET 2026 safe score for OBC category is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as definitive or conclusive)

    NEET 2026 Safe Score for MBBS SC Category

    SC candidates experience less competition compared to general category candidates. To secure admission, a score between 480-520 is considered safe for MBBS. However, top institutions might require higher scores for the MBBS admission. The NEET safe score for SC category varies depending on the type of college and counselling round.

    Expected MBBS Safe Score for SC Category

    Particulars

    Details

    NEET 2026 qualifying percentile for OBC category

    40th percentile

    Expected qualifying cutoff for OBC category

    128

    Safe score for government colleges

    480 - 520

    (Disclaimer: This expected NEET 2026 safe score for SC category is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as definitive or conclusive)

    MBBS Safe Score for ST Category

    With a reservation quota of 7.5%, candidates from ST category required marks same as SC category. With a score of between 450-500 ST candidates can aim for MBBS admission in government medical colleges. They can have good chances of getting admission with such a score. However, private colleges might require less marks for the same category.

    Expected MBBS Safe Score for ST Category

    Particulars

    Details

    NEET 2026 qualifying percentile for OBC category

    40th percentile

    Expected qualifying cutoff for OBC category

    128

    Safe score for government colleges

    450 - 500

    (Disclaimer: This expected NEET 2026 safe score for ST category is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as definitive or conclusive)

    NEET 2026 Safe Score for MBBS EWS Category

    EWS candidates who hold 10% reservation need to obtain the same qualifying scores as the general category. The safe MBBS score for EWS category can be 600+ marks to have high chances of getting admission in government colleges

    Expected MBBS Safe Score for EWS Category

    Particulars

    Details

    NEET 2026 qualifying percentile for OBC category

    50th percentile

    Expected qualifying cutoff for OBC category

    165

    Safe score for government colleges

    600+

    (Disclaimer: This expected NEET 2026 safe score for EWS category is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as definitive or conclusive)

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