The NEET PG 2026 exam is scheduled by the NBEMS on August 30, 2026. Based on the exam difficulty level and around 2.7 lakh registered candidates, the expected cutoff of NEET PG 2026 will be provided here soon. This NEET PG 2026 expected cutoff is the minimum qualifying marks out of 720 marks at which candidates qualify for the counselling rounds.
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Based on the exam difficulty level, total candidates, and new exam pattern, the NEET PG expected cutoff 2026 is provided below.
| Category | Qualifying Cutoff Percentile | Qualifying Cutoff Marks (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
General/EWS | 50 percentile | Will be provided soon |
SC/ST/OBC/PwD | 40 percentile | Will be provided soon |
General - PwD | 45 percentile | Will be provided soon |
Note: This expected cutoff of NEET PG 2026 is only for informational purposes and should not be considered conclusive.
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To get an idea about this year’s expected cutoff, students can check the previous year NEET PG cutoff. However, students should know that until 2025, the total marks in NEET PG exam were 800, whereas, for 2026, the total marks are 720.
| Category | Qualifying Cutoff Percentile | Qualifying Cutoff Marks (Out of 800) |
|---|---|---|
General/EWS | 50 percentile | 276 |
SC/ST/OBC/PwD | 40 percentile | 235 |
General - PwD | 45 percentile | 255 |
| Particular | Qualifying Cutoff | Admission Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
Meaning | Minimum percentile required to qualify for counselling | Last rank/score at which a seat is allotted |
Decided by | Official NEET PG qualifying criteria | College, specialty, category and counselling factors |
Purpose | Determines whether a candidate qualifies for counselling | Determines chances of getting a specific seat |
Same for all colleges? | Yes, based on applicable category criteria | No, varies by college and course |
Guarantees admission? | No | Indicates the competitive level for admission |
The NEET PG 2026 cutoff may vary depending on several factors, including the difficulty level of the exam, candidate performance and availability of postgraduate medical seats. The major factors that can affect the NEET PG 2026 cutoff are given below:
Difficulty Level of NEET PG 2026: If the exam is more difficult compared to previous years, the cutoff marks may be lower. If the paper is easier, the cutoff marks may increase.
Number of Candidates Appearing: The number of candidates competing for NEET PG seats can affect the cutoff. Higher competition may result in higher admission cutoffs.
Number of PG Seats: The total number of available MD, MS and PG Diploma seats also influences the cutoff. More seats can increase the chances of admission, while fewer seats can make competition tougher.
Overall Candidate Performance: The marks scored by candidates in NEET PG 2026 play an important role in determining the cutoff. If overall performance is high, the cutoff may also be higher.
Candidate Category: The qualifying cutoff varies according to the candidate's category. General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates are subject to the applicable qualifying criteria.
Choice of Specialty and College: Admission cutoffs can vary significantly by specialty and college. Highly preferred branches such as MD Radiology, MD General Medicine and MD Dermatology generally have more competitive admission cutoffs than several other specialties.
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