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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully conducted the Re NEET UG 2026 examination. Based on the exam's overall difficulty level, feedback received from the candidates, the total number of candidates who appeared in the exam, seat availability, and previous NEET year’s cutoff trends, the expected Re NEET 2026 qualifying cutoff for OBC candidates is 147 to 117 marks (40th percentile). Candidates scoring within or above this range are expected to qualify for NEET UG counselling.
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The Re NEET qualifying cutoff is the minimum score that a candidate need to secure to become eligibile for the counselling process. The qualifying cut off is different fromt the admission cufoff. Admission cutoff represents the score required to secure admission into MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and other medical courses depending on the college, quota, and category.
The expected Re NEET 2026 cutoff for OBC is provided here. Candidates who are expecting their scores equal or more than the expected cutoff can expect themselves to be eligible for the counselling rounds.
Category | Qualifying Percentile | Minimum Cutoff Marks (Out of 720) |
OBC | 40th percentile | 147 - 117 |
OBC - PwD | 40th percentile | 147 - 117 |
Disclaimer: The expected Re NEET 2026 cutoff for OBC is 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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While the qualifying cutoff generally remains on the lower side, the NEET 2026 cutoff for OBC for government colleges admission remains on the higher side. The NEET 2026 cutoff for OBC category for AIQ quota institutes is expected to be on a higher side compared to the institutes falling under state quota. Based on the previous year trends and other factors, the expected Re NEET 2026 cut off for OBC for government colleges is provided below.
Types of Institutions | General Expected Cutoff Marks |
All India Quota (AIQ) | ~ 625 |
State Quota | ~ 610 |
Types of Institutions | General Expected Cutoff Marks |
All India Quota (AIQ) | ~ 590 |
State Quota | ~ 570 |
Types of Institutions | General Expected Cutoff Marks |
All India Quota (AIQ) | ~ 600 |
State Quota | ~ 580 |
The Cutoff of NEET 2026 for OBC category can be influenced by several factors. These factors may cause the cutoff marks to increase or decrease. Some of these factors that can influence the cutoff of NEET 2026 for OBC category are as follows.
Factor | Explanation |
Difficulty Level | Easier paper increases cutoff while tougher paper reduces cutoff. |
Number of Candidates | Higher participation generally raises competition. |
Overall Performance | Better average scores increase cutoff. |
Seat Availability | More seats may slightly reduce admission cutoff. |
Reservation Policy | Category-wise reservation directly affects admission cutoffs. |
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To get an idea of the expected admission cutoff of NEET 2026 for OBC category, candidates can check the previous year cutoff trends of both minimum qualifying marks and admission cutoff marks for the OBC category in the below table.
Year | Final Closing All India Rank (AIR) | Minimum Qualifying Cutoff | NEET Score (Out of 720) |
2025 | 27,421 | 143 - 113 | 525 Marks |
2024 | 25,212 | 161 - 127 | 652 Marks |
2023 | 22,784 | 136 - 107 | 611 Marks |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The expected Re NEET 2026 cutoff for OBC category is 147–117 marks (40th percentile).
No. Qualifying cutoff determines eligibility for counselling process. Admission cutoff determines the eligibility for college admission.
It depends upon the state, AIQ, reservation and seat availability.
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For the NEET UG 2026 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key and Solutions, refer to the article below:
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You can check the resource provided below:
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