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    What is a Good Score in NEET 2026? - MBBS Government Colleges

    What is a Good Score in NEET 2026? - MBBS Government Colleges

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    Deep PathakUpdated on 02 Mar 2026, 05:36 PM IST
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    The NEET 2026 is scheduled to take place on May 3, 2026. Every year, lakhs of students appear for NEET exam. With such intense competition, a score of 600 to 720 can be considered a good score in NEET 2026. With a score in the range of 660 to 720 in NEET 2026, candidates can easily get admission to government medical colleges. Each year, the NEET result shocks everyone with the increased cutoff for all categories. Read the full article as we delve into the factors that determine a good score in NEET 2026 and provide insights for medical aspirants.

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    1. NEET 2026 good score range
    2. Good score in NEET 2026 for AIIMS institutes
    3. What is a good score in NEET 2026 for MBBS in government college?
    4. Factors deciding a good score in NEET 2026
    What is a Good Score in NEET 2026? - MBBS Government Colleges
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    NEET 2026 good score range

    The competition level has increased in the NEET exam, which is evident by the increased cutoff marks. Considering the NEET marks vs rank data and keeping in mind the increased cutoff, and the availability of seats, we have categorised the NEET score into various types.

    NEET 2026 score range

    Score TypeScore Range

    Very Good Score

    700 to 720

    Good Score

    600 to 700

    Average Score

    450 to 600

    Low Score

    350 to 450

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    Good score in NEET 2026 for AIIMS institutes

    There are over 2200 MBBS seats available in AIIMS institutes in India and a score of 700 to 720 is a good score for getting an AIIMS seat. Based on the competition level and availability of AIIMS seats, a good score in NEET 2026 for AIIMS institutes has been provided in the table below.

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    What is a good score in NEET 2026 for MBBS in government college?

    As per the NMC data, there are 55,905 government MBBS seats. Considering the NEET marks vs rank data, a score of 615 to 720 is a good score in NEET 2026 for MBBS in government college.

    NEET good score for MBBS in government college

    Marks (out of 720)Rank (As per NEET 2025 data)

    686

    1

    682

    2

    681

    3

    678

    8

    650

    77

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    170 - 250

    622 - 609

    412 - 845

    607 - 601

    981 - 1302

    589 - 577

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    Factors deciding a good score in NEET 2026

    There are several factors based on which a good score in NEET 2026 can be determined. Some of these factors are mentioned below -

    • Competition: The level of competition in NEET 2026 is expected to be high, with over 23 lakh students expected to appear for about 1.3 lakh MBBS seats. This increased competition level can have the biggest influence on a good NEET score 2026.

    • College and course preference: The choice of medical college and course plays a crucial role in determining what constitutes a good NEET 2026 score for an individual. Top-tier colleges like AIIMS and JIPMER set higher cutoffs compared to other institutions. A score of 690 to 720 is a good score for these top-tier institutes.

    • Category of the Candidate: NEET has reservation criteria for various categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS. Candidates belonging to reserved categories have lower qualifying cutoffs compared to General category candidates.

    • State quota: Apart from the All India Quota (AIQ), each state has its own quota for medical seats. State quotas may have varying cutoffs, and aspirants must consider the cutoff trends of their respective states to determine a good score in NEET 2026.

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