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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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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.
| Score Type | Score Range |
|---|---|
Very Good Score | 700 to 720 |
Good Score | 600 to 700 |
Average Score | 450 to 600 |
Low Score | 350 to 450 |
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.
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.
| Marks (out of 720) | Rank (As per NEET 2025 data) |
|---|---|
686 | 1 |
682 | 2 |
681 | 3 |
678 | 8 |
650 | 77 |
635 - 630 | 170 - 250 |
622 - 609 | 412 - 845 |
607 - 601 | 981 - 1302 |
589 - 577 | 2341 - 4000 |
571 - 563 | 5123 - 7296 |
569 - 549 | 5603 - 12860 |
540 - 528 | 17370 - 25541 |
525 - 515 | 27698 - 36843 |
515 - 481 | 36843 - 76510 |
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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Hi! As per the NEET eligibility criteria , you must be 17 years of age as on December 31 of the year of admission. As you will complete the age criteria, you can definitely appear for NEET 2027. Do check the other eligibility criteria and apply for the NEET 2027
Hi Vishwajeet Nagare,
To get the best marks in the NEET 2026 exam, you need to be perfect in the fundamentals, basics, syllabus topics. However you can still have time to score good marks. Follow the below link to reach high rank in NEET 2026.
Link: https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-preparation-tips
The NEET qualifying cutoff for ST category was 143-113. For ST (PWD) , the cut off marks 2025 was 126-113. As you have not mentioned the closing rank for a particular college. Here, we have provided the college wise 2025 MBBS closing rank for ST category.
Regards.
With 400-500 score in NEET, securing MBBS admission at CMC Vellore is highly challenging for students. With such score, you can apply for allied health science courses offered by the institute.
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