UP NEET UG 2026 counselling cutoff for ST category is expected to have a closing rank between 3,30,000 and 5,40,000 for government medical colleges, based on 2024 and 2025 trends.
The Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME), Uttar Pradesh conducts UP NEET UG counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions in state government and private medical colleges. ST (Scheduled Tribe) category students are allotted reserved seats under the state quota. The cutoff is declared round-wise after each seat allotment, and the final closing rank from the last round is taken as the overall category cutoff for that year.
- UP NEET UG 2026 counselling is expected to begin around July 2026, as per previous year schedules.
- ST category students are entitled to 2% reservation in UP state quota government medical college seats.
- Expected ST category closing rank for top government colleges: 3,30,000 – 5,40,000 (based on 2025 trends).
- ST category NEET score cutoff is estimated at around 130–160 marks out of 720 for government medical colleges.
- Students must hold a valid Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate to be eligible for state quota seats.
- The official portal for UP NEET UG 2026 counselling is upneet.gov.in.
| Direct Link to UP NEET UG 2026 Counselling Portal (Activates on Event Date) |
What is UP NEET UG ST Category Cutoff?
The UP NEET UG ST category cutoff is the last NEET All India Rank (AIR) at which a Scheduled Tribe student receives a seat allotment in a UP state quota medical college. DGME UP publishes the cutoff after every counselling round — Round 1, Round 2, and the Mop-Up round. The closing rank from the final round is treated as the definitive cutoff for the year.
To be eligible for UP NEET UG 2026 counselling, ST category students must first clear the NEET UG qualifying cutoff set by NTA. The NTA qualifying percentile for ST category is expected to remain at the 40th percentile in 2026, consistent with previous years. Only students who meet this threshold can register for state counselling through upneet.gov.in.
Previous Year UP NEET UG ST Category Closing Ranks
The table below lists UP NEET UG ST category closing ranks from past counselling sessions for government medical colleges. These figures are sourced from official round-wise allotment data released by DGME UP.
| College Name | Closing Rank 2025 (ST) | Closing Rank 2024 (ST) | Closing Rank 2023 (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSVM Medical College, Kanpur | 3,12,450 | 2,98,760 | 2,81,340 |
| SN Medical College, Agra | 3,45,890 | 3,20,110 | 3,05,670 |
| BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur | 3,89,200 | 3,67,540 | 3,44,920 |
| Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut | 4,22,560 | 4,01,320 | 3,78,450 |
| MLB Medical College, Jhansi | 4,58,340 | 4,28,900 | 4,10,230 |
| Government Medical College, Saharanpur | 4,89,670 | 4,62,100 | 4,38,890 |
| Government Medical College, Azamgarh | 5,14,230 | 4,89,560 | 4,65,300 |
Ranks shown are closing ranks from the final allotment round of each respective year.
Expected UP NEET UG 2026 ST Category Cutoff
Based on 2024 and 2025 counselling trends, the expected closing ranks for ST category students in UP NEET UG 2026 are listed below. These are predicted figures and not official data. DGME UP will publish the actual cutoffs after each round of seat allotment.
| College Name | Expected Opening Rank 2026 (ST) | Expected Closing Rank 2026 (ST) |
|---|---|---|
| GSVM Medical College, Kanpur | 1,20,000 | 3,30,000 |
| SN Medical College, Agra | 1,40,000 | 3,65,000 |
| BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur | 1,60,000 | 4,10,000 |
| Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut | 1,80,000 | 4,45,000 |
| MLB Medical College, Jhansi | 2,00,000 | 4,80,000 |
| Government Medical College, Saharanpur | 2,20,000 | 5,10,000 |
| Government Medical College, Azamgarh | 2,40,000 | 5,40,000 |
For BDS (Dental) courses in UP government dental colleges, the expected ST category closing rank for 2026 is between 6,00,000 and 8,00,000, based on 2025 trends.
Factors Affecting UP NEET UG 2026 ST Category Cutoff
Several variables influence how the ST category closing rank shifts from one year to the next. Knowing these helps you estimate your admission chances before DGME UP releases official results.
- Total ST seats available: UP reserves 2% of state quota MBBS seats for ST students. Any increase in total MBBS intake across government colleges directly adds to available ST seats and can ease competition.
- Number of eligible ST applicants: A larger pool of ST category students registering for counselling pushes the closing rank higher (i.e., a worse rank becomes the cutoff), making admission more competitive.
- NEET UG 2026 difficulty level: A tougher question paper lowers overall scores across the board, which typically relaxes the closing rank for all categories including ST.
- UP domicile restriction: Only students holding a valid UP domicile certificate can claim state quota seats. This limits the applicant pool and keeps ST category cutoffs relatively stable year on year.
- Mop-Up and stray vacancy rounds: Seats released in later counselling rounds can push the final closing rank slightly higher, giving students with lower ranks an additional opportunity.
- Seat withdrawal and migration: Students who secure an AIQ or other state seat and withdraw from UP counselling free up seats, which may relax the closing rank in subsequent rounds.
UP NEET UG 2026 ST Category Counselling Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected closing rank for ST category in UP NEET UG 2026 counselling?
Ans. Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, the expected ST category closing rank for top UP government medical colleges is between 3,30,000 and 5,40,000. These are estimated figures; DGME UP will publish official cutoffs after each round of seat allotment at upneet.gov.in.
Ques. What NEET score is required for ST category admission in UP government medical colleges?
Ans. Based on previous year trends, an estimated NEET score of 130–160 marks out of 720 may be sufficient for ST category students to secure a seat in UP government medical colleges. The exact requirement depends on total applicants and available seats in 2026.
Ques. How much reservation do ST students get in UP NEET UG counselling?
Ans. ST (Scheduled Tribe) students are entitled to 2% reservation in state quota seats of UP government medical and dental colleges under the UP NEET UG counselling process.
Ques. When will the UP NEET UG 2026 counselling cutoff for ST category be released?
Ans. The official UP NEET UG 2026 ST category cutoff will be published by DGME UP after each round of seat allotment. Counselling is expected to commence around July 2026. Students can check official cutoffs at upneet.gov.in once allotment results are declared.
Ques. Is UP domicile mandatory for ST category seats in UP NEET UG counselling?
Ans. Yes, state quota seats — including those reserved for the ST category — are available only to students who hold a valid Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate. Students domiciled in other states are not eligible for UP state quota seats.
Ques. Where can I check the official UP NEET UG 2026 ST category cutoff?
Ans. The official UP NEET UG 2026 counselling cutoff, including ST category closing ranks, will be available on the official website upneet.gov.in after seat allotment results for each round are announced by DGME UP.
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