For AP NEET Counselling 2026, General Category (Non-APST) students are expected to need a NEET score of 565 or above to secure a government MBBS seat in Andhra Pradesh, based on 2025 trends.
AP NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Andhra Pradesh Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences through the official portal at apdhte.nic.in. The General Category covers all Non-APST students — those without an APST (Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Tribes) certificate — who compete for 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats. This article gives expected cutoff scores for Non-APST General Category students in 2026 based on previous year data.
- NEET UG total marks = 720; AP state quota = 85% of all MBBS and BDS seats.
- Expected General Category (OC) cutoff for government MBBS in AP NEET 2026: 565–600 marks.
- Expected cutoff for government BDS (OC): 485–515 marks.
- Private unaided MBBS OC cutoff expected around 430–465 marks.
- APST quota operates separately; this article covers Non-APST students only.
| Direct Link to AP NEET Counselling 2026 Official Portal (Active) — apdhte.nic.in |
Non-APST vs APST: General Category Explained
AP NEET UG Counselling splits the 85% state quota into two streams. The APST stream is reserved for students from designated tribal agency areas holding an APST certificate. All others — OC, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC, ST (non-tribal areas), and EWS students — fall under the Non-APST stream. Within Non-APST, the OC (unreserved) sub-group has the highest cutoff because it carries no reservation benefit. If you do not hold an APST certificate, you are Non-APST regardless of your caste category.
AP NEET 2025 Cutoff for General Category (Reference)
In AP NEET Counselling 2025, the closing NEET score for Non-APST OC students ranged from 570 to 605 for government MBBS seats. Use this as a benchmark for 2026 planning.
| College Type | Course | Sub-Category | Closing Score (2025) | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | MBBS | OC / General | 570–605 | 1,200–2,400 |
| Government | BDS | OC / General | 490–518 | 5,800–8,200 |
| Private Unaided | MBBS | OC / General | 435–470 | 10,500–17,800 |
| Private Unaided | BDS | OC / General | 365–408 | 22,000–32,000 |
Based on 2025 AP NEET counselling trends. College-specific merit lists are published on apdhte.nic.in after each allotment round.
AP NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff for General Category (Non-APST)
Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, the expected AP NEET 2026 cutoff for OC General Category is 565–600 marks for government MBBS and 485–515 marks for government BDS. These are projected figures only; official cutoffs will be released on apdhte.nic.in after allotment rounds.
| College Type | Course | Expected Score (2026) | Expected Rank (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | MBBS | 565–600 | 1,300–2,500 |
| Government | BDS | 485–515 | 6,000–8,500 |
| Private Unaided | MBBS | 430–465 | 11,000–18,500 |
| Private Unaided | BDS | 360–405 | 22,500–33,000 |
If NEET 2026 is easier than 2025, cutoffs may rise by 5–10 marks. A tougher paper would push them down by a similar range.
College-wise Expected AP NEET 2026 Cutoff for General Category
Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, consistently records the highest OC cutoff in AP. The table below gives expected closing scores for top government medical colleges for Non-APST OC students in 2026, based on 2025 trends.
| College | Course | Expected Closing Score (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam | MBBS | 585–605 |
| Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada | MBBS | 578–598 |
| Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool | MBBS | 572–592 |
| Guntur Medical College, Guntur | MBBS | 568–588 |
| Dr. ACSR Government Medical College, Nellore | MBBS | 565–585 |
Expected figures based on 2025 trends. Final college-wise closing ranks will be published on apdhte.nic.in after each allotment round.
Factors Affecting AP NEET 2026 Cutoff for General Category
The following variables can shift the Non-APST OC cutoff up or down from 2025 levels:
- NEET 2026 difficulty: An easier paper raises scores and pushes cutoffs higher; a tougher paper lowers them.
- Total AP registrations: A larger applicant pool increases competition for the same number of seats.
- Seat matrix changes: NMC-approved additions to government or private medical seats in AP reduce per-seat competition.
- AIQ utilisation: 15% of MBBS seats go to All India Quota before AP state counselling opens, directly affecting the state quota pool size.
- Mop-up and stray vacancy rounds: Seats unfilled in round 1 and 2 are reallocated in later rounds, often at slightly lower cutoffs.
AP NEET Counselling 2026 Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What NEET score does a General Category student need for government MBBS in AP NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 AP NEET counselling trends, General Category (OC / Non-APST) students are expected to need 565–600 marks for a government MBBS seat. Actual cutoffs will be published on apdhte.nic.in once allotment rounds begin.
Ques. Who counts as Non-APST in AP NEET Counselling?
Ans. All students without an APST (Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Tribes) certificate are Non-APST. This includes OC, BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC, ST (non-agency areas), and EWS students competing in the main state quota pool.
Ques. Is the OC cutoff the same as the General Category cutoff in AP NEET Counselling?
Ans. Yes, for most practical purposes. "General Category" refers to OC (unreserved) seats within the Non-APST pool. The OC cutoff is always the highest because there is no reservation benefit. BC, SC, and ST sub-categories within Non-APST have their own lower cutoffs.
Ques. What is the minimum NEET score to register for AP NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. The NEET qualifying mark for General Category students is the 50th percentile, typically around 164 marks out of 720. This is only the eligibility threshold; competing for government MBBS seats requires a score well above 565.
Ques. Will the AP NEET 2026 cutoff be higher or lower than 2025?
Ans. The 2026 General Category government MBBS cutoff is expected to stay close to the 2025 range of 570–605 marks. If NEET 2026 is easier, cutoffs may rise by 5–10 marks; if tougher, they may fall by a similar margin. Final data will be on apdhte.nic.in after counselling rounds.
Ques. Where can I check the official AP NEET Counselling 2026 cutoff once released?
Ans. The official AP NEET Counselling 2026 merit list and round-wise closing ranks will be published on apdhte.nic.in after each allotment round. Visit the Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences portal for college-specific closing ranks.
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