As per last year’s NEET state counselling closing rank trends, NEET 2026 state quota cutoff marks for the General category are expected to be in the 600-630 range for Delhi. The state quota can be 450-500 for low competition states like Mizoram and Nagaland.
- Candidates from General category should aim for 550+ marks, and SC/ST candidates should aim for 420+ if they are targeting government MBBS seats under the 85% state quota.
- As per the past trends, the State quota cutoff is always lower by 50-60 marks than the AIQ cutoff for the General Category, as competition is only within the domicile.
- Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka are the most competitive states, with General category closing marks expected above 580-630.
- NEET 2025 qualifying cutoff was 686-144 for General (50th percentile) and 143- 113 for OBC/SC/ST (40th percentile) - these are minimum eligibility marks, not admission cutoffs.
- 12.36 lakh candidates qualified NEET 2025 out of 22.09 lakh who appeared - a dip from 2024 due to a tougher paper, which is expected to keep 2026 cutoffs in a similar range.
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Key Summary
- 85% of all government MBBS seats in India are State quotas, so candidates domiciled in the respective state are eligible to apply.
- Candidates with 560+ marks still secure a state quota seat in competitive states, as the state quota cutoff is lower than the AIQ quota.
- On the basis of category-wise relaxation, OBC candidates need 30 - 40 marks less than General to qualify, while SC/ST candidates may get qualified with 150 - 180 marks less in some states.
- Reservation structure varies by state, for example, Maharashtra uses SC/ST/NT/OBC/EWS categories, Karnataka uses GM/OBC/SC/ST, and Tamil Nadu has its own BC/MBC/DNC sub-categories.
NEET State Quota Cutoff Official PDFs: Last 3 Years
Candidates can access official state quota closing rank data from the respective state counselling portals. The links below lead to official documents or pages hosting category-wise and round-wise closing ranks for state quota admissions:
| Year | Document | Official Source: |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - 26 | NEET 2025 State Quota Closing Ranks - All States (Post-Final Round) | MCC + State Authority Portals |
| 2024 - 25 | NEET 2024 State Quota Round-wise Closing Ranks PDF | MCC + State Authority Portals |
| 2023 - 24 | NEET 2023 State Quota Cutoff - Category-wise and State-wise | MCC + State Authority Portals |
NEET 2026 State Quota Cutoff: AIQ vs State Quota Comparison
For NEET 2026, state quota cutoffs are expected to be about 50-60 marks lower than AIQ, making them a good backup if you miss AIQ seats.
- The expected AIQ cutoff for General Category candidates is around 620-680+ marks for the government MBBS seats.
- If you compare, the State quota cutoff is expected to be 550-620 marks, depending on the state, which is lower than the AQ cutoff.
- If General category candidates prefer Private colleges, then they can expect to get admission in 400-500 marks
| Quota Type | GN Expected Cutoff | OBC Expected Cutoff | SC Expected Cutoff | ST Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIQ (15% seats) | 620 - 680+ | 590 - 620 | 470 - 510 | 430 - 470 |
| State Quota - High Competition (Delhi, MH, KA) | 580 - 630 | 540 - 580 | 420 - 470 | 385 - 430 |
| State Quota - Mid Tier (UP, RJ, TN, WB) | 545 - 600 | 510 - 555 | 395 - 445 | 360 - 405 |
| State Quota - Low Competition (NE States, HP, UK) | 450 - 530 | 400 - 480 | 340 - 400 | 290 - 360 |
| NEET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff (NTA) | 144 (50th percentile) | 113 (40th percentile) | 113 (40th percentile) | 113 (40th percentile) |
Note: AIQ qualifying cutoff is the minimum eligibility mark. Admission cutoffs are significantly higher and set by MCC/state authorities after counselling.
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Ques. Is the NEET 2026 state quota cutoff the same as the qualifying cutoff?
Ans. No. The NEET qualifying cutoff (e.g., 144 marks for General) is the minimum mark to be eligible for counselling. The admission cutoff under the state quota is the actual closing mark at which candidates get the seat for government MBBS seats, depending on the state.
Ques. Can out-of-state candidates apply under state quota in NEET 2026?
Ans. No. The 85% state quota is strictly reserved for candidates who are domicile residents of that particular state. Only the 15% AIQ seats (managed by MCC) are open to all candidates regardless of home state. However, candidates can apply to multiple states' deemed/private university seats without domicile restriction.
NEET 2026 State Quota Cutoff: State-Wise Expected Marks (General Category)
As per the previous NEET cutoff trends, Delhi and Karnataka are expected to have the highest state quota cutoffs, with General category candidates requiring 600 - 630 marks and 580 - 625 marks, respectively.
- States like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and the North-Eastern states are expected to have a lower cutoff of around 450-510 marks for General category candidates.
- Based on the NEET 2025 result, Maharashtra is expected to have 1.25 qualifiers, and due to this high competition, the State quota general cutoff is expected to be around 570-620 marks.
- Tamil Nadu, with its unique reservation system, may require 560-610 marks for General category government seats.
| State | Counselling Authority | GN Expected Cutoff | OBC Expected Cutoff | SC Expected Cutoff | ST Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | DGHS Delhi | 600 - 630 | 560 - 585 | 440 - 470 | 400 - 430 |
| Maharashtra | DMER Maharashtra | 570 - 620 | 540 - 570 | 420 - 455 | 385 - 420 |
| Karnataka | KEA Karnataka | 580 - 625 | 545 - 575 | 425 - 460 | 390 - 425 |
| Tamil Nadu | TN MRB / TNMGRMU | 560 - 610 | 530 - 560 | 415 - 450 | 380 - 415 |
| Uttar Pradesh | DGME-UP | 550 - 595 | 510 - 545 | 400 - 435 | 365 - 400 |
| Rajasthan | DMER Rajasthan | 555 - 600 | 520 - 550 | 405 - 440 | 370 - 405 |
| West Bengal | WBMCC | 545 - 590 | 510 - 540 | 395 - 430 | 360 - 395 |
| Gujarat | ACPUGMEC Gujarat | 540 - 585 | 505 - 535 | 390 - 425 | 355 - 390 |
| Madhya Pradesh | DMET MP | 530 - 575 | 495 - 525 | 380 - 415 | 345 - 380 |
| Kerala | LBS Kerala | 565 - 610 | 530 - 558 | 410 - 445 | 375 - 410 |
| Telangana | Kaloji NRR University | 555 - 600 | 520 - 548 | 405 - 440 | 370 - 405 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Dr. NTR UHS | 550 - 595 | 515 - 545 | 400 - 435 | 365 - 400 |
| Bihar | BCECEB Bihar | 520 - 565 | 485 - 515 | 375 - 410 | 340 - 375 |
| Uttarakhand | HIMG Uttarakhand | 505 - 545 | 465 - 500 | 355 - 390 | 310 - 355 |
| Himachal Pradesh | HP DMET | 500 - 540 | 460 - 495 | 350 - 385 | 305 - 350 |
| Assam | Saikia Academy Assam | 515 - 558 | 475 - 510 | 360 - 395 | 315 - 360 |
| Mizoram / Nagaland | State DMER | 450 - 500 | 400 - 450 | 330 - 370 | 285 - 330 |
Source: Expected based on NEET 2025 state counselling closing rank trends. All 2026 values are estimates. Official NEET 2026 state quota cutoffs will be published by respective state counselling authorities after each round.
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Ques. Which state has the lowest NEET 2026 state quota cutoff?
Ans. States in the North-East, particularly Mizoram, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh have the lowest NEET state quota cutoffs, with General category candidates securing seats at approximately 450 - 500 marks. However, these seats are strictly reserved for state-domiciled candidates. Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are relatively accessible mid-tier states with General cutoffs around 500 - 545 marks.
Ques. Which state has the highest NEET 2026 state quota cutoff?
Ans. Delhi consistently records the highest state quota cutoff for NEET, with General category candidates needing 600 - 630 marks to secure a government MBBS seat. This is primarily due to the extremely high number of aspirants relative to the limited number of seats under Delhi's state quota. Karnataka and Maharashtra follow closely behind.
NEET 2026 State Quota Cutoff: Category-Wise (Top States)
Reserved Category candidates usually have advantages over the general category under state quota, as required SC/ST cutoffs are 150-200 marks lower than General Category in most states.
NEET 2026 Delhi State Quota : Category-Wise Expected Cutoff
- As per the previous year Delhi's state quota, the expected General category closing marks will be around 600
- EWS candidates in Delhi typically require around 520 - 550 marks, which is significantly lower than General but competitive relative to other states.
- SC category candidates in Delhi can expect a closing mark of approximately 440 - 470, while ST candidates may secure seats at 400 - 430.
| Category | Expected Opening Mark | Expected Closing Mark |
|---|---|---|
| General (GN) | 630+ | 600 - 630 |
| GN - Female (supernumerary) | 620+ | 595 - 625 |
| EWS | 555+ | 520 - 555 |
| OBC | 585+ | 560 - 585 |
| SC | 470+ | 440 - 470 |
| ST | 430+ | 400 - 430 |
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NEET 2026 Maharashtra State Quota: Category-Wise Expected Cutoff
- Maharashtra has a unique reservation structure, including NT (Nomadic Tribes) subcategories: NT-1, NT-2, NT-3 in addition to SC/ST/OBC/EWS.
- DMER Maharashtra manages 10,145 MBBS seats and 3,526 BDS seats under 85% state quota.
| Category | Expected Closing Mark |
|---|---|
| Open (General) | 570 - 620 |
| EWS | 530 - 570 |
| OBC | 540 - 570 |
| NT-1 / NT-2 / NT-3 | 480 - 530 |
| SC / SC (Buddhist Convert) | 420 - 455 |
| ST | 385 - 420 |
| Vimukta Jati (VJ) | 450 - 490 |
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NEET 2026 Karnataka State Quota - Category-Wise Expected Cutoff
| Category | Expected Closing Mark |
|---|---|
| GM (General Merit) | 580 - 625 |
| GM Female (supernumerary) | 570 - 615 |
| 2A / 2B (OBC sub-categories) | 545 - 580 |
| 3A / 3B (OBC sub-categories) | 535 - 570 |
| Category-1 (KRH) | 510 - 545 |
| SC | 425 - 460 |
| ST | 390 - 425 |
NEET 2026 Tamil Nadu State Quota: Category-Wise Expected Cutoff
- Tamil Nadu has one of the most complex reservation structures, as they have BC, MBC, DNC, BCM categories alongside SC/ST.
- 7.5% horizontal reservation for government school students within each category is a unique Tamil Nadu feature that affects cutoffs.
| Category | Expected Closing Mark |
|---|---|
| OC (Open/General) | 560 - 610 |
| BC (Backward Classes) | 530 - 565 |
| BCM (BC Muslims) | 520 - 555 |
| MBC / DNC | 510 - 545 |
| SC | 415 - 450 |
| SCA (Arunthathiyar) | 400 - 435 |
| ST | 380 - 415 |
Note: All category-wise cutoffs are expected estimates based on NEET 2025 state counselling data. Category definitions and reservation percentages may vary by state notification for NEET 2026.
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Ques. Is EWS reservation applicable in all states for NEET 2026 state quota?
Ans. EWS (Economically Weaker Section) reservation under NEET state quota depends on individual state reservation policies. Most states have adopted the 10% EWS reservation since the 2019 constitutional amendment, but applicability and sub-categories vary. Candidates must check their specific state counselling notification for EWS eligibility criteria and available seats.
Ques. How much lower is the SC/ST cutoff compared to General under state quota?
Ans. Across major states, SC category candidates typically need approximately 150 - 180 marks less than General category candidates to secure a government MBBS seat under state quota. ST candidates may need 180 - 210 marks less. For example, if the General closing mark in UP is 575, the SC closing mark is typically around 410 - 435 and ST around 375 - 400.
NEET 2026 State Quota: Factors That Will Affect Cutoffs
NEET 2026 state quota cutoffs are predicted to remain stable or rise slightly compared to 2025, driven by an increase in total MBBS seats and a projected rise in the number of appearing candidates. Key factors that will determine the final cutoffs include:
- New MBBS seat additions: Approximately 8,000 - 10,000 new medical seats are expected to be added across India in 2026, increasing state quota availability and marginally easing cutoffs in states with new colleges.
- Exam difficulty level: NEET 2025 had a tougher paper, causing a dip in top scorer counts. If NEET 2026 is easier, high scorers will increase and cutoffs will rise proportionally.
- Number of registered candidates: NEET 2024 saw 23 lakh registrations; 2025 saw 22.7 lakh. A higher 2026 registration figure would increase competition and push cutoffs up.
- State-specific seat matrix changes: Addition of new government medical colleges or increase in seats in existing colleges within a state directly lowers that state's cutoff.
| Factor | Expected Impact on Cutoff |
|---|---|
| New MBBS seats added (8,000 - 10,000) | Moderate decrease in cutoff |
| Easier NEET 2026 paper | Moderate to significant increase |
| Higher candidate registrations | Increase in cutoff |
| New government colleges in state | State-specific cutoff decrease |
| Reserved category seat expansion | Decrease for SC/ST/OBC only |
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Ques. Will NEET 2026 state quota cutoff be higher or lower than 2025?
Ans.Based on current trends, NEET 2026 state quota cutoffs are expected to remain broadly similar to NEET 2025 levels. If the NEET 2026 paper is easier than 2025, cutoffs may rise by 10 - 20 marks as more candidates achieve high scores. However, the addition of new MBBS seats in several states is expected to partially offset this rise, keeping net changes modest.
Ques. When will NEET 2026 state quota counselling begin?
Ans. NEET 2026 state quota counselling is expected to begin from August - September 2026, after MCC completes the AIQ counselling rounds. Each state runs its own counselling schedule and candidates should monitor their respective state counselling authority websites for exact dates and seat allotment schedules.
Note: State quota closing ranks are published separately by each state counselling authority - DMER Maharashtra, KEA Karnataka, DGME-UP, TN MRB, WBMCC, etc. Candidates must visit their state's official medical counselling portal directly. MCC manages only AIQ cutoffs; state quota PDFs are available on state portals only.
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