NEET UG 2026 OBC expected qualifying cutoff is estimated at 107 to 130 marks out of 720, based on the 40th percentile criterion and trends from 2023 to 2025.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) sets the NEET UG qualifying cutoff using a percentile system. OBC (Other Backward Classes) students must score at or above the 40th percentile to be eligible for NEET UG 2026 counselling. With results expected in July 2026 this article covers expected OBC qualifying marks, previous year data from 2020 to 2025, category-wise comparisons and expected admission cutoffs for government MBBS seats.
- OBC students must score at or above the 40th percentile in NEET UG 2026 to qualify for counselling.
- The expected OBC qualifying cutoff for NEET UG 2026 is 107 to 130 marks out of 720 based on previous year trends.
- In 2025 the NEET UG OBC qualifying cutoff was 113 marks; in 2024 it was 127 marks.
- OBC-PH (Persons with Disability) students also qualify at the 40th percentile, the same threshold as OBC.
- Qualifying the cutoff alone does not guarantee MBBS admission; government seat admission cutoffs are typically 520 to 580 marks for OBC students.
- Only OBC Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) students are eligible for OBC reservation in All India Quota (AIQ) counselling.
| Direct Link to NEET UG 2026 Result and Official Cutoff (OUT) |
NEET UG 2026 OBC Expected Qualifying Cutoff
The NEET UG qualifying cutoff for OBC is set at the 40th percentile of scores achieved by OBC students in the exam. Based on 2023 to 2025 trends the expected OBC qualifying cutoff for NEET UG 2026 is 107 to 130 marks out of 720. Students who score at or above this threshold are eligible to participate in NEET UG 2026 counselling under the OBC category.
| Category | Expected Qualifying Marks (2026) | Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 160 to 175 | 50th Percentile |
| EWS | 160 to 175 | 50th Percentile |
| OBC | 107 to 130 | 40th Percentile |
| SC | 107 to 130 | 40th Percentile |
| ST | 107 to 130 | 40th Percentile |
| General-PH | 144 to 157 | 45th Percentile |
| OBC-PH / SC-PH / ST-PH | 107 to 130 | 40th Percentile |
All figures are expected cutoff marks based on 2023 to 2025 trends. Official cutoff will be released by NTA at neet.nta.nic.in.
Previous Year NEET UG OBC Cutoff Marks (2020 to 2025)
Reviewing NEET UG OBC qualifying cutoffs from previous years shows how the threshold shifts with exam difficulty and the number of students appearing. The OBC qualifying cutoff rose from 93 marks in 2022 to 127 marks in 2024 then fell to 113 marks in 2025.
| Year | OBC Cutoff Range (Marks) | General Cutoff Range (Marks) | OBC Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 113 to 143 | 164 to 720 | 40th Percentile |
| 2024 | 127 to 161 | 164 to 720 | 40th Percentile |
| 2023 | 107 to 136 | 137 to 720 | 40th Percentile |
| 2022 | 93 to 118 | 117 to 720 | 40th Percentile |
| 2021 | 108 to 137 | 138 to 720 | 40th Percentile |
| 2020 | 113 to 146 | 147 to 720 | 40th Percentile |
The lower figure in each OBC range is the qualifying threshold. Students scoring above the General cutoff qualify under the General category.
Category-Wise NEET UG 2026 Expected Cutoff
NEET UG uses a percentile-based system for qualifying cutoffs. OBC, SC and ST categories share the same 40th percentile threshold while General and EWS students must reach the 50th percentile. The actual qualifying marks differ each year based on the score distribution of students in each category.
| Category | Expected Cutoff Marks (2026) | Percentile | NEET UG Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 160 to 175 | 50th | 720 |
| OBC | 107 to 130 | 40th | 720 |
| SC | 107 to 130 | 40th | 720 |
| ST | 107 to 130 | 40th | 720 |
| General-PH | 144 to 157 | 45th | 720 |
| OBC-PH / SC-PH / ST-PH | 107 to 130 | 40th | 720 |
Factors Affecting NEET UG 2026 OBC Cutoff
The NEET UG 2026 OBC qualifying cutoff is not a fixed number. It is determined after the exam based on multiple variables. Understanding these factors can help students estimate whether the 2026 cutoff will trend higher or lower than 2025.
- Number of OBC students appearing: A larger OBC applicant pool increases competition and can push the 40th percentile score higher.
- Exam difficulty level: A tougher NEET UG paper lowers overall scores which generally reduces the qualifying cutoff marks.
- Total MBBS and BDS seats under OBC quota: An increase in reserved OBC seats can ease demand and keep qualifying cutoffs stable.
- Percentile-based normalisation: NTA bases the cutoff on the 40th percentile score, not a fixed marks target, so raw marks thresholds shift every year.
- Policy changes in OBC reservation: Government directives on OBC seat allocation in medical colleges can directly affect cutoff competition.
Expected OBC Cutoff for Government MBBS Admission
Qualifying the NEET UG cutoff makes you eligible for counselling. It does not guarantee admission. To secure an MBBS seat in a government college under OBC reservation students typically need 520 to 580 marks based on 2024 to 2025 counselling trends. Top institutions such as AIIMS New Delhi require significantly higher scores even for OBC students.
| College Type | Expected OBC Cutoff Marks (2026) | Expected OBC Closing Rank (AIQ) |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi | 675 to 700 | 50 to 200 |
| Top Government Medical Colleges (Tier 1 cities) | 590 to 660 | 500 to 3,000 |
| State Government Medical Colleges (Good) | 520 to 589 | 10,000 to 45,000 |
| State Government Medical Colleges (Others) | 420 to 519 | 45,000 to 90,000 |
| Private Medical Colleges | 300 to 419 | 90,000 to 2,50,000 |
All admission cutoff marks are expected figures for OBC category based on 2024 to 2025 AIQ counselling trends. Actual closing ranks will be announced during MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling rounds.
Students seeking OBC benefits in AIQ seats must hold a valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) certificate. State quota counselling follows separate reservation rules specific to each state.
NEET UG 2026 OBC Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected NEET UG 2026 OBC qualifying cutoff in marks?
Ans. Based on 2023 to 2025 trends the expected NEET UG 2026 OBC qualifying cutoff is 107 to 130 marks out of 720. This corresponds to the 40th percentile of OBC student scores. The official cutoff will be released by NTA at neet.nta.nic.in along with the result.
Ques. Is the NEET UG OBC cutoff the same as SC and ST?
Ans. Yes. OBC, SC and ST categories all qualify at the 40th percentile in NEET UG. The actual marks threshold may vary slightly because it depends on the score distribution within each category but the percentile standard is identical for all three.
Ques. Can an OBC student qualify NEET UG 2026 with 120 marks?
Ans. Based on expected cutoff trends 120 marks is likely to meet the 40th percentile OBC qualifying threshold in 2026. However qualifying the cutoff only makes you eligible for counselling. It does not guarantee MBBS or BDS admission as college admission cutoffs are much higher, typically 420 marks and above.
Ques. How many marks does an OBC student need for a government MBBS seat?
Ans. For a government MBBS seat in a good state medical college under OBC quota you typically need 520 to 580 marks based on 2024 to 2025 counselling data. For AIIMS New Delhi OBC students generally need 675 marks or above. Exact cutoffs depend on seat availability and counselling rounds.
Ques. When will NTA release the official NEET UG 2026 OBC cutoff?
Ans. NTA releases the official NEET UG cutoff along with the result declaration. The NEET UG 2026 result is expected in July 2026 and will be available at neet.nta.nic.in. The result notification will include category-wise qualifying percentile and corresponding marks for all categories.
Ques. Is OBC-NCL certificate mandatory for NEET UG 2026 OBC reservation?
Ans. Yes. For All India Quota (AIQ) seats only OBC Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) students are eligible for OBC reservation benefits during MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling. Students must carry a valid OBC-NCL certificate. State quota counselling follows reservation rules of the respective state which may differ from central norms.
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