UP NEET UG Cutoff 2026: DGME UP will release the UP NEET UG Cutoff 2026 after each counselling round for MBBS and BDS admissions in Government and Private Medical Colleges across Uttar Pradesh. The cutoff will contain the opening and closing ranks for admission under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and 85% State Quota seats. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct counselling for AIQ seats, while the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh (DGMEUP), will manage the state quota counselling process.
Candidates can check category-wise cutoff details for GEN, OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories to estimate their admission chances in Uttar Pradesh medical and dental colleges. Students can also access the UP NEET UG Counselling Ebook 2026 for detailed guidance on counselling, choice filling, seat allotment and admission procedures.
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NEET UG Brief Description
Before discussing the UP MBBS/BDS 2026 Cutoff details, let’s briefly describe NEET UG 2026:
| Features | Specifications |
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) or NEET-UG |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | 4 May 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Result Date | Mid-June 2026 |
| UP NEET Counselling Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DGME), Lucknow |
| No. of Government MBBS Seats in UP | 5725 |
| No. of Private MBBS Seats in Uttar Pradesh | 7700 |
| No. of Government BDS Seats in UP | 213 |
| No. of Private BDS Seats in UP | 2300 |
NEET UG Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
The NTA will announce the NEET UG cutoff 2026 along with the results. Till then, check the NEET expected cutoff scores below-
| Category | NEET UG Cutoff Percentile | NEET Expected Cutoff Score |
| UR/EWS | 50th | 700–135 |
| OBC, SC, ST | 40th | 150–120 |
| UR/EWS-PwD | 45th | 150–110 |
| OBC/SC/ST-PwD | 40th | 130–115 |
Factors Affecting UP NEET UG Cutoff 2026
The UP NEET UG 2026 cutoff for MBBS and BDS admission changes every year based on several factors that affect the opening rank, closing rank and overall competition in Uttar Pradesh medical colleges.
- Number of Applicants: More NEET UG applicants increase competition and may raise the cutoff.
- Difficulty Level of NEET UG Exam: A difficult exam may lower the cutoff, while an easier exam can increase it.
- Availability of MBBS/BDS Seats: More seats in medical colleges may slightly reduce the cutoff ranks.
- Category-Wise Reservation: The cutoff differs for GEN, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwBD categories.
- UP NEET UG Counselling Participation: The number of students participating in DGMEUP counselling also affects the final cutoff ranks.
NEET UG Cutoff 2025
The table below shows the category-wise NEET UG 2025 qualifying cutoff released by NTA.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Cutoff Score |
| UR / EWS | 50th Percentile | 686 – 144 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 143 – 113 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 143 – 113 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 143 – 113 |
| UR / EWS – PwBD | 45th Percentile | 143 – 127 |
| OBC – PwBD | 40th Percentile | 126 – 113 |
| SC – PwBD | 40th Percentile | 126 – 113 |
| ST – PwBD | 40th Percentile | 126 – 113 |
Uttar Pradesh NEET UG Round-wise Cutoff 2025
The table below shows the Uttar Pradesh NEET UG 2025 round-wise cutoff, including category-wise cutoff details for All India Quota (AIQ) and Open Quota seats.
| Category | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | |||||
| Rank | Marks | Rank | Marks | Rank | Marks | Rank | Marks | Rank | Marks | |
| UR | 21190 | 534 | 24949 | 529 | 26178 | 527 | 27332 | 525 | 27360 | 525 |
| OBC | 21452 | 534 | 25108 | 528 | 26231 | 527 | 27307 | 525 | 27421 | 525 |
| EWS | 25599 | 528 | 28920 | 524 | 29997 | 522 | 30862 | 521 | 30921 | 521 |
| SC | 110389 | 457 | 132649 | 443 | 136392 | 441 | 138863 | 440 | 139123 | 439 |
| ST | 145625 | 436 | 156601 | 429 | 162975 | 425 | 164804 | 425 | – | – |
UP NEET MBBS Cutoff 2025 for Government Colleges
The cutoff details for Government Medical Colleges under the MCC 15% All India Quota & Open Quota for the UR (General) category are mentioned in the table below.
How to Calculate NEET UG Cutoff 2026?
Candidates should understand the basic method used to estimate the qualifying cutoff marks for NEET 2026.
Steps to Calculate NEET UG 2026 Cutoff
1. Know the Total Marks
The maximum marks in NEET are generally 720.
2. Understand the Qualifying Percentile
| Category | Required Percentile |
| General / EWS | 50th Percentile |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40th Percentile |
| General-PwD | 45th Percentile |
3. Calculate Approximate Qualifying Marks
General Category – 720 × 50% = 360
The approximate qualifying cutoff for the General category is 360 marks.
OBC / SC / ST Categories – 20 × 40% = 288
The approximate qualifying cutoff for OBC, SC/ST categories is 288 marks.
4. Compare Previous Year Trends
Official NEET UG cutoffs change every year depending on competition and exam conditions, so previous year trends are important for analysis.
Previous Year NEET UG Cutoff Trends
The NEET UG cutoff trends from the past five years show continuous fluctuations based on exam difficulty, participation and seat availability. The General category cutoff increased significantly in 2024 due to high competition.
Past 5 Years NEET UG Cutoff Trends
| Category | Qualifying Criteria | NEET UG 2024 | NEET UG 2023 | NEET UG 2022 | NEET UG 2021 | NEET UG 2020 |
| UR/EWS | 50th Percentile | 720-162 | 720-137 | 715-117 | 720-138 | 720-147 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 161-127 | 136-107 | 116-93 | 137-108 | 146-113 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 161-127 | 136-107 | 116-93 | 137-108 | 146-113 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 161-127 | 136-107 | 116-93 | 137-108 | 146-113 |
| UR/EWS & PH | 45th Percentile | 161-144 | 136-121 | 116-105 | 137-122 | 146-129 |
| OBC & PH | 40th Percentile | 143-127 | 120-107 | 104-93 | 137-108 | 128-113 |
| SC & PH | 40th Percentile | 143-127 | 120-107 | 104-93 | 136-108 | 128-113 |
| ST & PH | 40th Percentile | 142-127 | 120-108 | 104-93 | 135-108 | 128-113 |
Important Links
Explore all the important resources related to Uttar Pradesh NEET UG 2026 at one place, including counselling updates, seat matrix, merit list, cutoff, fee structure, participating medical colleges, admission process, round-wise counselling details and college information.
For Govt. Few Chance; but you should participate in NEET counselling, and you can also contact the admission counsellor at 9999-703-444 for complete guidance.
For Govt. Few Chance; but you should participate in NEET counselling, and you can also contact the admission counsellor at 9999-703-444 for complete guidance.
For Govt. Few Chance; but you should participate in NEET counselling, and you can also contact the admission counsellor at 9999-703-444 for complete guidance.
For Govt. Few Chance; but you should participate in NEET counselling, and you can also contact the admission counsellor at 9999-703-444 for complete guidance.
For Govt. Few Chance; but you should participate in NEET counselling, and you can also contact the admission counsellor at 9999-703-444 for complete guidance.
For Govt. Few Chance; but you should participate in NEET counselling, and you can also contact the admission counsellor at 9999-703-444 for complete guidance.
For Govt. Few Chance; but you should participate in NEET counselling, and you can also contact the admission counsellor at 9999-703-444 for complete guidance.
For Govt. Few Chance; but you should participate in NEET counselling, and you can also contact the admission counsellor at 9999-703-444 for complete guidance.
For Govt. Few Chance; but you should participate in NEET counselling, and you can also contact the admission counsellor at 9999-703-444 for complete guidance.
For Govt. Few Chance; but you should participate in NEET counselling, and you can also contact the admission counsellor at 9999-703-444 for complete guidance.
For Govt. Few Chance; but you should participate in NEET counselling, and you can also contact the admission counsellor at 9999-703-444 for complete guidance.
For Govt. Few Chance; but you should participate in NEET counselling, and you can also contact the admission counsellor at 9999-703-444 for complete guidance.