NEET PG Cutoff 2026 (Soon)- Check Category-wise (General, OBC, SC, ST), Qualifying Cutoffs

About NEET PG Cutoff 2026 (Soon)

The NEET PG cutoff 2026 for every specialisation varies, such as for Radiology, the cutoff is expected to be 545 marks, Surgery, it is likely to be 480 marks, etc. The NEET PG Cutoff 2026 will be released for each category online by the exam authorities after the results are out. Students who secure the NEET PG score in the above-mentioned range will be invited for the NEET PG 2026 counselling.

The National Board of Examinations for Medical Sciences (NBEMS) determines the cutoff marks of NEET PG 2026 based on the NEET PG 2026 Result. The cutoff varies every year depending on several factors such as overall exam difficulty level, students’ performance in the exam, seat availability, previous years’ trends, etc. A total of 42,717 seats will be offered based on the NEET PG 2026 cutoff. Students eager to know more about the NEET PG 2026 cutoff scores can go through the expected cutoff scores, steps to view the cutoff, etc. 

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NEET PG Cutoff 2026 Highlights

The NEET PG 2026 cutoff will consist of category-specific scores that students must meet to qualify for the NEET PG 2026 counselling process. Students can find the highlights of the NEET PG 2026 exam given below.

NEET PG 2026 Cutoff Dates

The NEET PG cutoff marks 2026 dates have not been released by the exam authorities. Till then, students can go through the tentative dates stated below. 

NEET PG 2026 Course Wise Expected Cutoff Scores

NEET PG 2026 cutoff scores are not released online on the official website. Till then, students can go through the course-wise expected cutoff scores.

Expected NEET PG 2026 Cutoff for Government Colleges

The National Board of Examinations for Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has the responsibility of announcing the NEET PG 2026 Cutoff marks. Refer to the table below for the college-wise cutoff marks of NEET PG 2026. 

Expected NEET PG 2026 Cutoff for the Private Colleges

The NBE authorities have not announced the qualifying & final cutoff scores for government colleges. However, students can find the expected NEET PG cutoff 2026 for private colleges given below.

Expected NEET PG 2026 Cutoff for Top Specializations

The NEET PG cutoff 2026 for every category varies for each specialisation. Since the NEET 2026 cutoff is not released, students can refer to the NEET PG cutoff 2026 for each category tabulated below.

Expected State-Wise NEET PG Cutoff 2026

The expected NEET PG 2026 cutoff varies for every state based on students' category and various other factors. Students can find the expected NEET PG cutoff for every state mentioned below. 

NEET PG Cutoff 2026 Types

The NEET PG cut off 2026 is released in two categories, namely, the NEET PG qualifying marks 2026 and the final cutoff. A detailed difference between the two has been provided below for your reference:

Previous Years NEET PG Cutoff Scores

Students need to understand the NEET PG 2026 cutoff trends to prepare for the exam with a proper road map and strategy. Below is the category specific previous years' NEET cutoff trends.

NEET PG 2025 Cutoff Qualifying Marks and Percentile

Students can go through the NEET PG cutoff 2025 for each category along with the qualifying cutoff & percentile mentioned below. 

NEET PG 2024 Cutoff Qualifying Marks and Percentile

Students can go through the NEET PG cutoff 2024 for each category along with the qualifying cutoff & percentile mentioned below. 

NEET PG Cutoff 2023 Qualifying Marks and Percentile 

The NEET PG cutoff for 2023 has been released, and students can find the category-wise cutoff given below.

NEET PG Cutoff 2022 Qualifying Percentile and Scores

The NEET PG 2022 cutoff for every category is out and students can find the NEET PG cutoff for each category mentioned below.

NEET PG Cutoff 2021 Qualifying Percentile and Scores

The NEET PG 2021 cutoff was announced on the official webpage, and students can find the NEET PG cutoff 2021 mentioned below.

NEET PG 2020 Cutoff Qualifying Percentile and Scores

The NEET PG 2020 cutoff is released on the official webpage, and students can find the category-wise cutoff scores mentioned below.

Factors Affecting the NEET PG 2026 Cutoff

Multiple factors affect the NEET PG 2026 cutoff scores, such as total seats, total examinees, total seats etc. Students can find the list of factors affecting NEET 2026 cutoff scores stated below. 

• Total Number of NEET PG Registrations: The total number of student registrations for the NEET PG 2025 exam will significantly impact the expected cutoff. If the number of students appearing in the entrance exam is higher, the cutoff is likely to increase and vice versa.
• Overall Exam Difficulty Level: The overall exam difficulty level of NEET PG will also play a crucial role in determining the cutoff. If the exam is relatively difficult, the cutoff is likely to be lower, and vice versa.
• Availability of seats: The availability of seats in the MD/MS/PG Diploma courses in various medical colleges across India will also affect the cutoff. If there is a limited number of seats available, the cutoff is likely to be higher.
• Previous year's cutoff: The cutoff of the previous year's NEET PG exam is also a crucial factor in determining the cutoff for the current year. The cutoff for NEET PG 2025 may be similar to or higher than the previous year's cutoff.
• Reservation Policy: The reservation policy of the government of India also affects the NEET PG cutoff. The number of seats reserved for various categories, such as SC, ST, OBC, and PwD, will have an impact on the cutoff.

What After the NEET PG Cutoff 2026 is Released?

Once the NEET PG cutoff 2026 is released, all the eligible students will be required to participate in the counselling sessions. Along with the cutoff marks, the National Board of Examinations for Medical Science (NBEMS) will release a NEET PG 2026 Merit List containing the names of students who scored the cutoff marks of NEET PG 2026. The counselling process is conducted primarily in 3 rounds. An additional stray vacancy round is performed in case of vacant seats. The counselling process will be conducted in online mode, in various stages, such as registration, choice-filling and choice-locking, seat allocation, and final document verification.