The NEET UG 2026 ST Category Cutoff is the qualifying percentile and corresponding marks that ST candidates need to clear NEET UG 2026 and become eligible for MBBS/BDS/AYUSH counselling.
Scheduled Tribe candidates get a 7.5% reservation in seats with a relaxed qualifying percentile. A valid ST certificate issued by a competent State authority is required.
ST Category — Qualifying Cutoff Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Percentile | 40th Percentile |
| Cutoff Marks (will be confirmed with result) | Calculated by NTA based on this percentile after result declaration |
| Applicable For | All India Quota + State Quota ST seats |
All Category Cutoffs — Side by Side
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Cutoff Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50th Percentile | ~145–170 (2023–25 trend) | Min qualifying marks for AIQ/State Counselling eligibility; confirmed after result |
| General-PwBD | 45th Percentile | ~120–145 (2023–25 trend) | For PwBD General candidates |
| SC / ST / OBC-NCL | 40th Percentile | ~95–130 (2023–25 trend) | Min qualifying marks for state + AIQ quota |
| SC/ST/OBC-NCL-PwBD | 40th Percentile | ~85–115 (2023–25 trend) | For reserved PwBD candidates |
| EWS | 50th Percentile | ~145–170 (2023–25 trend) | Same percentile as General category |
Previous Years’ ST Cutoff Trend
| Year | Exam Date | Registered | General Cutoff | Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 04 May 2025 | 22.07 Lakh | 164 marks (50th %ile) | 14 June 2025 |
| 2024 | 05 May 2024 | 24.06 Lakh | 164 marks (50th %ile) | 04 June 2024 |
| 2023 | 07 May 2023 | 20.87 Lakh | 137 marks (50th %ile) | 13 June 2023 |
| 2022 | 17 July 2022 | 18.72 Lakh | 715 (top score) | 07 September 2022 |
Note: the table above shows the combined SC/ST/OBC cutoff trend as officially published; individual category-wise historical marks are very close to each other since all reserved categories share the same 40th percentile criteria.
Marks vs Rank for ST Candidates
| Marks Range | Estimated AIR | Admission Possibility |
|---|---|---|
| 715–720 | 1 – 100 | AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER — Top Ranks |
| 700–714 | 101 – 500 | Premier Government Medical Colleges |
| 680–699 | 500 – 2,000 | Good Government Medical Colleges (AIQ) |
| 660–679 | 2,000 – 5,000 | State Govt. Medical Colleges (AIQ) |
| 640–659 | 5,000 – 10,000 | Govt. + Top Private Colleges |
| 600–639 | 10,000 – 28,000 | State Govt. Colleges (State Quota) |
| 550–599 | 28,000 – 55,000 | State Quota Government Colleges |
| 500–549 | 55,000 – 1,15,000 | Private MBBS (Low/Mid Fees) |
| 450–499 | 1,15,000 – 1,80,000 | BAMS / BHMS / BDS or Private MBBS |
| 400–449 | 1,80,000 – 2,70,000 | BDS / BAMS at Private Colleges |
| 350–399 | 2,70,000 – 4,00,000 | BUMS / Nursing — Private |
| Below 350 | 4,00,000+ | SC/ST/OBC may qualify via category cutoff |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NEET UG 2026 qualifying cutoff percentile is: General (UR) — 50th Percentile, General-PwBD — 45th Percentile, SC/ST/OBC-NCL — 40th Percentile, SC/ST/OBC-NCL PwBD — 40th Percentile. These percentile requirements remain fixed every year. However, the actual marks corresponding to these percentiles vary each year based on difficulty level and number of candidates.
All India Rank (AIR) is the overall rank among all NEET 2026 candidates regardless of category. Category Rank is the rank within a specific category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD). The Category Rank is used for state quota and reserved category seat allotment. Both ranks are printed on the NEET scorecard. AIQ counselling uses AIR for General seats and Category Rank for reserved seats.