Going by the previous years' trends from 2021-2025, the NEET UG 2026 pass percentage is expected to be somewhere around 55% to 57%.

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  • NTA will release the official NEET UG 2026 statistics along with the results, which are likely to be released in the month of July. 
  • A total of 21-22 lakh students are expected to appear for the NEET 2026 re-exam that is scheduled for June 21st 2026. 
  • The NEET qualifying cutoff for general category candidates is likely to be around 162-167 marks out of 720. 

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NEET UG 2026 Pass Percentage

NEET UG 2026 Overall Pass Percentage (Expected)

The NEET UG 2026 pass percentage is expected to fall between 55% and 57%, based on four consecutive years of consistent data. NTA has not yet released the official 2026 results. The figures below are based on 2024 trends and projected registration numbers.

Parameter Expected Figure (2026)
Students Registered ~22.8 lakh 
Students Appeared ~21-22 lakh (expected)
Students Qualified ~13.5-14.5 lakh (expected)
Overall Pass Percentage ~55-57% (expected)
General/EWS Cutoff Marks 162-167 out of 720 (expected)

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NEET UG 2026 Category-Wise Qualifying Cutoff Marks (Expected)

NTA sets qualifying cutoffs based on percentile thresholds, not fixed marks. The table below shows the expected cutoff marks for each category in 2026, based on previous-year trends.

Category Qualifying Percentile Expected Cutoff Marks (2026)
General / EWS 50th percentile 162-167 marks
OBC 40th percentile 128-132 marks
SC 40th percentile 128-132 marks
ST 40th percentile 128-132 marks
General - PwBD 45th percentile 145-150 marks
OBC / SC / ST - PwBD 40th percentile 128-132 marks

NEET UG qualifying Marks

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Ques. How many marks does a General category student need to qualify NEET UG 2026?

Ans. A General or EWS category student must reach the 50th percentile. Based on 2024 & 2025 trends, this is expected to be around 162-167 marks out of 720 in 2026.

Ques. What is the NEET UG qualifying cutoff for OBC students in 2026?

Ans. OBC students must reach the 40th percentile. The expected qualifying cutoff for OBC in NEET UG 2026 is approximately 128-132 marks, based on 2024 & 2025 trends.

NEET UG Pass Percentage: Year-Wise Trend (2021-2024)

The NEET UG pass percentage has remained remarkably stable, staying near 56% every year from 2021 to 2024. This consistency reflects how the percentile-based cutoff system works. The pass percentage is stable near 56% each year regardless of paper difficulty.

Year Students Appeared Students Qualified Pass Percentage General Cutoff (Marks)
2024 23,33,297 13,16,268 ~56.4% 164
2023 20,38,596 11,45,976 ~56.2% 137
2022 17,64,571 9,93,069 ~56.27% 117
2021 15,44,275 8,70,074 ~56.3% 138

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NEET UG 2026 Category-Wise Pass Percentage Analysis

General and EWS students face a higher marks threshold because they must reach the 50th percentile. Reserved category students qualify at the 40th percentile, which results in a lower marks cutoff but the same relative standing within their group.  

  • Based on the NEET UG 2025 results, OBC candidates were the highest qualified candidates, with 5.64 lakh students being qualified. 
  • The general category, along with EWS, is expected to have a share of 35-40% of total qualifiers. 

Category Expected Share of Total Qualifiers (2026)
General / EWS ~35-40% (expected)
OBC ~42-45% (expected)
SC ~13-15% (expected)
ST ~5-7% (expected)
PwBD (all categories) ~1-2% (expected)

NEET UG 2026 Category-wise Pass Percentage Analysis

NEET UG 2025 Pass Percentage Analysis

Source: NEET UG 2025 Official Results Notification

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NEET UG 2026 State-Wise Pass Percentage Analysis

States with a strong coaching culture and high student registration consistently produce the most NEET UG qualifiers. Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Karnataka have historically ranked among the top states by qualifier count.

State Key Reason for High Qualifier Count
Uttar Pradesh Largest state by population; high registrations
Maharashtra High registration volume; urban coaching centres
Rajasthan Kota coaching hub; large dropper student base
Karnataka Strong science education infrastructure
Bihar Massive Candidate Participation
Tamil Nadu High student participation; state-level coaching
Kerala High per-capita pass percentage historically
Madhya Pradesh Strong regional coaching network

State-wise pass percentage data for 2026 will be available only after NTA releases the official result. The table above reflects historical trends and expected patterns for 2026.

NEET UG 2025 State-wise Qualified Candidates

Source: NEET UG 2025 Official Results Data

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Ques. Which state has the highest NEET UG pass percentage?

Ans. Uttar Pradesh consistently produces the highest number of NEET UG qualifiers, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Kerala historically has a high per-capita pass percentage.

Factors That Affect NEET UG 2026 Pass Percentage

Several variables influence how many students qualify each year. Understanding these helps students set realistic target scores.

  • Cohort size: A larger appearing pool means more qualifiers in absolute numbers, even if the pass rate stays near 56%.
  • Paper difficulty: A tougher paper lowers the marks cutoff but keeps the percentile threshold fixed. The pass rate stays stable.
  • Syllabus changes: Any reduction or addition in the NEET UG syllabus affects how well students prepare across topics.
  • Dropper proportion: States like Rajasthan have a high share of repeat students. These students typically score higher, raising competition.
  • Marking scheme: NEET UG follows +4 for correct and -1 for wrong answers. Students who attempt fewer questions strategically can still qualify.

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