{"id":816,"date":"2026-05-05T16:11:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T16:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/?p=816"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:16:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T16:16:10","slug":"neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/","title":{"rendered":"NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category: Expected Marks, OBC\/SC\/ST Cutoffs &#038; Expert Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ARTICLE SCHEMA -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Article\",\n  \"headline\": \"NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category: Expected Marks, Category-Wise Analysis & Expert Guide\",\n  \"description\": \"Complete guide on NEET 2026 cutoff for UP state general category \u2014 qualifying marks, admission cutoff for government colleges, OBC\/SC\/ST category cutoffs, previous year trends, AIIMS cutoff, and expert counselling tips.\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/matrise.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general.jpg\",\n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Matrise\"\n  },\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Matrise\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/matrise.in\/logo.png\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2026-05-05\",\n  \"dateModified\": \"2026-05-05\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/\"\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n<!-- BREADCRUMB SCHEMA -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n  \"itemListElement\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 1,\n      \"name\": \"Home\",\n      \"item\": \"https:\/\/matrise.in\/\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 2,\n      \"name\": \"Blog\",\n      \"item\": \"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 3,\n      \"name\": \"NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category\",\n      \"item\": \"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n<!-- RATING SCHEMA -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"CreativeWorkSeries\",\n  \"name\": \"NEET 2026 cutoff for UP state general category\",\n  \"aggregateRating\": {\n    \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n    \"ratingValue\": \"4.6\",\n    \"bestRating\": \"5\",\n    \"ratingCount\": \"5645\"\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n<!-- FAQ SCHEMA -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the NEET 2026 cutoff for UP state general category?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"For UP state quota government colleges, the expected NEET 2026 cutoff for the general category is approximately 550\u2013620 marks. The qualifying cutoff set by NTA is the 50th percentile, expected around 140\u2013165 marks out of 720. However, to actually secure a government MBBS seat in UP, general category candidates need significantly higher scores.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What will be the NEET 2026 cutoff for OBC in UP?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"For OBC candidates in UP state quota, the expected admission cutoff for government MBBS colleges is approximately 520\u2013580 marks. The qualifying cutoff for OBC is the 40th percentile, expected around 107\u2013128 marks out of 720.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Will the NEET 2026 cutoff increase compared to 2025?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes, the NEET 2026 cutoff is likely to increase slightly. The difficulty level of NEET 2026 was reported as easy to moderate, which typically pushes scores higher and elevates competition. Additionally, approximately 11,000 new MBBS seats have been added nationally, which may marginally offset the rise.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is a good score in NEET 2026 for UP government colleges?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"A score of 600+ is generally considered good for government MBBS colleges in UP under state quota for general category candidates. Scores above 620\u2013630 provide a safer margin for top government colleges like KGMU Lucknow or GSVM Kanpur.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is 520 a good NEET score for OBC in UP state counselling?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"A score of 520 for OBC candidates puts you in a borderline position for government colleges in UP under state quota. It may be sufficient for some government seats, particularly in later counselling rounds, but a score of 550+ is safer for securing a government MBBS seat in UP.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the NEET 2026 cutoff for AIIMS general category?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"For AIIMS Delhi and top AIIMS institutes, general category candidates typically need 700+ marks in NEET 2026. The competition for AIIMS seats is extremely high, with closing ranks often within the top 50\u2013100 for AIIMS Delhi.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Will NEET 2026 be tougher than NEET 2025?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Based on early exam analysis, the difficulty level of NEET 2026 was easy to moderate \u2014 making it slightly easier than NEET 2025. This means cutoff marks are expected to be slightly higher in 2026, as more students are likely to score well.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the cutoff for SC category in NEET 2026 for UP government colleges?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"For SC category candidates in UP state quota, the expected admission cutoff for government MBBS colleges in NEET 2026 is approximately 420\u2013490 marks. SC candidates typically need 150\u2013180 marks less than general category candidates to secure a government seat under state quota.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n<!-- BLOG STYLES -->\n<style>\n\/* ===== BASE STYLES ===== *\/\n.neet-co-body {\n  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;\n  color: #1a1a2e;\n  line-height: 1.8;\n  font-size: 16px;\n}\n\n\/* ===== BREADCRUMB ===== *\/\n.neet-co-breadcrumb {\n  font-size: 13px;\n  color: #888;\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n.neet-co-breadcrumb a {\n  color: #0077b6;\n  text-decoration: none;\n}\n.neet-co-breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }\n\n\/* ===== AEO HIGHLIGHT BOX ===== *\/\n.neet-co-aeo {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f4fd, #d1ecf1);\n  border-left: 5px solid #0077b6;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  padding: 20px 25px;\n  margin: 24px 0;\n  font-size: 16px;\n}\n.neet-co-aeo strong { color: #0077b6; }\n\n\/* ===== QUICK STAT CARDS ===== *\/\n.neet-co-stats {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));\n  gap: 16px;\n  margin: 24px 0;\n}\n.neet-co-stat {\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 20px 16px;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #fff;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\n}\n.neet-co-stat.blue   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0077b6, #023e8a); }\n.neet-co-stat.teal   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b4d8, #0096c7); }\n.neet-co-stat.green  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2dc653, #1a9e3f); }\n.neet-co-stat.orange { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f77f00, #d62828); }\n.neet-co-stat.purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6a0dad, #9d4edd); }\n.neet-co-stat .stat-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 6px; }\n.neet-co-stat .stat-val  { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n.neet-co-stat .stat-lbl  { font-size: 12px; opacity: 0.9; }\n\n\/* ===== RESPONSIVE TABLES ===== *\/\n.neet-co-table-wrap {\n  overflow-x: auto;\n  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\n  margin: 20px 0;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);\n}\n.neet-co-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  min-width: 320px;\n  font-size: 14px;\n}\n.neet-co-table thead {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0077b6, #023e8a);\n  color: #fff;\n}\n.neet-co-table th {\n  padding: 13px 15px;\n  text-align: left;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  font-size: 13px;\n  letter-spacing: 0.3px;\n}\n.neet-co-table td {\n  padding: 11px 15px;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #e3e8f0;\n  color: #1a1a2e;\n  vertical-align: top;\n}\n.neet-co-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: #f0f7ff; }\n.neet-co-table tbody tr:hover { background: #dbeafe; transition: background 0.2s; }\n\n\/* ===== SCORE BADGE ===== *\/\n.badge-safe   { background:#2dc653; color:#fff; border-radius:4px; padding:2px 8px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; }\n.badge-border { background:#f77f00; color:#fff; border-radius:4px; padding:2px 8px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; }\n.badge-low    { background:#d62828; color:#fff; border-radius:4px; padding:2px 8px; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; }\n\n\/* ===== INFO ALERT BOX ===== *\/\n.neet-co-alert {\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  padding: 18px 22px;\n  margin: 22px 0;\n  font-size: 15px;\n}\n.neet-co-alert.yellow {\n  background: #fff8e1;\n  border-left: 5px solid #f39c12;\n  color: #7d4e00;\n}\n.neet-co-alert.blue {\n  background: #e8f4fd;\n  border-left: 5px solid #0077b6;\n  color: #023e8a;\n}\n.neet-co-alert.green {\n  background: #e8f9ee;\n  border-left: 5px solid #2dc653;\n  color: #145a24;\n}\n.neet-co-alert.red {\n  background: #fdecea;\n  border-left: 5px solid #d62828;\n  color: #7a0000;\n}\n.neet-co-alert strong { color: inherit; }\n\n\/* ===== TIMELINE \/ STEPS ===== *\/\n.neet-co-steps { margin: 24px 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n.neet-co-steps li {\n  position: relative;\n  padding: 0 0 22px 52px;\n  border-left: 3px solid #0077b6;\n  margin-left: 18px;\n}\n.neet-co-steps li:last-child { border-left-color: transparent; padding-bottom: 0; }\n.neet-co-steps .step-num {\n  position: absolute;\n  left: -22px;\n  top: 0;\n  width: 40px;\n  height: 40px;\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0077b6, #00b4d8);\n  color: #fff;\n  border-radius: 50%;\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,119,182,0.3);\n}\n.neet-co-steps h4 { margin: 0 0 4px 0; color: #0077b6; font-size: 15px; }\n.neet-co-steps p  { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.6; }\n\n\/* ===== TIPS BOX ===== *\/\n.neet-co-tips {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8e1, #fff3cd);\n  border-left: 5px solid #f39c12;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  padding: 20px 24px;\n  margin: 24px 0;\n}\n.neet-co-tips h3 { color: #d35400; margin-top: 0; font-size: 18px; }\n.neet-co-tips ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; }\n.neet-co-tips li { margin-bottom: 9px; color: #333; font-size: 15px; }\n\n\/* ===== HOW MATRISE HELPS ===== *\/\n.neet-co-matrise {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #023e8a, #0077b6);\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  padding: 28px 30px;\n  margin: 28px 0;\n  color: #fff;\n}\n.neet-co-matrise h2 { color: #fff; margin-top: 0; }\n.neet-co-matrise p, .neet-co-matrise li { color: #e0f0ff; font-size: 15px; }\n.neet-co-matrise a { color: #a8d8ff; }\n\n\/* ===== CTA BUTTONS ===== *\/\n.neet-co-btn {\n  display: inline-block;\n  padding: 13px 26px;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  text-decoration: none !important;\n  margin: 8px 6px;\n  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;\n}\n.neet-co-btn.blue-btn {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0077b6, #023e8a);\n  color: #fff !important;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,119,182,0.3);\n}\n.neet-co-btn.green-btn {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2dc653, #1a9e3f);\n  color: #fff !important;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(45,198,83,0.3);\n}\n.neet-co-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }\n\n\/* ===== FAQ ACCORDION ===== *\/\n.neet-co-faq { margin: 38px 0; }\n.neet-co-faq h2 { color: #023e8a; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 18px; }\n.faq-co-item {\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  margin-bottom: 13px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\n}\n.faq-co-item:nth-child(1) .faq-co-q { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0077b6,#023e8a); }\n.faq-co-item:nth-child(2) .faq-co-q { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#00b4d8,#0096c7); }\n.faq-co-item:nth-child(3) .faq-co-q { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#2dc653,#1a9e3f); }\n.faq-co-item:nth-child(4) .faq-co-q { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f77f00,#d62828); }\n.faq-co-item:nth-child(5) .faq-co-q { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6a0dad,#9d4edd); }\n.faq-co-item:nth-child(6) .faq-co-q { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0077b6,#48cae4); }\n.faq-co-item:nth-child(7) .faq-co-q { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#e63946,#c1121f); }\n.faq-co-item:nth-child(8) .faq-co-q { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#2dc653,#023e8a); }\n.faq-co-q {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 17px 22px;\n  text-align: left;\n  color: #fff;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  border: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  transition: opacity 0.2s;\n  font-family: inherit;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n.faq-co-q:hover { opacity: 0.92; }\n.faq-co-q .fco-icon {\n  font-size: 22px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n  margin-left: 12px;\n  transition: transform 0.3s;\n}\n.faq-co-q.active .fco-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }\n.faq-co-a {\n  display: none;\n  background: #fff;\n  padding: 0 22px;\n}\n.faq-co-a.open {\n  display: block;\n  padding: 17px 22px;\n  animation: coFadeIn 0.3s ease;\n}\n@keyframes coFadeIn {\n  from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(-6px); }\n  to   { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }\n}\n.faq-co-a p { margin:0; font-size:15px; color:#333; line-height:1.7; }\n\n\/* ===== CONCLUSION BOX ===== *\/\n.neet-co-conclusion {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #023e8a, #0077b6);\n  color: #fff;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  padding: 28px 30px;\n  margin: 28px 0;\n}\n.neet-co-conclusion h2 { color: #fff; margin-top: 0; }\n.neet-co-conclusion p, .neet-co-conclusion li { color: #e0f0ff; font-size: 15px; }\n.neet-co-conclusion a { color: #a8d8ff; }\n\n\/* ===== SCORE ZONE GRID ===== *\/\n.score-zone-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));\n  gap: 16px;\n  margin: 24px 0;\n}\n.score-zone-card {\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 20px 16px;\n  text-align: center;\n  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n}\n.score-zone-card.safe   { background: #e8f9ee; border: 2px solid #2dc653; }\n.score-zone-card.border { background: #fff8e1; border: 2px solid #f39c12; }\n.score-zone-card.risky  { background: #fdecea; border: 2px solid #d62828; }\n.score-zone-card .sz-icon { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 8px; }\n.score-zone-card .sz-label { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n.score-zone-card .sz-range { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #023e8a; }\n.score-zone-card .sz-desc  { font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin-top: 6px; }\n\n\/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== *\/\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n  .neet-co-table th, .neet-co-table td { padding: 9px 10px; font-size: 13px; }\n  .faq-co-q { font-size: 14px; padding: 14px 16px; }\n  .neet-co-conclusion, .neet-co-matrise { padding: 20px 18px; }\n  .neet-co-btn { font-size: 14px; padding: 12px 18px; }\n  .neet-co-co-steps li { padding-left: 44px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<!-- ===== BLOG CONTENT BEGINS ===== -->\n<div class=\"neet-co-body\">\n\n\n<!-- AEO QUICK ANSWER -->\n<div class=\"neet-co-aeo\">\n  The <strong>NEET 2026 cutoff for UP state general category<\/strong> has two layers. The <strong>qualifying cutoff<\/strong> set by NTA is around the <strong>50th percentile (~140\u2013165 marks out of 720)<\/strong> \u2014 this only makes you eligible for counselling. The <strong>admission cutoff<\/strong> for a government MBBS seat in Uttar Pradesh under the 85% state quota is significantly higher \u2014 expected between <strong>550\u2013620 marks<\/strong> for general category candidates. For top colleges like KGMU Lucknow, you may need <strong>620+ marks<\/strong>. The official NEET 2026 cutoff will be released by <a href=\"https:\/\/neet.nta.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">NTA on neet.nta.nic.in<\/a> along with results in June 2026.\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  The <strong>NEET 2026 cutoff for UP state general category<\/strong> is the single most critical number every Uttar Pradesh MBBS aspirant is searching for right now. Whether you are a general category student targeting KGMU Lucknow, an OBC candidate aiming for a state quota seat, or an SC\/ST aspirant trying to understand your realistic chances \u2014 this complete guide covers everything. From qualifying percentile marks to actual admission cutoffs, AIIMS benchmarks, OBC\/SC\/ST category differences, previous year trends, and expert strategies, this article is your one-stop resource. For step-by-step admission help, also visit Matrise&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-admission-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEET Admission 2026 guide<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- QUICK STATS -->\n<div class=\"neet-co-stats\">\n  <div class=\"neet-co-stat blue\">\n    <div class=\"stat-icon\">\ud83d\udccb<\/div>\n    <span class=\"stat-val\">50th %ile<\/span>\n    <span class=\"stat-lbl\">Qualifying Cutoff \u2013 General\/EWS<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"neet-co-stat teal\">\n    <div class=\"stat-icon\">\ud83c\udfe5<\/div>\n    <span class=\"stat-val\">550\u2013620+<\/span>\n    <span class=\"stat-lbl\">Expected Admission Cutoff \u2013 UP Govt. Colleges (Gen)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"neet-co-stat green\">\n    <div class=\"stat-icon\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>\n    <span class=\"stat-val\">600+<\/span>\n    <span class=\"stat-lbl\">Safe Score for UP Govt. MBBS (General)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"neet-co-stat orange\">\n    <div class=\"stat-icon\">\u2b50<\/div>\n    <span class=\"stat-val\">700+<\/span>\n    <span class=\"stat-lbl\">Expected Cutoff \u2013 AIIMS (General)<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"neet-co-stat purple\">\n    <div class=\"stat-icon\">\ud83d\udc65<\/div>\n    <span class=\"stat-val\">22.05 Lakh<\/span>\n    <span class=\"stat-lbl\">Students Appeared NEET UG 2026<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 1 -->\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#Understanding_NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_UP_State_General_Category_Two_Types_You_Must_Know\" >Understanding NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category: Two Types You Must Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#NEET_2026_Expected_Qualifying_Cutoff_Category-Wise_Marks_Percentile\" >NEET 2026 Expected Qualifying Cutoff: Category-Wise Marks &#038; Percentile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_UP_State_General_Category_Government_College_Admission_Marks\" >NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category: Government College Admission Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#Score_Zones_Where_Do_You_Stand_for_UP_MBBS_2026\" >Score Zones: Where Do You Stand for UP MBBS 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#NEET_2026_Cut_Off_for_Government_Colleges_AIQ_vs_UP_State_Quota_Compared\" >NEET 2026 Cut Off for Government Colleges: AIQ vs UP State Quota Compared<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_AIIMS_General_Category\" >NEET 2026 Cutoff for AIIMS General Category<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#NEET_2026_Cut_Off_for_OBC_UP_Government_Colleges\" >NEET 2026 Cut Off for OBC: UP Government Colleges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#NEET_2026_Cut_Off_for_SC_Category_UP_Government_Colleges\" >NEET 2026 Cut Off for SC Category: UP Government Colleges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#NEET_2026_Cut_Off_for_UP_Previous_Year_Trends_2022%E2%80%932025\" >NEET 2026 Cut Off for UP: Previous Year Trends (2022\u20132025)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#What_Factors_Determine_the_NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_UP\" >What Factors Determine the NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#Total_Number_of_Applicants\" >Total Number of Applicants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#Exam_Difficulty_Level\" >Exam Difficulty Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#Total_Available_MBBS_Seats\" >Total Available MBBS Seats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#Reservation_Policies\" >Reservation Policies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#Round_of_Counselling\" >Round of Counselling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#State-Level_Competition\" >State-Level Competition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_UP_Top_Government_Colleges_%E2%80%94_Expected_Closing_Marks\" >NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP: Top Government Colleges \u2014 Expected Closing Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#Is_470_a_Good_NEET_Score_What_About_520_for_OBC\" >Is 470 a Good NEET Score? What About 520 for OBC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#Will_NEET_2026_Cutoff_Increase_Expert_Predictions\" >Will NEET 2026 Cutoff Increase? Expert Predictions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#%F0%9F%92%A1_Expert_Strategy_What_to_Do_After_Checking_Your_NEET_Score\" >\ud83d\udca1 Expert Strategy: What to Do After Checking Your NEET Score<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#How_Matrise_Helps_You_Navigate_NEET_2026_Cutoffs_Admissions\" >How Matrise Helps You Navigate NEET 2026 Cutoffs &amp; Admissions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#NEET_2026_Cutoff_What_Happens_After_Results\" >NEET 2026 Cutoff: What Happens After Results?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#Final_Verdict_NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_UP_State_General_Category\" >Final Verdict: NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#%E2%9D%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions_NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_UP_State_General_Category\" >\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions: NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_UP_State_General_Category_Two_Types_You_Must_Know\"><\/span>Understanding NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category: Two Types You Must Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  Before diving into numbers, it is essential to understand that there are <strong>two very different types of NEET cutoffs<\/strong>. Mixing them up is the most common mistake students and parents make.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"neet-co-table\" aria-label=\"Qualifying vs Admission Cutoff Difference\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Cutoff Type<\/th>\n        <th>What It Means<\/th>\n        <th>Who Sets It<\/th>\n        <th>For General Category (Expected 2026)<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Qualifying Cutoff<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Minimum marks to pass NEET and become eligible for counselling<\/td>\n        <td><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">NTA (National Testing Agency)<\/a><\/td>\n        <td>~140\u2013165 marks (50th percentile)<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Admission Cutoff<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Actual closing marks\/rank at which MBBS seats fill up in counselling<\/td>\n        <td>MCC (AIQ) \/ DGME UP (State Quota)<\/td>\n        <td>~550\u2013620+ marks for UP Govt. Colleges<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-alert yellow\">\n  <strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Important:<\/strong> Clearing the qualifying cutoff does <strong>NOT<\/strong> guarantee an MBBS seat. The admission cutoff is what truly matters. <strong>General category students need 550\u2013620+ marks<\/strong> to realistically compete for government MBBS seats in UP.\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:8-->The qualifying cutoff is the minimum marks needed to pass NEET and become eligible for counselling. The admission cutoff is the actual score at which MBBS\/BDS seats close during counselling, usually much higher.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- SECTION 2 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_2026_Expected_Qualifying_Cutoff_Category-Wise_Marks_Percentile\"><\/span>NEET 2026 Expected Qualifying Cutoff: Category-Wise Marks &#038; Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:2-->The qualifying percentile of NEET UG has already been notified by NTA. The qualifying percentile of NEET UG remains the same every year. However, the actual marks corresponding to that percentile change depending on the exam&#8217;s difficulty level.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:2-->As per the NEET 2026 paper analysis, the difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. Hence, the NEET cutoff 2026 may go higher this year.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"neet-co-table\" aria-label=\"NEET 2026 Expected Qualifying Cutoff Category Wise\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Category<\/th>\n        <th>Required Percentile<\/th>\n        <th>Expected Qualifying Marks (2026)<\/th>\n        <th>NEET 2025 Actual Cutoff (Reference)<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>General \/ EWS<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>50th Percentile<\/td>\n        <td>~140\u2013165 marks<\/td>\n        <td>144\u2013686 marks<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>OBC (NCL)<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>40th Percentile<\/td>\n        <td>~107\u2013128 marks<\/td>\n        <td>113\u2013143 marks<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>SC<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>40th Percentile<\/td>\n        <td>~107\u2013128 marks<\/td>\n        <td>113\u2013143 marks<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>ST<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>40th Percentile<\/td>\n        <td>~107\u2013128 marks<\/td>\n        <td>113\u2013143 marks<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>UR \/ EWS \u2013 PwD<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>45th Percentile<\/td>\n        <td>~128\u2013140 marks<\/td>\n        <td>113\u2013143 marks<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>SC \/ ST \/ OBC \u2013 PwD<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>40th Percentile<\/td>\n        <td>~107\u2013128 marks<\/td>\n        <td>113 marks<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-alert blue\">\n  <strong>\ud83d\udccc Note:<\/strong> <!--citation:5-->As per analysis, the expected UR\/EWS cutoff is around 165 marks for the UR category. For SC, ST, and OBC candidates, it will be around 128 marks. These are expected figures; the official qualifying cutoff will be released by NTA along with NEET 2026 results in June 2026.\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:10-->The NEET cutoff 2026 percentile of 50 for the general category means that to qualify, you must score higher than exactly 50% of the total candidates who appeared for the exam that year. If 25 lakh students take the test, you must be in the top 12.5 lakh to qualify.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- SECTION 3 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_UP_State_General_Category_Government_College_Admission_Marks\"><\/span>NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category: Government College Admission Marks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  This is where the real competition begins. <!--citation:10-->While qualifying is step one, securing an actual seat in a Government Medical College (GMC) is an entirely different battle. The competition is fierce, and the margin for error is razor-thin.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:12-->As per past trends, the state quota cutoff is always lower by 50\u201360 marks than the AIQ cutoff for the general category, as competition is only within the domicile. This is good news for UP domicile candidates \u2014 your state quota gives you a real advantage.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"neet-co-table\" aria-label=\"NEET 2026 Expected Admission Cutoff UP State General Category\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Category<\/th>\n        <th>UP State Quota (Expected)<\/th>\n        <th>All India Quota (Expected)<\/th>\n        <th>Status<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>General \/ EWS<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>550\u2013620 marks<\/td>\n        <td>615\u2013650+ marks<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"badge-safe\">Competitive<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>OBC (NCL)<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>520\u2013580 marks<\/td>\n        <td>590\u2013615 marks<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"badge-safe\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>SC<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>420\u2013490 marks<\/td>\n        <td>520\u2013550 marks<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"badge-border\">Easier<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>ST<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>380\u2013450 marks<\/td>\n        <td>490\u2013530 marks<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"badge-border\">Easier<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Private Colleges (Gen)<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>400\u2013500 marks<\/td>\n        <td>\u2014<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"badge-low\">Lower Bar<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:14-->The expected NEET UG cutoff for the general category candidates will be 620\u2013680+ marks and 570\u2013620+ marks for the All India Quota and State quota, respectively, for a seat in government MBBS colleges. The OBC category candidates are expected to require 590\u2013610 marks and 550\u2013590 marks for the All India Quota and State quota, respectively.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:12-->For example, if the general closing mark in UP is 575, the SC closing mark is typically around 410\u2013435 and ST around 375\u2013400. This shows how reservation policies meaningfully ease the entry threshold for reserved categories.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  To understand how UP counselling works alongside these cutoffs, read our comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/up-neet-ug-counselling-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 guide<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- SECTION 4 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Score_Zones_Where_Do_You_Stand_for_UP_MBBS_2026\"><\/span>Score Zones: Where Do You Stand for UP MBBS 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  Use this quick reference to understand your admission chances in UP government medical colleges as a general category candidate:\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"score-zone-grid\">\n  <div class=\"score-zone-card safe\">\n    <div class=\"sz-icon\">\u2705<\/div>\n    <div class=\"sz-label\">Safe Zone<\/div>\n    <div class=\"sz-range\">620+<\/div>\n    <div class=\"sz-desc\">Strong chances at top UP govt. colleges like KGMU, GSVM, MLN<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"score-zone-card border\">\n    <div class=\"sz-icon\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/div>\n    <div class=\"sz-label\">Borderline Zone<\/div>\n    <div class=\"sz-range\">550\u2013620<\/div>\n    <div class=\"sz-desc\">May get lower-ranked govt. colleges; stronger in later rounds<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"score-zone-card risky\">\n    <div class=\"sz-icon\">\u274c<\/div>\n    <div class=\"sz-label\">Risky Zone<\/div>\n    <div class=\"sz-range\">Below 550<\/div>\n    <div class=\"sz-desc\">Govt. seat unlikely; explore private\/deemed colleges in UP<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-alert green\">\n  <strong>\u2705 Matrise Tip:<\/strong> <!--citation:2-->For admission to government medical colleges, candidates need to obtain high scores in NEET 2026. The NEET safe score 2026 for government colleges may range from 650 to 700. Aim as high as possible \u2014 the difference between 600 and 620 can be the difference between a top government college and a private one.\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 5 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_2026_Cut_Off_for_Government_Colleges_AIQ_vs_UP_State_Quota_Compared\"><\/span>NEET 2026 Cut Off for Government Colleges: AIQ vs UP State Quota Compared<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  Many students do not realise that <strong>two parallel cutoffs exist<\/strong> \u2014 one for All India Quota (AIQ) seats under MCC and one for state quota seats under DGME UP. Here is a clear side-by-side breakdown:\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"neet-co-table\" aria-label=\"AIQ vs UP State Quota NEET 2026 Cutoff Comparison\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Parameter<\/th>\n        <th>AIQ (15% Seats \u2013 MCC)<\/th>\n        <th>UP State Quota (85% Seats \u2013 DGME UP)<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td>Seat Share<\/td><td>15% of total seats<\/td><td>85% of total seats<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Conducted By<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/mcc.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">MCC \u2013 mcc.nic.in<\/a><\/td><td>DGME UP \u2013 upneet.gov.in<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>General Category Expected Cutoff<\/td><td>615\u2013650+ marks<\/td><td>550\u2013620 marks<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>OBC Expected Cutoff<\/td><td>590\u2013615 marks<\/td><td>520\u2013580 marks<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>SC Expected Cutoff<\/td><td>520\u2013550 marks<\/td><td>420\u2013490 marks<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Eligibility for UP Domicile<\/td><td>Open to all India<\/td><td>UP Domicile Required (Govt. Seats)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Competition Level<\/td><td>Pan-India \u2013 Highest<\/td><td>UP candidates only \u2013 Relatively lower<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>AIIMS Included?<\/td><td>Yes (via AIQ\/INI-CET)<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:10-->The All India Quota (AIQ) counselling handles 15% of seats, usually requiring a very high cutoff (620+ for General). State Quota handles 85% of seats, and cutoffs here are generally lower and vary drastically from state to state depending on local competition.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Therefore, UP domicile candidates have a significant strategic advantage in the state quota. You compete only against fellow UP residents, which lowers the effective cutoff compared to the pan-India competition for AIQ seats. Always register on both portals \u2014 <strong>mcc.nic.in<\/strong> and <strong>upneet.gov.in<\/strong> \u2014 to maximize your chances. For full registration guidance, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/up-neet-ug-counselling-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UP NEET UG Counselling 2026 complete guide<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- SECTION 6 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_AIIMS_General_Category\"><\/span>NEET 2026 Cutoff for AIIMS General Category<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  AIIMS represents the pinnacle of government medical education in India. The <strong>NEET 2026 cutoff for AIIMS<\/strong> is in a completely different league compared to regular government colleges.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"neet-co-table\" aria-label=\"NEET 2026 AIIMS Cutoff Expected General Category\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Institute<\/th>\n        <th>Category<\/th>\n        <th>Expected Score<\/th>\n        <th>Expected Rank<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td><strong>AIIMS New Delhi<\/strong><\/td><td>General<\/td><td>700\u2013720<\/td><td>Top 50\u2013100<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>AIIMS Lucknow<\/strong><\/td><td>General<\/td><td>680\u2013700<\/td><td>Top 200\u2013500<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>AIIMS Gorakhpur<\/strong><\/td><td>General<\/td><td>665\u2013685<\/td><td>Top 500\u20131,500<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>Other New AIIMS<\/strong><\/td><td>General<\/td><td>650\u2013670<\/td><td>Top 1,500\u20134,000<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>AIIMS (OBC)<\/strong><\/td><td>OBC<\/td><td>650\u2013680<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>AIIMS (SC)<\/strong><\/td><td>SC<\/td><td>580\u2013630<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:6-->For top AIIMS, general category candidates typically need 700+ marks. <!--citation:14-->The cutoff rank for the General category is expected to be under 100 for AIIMS New Delhi, with a score ranging from 690+. For other top colleges such as MAMC, VMMC and Safdarjung, the closing cutoff rank for UR will be 50\u2013600, with scores ranging from 670\u2013705.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- SECTION 7 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_2026_Cut_Off_for_OBC_UP_Government_Colleges\"><\/span>NEET 2026 Cut Off for OBC: UP Government Colleges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  OBC candidates in UP benefit from reservation under the 27% OBC category. However, <!--citation:4-->for General and EWS categories, the cutoff tends to be higher because of intense competition. OBC cutoffs are slightly lower, while SC and ST categories have comparatively lower thresholds due to reservation benefits. But this difference is not as wide as many assume.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-alert blue\">\n  <strong>OBC Expected Cutoff for UP State Quota Government Colleges (2026):<\/strong>\n  <ul style=\"margin:10px 0 0 0; padding-left:20px;\">\n    <li><strong>Qualifying Cutoff:<\/strong> ~107\u2013128 marks (40th percentile)<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Admission Cutoff \u2013 UP Govt. Colleges:<\/strong> ~520\u2013580 marks<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Safe Score Recommendation:<\/strong> 560+ marks for UP state quota<\/li>\n    <li><strong>AIQ Admission Cutoff:<\/strong> ~590\u2013615 marks<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:11-->OBC candidates need to score at the 40th percentile to qualify NEET \u2014 expected around 107\u2013136 marks. For government MBBS seats under OBC reservation, expect to need 520\u2013580 marks depending on the state.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:10-->The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) enjoy a slight reservation benefit, but due to the sheer volume of applicants in these pools, the cutoff relief is marginal. A safe expected admission score for these categories will likely fall in the 610\u2013625 marks range for All India Quota seats.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- SECTION 8 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_2026_Cut_Off_for_SC_Category_UP_Government_Colleges\"><\/span>NEET 2026 Cut Off for SC Category: UP Government Colleges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  SC category candidates in Uttar Pradesh benefit from 21% reservation under state quota. <!--citation:14-->The SC\/ST category candidates are expected to require 520\u2013550 marks and 420\u2013490 marks for the All India Quota and State quota, respectively.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"neet-co-table\" aria-label=\"NEET 2026 SC Category Cutoff UP\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Quota Type<\/th>\n        <th>Expected Score (SC \u2013 UP)<\/th>\n        <th>Expected Score (ST \u2013 UP)<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td>UP State Quota (Govt. Colleges)<\/td><td>420\u2013490 marks<\/td><td>380\u2013450 marks<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>All India Quota (AIQ)<\/td><td>520\u2013550 marks<\/td><td>490\u2013530 marks<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Private Colleges (UP)<\/td><td>300\u2013400 marks<\/td><td>300\u2013400 marks<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:12-->Across major states, SC category candidates typically need approximately 150\u2013180 marks less than General category candidates to secure a government MBBS seat under state quota. ST candidates may need 180\u2013210 marks less.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- SECTION 9 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_2026_Cut_Off_for_UP_Previous_Year_Trends_2022%E2%80%932025\"><\/span>NEET 2026 Cut Off for UP: Previous Year Trends (2022\u20132025)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  Studying historical cutoff data is the most reliable way to understand where the 2026 cutoff might land. <!--citation:4-->In recent years, rising competition has pushed cutoffs higher across almost all categories. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s not enough to just clear the cutoff. The actual difference comes from how far above the cutoff you are.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"neet-co-table\" aria-label=\"NEET Qualifying Cutoff Previous Year Trends\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Year<\/th>\n        <th>General Category (Marks)<\/th>\n        <th>OBC\/SC\/ST (Marks)<\/th>\n        <th>Difficulty Level<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td>NEET 2025<\/td><td>144\u2013686<\/td><td>113\u2013143<\/td><td>Moderate to Tough<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>NEET 2024<\/td><td>164\u2013720<\/td><td>129\u2013163<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>NEET 2023<\/td><td>137\u2013720<\/td><td>107\u2013136<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>NEET 2022<\/td><td>117\u2013720<\/td><td>93\u2013116<\/td><td>Moderate to Tough<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>NEET 2026 (Expected)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>~140\u2013165<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>~107\u2013128<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Easy to Moderate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:2-->The qualifying NEET 2025 cutoff marks for General category candidates was 144. Last year it was 162. As expected, the NEET 2025 cutoff for General category candidates was lower than the previous year. The reason is that the difficulty level of NEET was tougher that year compared to the year before.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  For 2026, <!--citation:5-->the difficulty level of NEET 2026 was easy and hence the cutoff of NEET 2026 will be on a higher side. This means both the qualifying marks and the admission cutoff for UP government colleges are likely to edge higher compared to 2025.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- SECTION 10 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Factors_Determine_the_NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_UP\"><\/span>What Factors Determine the NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  The cutoff is not arbitrary. It is driven by measurable variables. Understanding these helps you predict your admission chances more accurately:\n<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"neet-co-steps\">\n  <li>\n    <span class=\"step-num\">1<\/span>\n    <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Number_of_Applicants\"><\/span>Total Number of Applicants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n    <p><!--citation:5-->As per NTA&#8217;s released data, a total of 22.05 lakh students appeared for NEET UG exam this year. Although this is a decrease of 4,283 students from last year, it can influence the NEET cutoff. The more the number of students appearing for exams, the more the competition, and hence a slightly higher cutoff.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <span class=\"step-num\">2<\/span>\n    <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Difficulty_Level\"><\/span>Exam Difficulty Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n    <p><!--citation:5-->The difficulty level of NEET 2026 also influences the cutoff. If the exam&#8217;s difficulty level is tough, the cutoff remains on the lower side; on the other hand, an easier exam shifts the cutoff on the higher side.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <span class=\"step-num\">3<\/span>\n    <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Available_MBBS_Seats\"><\/span>Total Available MBBS Seats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n    <p><!--citation:5-->Additionally, there has been a significant increase in the total number of seats, with approximately 11,000 more MBBS seats in India added. More seats can partially ease admission pressure, especially in state quota rounds.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <span class=\"step-num\">4<\/span>\n    <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reservation_Policies\"><\/span>Reservation Policies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n    <p><!--citation:7-->Reservation policies significantly impact category-wise cutoffs. Previous year trends help set expectations for the current year&#8217;s cutoff. UP follows state government reservation norms for SC (21%), OBC (27%), ST (2%), and EWS (10%).<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <span class=\"step-num\">5<\/span>\n    <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_of_Counselling\"><\/span>Round of Counselling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n    <p>Cutoffs shift between Round 1, Round 2, and the Mop-Up Round. Generally, later rounds see slightly lower closing marks as vacant seats are filled. Candidates who miss Round 1 should not lose hope. Always check <a href=\"https:\/\/mcc.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">mcc.nic.in<\/a> for AIQ updates and upneet.gov.in for UP state quota updates.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <span class=\"step-num\">6<\/span>\n    <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State-Level_Competition\"><\/span>State-Level Competition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n    <p><!--citation:10-->High competition states like Rajasthan, Delhi, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh have incredibly high state cutoffs. UP is one of India&#8217;s most competitive states for medical admissions, which makes scoring high especially important for UP domicile candidates.<\/p>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!-- SECTION 11 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_UP_Top_Government_Colleges_%E2%80%94_Expected_Closing_Marks\"><\/span>NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP: Top Government Colleges \u2014 Expected Closing Marks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  The admission cutoff varies not just by category but also by the prestige and location of the college. Here is what general category candidates can expect for specific top UP government colleges:\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"neet-co-table\" aria-label=\"NEET 2026 Expected Cutoff Top UP Government Colleges\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>College<\/th>\n        <th>Location<\/th>\n        <th>Gen. Category (Expected Closing Marks)<\/th>\n        <th>OBC (Expected)<\/th>\n        <th>SC (Expected)<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td><strong>KGMU (King George&#8217;s Medical University)<\/strong><\/td><td>Lucknow<\/td><td>615\u2013635<\/td><td>590\u2013610<\/td><td>460\u2013490<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>BHU IMS (Banaras Hindu University)<\/strong><\/td><td>Varanasi<\/td><td>600\u2013625<\/td><td>580\u2013600<\/td><td>450\u2013480<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>GSVM Medical College<\/strong><\/td><td>Kanpur<\/td><td>585\u2013615<\/td><td>560\u2013585<\/td><td>430\u2013460<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>MLN Medical College<\/strong><\/td><td>Prayagraj<\/td><td>575\u2013605<\/td><td>550\u2013575<\/td><td>420\u2013455<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>SN Medical College<\/strong><\/td><td>Agra<\/td><td>570\u2013600<\/td><td>540\u2013570<\/td><td>415\u2013450<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>LLRM Medical College<\/strong><\/td><td>Meerut<\/td><td>560\u2013595<\/td><td>535\u2013560<\/td><td>410\u2013445<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>BRD Medical College<\/strong><\/td><td>Gorakhpur<\/td><td>555\u2013585<\/td><td>528\u2013555<\/td><td>405\u2013435<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  <em>Note: These are estimated figures based on NEET 2024\u20132025 counselling closing data and expert projections. Actual cutoffs will be released after UP NEET counselling 2026 concludes. Always verify through official sources like <a href=\"https:\/\/nmc.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">National Medical Commission (NMC)<\/a> and the official DGME UP portal.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- SECTION 12 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_470_a_Good_NEET_Score_What_About_520_for_OBC\"><\/span>Is 470 a Good NEET Score? What About 520 for OBC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  These are among the most common score-related questions aspirants ask. Here is an honest, data-backed assessment:\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"neet-co-table\" aria-label=\"NEET Score Analysis for UP Admission\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Score<\/th>\n        <th>Category<\/th>\n        <th>Government College (UP State Quota)<\/th>\n        <th>Private College<\/th>\n        <th>Verdict<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td>620+<\/td>\n        <td>General<\/td>\n        <td>\u2705 Strong chance (KGMU, GSVM level)<\/td>\n        <td>\u2705 Top private<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"badge-safe\">Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>560\u2013619<\/td>\n        <td>General<\/td>\n        <td>\u26a0\ufe0f Moderate govt. colleges<\/td>\n        <td>\u2705 Good private<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"badge-border\">Good<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>520<\/td>\n        <td>OBC<\/td>\n        <td>\u26a0\ufe0f Borderline; possible in later rounds<\/td>\n        <td>\u2705 Possible<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"badge-border\">Borderline<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>470<\/td>\n        <td>General<\/td>\n        <td>\u274c Very unlikely for govt. MBBS<\/td>\n        <td>\u2705 Private\/deemed possible<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"badge-low\">Low for Govt.<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>470<\/td>\n        <td>OBC<\/td>\n        <td>\u274c Difficult; explore later rounds<\/td>\n        <td>\u2705 Private possible<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"badge-low\">Challenging<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>430\u2013470<\/td>\n        <td>SC \/ ST<\/td>\n        <td>\u26a0\ufe0f Possible in some UP govt. colleges<\/td>\n        <td>\u2705 Several options<\/td>\n        <td><span class=\"badge-border\">Feasible (SC\/ST)<\/span><\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:14-->As per NEET 2025 marks vs rank official data, a NEET score of 470 is considered decent but may not be high enough for a general category government MBBS seat in most states. You can get admission in private medical colleges (MBBS), BDS, BAMS, or BHMS seats.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  For those with scores below the government college threshold, consider exploring related programs. Matrise&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-admission-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEET admission 2026 guide<\/a> covers MBBS alternatives across private colleges and deemed universities in UP and beyond.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- SECTION 13 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_NEET_2026_Cutoff_Increase_Expert_Predictions\"><\/span>Will NEET 2026 Cutoff Increase? Expert Predictions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:1-->The NEET cutoff 2026 is likely to increase due to increased competition. Here is a breakdown of expert opinions:\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"neet-co-table\" aria-label=\"NEET 2026 Cutoff Increase or Decrease Analysis\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Factor<\/th>\n        <th>Impact on Cutoff<\/th>\n        <th>2026 Situation<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td>Exam Difficulty<\/td><td>Easy exam \u2192 Higher cutoff<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate \u2192 Cutoff may rise<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Number of Applicants<\/td><td>More students \u2192 Higher cutoff<\/td><td>22.05 lakh appeared (slight decrease)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>New MBBS Seats<\/td><td>More seats \u2192 Slight relief<\/td><td>~11,000 new seats added nationally<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Rank Inflation<\/td><td>More high scorers \u2192 Rising bar<\/td><td>Continuing trend upward<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>State Quota Seats UP<\/td><td>More UP seats \u2192 Marginal relief<\/td><td>New colleges in UP may add seats<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:12-->Based on current trends, NEET 2026 state quota cutoffs are expected to remain broadly similar to NEET 2025 levels. If the NEET 2026 paper is easier than 2025, cutoffs may rise by 10\u201320 marks as more candidates achieve high scores. However, the addition of new MBBS seats in several states is expected to partially offset this rise, keeping net changes modest.\n<\/p>\n\n<!-- SECTION 14 - EXPERT TIPS -->\n<div class=\"neet-co-tips\">\n  <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%A1_Expert_Strategy_What_to_Do_After_Checking_Your_NEET_Score\"><\/span>\ud83d\udca1 Expert Strategy: What to Do After Checking Your NEET Score<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Step 1 \u2013 Estimate Your Score:<\/strong> Use official and coaching institute answer keys from <a href=\"https:\/\/neet.nta.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">NTA&#8217;s official portal<\/a> to get a preliminary score range.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Step 2 \u2013 Map to Cutoff:<\/strong> <!--citation:6-->Map your score to the NEET 2026 expected cutoff to understand whether you are in a safe, borderline, or risky range for a government MBBS seat.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Step 3 \u2013 Shortlist Colleges Early:<\/strong> <!--citation:6-->Based on your estimated marks, start exploring AIQ and state quota possibilities instead of waiting for results.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Step 4 \u2013 Register on Both Portals:<\/strong> Register separately on upneet.gov.in (UP state quota) and mcc.nic.in (15% AIQ) as soon as registration opens.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Step 5 \u2013 Prepare Documents Now:<\/strong> Get domicile certificate, category certificate, Class 10 &amp; 12 marksheets, and NEET scorecard ready to avoid last-minute rush.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Step 6 \u2013 Keep Backup Options Open:<\/strong> <!--citation:6-->If your score is below the NEET cut-off 2026 for MBBS government college, consider BDS, AYUSH, or allied health courses instead of waiting without a plan.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Step 7 \u2013 Monitor Officially:<\/strong> Check <a href=\"https:\/\/mohfw.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ministry of Health (MoHFW)<\/a> and NTA portals for any regulatory updates during the admission season.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 15: How Matrise Helps -->\n<div class=\"neet-co-matrise\">\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Matrise_Helps_You_Navigate_NEET_2026_Cutoffs_Admissions\"><\/span>How Matrise Helps You Navigate NEET 2026 Cutoffs &amp; Admissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>\n    At <strong>Matrise<\/strong>, we understand that cutoff numbers alone do not secure your MBBS seat \u2014 strategy, timing, and expert guidance make the real difference. Here is how Matrise supports NEET 2026 aspirants:\n  <\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>Score-to-College Mapping:<\/strong> We help match your NEET score to realistic government and private college options in UP and across India.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udccb <strong>Counselling Guidance:<\/strong> Step-by-step support for both UP state quota and AIQ counselling registration, choice filling, and document preparation.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83c\udfe5 <strong>College Shortlisting:<\/strong> Personalised lists of government and private medical colleges based on your rank, category, and domicile.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Expert Counsellors:<\/strong> Our medical admission experts decode cutoff trends and counsel students on maximizing admission chances across all rounds.<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udcda <strong>Resource Hub:<\/strong> Comprehensive blogs and guides including our <a href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/up-neet-ug-counselling-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UP NEET Counselling 2026 guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-admission-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEET Admission 2026 complete resource<\/a>.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <div style=\"margin-top:16px;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-admission-2026\/\" class=\"neet-co-btn blue-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcda NEET Admission 2026 Guide<\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/up-neet-ug-counselling-2026\/\" class=\"neet-co-btn green-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udfe5 UP Counselling Guide<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- SECTION 16 -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_2026_Cutoff_What_Happens_After_Results\"><\/span>NEET 2026 Cutoff: What Happens After Results?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  Once NTA declares NEET 2026 results in June 2026, the following sequence begins. Understanding this timeline helps you stay prepared:\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"neet-co-table\" aria-label=\"Post NEET 2026 Result Timeline\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Event<\/th>\n        <th>Expected Date<\/th>\n        <th>Key Action Required<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr><td>NEET 2026 Result + Official Qualifying Cutoff<\/td><td>June 2026<\/td><td>Check score on neet.nta.nic.in<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>MCC AIQ Round 1 Registration<\/td><td>July 2026<\/td><td>Register at mcc.nic.in<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>UP State Quota Round 1 Registration<\/td><td>4th Week July 2026<\/td><td>Register at upneet.gov.in<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Round 1 Seat Allotment<\/td><td>Early August 2026<\/td><td>Check allotment; report to college<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Round 2 &amp; Mop-Up Rounds<\/td><td>August\u2013September 2026<\/td><td>Upgrade or secure seat<\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>Stray Vacancy Round<\/td><td>October 2026<\/td><td>Final chance at leftover seats<\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\n  <!--citation:1-->The National Testing Agency will release the qualifying cutoff of NEET 2026, while based on the MCC and State counselling, the admission cutoff of NEET 2026 will be made available in the form of opening and closing ranks.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"neet-co-alert red\">\n  <strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Critical Reminder:<\/strong> <!--citation:1-->The qualifying NEET cutoff 2026 does not vary for different states. However, the admission cutoff varies state to state. Always check UP-specific closing ranks after each counselling round \u2014 not just the national qualifying cutoff.\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- CONCLUSION BOX -->\n<div class=\"neet-co-conclusion\">\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Verdict_NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_UP_State_General_Category\"><\/span>Final Verdict: NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p>\n    To summarise everything in this guide clearly:\n  <\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>Qualifying Cutoff (General):<\/strong> ~140\u2013165 marks out of 720 (50th percentile) \u2014 just to be eligible for counselling<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83c\udfe5 <strong>Admission Cutoff for UP State Govt. Colleges (General):<\/strong> ~550\u2013620 marks \u2014 needed to actually secure a seat<\/li>\n    <li>\u2b50 <strong>Safe Score for UP Govt. MBBS (General):<\/strong> 600+ marks; 620+ for top colleges like KGMU<\/li>\n    <li>\u2705 <strong>OBC Admission Cutoff UP:<\/strong> ~520\u2013580 marks<\/li>\n    <li>\u2705 <strong>SC Admission Cutoff UP:<\/strong> ~420\u2013490 marks<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udd25 <strong>AIIMS (General):<\/strong> 700+ marks<\/li>\n    <li>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Official Cutoff Release:<\/strong> June 2026 alongside NEET results on <a href=\"https:\/\/neet.nta.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" style=\"color:#a8d8ff;\">neet.nta.nic.in<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>\n    The road from NEET score to an MBBS seat requires more than just clearing the cutoff \u2014 it demands smart counselling decisions. Use Matrise&#8217;s expert resources, our <a href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/up-neet-ug-counselling-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#a8d8ff;\">UP NEET counselling guide<\/a>, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-admission-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#a8d8ff;\">NEET Admission 2026 complete resource<\/a> to navigate every step with confidence.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"text-align:center; margin: 20px 0 32px 0;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-admission-2026\/\" class=\"neet-co-btn blue-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcda Read: NEET Admission 2026 Full Guide<\/a>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/up-neet-ug-counselling-2026\/\" class=\"neet-co-btn green-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udfe5 UP NEET Counselling 2026 Guide<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- FAQ SECTION -->\n<div class=\"neet-co-faq\">\n  <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9D%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions_NEET_2026_Cutoff_for_UP_State_General_Category\"><\/span>\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions: NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-co-item\">\n    <button class=\"faq-co-q\" onclick=\"toggleCoFaq(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      What is the NEET 2026 cutoff for UP state general category for government colleges?\n      <span class=\"fco-icon\">+<\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"faq-co-a\">\n      <p>For UP state quota government MBBS colleges, the expected admission cutoff for the <strong>general category<\/strong> in NEET 2026 is approximately <strong>550\u2013620 marks<\/strong>. Top colleges like KGMU Lucknow and BHU may require 615\u2013635 marks for general category candidates. The qualifying cutoff set by NTA is around 140\u2013165 marks (50th percentile), but this only makes you eligible for counselling \u2014 not guaranteed admission.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-co-item\">\n    <button class=\"faq-co-q\" onclick=\"toggleCoFaq(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      What will be the NEET 2026 cutoff for OBC in UP government colleges?\n      <span class=\"fco-icon\">+<\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"faq-co-a\">\n      <p>For <strong>OBC NCL candidates<\/strong> in UP state quota, the expected admission cutoff for NEET 2026 in government MBBS colleges is approximately <strong>520\u2013580 marks<\/strong>. The qualifying cutoff for OBC is 40th percentile (~107\u2013128 marks). OBC candidates benefit from 27% reservation in UP, but competition within the OBC pool remains high, making a score of 560+ advisable for safer options.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-co-item\">\n    <button class=\"faq-co-q\" onclick=\"toggleCoFaq(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      Will the NEET 2026 cutoff increase compared to 2025?\n      <span class=\"fco-icon\">+<\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"faq-co-a\">\n      <p>Yes, the NEET 2026 cutoff is expected to <strong>increase slightly<\/strong> compared to NEET 2025. This is because the difficulty level of NEET 2026 was reported as easy to moderate, which typically results in higher scores across candidates, pushing the cutoff upward. However, the addition of approximately 11,000 new MBBS seats nationally may partially offset the rise. Expert predictions suggest a rise of 10\u201320 marks compared to 2025 cutoffs.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-co-item\">\n    <button class=\"faq-co-q\" onclick=\"toggleCoFaq(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      What is a good score in NEET 2026 for UP government colleges?\n      <span class=\"fco-icon\">+<\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"faq-co-a\">\n      <p>A <strong>score of 600+ marks<\/strong> is generally considered good for government MBBS colleges in UP under state quota for general category candidates. A score of <strong>620+ marks<\/strong> provides a stronger safety margin for top-tier institutions like KGMU Lucknow, GSVM Kanpur, and MLN Prayagraj. For AIIMS institutions, a score of 700+ is needed for general category candidates.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-co-item\">\n    <button class=\"faq-co-q\" onclick=\"toggleCoFaq(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      Is 520 a good NEET score for OBC category in UP?\n      <span class=\"fco-icon\">+<\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"faq-co-a\">\n      <p>A score of <strong>520 for OBC<\/strong> puts you in a <strong>borderline zone<\/strong> for government colleges in UP under state quota. You may secure a seat at lower-ranked government colleges, particularly in later counselling rounds like Round 2 or Mop-Up Round. However, a score of 550+ is safer and recommended for a more comfortable selection. With 520 marks, private medical colleges in UP remain a strong option.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-co-item\">\n    <button class=\"faq-co-q\" onclick=\"toggleCoFaq(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      What is the NEET 2026 cutoff for AIIMS general category?\n      <span class=\"fco-icon\">+<\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"faq-co-a\">\n      <p>The <strong>NEET 2026 cutoff for AIIMS New Delhi<\/strong> is expected at <strong>700+ marks<\/strong> for general category candidates, with closing ranks within the top 50\u2013100. AIIMS Lucknow may require 680\u2013700 marks and AIIMS Gorakhpur approximately 665\u2013685 marks. Competition for AIIMS seats is at the highest level in Indian medical admissions, and even a few marks below can push candidates out of the race for top AIIMS institutes.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-co-item\">\n    <button class=\"faq-co-q\" onclick=\"toggleCoFaq(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      Will NEET 2026 be tougher than NEET 2025?\n      <span class=\"fco-icon\">+<\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"faq-co-a\">\n      <p>Based on early analysis from students and coaching institutes, <strong>NEET 2026 was easier than NEET 2025<\/strong>. The difficulty level was described as easy to moderate, meaning more students are likely to score higher absolute marks. This typically results in a higher qualifying cutoff and increased competition for top government college seats, including in UP state quota.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-co-item\">\n    <button class=\"faq-co-q\" onclick=\"toggleCoFaq(this)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      What is the NEET 2026 cutoff for SC category in UP government colleges?\n      <span class=\"fco-icon\">+<\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"faq-co-a\">\n      <p>For <strong>SC category<\/strong> candidates in UP state quota, the expected admission cutoff for government MBBS colleges in NEET 2026 is approximately <strong>420\u2013490 marks<\/strong>. SC candidates typically need 150\u2013180 marks less than general category candidates to secure a government seat. The qualifying cutoff for SC remains at the 40th percentile (~107\u2013128 marks). SC candidates with 450+ marks can target many UP government medical colleges with reasonable confidence.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><!-- end .neet-co-body -->\n\n<!-- FAQ JAVASCRIPT -->\n<script>\nfunction toggleCoFaq(btn) {\n  var ans = btn.nextElementSibling;\n  var isOpen = ans.classList.contains('open');\n  document.querySelectorAll('.faq-co-a').forEach(function(a) { a.classList.remove('open'); });\n  document.querySelectorAll('.faq-co-q').forEach(function(b) { b.classList.remove('active'); b.setAttribute('aria-expanded','false'); });\n  if (!isOpen) {\n    ans.classList.add('open');\n    btn.classList.add('active');\n    btn.setAttribute('aria-expanded','true');\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NEET 2026 cutoff for UP state general category has two layers. The qualifying cutoff set by NTA is around &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category: Expected Marks, OBC\/SC\/ST Cutoffs &#038; Expert Guide\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category\/#more-816\" aria-label=\"Read more about NEET 2026 Cutoff for UP State General Category: Expected Marks, OBC\/SC\/ST Cutoffs &#038; Expert Guide\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":817,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[854,853],"tags":[876,870,874,867,868,871,875,869,873,877,878,872],"class_list":["post-816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-neet","category-exam","tag-aiims-cutoff-2026","tag-mbbs-cutoff-up-2026","tag-neet-2026-category-wise-cutoff","tag-neet-2026-cut-off-government-colleges","tag-neet-2026-cutoff-up-state-general-category","tag-neet-2026-sc-cutoff-up","tag-neet-cutoff-obc-2026","tag-neet-expected-cutoff-2026","tag-neet-government-college-cutoff","tag-neet-qualifying-marks-2026","tag-neet-safe-score-2026","tag-up-neet-counselling-2026","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/816","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=816"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/816\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":821,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/816\/revisions\/821"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matrise.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}