Archive · 25 Sep 2026
NEET PG 2026 Cut-Off Falls to Six-Year Low
The NEET PG 2026 exam set lower qualifying scores than recent years.
General and EWS candidates needed 262 marks to qualify.
General PwBD candidates needed 244 marks.
SC, ST and OBC candidates, including PwBD candidates, needed 226 marks.
These scores were lower than the previous year’s scores.
The exam was also worth 720 marks instead of 800.
Cut-offs can change when an exam is harder or when competition and seats change.
For the first time, candidates will be able to see the answer key and their recorded answers after the results.
The General and EWS qualifying cut-off fell to 262 marks at the 50th percentile.
General PwBD candidates faced a cut-off of 244 marks at the 45th percentile.
The SC, ST and OBC cut-off, including PwBD candidates, was 226 marks at the 40th percentile.
NEET PG 2026 was conducted for 720 total marks, compared with 800 in prior years shown.
NBEMS will release the answer key and recorded responses on or after October 1, 2026.
- Who
- The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences declared the result, affecting NEET PG candidates across categories.
- What
- The NEET PG 2026 qualifying cut-offs fell across the listed categories, with the General and EWS cut-off reaching 262 marks.
- When
- The result was declared on September 24, and the answer key is expected on or after October 1, 2026.
- Where
- The articles do not specify a location.
- Why
- Cut-offs can change because of exam difficulty, candidate performance, applicant numbers, available seats and remaining vacancies after counselling.
- General/EWS cut-off
- 262 marks at the 50th percentile
- General PwBD cut-off
- 244 marks at the 45th percentile
- SC/ST/OBC plus PwBD cut-off
- 226 marks at the 40th percentile
- Total marks in 2026
- 720
- Previous total marks shown
- 800
- Result date
- September 24, 2026
- Answer-key timing
- On or after October 1, 2026