{"id":302399,"date":"2026-05-06T11:19:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T05:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=302399"},"modified":"2026-05-06T11:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T05:49:54","slug":"neet-2026-state-quota-cutoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/neet-2026-state-quota-cutoff\/","title":{"rendered":"NEET 2026 State Quota Cutoff: Expected Marks, State-Wise Trends & MBBS Chances"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>NEET 2026 State Quota Cutoff<\/b> is the minimum score or closing rank at which a candidate may get an MBBS seat through their state counselling process. Since state quota admission depends on domicile rules, reservation policy, seat matrix, category, college preference, and competition within each state, the cutoff is not the same across India.<\/span><\/p>\n

NEET UG is the common entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India, and the NEET 2026 score is used for MBBS admission through All India Quota, state quota, central universities, deemed universities, and other participating institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is NEET 2026 State Quota Cutoff?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>NEET cutoff 2026<\/a> state wise for MBBS<\/b> refers to the last marks or rank accepted for MBBS admission under a particular state\u2019s counselling authority. For most government medical colleges, 15% seats come under All India Quota, while the remaining state quota seats are filled through the respective state counselling process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

MCC conducts counselling for 15% All India Quota UG seats, while state quota admission is governed by the eligibility and reservation rules of each State or Union Territory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This means two students with the same NEET score may have very different admission chances depending on their domicile state. A score that looks safe in one state may be borderline in another, especially in states with high competition, fewer government seats, or very high last-round closing marks.<\/span><\/p>\n

NEET 2026 State Quota Cutoff: AIQ vs State Quota Comparison<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When it comes to MBBS admissions through NEET UG, understanding the difference between AIQ (All India Quota) and State Quota is crucial. The NEET 2026 State Quota Cutoff often varies significantly from AIQ cutoffs due to multiple factors like domicile rules, reservation policies, and state-level competition.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break it down clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Quota Type<\/b><\/td>\nGeneral<\/b><\/td>\nOBC<\/b><\/td>\nSC<\/b><\/td>\nST<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AIQ (15% seats)<\/span><\/td>\n620 \u2013 680+<\/span><\/td>\n590 \u2013 620<\/span><\/td>\n470 \u2013 510<\/span><\/td>\n430 \u2013 470<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State Quota \u2013 High Competition<\/span><\/td>\n580 \u2013 630<\/span><\/td>\n540 \u2013 580<\/span><\/td>\n420 \u2013 470<\/span><\/td>\n385 \u2013 430<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State Quota \u2013 Mid Tier<\/span><\/td>\n545 \u2013 600<\/span><\/td>\n510 \u2013 555<\/span><\/td>\n395 \u2013 445<\/span><\/td>\n360 \u2013 405<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State Quota \u2013 Low Competition<\/span><\/td>\n450 \u2013 530<\/span><\/td>\n400 \u2013 480<\/span><\/td>\n340 \u2013 400<\/span><\/td>\n290 \u2013 360<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What Is Domicile In NEET?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Domicile meaning in NEET is simple<\/strong>: it is proof that you belong to a particular state. Only candidates with a valid domicile can apply for that state\u2019s 85% state quota seats.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong> If you have a Haryana domicile, you can apply for Haryana MBBS state quota seats
\nWithout domicile, you are not eligible for that state\u2019s government colleges under quota<\/p>\n

Why Domicile Is Important For NEET 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Understanding importance of domicile in NEET helps in planning your admission strategy:<\/p>\n