{"id":305297,"date":"2026-07-17T00:08:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T18:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=305297"},"modified":"2026-07-17T00:08:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T18:38:53","slug":"re-neet-2026-sc-st-cut-off-qualifying-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/re-neet-2026-sc-st-cut-off-qualifying-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"Re-NEET 2026 SC &#038; ST Cut-Off: Qualifying Marks, MBBS Admission Chances &#038; Reservation Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article explains the qualifying marks for SC and ST candidates, expected MBBS admission cut-offs, previous years&#8217; trends, reservation-related requirements, and the additional support available during admission.<\/p>\n<h2>Re-NEET 2026 SC &amp; ST Cut-Off: Key Highlights<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Examination Name<\/td>\n<td>Re-NEET UG 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Category<\/td>\n<td>Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Conducting Authority<\/td>\n<td>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Qualifying Percentile<\/td>\n<td>40th Percentile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Marks<\/td>\n<td>720<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>What Are the Qualifying Marks for SC and ST Candidates?<\/h2>\n<p>Both SC and ST candidates are required to secure the 40th percentile to qualify for Re-NEET 2026 \u2014 lower than the General category&#8217;s 50th percentile, in accordance with the constitutional reservation policy.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Qualifying Percentile<\/th>\n<th>Qualifying Marks (Out of 720)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC<\/td>\n<td>40th Percentile<\/td>\n<td>As per official NTA notification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ST<\/td>\n<td>40th Percentile<\/td>\n<td>As per official NTA notification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>MBBS Admission Cut-Off for SC and ST Categories<\/h2>\n<p>Qualifying makes you eligible for counselling, but admission depends on your rank, seat availability, and how the counselling process unfolds.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Type of Institution<\/th>\n<th>Typical Competitiveness (SC)<\/th>\n<th>Typical Competitiveness (ST)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Central Government Colleges (AIIMS \/ JIPMER)<\/td>\n<td>Competitive within reserved quota<\/td>\n<td>Competitive within reserved quota<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Government Medical Colleges<\/td>\n<td>Varies by state seat availability<\/td>\n<td>Varies by state seat availability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Deemed Universities<\/td>\n<td>Comparatively wider rank range<\/td>\n<td>Comparatively wider rank range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Private Medical Colleges<\/td>\n<td>Wider rank range, higher fees<\/td>\n<td>Wider rank range, higher fees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>In some years, the ST category may see a different closing rank than SC because of variations in the number of applicants and available seats, and these trends can also differ from state to state.<\/p>\n<h2>Previous Years&#8217; SC &amp; ST Cut-Off Trends<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Year<\/th>\n<th>SC Qualifying Marks<\/th>\n<th>ST Qualifying Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NEET 2022<\/td>\n<td>93<\/td>\n<td>93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NEET 2023<\/td>\n<td>107<\/td>\n<td>107<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NEET 2024<\/td>\n<td>129<\/td>\n<td>129<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NEET 2025<\/td>\n<td>As per NTA notification<\/td>\n<td>As per NTA notification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Re-NEET 2026<\/td>\n<td>As per NTA notification<\/td>\n<td>As per NTA notification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>SC and ST qualifying marks generally remain similar since both categories are assessed against the same qualifying percentile.<\/p>\n<h2>Important Things to Know About SC &amp; ST Reservation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>An SC or ST certificate issued by the competent authority must be produced during counselling.<\/li>\n<li>The caste and state details on the certificate should match the information in your application form.<\/li>\n<li>Some states may also require an additional domicile certificate during counselling.<\/li>\n<li>If there are any errors in your certificate, get them corrected before counselling begins to avoid last-minute complications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Special Benefits Available for SC &amp; ST Candidates<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Several states offer scholarship schemes for SC and ST medical students.<\/li>\n<li>Some government medical colleges provide fee concessions for eligible candidates.<\/li>\n<li>Reserved seats are available under both Central and State counselling, reducing competition within the respective categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For complete details, refer to your state&#8217;s counselling authority or medical education department.<\/p>\n<h2>Check Your Official Cut-Off &amp; Result<\/h2>\n<p>For the latest confirmed cut-off, scorecard, and topper updates, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/neet-cut-off\">Re-NEET 2026 Cut-Off<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/neet-result\">Re-NEET 2026 Result<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. What is the qualifying percentile for SC and ST candidates in Re-NEET 2026?<\/strong><br \/>\nBoth SC and ST candidates must secure the 40th percentile. The official qualifying marks are released by NTA along with the result.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Is an SC or ST certificate mandatory during MBBS counselling?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, candidates claiming reservation benefits must submit a valid caste certificate issued by the competent authority.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Can SC and ST candidates apply for both AIQ and State Quota counselling?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, eligible candidates can participate in both All India Quota and State Quota counselling, subject to eligibility and domicile requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Why do SC and ST admission cut-offs sometimes differ even with the same qualifying percentile?<\/strong><br \/>\nBecause admission cut-offs can vary due to differences in applicant numbers, seat availability, and counselling outcomes, even when the qualifying percentile is identical.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Can I still get an MBBS seat if my rank is slightly below last year&#8217;s SC or ST closing rank?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, closing ranks change every year, and additional seats often open up in later counselling rounds such as mop-up and stray vacancy rounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article explains the qualifying marks for SC and ST candidates, expected MBBS admission cut-offs, previous years&#8217; trends, reservation-related requirements, and the additional support available during admission. 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