NEET AIIMS Cutoff 2026: Category-Wise Marks & Safe Score
When NEET rolls around and you find yourself Googling “AIIMS cutoff 2026,” you’re not actually asking for a number.
You’re asking something way deeper.
“With my score, can I actually get AIIMS?”
“Is AIIMS realistic for me, or am I chasing a dream that’ll disappoint me?”
“Should I prepare for AIIMS or focus on other government colleges instead?”
That’s the real question.
And I get it. You’ve put in the work. You’ve sacrificed. The idea of settling for anything less than AIIMS feels like settling for less.
But the problem is, most cutoff pages only show numbers.
They don’t explain what those numbers actually mean for your rank, your category, and your chances.
That’s what this page is for.
Let’s look at AIIMS the way counselling and rank reality actually works.
The one rule that never changes (even when everything else does)
Every year, something predictable happens:
Paper gets easier → Marks go UP ↑
Paper gets tougher → Marks go DOWN ↓
Students freak out.
“Last year AIIMS Delhi was 715 marks, now it’s 656. Does that mean I need less?”
No. Not really.
Here’s why: The seats don’t change.
AIIMS Delhi offers the same ~50 seats every single year. Not 45, not 55. ~50.
So when the paper gets tough, fewer people score high. When the paper gets easy, more people score high.
But the same number of people walk in the door.
Marks change. Ranks don’t.
This is the golden rule. Everything else in this blog follows from this one truth.
What “safe score” actually means (and why it’s not the cutoff)
Before we show you the numbers, let’s agree on language.
There’s a difference between:
Cutoff mark = The last score that got selected in a particular year (highly volatile, depends on paper difficulty)
Safe score = A score that protects you in both easy and tough paper years (much more reliable for planning)
When people ask “what’s the AIIMS cutoff,” they want the safe score, not the fluctuating cutoff.
So we’re going to give you safe targets.
Not magic. Just realistic targets based on 5 years of actual data.
AIIMS Delhi reality check (this is what you’re actually competing for)
AIIMS Delhi is THE dream.
But let’s talk numbers without emotion.
Look at General category (UR):
- 2020: 702 marks
- 2021: 706 marks
- 2022: 701 marks
- 2023: 710 marks
- 2024: 715 marks
That’s a 14-mark swing across 5 years.
But look at the rank range:
- 2020: Rank 51
- 2021: Rank 53
- 2022: Rank 61
- 2023: Rank 57
- 2024: Rank 47
The rank window bounces between 47-61. That’s it.
Same ~50 seats. Same competition level. Just different marks depending on paper difficulty.
So if you want AIIMS Delhi?
You need to target Rank under 50 for the General category.
What marks does that translate to in 2026?
That depends on the paper. Could be 656 (tough year like 2025), could be 715 (easy year).
Your safe target: Aim for 680+ marks. That protects you in both scenarios.
Category-wise safe targets for AIIMS (all categories explained)
Now let’s break down what your category needs:
For General category (UR)
Safe target: 680+ marks
Realistic rank for AIIMS Delhi: Under 50
Realistic rank for top AIIMS (Jodhpur, Bhopal, Rishikesh): Under 400-800
Why 680? Because in an easy year (like 2021), you’ll score higher. In a tough year (like 2025), you’ll still have a buffer. Either way, you’re in the AIIMS window.
For OBC
Safe target: 650-670 marks
Realistic rank for AIIMS Delhi: Under 200-300
Realistic rank for top AIIMS: Under 1200
OBC competes almost the same as General for AIIMS. The gap is only 10-20 marks at the top colleges. If you’re targeting newer AIIMS then let me tell you that OBC does very well here.
For EWS
Safe target: 650-670 marks
Realistic rank for AIIMS Delhi: Under 250-300
Realistic rank for top AIIMS: Under 1500
EWS is a newer category, and AIIMS reservations are generous. If you hit 650+, most top AIIMS are within reach.
For SC
Safe target: 620-640 marks
Realistic rank for AIIMS Delhi: Under 650-1000
Realistic rank for top AIIMS: Under 10,000
SC gets real competition for AIIMS. The rank jumps significantly. But if you’re aiming for SC, 630+ gets you into solid older AIIMS. Newer AIIMS? Much more accessible.
For ST
Safe target: 600-620 marks
Realistic rank for AIIMS Delhi: Under 1000-1500
Realistic rank for top AIIMS: Under 15,000+
ST has the most seats percentage-wise, but the absolute number is small. Hits like 600+ can land you AIIMS, but often the newer ones or AIIMS in less-preferred locations.
The real rank windows: Where will your rank actually take you?
Below is something that I believe not everyone makes crystal clear for you.
It’s not just about “will I get AIIMS?” It’s about “which AIIMS?”
Let me show you the rank-based AIIMS map for 2026:
Complete AIIMS 2025 Cutoff – ALL 20 COLLEGES (General Category)
| Rank | College Name | AIR (Rank) | Marks |
| 1 | AIIMS Delhi | 47 | 656 |
| 2 | AIIMS Jodhpur | 392 | 623 |
| 3 | AIIMS Bhopal | 634 | 614 |
| 4 | AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 785 | 612 |
| 5 | AIIMS Rishikesh | 816 | 611 |
| 6 | AIIMS Nagpur | 1030 | 604 |
| 7 | AIIMS Mangalagiri | 1357 | 600 |
| 8 | AIIMS Raipur | 1376 | 600 |
| 9 | AIIMS Patna | 1939 | 592 |
| 10 | AIIMS Bathinda | 1798 | 594 |
| 11 | AIIMS Kalyani | 2417 | 588 |
| 12 | AIIMS Gorakhpur | 2602 | 586 |
| 13 | AIIMS Bilaspur H.P. | 2788 | 585 |
| 14 | AIIMS Bibi Nagar Hyd | 1874 | 593 |
| 15 | AIIMS Jammu | 3993 | 577 |
| 16 | AIIMS Deoghar | 4159 | 576 |
| 17 | AIIMS Rai Bareli | 3724 | 579 |
| 18 | AIIMS Guwahati | 4420 | 575 |
| 19 | AIIMS Rajkot | 3254 | 582 |
| 20 | AIIMS Madurai | 7143 | 564 |
Category-Wise Cutoff (Top 6 AIIMS) – ALL CATEGORIES
| College | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
| AIIMS Delhi | 656 | 633 | 630 | 614 | 600 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 623 | 612 | 603 | 565 | 561 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 614 | 603 | 596 | 564 | 551 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 612 | 599 | 590 | 567 | 545 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 611 | 604 | 595 | 560 | 530 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 604 | 598 | 592 | 559 | 542 |
Notice the pattern:
Rank 0-100 → AIIMS Delhi (non-negotiable, super competitive)
Rank 100-500 → AIIMS Jodhpur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar
Rank 500-1500 → AIIMS Rishikesh, Nagpur, Raipur, Mangalagiri
Rank 1500-3000 → AIIMS Patna, Bathinda, Kalyani, Gorakhpur, Bibi Nagar Hyd
Rank 3000-5000 → AIIMS Rajkot, Bilaspur, Rai Bareli, Jammu, Deoghar, Guwahati
Rank 5000+ → AIIMS Madurai and remaining options
This is the actual map.
Not “can you get AIIMS?” but “which AIIMS fits your rank?”
And here’s the beautiful part: Even rank 7000 gets you AIIMS.
Just not Delhi. Not Rishikesh. But AIIMS.
Why this year (2026) marks went down but rank windows stayed same
This needs a real explanation because it confuses a lot of students.
2024 to 2025 comparison:
- 2024: AIIMS Delhi = 715 marks (easy paper)
- 2025: AIIMS Delhi = 656 marks (tough paper)
That’s a 59-mark DROP.
But the rank stayed similar (around 47-50 both years).
What happened?
Easy paper year = More students score 700+. So to get top 50, you need 715.
Tough paper year = Fewer students score 700+. So to get top 50, you only need 656.
The same 50 people got in. Different marks.
This is why you can’t just copy “700+ = safe for AIIMS.”
You need to think in ranks, not just marks.
Year-wise trend: What AIIMS cutoff tells us about 2026
Let me show you the 5-year story:
| Year | General (UR) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
| 2020 | 702 | 690 | 690 | 671 | 660 |
| 2021 | 706 | 695 | 695 | 680 | 645 |
| 2022 | 701 | 690 | 695 | 677 | 657 |
| 2023 | 710 | 700 | 700 | 687 | 680 |
| 2024 | 715 | 710 | 710 | 705 | 687 |
What’s the trend?
Easy papers (2021, 2023-24) = marks go UP.
Tough papers (2020, 2022) = marks go DOWN.
But notice: OBC, EWS, SC, and ST are always 15-30 marks below General at AIIMS Delhi. That gap is consistent.
For 2026, expect:
If easy paper → Expect AIIMS Delhi at 700-715+ marks (General)
If tough paper → Expect AIIMS Delhi at 650-680 marks (General)
Your safe target covers both: 680+ marks.
“I’m scoring X marks” – Will I get AIIMS?
This is where the rubber meets the road.
Let’s be honest about what each score range gets you:
If you’re scoring 700+ marks:
✅ AIIMS Delhi? Likely (if rank is in top 50)
✅ AIIMS Jodhpur/Bhopal? Almost certain
✅ AIIMS Rishikesh? Definitely getting it
✅ Any major AIIMS? 100% getting something good
You’re in the safest zone. Your goal should be consolidation, not panic.
If you’re scoring 650-699 marks:
✅ AIIMS Delhi? Depends on paper difficulty and your exact rank (borderline)
✅ AIIMS Jodhpur/Bhopal? Good chance
✅ AIIMS Rishikesh/Nagpur? Very likely
✅ Some AIIMS will definitely come
You’re in the realistic AIIMS zone. Not guaranteed Delhi, but multiple AIIMS options are within reach.
If you’re scoring 600-649 marks:
⚠️ AIIMS Delhi? Unlikely (unless you’re in reserved category with excellent rank)
✅ AIIMS Bhopal/Rishikesh? Possible, depends on category
✅ Newer AIIMS (Patna, Bathinda, Gorakhpur)? Good chances
✅ Definitely getting a government medical college
You’re in the government college zone. Not AIIMS Delhi level, but solid government medical colleges are within range.
If you’re below 600 marks:
⚠️ AIIMS? Getting harder, depends heavily on reserved category and luck
✅ Government medical colleges? Yes, but outside top tier
✅ Private colleges? Multiple options
The hard truth about category-wise competition
Here’s something nobody sugarcoats enough:
For AIIMS: OBC is almost as tough as General.
That 10-20 mark gap at AIIMS Delhi? That’s it. It’s not a huge advantage.
If you’re OBC targeting AIIMS Delhi, you still need 650+. If you’re aiming for top AIIMS, 650-670 is still the safe zone.
EWS gets a slightly better deal. Newer AIIMS love EWS candidates. If you hit 650+, multiple AIIMS will come.
SC gets real breathing room. Even 620+ can get you into solid AIIMS. Rank-wise, you’re looking at different cutoffs, but seats percentage-wise, SC has more cushion.
ST has the most seats percentage-wise, but the absolute number is small. 600+ gets you AIIMS, but probably not Delhi, probably not a major city. But you’re getting AIIMS.
The reality: AIIMS is elite for EVERYONE. Even reserved categories face real competition. Don’t think “600 marks is enough for AIIMS” just because you’re SC/ST. Prepare for 630+ to be safe.
If AIIMS doesn’t happen – And why that’s okay
Let’s say you get 650 marks in the General category.
Great score. Top 1% of India.
But AIIMS doesn’t happen.
No worries!
I know you thought that it’s easy for me to say the two words “No worries!”
But tell me one thing: is your medical career over?
Some of India’s best doctors come from non-AIIMS government colleges. AIIMS is prestigious, but it’s not the only path.
Delhi Medical College, Maulana Azad Medical College, GGSMC Faridabad, CMC Vellore, these colleges produce phenomenal doctors.
The difference between AIIMS and these colleges?
Maybe 5-10% at best. The extra prestige factor.
But if you missed AIIMS by 20 marks because of a tough paper, don’t burn a year chasing it.
Take the excellent government college that came. Work harder than everyone there. Network better. Research better.
In 5 years, nobody’s going to ask “did you go to AIIMS?”
They’re going to ask “are you a good doctor?”
What you should actually prepare for
If your dream is AIIMS, prepare like this:
Phase 1: Preparation (now)
Aim high. Target 680+ marks (safe score for General).
Don’t aim for “just passing NEET” or “just getting any government college.”
Aim for the top 1%.
Why? Because when your target is high, your effort matches that target.
Phase 2: Mock tests
Track your RANK, not just your marks.
If you’re consistently in top 50 rank range, AIIMS Delhi is real.
If you’re in top 500, some major AIIMS are guaranteed.
If you’re in top 2000, AIIMS is definitely coming.
Phase 3: Result day
Calculate your rank honestly.
Use that rank to decide: AIIMS Delhi? Jodhpur? Or focus on other options?
Don’t cling to hope when data says otherwise.
Phase 4: Counseling
Work with actual rank. Not marks.
AIIMS seats go in rank order.
If your rank is 1500, Delhi is gone. But Bhopal might be there. Take it.
So, where does AIIMS really stand for you now?
If you’ve read this far, you already know more than most aspirants chasing AIIMS blindly.
You now understand that AIIMS is not about last year’s cutoff marks. It’s about rank windows, paper difficulty, category dynamics, and how safely you’re positioned within them. You know why some students miss AIIMS despite “good marks” and why others make it with lower scores in tougher years.
That clarity is powerful.
If your current scores place you in the AIIMS-safe zone, your job is simple: protect consistency and avoid mistakes. If you’re borderline, you now know exactly how far you are and what kind of improvement actually matters. And if AIIMS is not realistic for you, you also know that your medical career is still very much alive with excellent government college options.
This is how smart preparation works. Not chasing hope, but working with data.
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