{"id":2727,"date":"2026-01-01T16:35:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T16:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/?p=2727"},"modified":"2026-02-10T08:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:20:29","slug":"neet-cutoff-for-government-medical-colleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/neet-cutoff-for-government-medical-colleges","title":{"rendered":"NEET Cutoff 2026 for Government Medical Colleges: Category-Wise Marks &amp; Safe Score"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s skip the theory and not waste your precious time. If you\u2019re aiming for a government medical college in NEET 2026, these are the cutoff numbers you actually need to care about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expected NEET 2026 cutoff for government medical colleges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026 Expected Safe Marks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General<\/td><td>665+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC<\/td><td>660+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>655+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>560+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>530+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Context (important):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are inflation-proof safe score targets based on past NEET volatility. They are meant to protect you if NEET 2026 turns out to be an easy or moderate paper, not a tough one like 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What these marks actually mean (college-level reality)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-for-government-medical-colleges-meaning-1024x582.png\" alt=\"NEET cutoff for government medical colleges explained with what different marks actually mean for MBBS admission chances.\" class=\"wp-image-2737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-for-government-medical-colleges-meaning-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-for-government-medical-colleges-meaning-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-for-government-medical-colleges-meaning-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-for-government-medical-colleges-meaning-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-for-government-medical-colleges-meaning.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me be straight with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re checking cutoff marks for one reason only:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWill I get a government medical college with my score?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s the mistake most students make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>they assume one year\u2019s cutoff tells the full story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A score of 665 in Delhi is not the same as 665 in Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 665 through AIQ is not the same as 665 through state quota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And most importantly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2025 was not a normal year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was one of the toughest NEET papers in a decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-2025-toughest-paper-in-decade-1024x715.jpg\" alt=\"NEET 2025 described as one of the toughest medical entrance exam papers in a decade based on score and cutoff trends.\" class=\"wp-image-2734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-2025-toughest-paper-in-decade-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-2025-toughest-paper-in-decade-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-2025-toughest-paper-in-decade-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-2025-toughest-paper-in-decade.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Government medical colleges: Actual 2025 closing marks vs 2026 safe target<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>College<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Quota<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Actual 2025 Closing Mark (Tough Paper)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026 Safe Target (If Paper Is Easy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AIIMS Delhi<\/td><td>Delhi<\/td><td>AIQ<\/td><td>~685 (Rank ~50)<\/td><td>715+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MAMC<\/td><td>Delhi<\/td><td>AIQ<\/td><td>~672 (Rank ~103)<\/td><td>705+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SMS Medical College<\/td><td>Rajasthan<\/td><td>AIQ<\/td><td>~655 (Rank ~2,500)<\/td><td>680+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GMC Trivandrum<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><td>AIQ<\/td><td>~648 (Rank ~4,900)<\/td><td>675+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GMC Patiala<\/td><td>Punjab<\/td><td>AIQ<\/td><td>~645 (Rank ~5,600)<\/td><td>665+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Critical note (do not skip):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2025 had a topper score of 686, not 720.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not assume NEET 2026 will be this forgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I\u2019m showing you this table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because when someone hears \u201csafe score is 665\u201d, they often imagine top metro colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the dangerous assumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 665 in 2026 likely means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a solid government medical college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in a moderate-demand state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>not MAMC, AIIMS Delhi, or SMS Jaipur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Same marks. Very different outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safe score vs borderline score (brutal but honest)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-safe-score-vs-borderline-score-1024x582.png\" alt=\"Comparison between safe score and borderline score in NEET showing how cutoff margins affect government medical college chances.\" class=\"wp-image-2740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-safe-score-vs-borderline-score-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-safe-score-vs-borderline-score-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-safe-score-vs-borderline-score-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-safe-score-vs-borderline-score-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-safe-score-vs-borderline-score.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s define this clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safe score = breathing room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You have a margin. If ranks shift by 5-10 positions, you&#8217;re still fine. If your state&#8217;s cutoff changes by 10 marks, you&#8217;re still in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Borderline Score = depends on luck<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How many people scored in your range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What state quota you get<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there&#8217;s rank inflation that year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many seats opened up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the raw truth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-truth-government-medical-colleges-1024x582.png\" alt=\"The truth about NEET cutoff for government medical colleges showing how ranks, state quota, and competition shape real admission chances.\" class=\"wp-image-2738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-truth-government-medical-colleges-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-truth-government-medical-colleges-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-truth-government-medical-colleges-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-truth-government-medical-colleges-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-truth-government-medical-colleges.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In high-demand states (Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Tamil Nadu), a borderline score often fails. You&#8217;ll miss the cutoff in round 2 or 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In moderate-demand states, borderline sometimes works, but you&#8217;re banking on luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a safe score gives you actual breathing room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why droppers who scored 630-640 last year but missed their college are this year aiming for 665+. They learned it the hard way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The rank volatility warning (this changed everything)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-rank-volatility-warning-1024x582.png\" alt=\"NEET rank volatility warning showing how the same marks can result in very different ranks across different exam years.\" class=\"wp-image-2739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-rank-volatility-warning-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-rank-volatility-warning-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-rank-volatility-warning-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-rank-volatility-warning-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-rank-volatility-warning.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop comparing raw marks alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your marks matter less than your rank. Because marks don\u2019t get you colleges. Rank does. And the rank-to-marks relationship has been completely broken by hyper-inflation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below\u2019s the concrete reality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2023 (Normal Paper)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>610 marks \u2192 Rank ~22,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2024 (Easy Paper, Heavy Inflation)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>610 marks \u2192 Rank ~60,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 (Tough Paper)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>610 marks \u2192 Rank ~1,200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Same marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wildly different ranks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The lesson for NEET 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-2026-cutoff-lesson-1024x582.png\" alt=\"The lesson for NEET 2026 explaining why safe score targets matter more than last year\u2019s cutoff or raw marks.\" class=\"wp-image-2735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-2026-cutoff-lesson-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-2026-cutoff-lesson-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-2026-cutoff-lesson-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-2026-cutoff-lesson-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-2026-cutoff-lesson.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not know which paper NTA will give you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If NEET 2026 is tough like 2025, 610 is gold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If NEET 2026 is easy like 2024, 610 is average.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why we don\u2019t set targets based on the best-case year.<br>We prepare for the worst-case scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why 665+ is the safe score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not because it sounds impressive.<br>Because it protects you in both realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cI\u2019m scoring X marks\u201d \u2013 What are my chances in NEET 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-score-vs-chances-government-college-1024x582.png\" alt=\"NEET score versus chances analysis showing what different marks mean for government medical college admission in 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-2741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-score-vs-chances-government-college-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-score-vs-chances-government-college-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-score-vs-chances-government-college-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-score-vs-chances-government-college-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-score-vs-chances-government-college.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me talk to you directly, based on your score range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before we proceed, I just wanted to clear one thing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In NEET, ranks cluster heavily within a 10\u201315 mark window. A student scoring 585 and one scoring 595 usually face the same counselling outcome. That\u2019s why we group marks into decision ranges instead of showing misleading 5-mark differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if your score falls between two ranges (let\u2019s say, 640), consider yourself part of the lower range. Counselling outcomes usually align closer to the lower band than the higher one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Under 520 marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-under-520-marks-government-college-1024x582.png\" alt=\"NEET under 520 marks showing limited chances for government medical college admission and alternative options.\" class=\"wp-image-2743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-under-520-marks-government-college-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-under-520-marks-government-college-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-under-520-marks-government-college-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-under-520-marks-government-college-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-under-520-marks-government-college.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Government MBBS?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very unlikely for General and OBC categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So who still has a chance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SC\/ST candidates may secure a seat through state quota in select moderate-cutoff states (like Karnataka or Madhya Pradesh).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reality check:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most students, private medical colleges, AYUSH courses, or exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/medical-entrance-exams-in-india\">other medical entrance options apart from NEET<\/a> becomes the practical path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With 550\u2013580 marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-550-580-marks-government-college-1024x582.png\" alt=\"NEET score range of 550 to 580 marks showing borderline chances for government medical college admission.\" class=\"wp-image-2730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-550-580-marks-government-college-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-550-580-marks-government-college-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-550-580-marks-government-college-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-550-580-marks-government-college-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-550-580-marks-government-college.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re in the borderline zone. ANd this is where confusion hurts students the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General category:<\/strong> Government MBBS is unlikely, especially through AIQ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OBC \/ EWS:<\/strong> Possible only via state quota in moderate-demand states.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High-risk warning:<\/strong><br>In states like Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Bihar, this score range usually fails even for category students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of this range as chance-based, not plan-based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With 600\u2013630 marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-600-630-marks-government-college-1024x582.png\" alt=\"NEET score range of 600 to 630 marks showing competitive but not fully safe chances for government medical college admission.\" class=\"wp-image-2731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-600-630-marks-government-college-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-600-630-marks-government-college-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-600-630-marks-government-college-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-600-630-marks-government-college-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-600-630-marks-government-college.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Borderline to decent chances in moderate-risk states. Plus, this is a competitive zone, not a guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General category:<\/strong> You may get tier-2 or tier-3 government colleges in moderate states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AIQ:<\/strong> Still very competitive. Selection depends heavily on paper difficulty and rank clustering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>OBC \/ EWS:<\/strong> Stronger chances through state quota.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re close, but counselling luck still matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With 650\u2013670 marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-650-670-marks-government-college-1024x582.png\" alt=\"NEET score range of 650 to 670 marks showing safe chances for government medical college admission.\" class=\"wp-image-2732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-650-670-marks-government-college-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-650-670-marks-government-college-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-650-670-marks-government-college-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-650-670-marks-government-college-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-650-670-marks-government-college.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the safe zone. Because you\u2019ll get a strong chance across multiple states with&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High probability of government medical college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wider choice of states<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less dependence on counselling luck<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General category:<\/strong> Solid government colleges in non-metro states become realistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AIQ:<\/strong> Still competitive but possible in newer AIIMS and central institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With 680+ marks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-680-plus-marks-government-college-1024x582.png\" alt=\"NEET score of 680 or above showing very strong chances for admission to top government medical colleges.\" class=\"wp-image-2733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-680-plus-marks-government-college-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-680-plus-marks-government-college-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-680-plus-marks-government-college-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-680-plus-marks-government-college-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-680-plus-marks-government-college.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High probability for getting a good government medical college<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very strong probability of admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum flexibility in counselling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to top-tier government colleges<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important clarity:<\/strong><br>Premier institutions like AIIMS Delhi or MAMC typically require 700+ in easy-paper years. 680+ is powerful, but not a universal guarantee for top metros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AIQ vs state quota \u2013 The only difference that changes outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what actually matters. Nothing else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AIQ (all India quota) = national competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aiq-all-india-quota-national-competition-1024x582.png\" alt=\"AIQ all India quota explained as national level competition affecting NEET cutoff for government medical colleges.\" class=\"wp-image-2728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aiq-all-india-quota-national-competition-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aiq-all-india-quota-national-competition-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aiq-all-india-quota-national-competition-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aiq-all-india-quota-national-competition-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/aiq-all-india-quota-national-competition.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All India quota means you\u2019re competing with top scorers from across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tamil Nadu. Rajasthan. Kerala. Delhi. Maharashtra.<br>Everyone is in the same pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why AIQ cutoffs are always higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer seats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher rank density<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No home-state advantage<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2026, this matters more than ever because the 640\u2013660 range is overcrowded nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State quota = home state advantage (usually)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/state-quota-home-state-advantage-1024x582.png\" alt=\"State quota explained as home state advantage affecting NEET cutoff for government medical colleges.\" class=\"wp-image-2744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/state-quota-home-state-advantage-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/state-quota-home-state-advantage-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/state-quota-home-state-advantage-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/state-quota-home-state-advantage-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/state-quota-home-state-advantage.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>State quota limits competition to students from your own state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fewer candidates usually means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>lower cutoffs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>more counselling flexibility<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But this advantage is not universal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some states, the state quota is as competitive as AIQ, or even worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Quota<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Competition Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AIQ<\/td><td>Very High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State Quota<\/td><td>Moderate to Very High (state-dependent)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One important note:<\/strong> A &#8220;safe score&#8221; that works nationally means nothing in Delhi. Delhi has the densest concentration of high-scorers. A 665 in Maharashtra might secure you a solid college. The same 665 in Delhi might be borderline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t unfair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s just how density works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State-wise risk breakdown (this is critical)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-state-wise-risk-breakdown-government-colleges-1024x582.png\" alt=\"State-wise risk breakdown showing how NEET cutoff for government medical colleges varies by state competition level.\" class=\"wp-image-2742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-state-wise-risk-breakdown-government-colleges-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-state-wise-risk-breakdown-government-colleges-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-state-wise-risk-breakdown-government-colleges-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-state-wise-risk-breakdown-government-colleges-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-state-wise-risk-breakdown-government-colleges.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all states are equal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some states have intense competition. Others less so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High risk states (needs 665+): <\/strong>Delhi, Rajasthan, Bihar, Kerala, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moderate risk states (needs 630+):<\/strong> UP, Maharashtra, MP, and Gujarat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower risk states (needs 600+): <\/strong>Karnataka, West Bengal, Assam, and Telangana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What this means:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re from Delhi and scored 665, you&#8217;re in safe zone. If you&#8217;re from Karnataka and scored 630, you&#8217;re also in safe zone. Same marks, different outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why state matters more than raw score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What this NEET cutoff 2026 means for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-2026-what-it-means-for-you-1024x582.png\" alt=\"What the NEET cutoff 2026 means for you, explaining how safe scores and state competition affect government medical college chances.\" class=\"wp-image-2736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-2026-what-it-means-for-you-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-2026-what-it-means-for-you-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-2026-what-it-means-for-you-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-2026-what-it-means-for-you-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/neet-cutoff-2026-what-it-means-for-you.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you&#8217;re a class 12 student<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop comparing your score with toppers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare your mock test averages with the safe score for your category and your state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you averaging 665+ in mocks and from a moderate-risk state?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cool, you&#8217;re in safe zone. Focus on consistency now. That means reducing mistakes, not adding more chapters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you averaging 650 and from Delhi?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re borderline. Push harder. Identify weak areas and fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you&#8217;re a dropper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify the exact score gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you scored 630 last year and missed, and safe score is now 665, you need +35 marks. That&#8217;s your target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t restart the entire syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead: Fix the 2-3 weak subjects that cost you 35-40 marks. That&#8217;s your actual work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop reading NCERT Biology for the 20th time if your Physics score is stuck at 80. Your gap isn&#8217;t knowledge; it&#8217;s application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most droppers waste 6 months re-reading chapters when they just need to master problem-solving in weak areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t be that dropper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One-glance trend snapshot (this proves the inflation)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>General Closing Mark<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Total Candidates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2023<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">~610<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20.8 Lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2024<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">~650+<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24.0 Lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2025<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">~655+<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">25.0+ Lakh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why expectations for 2026 are what they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2024 saw a +40 mark jump from 2023. Why? More candidates. Better preparation across India. Harder paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2025 had even more candidates (25 lakh+) but the paper was brutal. Cutoff stabilized around 655+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2026: Experts predict either slight increase (if candidates keep growing) or slight stabilization (if difficulty normalizes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trend?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Going up. And unlikely to come down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your reality. Plan accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, what does the NEET cutoff for government college really mean for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve read this far, you already have what most students don\u2019t: clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You now know that the NEET cutoff for government college is not a single magic number. It\u2019s a moving target shaped by rank inflation, state competition, quota dynamics, and paper difficulty. That\u2019s why chasing last year\u2019s cutoff or comparing yourself to toppers rarely helps. Planning with realistic, safe benchmarks does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your mock scores are already in the safe range for your state, your job is simple: stay consistent. Stability beats one lucky test score every single time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re slightly below the safe zone but still have time, that\u2019s not failure. That\u2019s feedback. Identify the gap, fix weak areas, and work strategically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re a dropper who missed out last year, remember this: gaps can be closed when effort is focused, measured, and honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These benchmarks are not guarantees. They are decision tools. Use them to plan calmly, not to panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want structured guidance, realistic targets, and preparation that respects today\u2019s competition, reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/contact-us\">Chaitanya\u2019s Academy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chaitanyas-academy-neet-coaching-1024x404.png\" alt=\"Chaitanya\u2019s Academy provides focused NEET coaching with realistic cutoff guidance for government medical college aspirants.\" class=\"wp-image-2729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chaitanyas-academy-neet-coaching-1024x404.png 1024w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chaitanyas-academy-neet-coaching-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chaitanyas-academy-neet-coaching-768x303.png 768w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chaitanyas-academy-neet-coaching-1536x605.png 1536w, https:\/\/chaitanyas-academy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chaitanyas-academy-neet-coaching.png 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Chaitanya\u2019s Academy offers structured coaching classes in India for NEET aspirants with a strong focus on concept clarity and board exam preparation.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We focus on clarity over hype, strategy over noise, and outcomes that are grounded in reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the best for your NEET 2026 exam \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\ndetails {\nbackground-color: #fff;\ncolor: #000;\nfont-size: 17px;\nborder: 1px solid #595299;\n}\n\nsummary {\npadding: .5em 1.3rem;\nlist-style: none;\ndisplay: flex;\njustify-content: space-between;\ntransition: height 1s ease;\nfont-size: 19px;\nbackground: #fff;\ncolor: #000;\nborder: 1px solid #595299;\n}\n\nsummary::-webkit-details-marker {\n  display: none;\n}\n\nsummary:after{\n  content: \"\\002B\";\n}\n\ndetails[open] summary {\nborder-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\nmargin-bottom: 0.5em;\nfont-size: 18px;\nfont-weight: bold;\n}\n\ndetails[open] summary:after{\n  content: \"\\00D7\";\n}\n\ndetails[open] div{\n  padding: .5em 1em;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n  <h2>FAQs about NEET cutoff 2026<\/h2>\n  <details>\n  <summary>What is the minimum rank in NEET to get MBBS in a government college?\n<\/summary>\n  <div>\n <p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> There is no single \u201cminimum rank\u201d that works for everyone. It depends on your category, state quota, and paper difficulty.\nRoughly speaking, in recent years, General category students needed a rank within 15,000\u201325,000 in moderate states, while high-demand states required much higher ranks.\n\n<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details>\n  <summary>What are the minimum marks in NEET to get a good government college?\n\n<\/summary>\n  <div>\n <p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> For NEET 2026, a good government medical college usually requires 650+ marks for General category students.\nTop metro colleges and AIIMS typically need 700+ marks in easy-paper years.\n\n<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n  <summary>Which state has the lowest cutoff in NEET for MBBS government college?\n\n<\/summary>\n  <div>\n <p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> There is no permanently \u201clowest\u201d state, but moderate to lower-risk states like Karnataka, West Bengal, Assam, and Telangana generally have lower cutoffs compared to Delhi, Rajasthan, or Haryana.\nCutoffs still change every year based on demand and seat availability.\n\n<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<details>\n  <summary>Can I get AIIMS with 650 marks?\n\n\n<\/summary>\n  <div>\n <p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> In most years, 650 marks is not enough for AIIMS Delhi.\nFor newer AIIMS or in tough-paper years, 650+ may be competitive, but for safe targeting, 700+ marks is a more realistic benchmark.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n  <summary>Can I get MBBS with 500 marks in NEET?\n\n\n<\/summary>\n  <div>\n <p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> For General and OBC categories, government MBBS is very unlikely at 500 marks.\nFor SC\/ST candidates, admission may be possible through state quota in select states.\nOtherwise, private medical colleges or alternate courses (BDS, AYUSH) are more realistic options.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<details>\n  <summary>How many marks are safe for government MBBS in NEET 2026?\n\n\n<\/summary>\n  <div>\n <p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A safe score for NEET 2026 is: General: 665+, OBC: 660+, EWS: 655+, SC: 560+ and ST: 530+.\n\nThese scores are designed to protect you against rank inflation and paper difficulty changes.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n  <summary>Is 600 enough for a government medical college?\n\n<\/summary>\n  <div>\n <p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> At 600 marks, chances are borderline. Possible in moderate states or through category quota. But it is very difficult through AIQ. There is also risk in high-cutoff states like Delhi or Rajasthan. SO can say that 600 is competitive, but not safe.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-2727\" data-postid=\"2727\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-2727 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s skip the theory and not waste your precious time. If you\u2019re aiming for a government medical college in NEET 2026, these are the cutoff numbers you actually need to care about. 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