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NEET PG 2026: Cut-off Lowest in 6 Years, Why Such a Big Drop?
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News18•26-09-2026, 17:01
NEET PG 2026: Cut-off Lowest in 6 Years, Why Such a Big Drop?
- •The qualifying cut-off for NEET PG 2026 for General and EWS category candidates has dropped to 262 marks, the lowest in the last five years.
- •This score is 14 marks lower than last year's cut-off of 276 and also lower than the 2023 and 2022 cut-offs of 291 and 2075 respectively.
- •The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) released the NEET PG 2026 results on September 24.
- •Factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates, and available seats can influence changes in the cut-off.
- •The maximum total marks in NEET PG 2026 were 720, compared to 800 in previous years, a significant factor in the cut-off change.
Key Questions Answered
The qualifying cut-off for General and EWS category candidates in NEET PG 2026 dropped to 262 marks at the 50th percentile.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) released the NEET PG 2026 results on September 24.
For SC, ST, and OBC candidates (including PwBD candidates), the qualifying cut-off is 226 marks at the 40th percentile.
