NEET 2026 Category-Wise Cutoff Analysis
Understand how reservation categories affect your GMC chances. Compare AIQ and State Quota closing ranks across General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories.
Category-Wise Seat Reservation
Each category has its own merit list and closing rank. Understanding your category's cutoff is crucial for building the right choice list.
General (UR)
Highest competition. Only AIQ merit matters for GMC.
OBC-NCL
27% horizontal reservation. Separate OBC category merit list.
SC
15% reservation. Broader GMC access with good category rank.
ST
7.5% reservation. Highest relaxation in cutoffs.
EWS
Must have current-year EWS certificate (post April 1, 2026).
PwD
Requires disability certificate from designated authority.
Category Cutoff Spread At a Glance
See how closing ranks differ dramatically across categories for the same GMC seats.
*AIQ GMC closing rank (General category reference). Higher rank = less competitive = more accessible.
SC candidate at 550 marks has more options than General at 620
At 550 marks (AIR ~30,000+), a General category student has almost no GMC options. But an SC candidate at the same marks may have a category rank of ~5,000-8,000, opening 100+ GMC options.
OBC-NCL cutoff is 2.5-3x relaxed vs General
If General closes at AIR 8,000 for a college, OBC-NCL typically closes around AIR 20,000-25,000. This is a significant buffer plan your list accordingly.
EWS and OBC are now almost equal in many states
EWS gets 10% reservation at nearly the same merit as OBC. However, EWS certificate must be issued in 2026 (post April 1) to be valid for NEET 2026 counselling.
Sample AIQ Closing Ranks by Category (2024)
Historical data from MCC final allotment. Use as reference 2026 ranks may vary ±15%.
| College | General (UR) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAMC, New Delhi | 42 | 312 | 1,840 | 4,200 | 180 |
| UCMS, New Delhi | 110 | 680 | 3,200 | 7,800 | 420 |
| Grant Medical, Mumbai | 1,240 | 4,800 | 14,200 | 28,000 | 3,100 |
| KGMU, Lucknow | 3,820 | 12,400 | 32,000 | 58,000 | 9,800 |
| SMS Medical, Jaipur | 5,100 | 16,800 | 42,000 | 76,000 | 14,000 |
| BJ Medical, Pune | 6,200 | 20,000 | 52,000 | 94,000 | 18,000 |
| GMC Thiruvananthapuram | 4,400 | 14,200 | 38,000 | 68,000 | 11,000 |
| GMC Amritsar | 8,900 | 26,000 | 68,000 | 120,000 | 24,000 |
*Closing ranks are approximate AIQ figures from MCC 2024. State quota ranks vary significantly.
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