NEET 2026 Cut-off for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS & Other Courses: Minimum Scores Required for Medical Admissions

With the NEET UG 2026 results now declared, lakhs of students are wondering whether their scores are sufficient for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BVSc & AH, and B.Sc Nursing.

One of the biggest misconceptions among aspirants is that there is a separate NTA cut-off for each course. In reality, NTA releases only the qualifying cut-off. Admissions to different courses depend on counselling, seat availability, reservation category, and college-wise closing ranks, not on separate cut-offs issued by NTA.

Here's what every candidate should know.

Is There a Separate NEET Cut-off for MBBS, BDS or BAMS?

No.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) publishes only the category-wise qualifying cut-off for NEET UG. Once a candidate qualifies, they become eligible to participate in counselling for courses that accept NEET scores.

These include:

• MBBS

• BDS

• BAMS

• BHMS

• BUMS

• BSMS

• BVSc & AH

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing (participating institutions)

Admission to each course depends on the closing rank during counselling rather than a separate NTA cut-off.

Which Courses Accept NEET UG 2026 Scores?

According to the official admission framework, NEET UG 2026 scores are used for admissions to:

Expected Admission Scores by Course

While NTA does not prescribe course-wise cut-offs, previous counselling trends indicate that more competitive courses generally close at higher scores.

*Actual closing scores vary by state, category, counselling round, and college.

MBBS Cut-off 2026

MBBS remains the most sought-after medical course in India and therefore records the highest closing ranks during counselling.

Government MBBS seats typically close at significantly higher scores than the minimum qualifying marks because demand far exceeds available seats. This year, India has 1,36,939 approved MBBS seats after the addition of new seats for the 2026–27 academic session. 

BDS Cut-off 2026

The Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is the second most preferred option for many NEET aspirants.

BDS admissions generally remain competitive, although closing scores are usually lower than MBBS, depending on the college and counselling round.

BAMS Cut-off 2026

Admissions to Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) have become increasingly competitive in recent years.

Government BAMS colleges often witness strong demand, especially in states with reputed AYUSH institutions, while private colleges may have comparatively lower closing scores.

BHMS Cut-off 2026

Candidates interested in Homeopathy can seek admission through BHMS.

The closing scores generally vary across states and institutions and are determined during counselling after considering seat availability and candidate preferences.

BUMS & BSMS Cut-off 2026

Candidates interested in traditional systems of medicine such as Unani (BUMS) and Siddha (BSMS) also require a valid NEET score.

Admissions are conducted through counselling, with cut-offs varying based on institution, state, reservation category, and counselling round.

BVSc & AH Admissions Through NEET

NEET UG scores are also used for admission to Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) under the 15% Veterinary Council of India (VCI) quota, while remaining seats are filled through state-level processes as applicable.

Why Do Cut-offs Differ Across Courses?

Even after qualifying NEET, admission depends on several factors:

• Number of seats available

• Course demand

• Candidate category

• Counselling round

• State quota vs All India Quota

• College preference

• Number of qualified candidates

Because of these factors, there is no single "MBBS cut-off" or "BAMS cut-off" declared by NTA.

What Should You Do After Qualifying?

If your score meets the official qualifying criteria:

• Download your NEET scorecard.

• Participate in MCC and/or state counselling.

• Fill in your preferred courses and colleges.

• Keep all required documents ready.

• Track every counselling round carefully.

Even if MBBS is not immediately available, candidates may secure admission in BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, or BVSc & AH depending on their score and preferences.

Also Check:

• NEET UG 2026 Result

• NEET UG 2026 Cut Off

• NEET Marks vs Rank 2026

• NEET Rank Predictor 2026