The MCC NEET UG Round 1 AIQ cutoff for 2026 shows a clear difference from the previous two years. Although closing ranks moved slightly higher in most categories, the corresponding scores also increased compared with 2025. This indicates that the 2026 NEET examination and rank-score distribution were different from the previous year.
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MBBS Round 1 Cutoff for 2026, 2025, 2024
| Category | 2024 AIR | 2024 Score | 2025 AIR | 2025 Score | 2026 AIR | 2026 Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 19,603 | 660 | 21,190 | 534 | 22,342 | 572 |
| EWS | 23,419 | 654 | 25,599 | 528 | 27,179 | 564 |
| OBC | 20,281 | 658 | 21,452 | 534 | 23,075 | 571 |
| SC | 1,05,676 | 575 | 1,10,389 | 457 | 1,04,921 | 489 |
| ST | 1,45,207 | 544 | 1,45,625 | 436 | 1,32,111 | 471 |
MBBS Cutoff Analysis
UR Category
The UR Round 1 closing rank changed from 19,603 in 2024 to 21,190 in 2025 and 22,342 in 2026. The 2026 cutoff score was 572, which was higher than the 2025 score of 534 but lower than the 2024 score of 660.
A higher closing AIR generally means that the seat remained available until a later rank. However, candidates should not compare ranks alone because the difficulty level and score distribution of NEET can change every year.
EWS Category
For EWS candidates, the closing rank moved from 23,419 in 2024 to 25,599 in 2025 and 27,179 in 2026. The cutoff score increased from 528 in 2025 to 564 in 2026.
OBC Category
The OBC closing rank changed from 20,281 in 2024 to 21,452 in 2025 and 23,075 in 2026. The 2026 cutoff score stood at 571 marks.
SC and ST Categories
The SC Round 1 cutoff improved from AIR 1,10,389 in 2025 to AIR 1,04,921 in 2026. The cutoff score also increased from 457 to 489 marks.
For ST candidates, the closing rank improved from 1,45,625 in 2025 to 1,32,111 in 2026, while the cutoff score rose from 436 to 471 marks.
BDS Round 1 Cutoff
| Category | 2024 AIR | 2024 Score | 2025 AIR | 2025 Score | 2026 AIR | 2026 Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 36,972 | 638 | 38,223 | 513 | 41,017 | 545 |
| EWS | 40,810 | 635 | 48,617 | 503 | 45,421 | 540 |
| OBC | 40,425 | 635 | 41,398 | 510 | 42,260 | 544 |
| SC | 1,57,801 | 534 | 1,57,338 | 429 | 1,53,140 | 458 |
| ST | 2,10,456 | 496 | 2,06,111 | 402 | 1,77,533 | 445 |
BDS Cutoff Analysis
UR Category
The UR BDS cutoff moved from AIR 36,972 in 2024 to 38,223 in 2025 and 41,017 in 2026. The corresponding score in 2026 was 545 marks.
EWS Category
The EWS cutoff improved from AIR 48,617 in 2025 to 45,421 in 2026. The score increased substantially from 503 to 540 marks.
OBC Category
The OBC closing rank changed from 41,398 in 2025 to 42,260 in 2026. The BDS cutoff score increased from 510 to 544 marks.
SC and ST Categories
The SC closing rank improved slightly from 1,57,338 in 2025 to 1,53,140 in 2026. The score rose from 429 to 458 marks.
The ST BDS closing rank improved considerably, moving from 2,06,111 in 2025 to 1,77,533 in 2026. The score also increased from 402 to 445 marks.
MBBS and BDS Cutoff Comparison
| Category | 2026 MBBS AIR | 2026 MBBS Score | 2026 BDS AIR | 2026 BDS Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 22,342 | 572 | 41,017 | 545 |
| EWS | 27,179 | 564 | 45,421 | 540 |
| OBC | 23,075 | 571 | 42,260 | 544 |
| SC | 1,04,921 | 489 | 1,53,140 | 458 |
| ST | 1,32,111 | 471 | 1,77,533 | 445 |
Key Findings
- The 2026 MBBS UR closing rank was 22,342, compared with 21,190 in 2025.
- The 2026 BDS UR closing rank was 41,017, compared with 38,223 in 2025.
- MBBS remained more competitive than BDS across all listed categories.
- The 2026 cutoff scores were higher than the 2025 scores in every category shown.
- SC and ST candidates recorded better closing ranks in 2026 than in 2025.
- The BDS EWS cutoff improved from AIR 48,617 in 2025 to AIR 45,421 in 2026.
- Rank and score should be analysed together because yearly NEET difficulty levels and candidate performance can vary.
What This Means for Candidates
Candidates with ranks close to the 2026 Round 1 cutoff should continue monitoring later rounds. Seats may become available because of upgrades, resignations, non-reporting candidates, and changes in college preference.
Students should also compare the previous-year Round 2 and later-round cutoffs before deciding whether to participate in further counselling. However, past cutoffs are only indicators and cannot guarantee admission in a particular round.
Candidates participating in MCC counselling should check the official portal for the latest seat matrix, choice-filling schedule, allotment result, reporting instructions, and fee-related notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What was the 2026 MBBS UR Round 1 cutoff?
A. The MBBS UR Round 1 closing cutoff was AIR 22,342 at 572 marks.
Q. What was the 2026 BDS UR Round 1 cutoff?
A. The BDS UR Round 1 closing cutoff was AIR 41,017 at 545 marks.
Q. Which course had the higher cutoff?
A. MBBS had a higher cutoff than BDS in every category listed.
Q. Can candidates get a seat in Round 2 with a lower rank?
A. Admission in Round 2 depends on vacant seats, candidate preferences, upgrades, and the category-wise seat matrix. A lower rank may still be considered if seats become available, but there is no guarantee.
Q. Is this the qualifying cutoff?
A. No. These figures represent the MCC AIQ Round 1 admission closing cutoff, not the NEET qualifying cutoff. The admission cutoff is the rank and score of the last candidate allotted a seat in that counselling round.
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