Bihar NEET UG Cut-off 2026: Patna medical college, IGIMS among top colleges; check opening and closing ranks

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) re-exam on June 21. This was the last time that NTA conducted NEET in pen-and-paper mode. Following controversies surrounding paper leaks, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that the exam would be shifted to computer-based mode from 2027. Re-NEET result LIVE updates.

NTA published NEET UG provisional answer key in June last week and invited objections against the same. OMR responses are out and final answer key will be published any day now on neet.nta.nic.in.

NEET cut-off marks depend on factors such as the exam's difficulty level, number of candidates appearing, seat availability, and overall performance. Candidates seeking admission to Bihar government medical colleges can refer to the previous year’s NEET UG closing ranks for MBBS admissions.

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NEET UG previous years’ qualifying cut-off trends

NEET qualifying cut-off for General category candidates ranged between 701-134 and 720-162 over the last six years, while OBC and SC cut-offs varied between 133-107 and 161-127.

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Bihar MBBS colleges: Previous year NEET AIQ closing ranks

Patna Medical College remained among the most competitive institutions in the state.

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Bihar BDS colleges: Previous year NEET AIQ closing ranks

Students seeking admission to Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programmes in Bihar can refer to the previous year’s AIQ opening and closing ranks.

Bihar veterinary colleges: Previous year NEET closing ranks

NEET scores are also accepted for admission to BVSc and Animal Husbandry programmes.

NEET remains the single largest entrance examination for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programmes across India. Candidates seeking admission to government and private medical colleges through the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), state quota seats, AIIMS, JIPMER, deemed universities, and dental colleges are required to secure the prescribed cut-off marks in the examination. The qualifying marks are announced along with the NEET UG result.