NEET MDS 2026: Cut-Off Reduced by 20 Percentile Points, Check Revised Qualifying Scores

Anshika Mishra

NEET MDS 2026: Cut-Off Reduced by 20 Percentile Points, Check Revised Qualifying Scores

Published On 2026-10-17T18:24:41+05:30 | Updated On 17 Oct 2026 6:24 PM IST

Overview

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has revised the NEET-MDS 2026 qualifying cut-off percentiles for admission to Master of Dental Surgery programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. The qualifying percentile for General (UR/EWS) candidates has been reduced from 50 to 29.424, with the cut-off score lowered from 308 to 234. For General PwBD candidates, the percentile has decreased from 45 to 24.424, while the cut-off score has dropped from 289 to 218.

For SC/ST/OBC candidates, including PwBD candidates from these categories, the qualifying percentile has been reduced from 40 to 19.424, with the cut-off score lowered from 271 to 200. The revision follows directions issued by the Union Health Ministry on October 12, 2026, reducing qualifying percentiles by 20.576 points across categories. NBEMS clarified that the NEET-MDS 2026 ranks declared on June 2 remain unchanged, while candidature remains provisional, subject to eligibility requirements and identity verification, according to NDTV Education.

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a Biotechnology postgraduate with nearly three years of professional experience in medical journalism. Since joining Medical Dialogues in 2023, she has been reporting on healthcare, medical education, public health, and medical research. With a strong interest in science communication, she focuses on translating complex medical and scientific developments into accurate, clear, and accessible content for a wider audience.