DU MBBS Cutoff 2026: NEET UG Scores, Colleges & Counselling
MBBS admissions under the DU MBBS Cutoff for the General category in Lady Hardinge Medical College closed at an All India Rank of 5577 in 2025, reflecting intense competition for medical seats in Delhi. The DU MBBS cutoff is the minimum rank or score required for admission to medical and dental colleges affiliated with Delhi University, determined by NEET UG performance and various reservation policies. While the NEET UG 2026 re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, official cutoffs for this year are still awaited, and 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination Schedule
The National Testing Agency has announced the revised schedule for the NEET UG 2026 examination, following its earlier cancellation.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Re-Examination | June 21 |
| Admit Card Release | By June 14 |
| Result Declaration & Final Answer Key | By June/July |
| Cut-off Release (Tentative) | By June/July |
DU MBBS 2025 Category-wise Qualifying Cutoff (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table outlines the NEET UG 2025 qualifying marks and percentiles, which serve as the eligibility criteria for DU MBBS admissions.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile (2025) | Marks Range (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | ≥ 50th percentile | 686 – 144 |
| OBC | > 40th but < 50th percentile | 143 – 113 |
| SC | > 40th but < 50th percentile | 143 – 113 |
| ST | > 40th but < 50th percentile | 143 – 113 |
| UR/EWS PwBD | > 45th but < 50th percentile | 143 – 127 |
| Reserved PwBD | > 40th but < 50th percentile | 126 – 113 |
DU MBBS 2025 College-wise State Quota Ranks (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Here are the opening and closing ranks for Lady Hardinge Medical College under the Delhi University State Quota for MBBS admissions in 2025.
| College Name | Category | Opening Rank (2025) | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi | General | 2360 | 5577 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi | OBC | 5593 | 13303 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi | Economically Weaker Section | 5733 | 14522 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi | SC | 48790 | 76771 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi | ST | 115191 | 166697 |
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Timeline (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducted the NEET UG 2025 counselling for All India Quota seats as per the following schedule.
| Event | Round 1 Dates (2025) | Round 2 Dates (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Registration & Payment | July 21-28 | August 9-11 |
| Choice Filling & Locking | July 22-28 | August 12-18 |
| Seat Allotment Processing | July 29-30 | August 19-20 |
| Allotment Result | July 31 | August 21 |
| Reporting & Joining | August 1-7 | August 22-29 |
| Stray Vacancy Round Counselling | N/A | September 25-29 |
| Final Joining Date (Stray Vacancy) | N/A | October 3 |
FAQs
Q. What is considered a good NEET score for DU MBBS admission?
For top Delhi government medical colleges like MAMC, UCMS, and LHMC, a General or EWS candidate typically needs a NEET score well above 650 for MBBS admission. OBC seats may close around 630–645, while SC and ST categories usually require scores above 550 and 500, respectively.
Q. Is Delhi domicile mandatory for DU MBBS admission?
Yes, Delhi domicile is mandatory for candidates applying under the 85% state quota in DU MBBS. Students must have completed their Class 11 and 12 from schools located in Delhi to be eligible under this category.
Q. How many MBBS seats are available under Delhi University?
Delhi University offers approximately 660 MBBS seats across its government colleges, including Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), and University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS).
Q. What is the difference between NEET qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff?
The NEET qualifying cutoff is the minimum score required to be eligible for counselling, while the admission cutoff is the actual score or rank needed to secure a seat in a specific college, which is typically much higher.
Q. When will the DU MBBS 2026 cutoff be released?
The DU MBBS 2026 cutoff will be released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMSC) after the NEET UG 2026 results are declared, which is expected by June/July 2026 following the re-examination.
Q. Does DU MBBS admission include BDS courses?
Yes, the Delhi University admission process based on NEET UG scores also includes BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) courses offered by affiliated dental colleges like Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS).
