NEET Bihar Cutoff 2026: Mbbs, BDS Closing Ranks & Counselling Process
General-category closing in the NEET Bihar Cutoff for government medical colleges is expected around 630+ marks for top institutions like Patna Medical College, while OBC candidates might secure seats with scores around 618+ at Nalanda Medical College. The NEET Bihar Cutoff is the minimum score or rank required for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in the state’s medical and dental colleges, with the 2025 data currently serving as the latest reference as the 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release of the re-examination results.
NEET UG 2026 Examination Schedule
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the revised schedule for the NEET UG 2026 examination and related events.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Start Date | February 8, 2026 |
| Application Form End Date | March 11, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | By June 14, 2026 |
| Re-Examination Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 (Expected) |
Bihar NEET Counselling 2025 Schedule (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) conducted the NEET UG counselling for 2025 as per the following timeline.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Registration & Choice Filling | Till August 18, 2025 |
| Rank Card / Merit List Release | August 20, 2025 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 24, 2025 |
| Round 1 Document Verification & Admission | August 26-28, 2025 |
| Round 2 Registration (Tentative) | August 29, 2025 |
| Round 2 Choice Filling | September 15-18, 2025 |
| Special Stray Round Registration | December 20-23, 2025 |
| Special Stray Round Result | December 28, 2025 |
Bihar NEET 2025 Expected Qualifying Cutoffs (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The minimum qualifying marks and percentiles for NEET UG 2025 in Bihar are detailed below, serving as a guide for admission eligibility.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Marks Range (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR/EWS) | 50th Percentile | 720-164 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 163-146 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 163-146 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 163-146 |
| General-PwD | 45th Percentile | 145-129 |
| OBC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 145-129 |
| SC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 145-129 |
| ST-PwD | 40th Percentile | 145-129 |
Bihar Government Medical Colleges: Expected Closing Scores 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Here are the expected closing scores for various categories in prominent government medical colleges in Bihar for the 2025 admission cycle.
| College Name | Category | Expected Closing Score (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Patna Medical College, Patna | General | 630+ |
| Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai | General | 624+ |
| Nalanda Medical College, Patna | OBC | 618+ |
| Sri Krishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur | SC | 510-515 |
| Government Medical College, Bettiah | ST | 470-478 |
NEET UG Qualifying Cutoff Trend: 2024 vs 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
A comparison of the NEET UG qualifying cutoff marks for 2024 and the expected ranges for 2025 highlights consistent trends across categories.
| Category | 2024 Marks Range | 2025 Expected Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR/EWS) | 720-164 | 720-164 |
| OBC | 163-129 | 163-146 |
| SC/ST | 163-129 | 163-146 |
FAQs
Q. What factors influence the NEET Bihar cutoff each year?
A. The NEET Bihar cutoff is influenced by several factors, including the number of candidates appearing for the NEET exam, the overall performance of students, the difficulty level of the question paper, the total number of available MBBS and BDS seats, and the state’s reservation policy.
Q. Is a Bihar domicile certificate mandatory for state quota seats?
A. Yes, a valid Bihar domicile certificate is mandatory for candidates seeking admission to government medical college seats under the 85% state quota. Rules for private colleges may vary.
Q. How does the NEET Bihar cutoff for government colleges compare to private colleges?
A. Generally, the NEET Bihar cutoff for government medical colleges is significantly higher due to limited seats and intense competition. Private medical colleges typically have lower cutoff ranks but higher fees.
Q. What is the role of BCECEB in Bihar NEET counselling?
A. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) is the authority responsible for conducting the online Bihar NEET counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the state quota.
Q. When can I expect the official NEET Bihar 2026 cutoff to be released?
A. The official NEET Bihar 2026 cutoff will be released by the BCECEB after the NEET UG 2026 re-examination results are declared and the counselling process begins.
