NEET UG 2026 cutoff rises sharply, students fear government medical seats may slip away despite 600 marks
NEET UG 2026 qualifying cutoff rose sharply: General/EWS from 144 to 213 marks, OBC/SC/ST from 113 to 177 marks.
Students fear scores between 500 and 600 may not secure government medical college seats due to increased competition.
First-time test-takers scored high after the re-test, causing uncertainty among repeat aspirants whose scores did not rise significantly.
The percentage of General category candidates among qualified students declined by about 3% compared to last year.
Aspirants are seeking clarity on admission chances and how higher scores will impact government medical college requirements.
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