NEET Cutoff Analysis 2026
NEET Cutoff — Private MBBS
Uttar Pradesh 2026
DGME UP state-counselling NEET cutoff scores for private medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh, plus what score you realistically need for management quota. Find your eligibility instantly.
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Category Cutoffs
Approx NEET Cutoff for UP Private Colleges — State Counselling 2026
General (UR)
Score 450+
State quota realistic
OBC (UP)
Score 400+
Good state quota chance
SC/ST
Score 320+
Reservation applies
NRI Quota
NEET Qualify
Separate seats, high fee
Management Quota
NEET Qualify
No domicile needed
Note: These are approximate reference bands. State quota cutoffs vary significantly by college popularity, city, and round. Management quota mainly requires a qualifying NEET score, not a specific rank — see our state vs management quota guide for the full picture.
By City Cluster
Relative Competitiveness by City Cluster — Uttar Pradesh 2026
| City Cluster | Colleges | State Quota Competitiveness | Management Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | TS Mishra, Prasad Institute | High (capital city demand) | Qualify + seat availability |
| Meerut | Subharti, NCR Institute | High (established brand) | Qualify + seat availability |
| Kanpur | Narayana, Rama, BS Kushwaha | Moderate–High | Qualify + seat availability |
| Bareilly | Shri Ram Murti Smarak, Rohilkhand, Rajshree | Moderate–High | Qualify + seat availability |
| Mathura | Kanti Devi, Krishna Mohan, SKS Hospital | Moderate | Qualify + seat availability |
| Hapur | GS Medical, Saraswati, Rama Medical | Moderate | Qualify + seat availability |
| Greater Noida / Noida | Sharda University (SMS&R), Noida International | Moderate–High (NCR demand) | Qualify + seat availability |
| Other cities | Varanasi, Prayagraj, Barabanki, Muzaffarnagar & more | Moderate–Relaxed | Qualify + seat availability |
Source note: With 31 colleges across 20 cities, exact college-wise closing ranks vary a great deal by round and category. Always confirm current-year cutoffs on upneet.gov.in or talk to us for a specific assessment.
FAQs
UP NEET Cutoff — Frequently Asked Questions
Roughly 450+ gives a good chance at state quota (₹1L-3L/year) in most UP private colleges. Scores from 380-450 remain realistic in cities like Bareilly, Kanpur, Mathura or Hapur, especially in later rounds.
No — management quota mainly requires a qualifying NEET score rather than a specific rank, and is available at all 31 UP private colleges with no domicile requirement.
Lucknow and Meerut are the most competitive due to capital-city demand and established college brands, followed by Kanpur and Bareilly at moderate-to-high competitiveness.
Yes — OBC candidates typically need 400+ for solid state quota options, while SC/ST candidates benefit from strong reservation in Uttar Pradesh state counselling.
Always confirm current-year cutoffs on upneet.gov.in — with 31 colleges across 20 cities, exact college-wise closing ranks vary significantly by round and category.
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