Based on 2025 trends, Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 expected closing marks for the ST category in state quota range from approximately 148 to 392, with SMS Medical College Jaipur holding the highest cutoff among government colleges.
Rajasthan NEET UG counselling for state quota seats is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Rajasthan. ST students seeking admission to government medical colleges must cross both the NEET UG national qualifying cutoff and the higher college-specific state quota cutoff. With 12% of state quota seats reserved for Scheduled Tribe students, competition varies significantly by college. The 2026 counselling dates will be announced after the NEET UG 2026 result is released.
- ST category students receive 12% reservation in Rajasthan state quota seats at government medical colleges.
- Based on 2025 data, closing marks for ST category ranged from approximately 146 (GMC Pali) to 388 (SMS Medical College, Jaipur).
- The NEET UG 2026 qualifying cutoff for ST is the 40th percentile — but state quota admission cutoffs are considerably higher.
- Only Rajasthan domicile holders are eligible to apply for state quota seats through Rajasthan NEET UG counselling.
- Official cutoff data will be published at medicaleducation.rajasthan.gov.in after each counselling round.
| Direct Link to Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 Counselling (Active After Result) — medicaleducation.rajasthan.gov.in |
Rajasthan NEET UG ST Category Cutoff 2026 — Overview
Opening marks indicate the NEET score of the first student allotted a seat in a given college under ST category, while closing marks are the score of the last student admitted — the actual cutoff you must meet or exceed. Government colleges in Rajasthan fill 85% of seats through state quota counselling, with 12% of those reserved for ST students.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education, Rajasthan |
| ST Reservation in State Quota | 12% |
| NEET UG Total Marks | 720 |
| NEET Qualifying Percentile for ST | 40th Percentile (approx. 129 marks in 2025) |
| Expected Closing Marks Range 2026 (ST, Govt. Colleges) | ~148 to ~392 (based on 2025 trends) |
| Official Portal | medicaleducation.rajasthan.gov.in |
Previous Year ST Category Opening and Closing Marks (2024–2025)
The table below shows opening and closing marks for ST category students in Rajasthan NEET UG state quota for 2024 and 2025. These are based on published Rajasthan NEET UG counselling data and form the basis for 2026 projections.
| College | 2024 Opening | 2024 Closing | 2025 Opening | 2025 Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMS Medical College, Jaipur | 478 | 381 | 485 | 388 |
| Dr. SN Medical College, Jodhpur | 435 | 320 | 440 | 328 |
| RNT Medical College, Udaipur | 428 | 308 | 432 | 314 |
| SP Medical College, Bikaner | 402 | 278 | 408 | 284 |
| JLN Medical College, Ajmer | 415 | 286 | 420 | 292 |
| GMC, Kota | 386 | 258 | 390 | 264 |
| GMC, Bharatpur | 362 | 218 | 368 | 222 |
| GMC, Churu | 338 | 181 | 344 | 185 |
| GMC, Dungarpur | 322 | 155 | 328 | 159 |
| GMC, Sikar | 330 | 168 | 336 | 172 |
| GMC, Pali | 314 | 142 | 318 | 146 |
College-wise Expected Cutoff for ST Category 2026
The 2026 expected cutoff is projected to rise marginally from 2025. All figures below are expected values based on 2025 trends and will be updated after each official counselling round.
| College | Expected Opening Marks 2026 | Expected Closing Marks 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| SMS Medical College, Jaipur | ~490 | ~392 |
| Dr. SN Medical College, Jodhpur | ~445 | ~332 |
| RNT Medical College, Udaipur | ~436 | ~318 |
| SP Medical College, Bikaner | ~412 | ~288 |
| JLN Medical College, Ajmer | ~424 | ~296 |
| GMC, Kota | ~394 | ~268 |
| GMC, Bharatpur | ~372 | ~226 |
| GMC, Churu | ~348 | ~188 |
| GMC, Dungarpur | ~332 | ~162 |
| GMC, Sikar | ~340 | ~175 |
| GMC, Pali | ~322 | ~148 |
ST students scoring above 390 marks stand a strong chance at SMS Medical College, Jaipur. Those scoring between 220 and 390 marks can realistically target mid-tier government colleges depending on their score and seat availability each round.
Factors Affecting the Rajasthan NEET UG ST Category Cutoff 2026
- ST student participation in NEET UG 2026: Higher turnout increases competition and pushes cutoffs upward.
- NEET UG 2026 paper difficulty: A tougher paper lowers the score distribution and typically reduces cutoffs across all categories.
- Available ST seats in state quota: Any change in seat intake or reservation policy directly affects competition.
- Domicile eligibility: Only Rajasthan domicile holders compete for state quota seats, limiting the pool to state-level ST students.
- College preference trends: High demand for SMS Jaipur and Dr. SN Jodhpur keeps their cutoffs elevated even within the ST category.
- Number of counselling rounds: Additional stray vacancy rounds may lower cutoffs for less-preferred colleges in later rounds.
Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 ST Category Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected closing marks for ST category at SMS Medical College, Jaipur in NEET UG 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected closing marks for ST category at SMS Medical College, Jaipur is approximately 392 out of 720. This is a predicted figure and will be confirmed after official counselling rounds are conducted.
Ques. What is the minimum NEET score an ST student needs for a government medical college seat in Rajasthan?
Ans. Based on 2025 data, ST students scoring around 148 or above may secure a seat in lower-preference government colleges. Scores above 390 are expected to be competitive for top colleges like SMS Medical College, Jaipur.
Ques. How is the Rajasthan state quota ST cutoff different from the NEET qualifying cutoff?
Ans. The NEET qualifying cutoff (40th percentile, approximately 129 marks in 2025) is the minimum score to be eligible for counselling. The Rajasthan state quota ST cutoff is the actual minimum marks required to secure a government college seat — significantly higher and varying by college.
Ques. Is the ST category cutoff the same across all government medical colleges in Rajasthan?
Ans. No. The cutoff varies significantly by college. Top colleges like SMS Medical College, Jaipur have closing marks around 388–392, while colleges such as GMC Pali or GMC Dungarpur have closing marks as low as 146–162 (based on 2025 data).
Ques. When will the official Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 ST category cutoff be released?
Ans. The official ST category cutoff will be published after each round of Rajasthan NEET UG 2026 counselling at medicaleducation.rajasthan.gov.in. Counselling typically begins one to two months after the NEET UG result declaration.
Ques. Can an ST student from another state apply for Rajasthan NEET UG state quota seats?
Ans. No. Only students with a valid Rajasthan domicile certificate are eligible for state quota seats in Rajasthan government medical colleges. ST students from other states must apply under the All India Quota or their own state quota counselling.








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