NORCET 10 Cut Off 2026: Expected Category-Wise Cut-Off Based on Previous Trends

The AIIMS NORCET 10 cut off 2026 is one of the most searched topics among nursing aspirants because it decides who qualifies for the Mains and ultimately secures an AIIMS Nursing Officer post. Understanding the previous year cut off trends, qualifying percentile, safe score, and expected cut off can help you set a realistic target.

In this blog, we analyse NORCET 7 to NORCET 9 cut off data, identify patterns, and predict the expected category-wise cut off for NORCET 10.

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NORCET Previous Year Cut Off – Marks (Out of 200) (Trend Analysis)

NORCET 9 Prelims Cut Off 2025 (Estimated Marks)

Category	Cut Off Percentile	Approx Cut Off Marks (Out of 200)
UR	90.71	140 – 145
EWS	65.61	118 – 122
OBC	75.95	130 – 135
SC	73.44	125 – 130
ST	66.32	120 – 124

NORCET 8 Prelims Cut Off 2025 (Estimated Marks)

Category	Cut Off Percentile	Approx Cut Off Marks
UR	93.53	145 – 150
EWS	78.28	132 – 138
OBC	83.12	138 – 142
SC	80.13	134 – 138
ST	73.67	125 – 132

NORCET 7 Prelims Cut Off 2024 (Estimated Marks)

Category	Cut Off Percentile	Approx Cut Off Marks
UR	95+	150 – 155
OBC	88+	140 – 148
SC	85+	135 – 142
ST	80+	130 – 138

(Trend derived from official percentile pattern)

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NORCET Mains Cut Off – Marks

NORCET 9 Mains Cut Off 2025

Mains paper = 160 marks

Category	Percentage	Cut Off Marks (Out of 160)
UR / EWS	50%	80
OBC	45%	72
SC / ST	40%	64

NORCET 8 Mains Cut Off 2025

Category	Percentage	Cut Off Marks
UR / EWS	50%	80
OBC	45%	72
SC / ST	40%	64

Source:

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NORCET 10 Expected Cut Off Marks 2026 (Prelims)

Based on the consistent trend over the past years, the minimum qualifying cut off for Mains is expected to remain:

Exam: 200 Marks | +1 / −⅓ Cut off is officially in percentile → marks below are safe analytical range

Category	Expected Percentile	Expected Cut Off Marks (Out of 200)	Safe Score Target
UR	90 – 94	142 – 150	150+
EWS	70 – 78	125 – 132	135+
OBC	78 – 85	132 – 140	140+
SC	72 – 80	125 – 135	135+
ST	65 – 75	120 – 130	130+
UR-PwBD	85 – 90	130 – 138	140+
OBC-PwBD	70 – 78	122 – 130	132+
SC-PwBD	60 – 70	115 – 125	125+
ST-PwBD	55 – 65	110 – 120	120+

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NORCET 10 Expected Mains Cut Off Marks 2026

Mains Paper = 160 Marks AIIMS keeps qualifying % constant every year

Category	Qualifying %	Expected Cut Off Marks (Out of 160)
UR / EWS	50%	80
OBC	45%	72
SC / ST	40%	64
UR-PwBD	45 – 47%	72 – 75
OBC-PwBD	40 – 42%	64 – 67
SC-PwBD	35 – 38%	56 – 61
ST-PwBD	35 – 38%	56 – 61

AIIMS has maintained the same qualifying percentages for multiple years, making this the most reliable benchmark.

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NORCET Safe Score for Final AIIMS Selection (Reality Check)

These are actual competition-based marks, not just qualifying:

Category	Safe Marks for AIIMS Allocation
UR	150+
OBC	140+
SC	130+
ST	125+

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Key Trend from NORCET 5–9

• Mains qualifying cut off remains constant every year
• Prelims cut off varies with difficulty & vacancies
• UR percentile usually 90–96 range
• OBC percentile usually 75–88 range
• SC/ST percentile usually 70–85 range

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NORCET 10 Expected Safe Score (Out of 200)

Since the exam has 200 questions (1 mark each with negative marking), a safe attempt should be:

Category	Safe Score
UR	135 – 150+
OBC	125 – 140+
SC	115 – 130+
ST	110 – 125+

This is based on previous percentile vs score trends and competition level.

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NORCET Qualifying Marks vs Cut Off – Don’t Get Confused

Many aspirants think: ❌ Cut off = selection marks

✔ Actually:

• Qualifying cut off → Minimum marks to pass Mains
• Final selection → Much higher score (based on rank & AIIMS allocation)

The official minimum qualifying percentile is:

• UR/EWS – 50th percentile
• OBC – 45th percentile
• SC/ST – 40th percentile

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Factors Affecting NORCET 10 Cut Off 2026

High-volume search query: “Why does NORCET cut off change every year?”

The cut off depends on:

1. Difficulty level of the paper
2. Total vacancies
3. Number of candidates
4. Normalisation process
5. Performance of top candidates

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What is a Good Score in NORCET 10?

If your target is AIIMS Delhi / top AIIMS, aim for:

⭐ 150+ marks (UR) ⭐ 140+ marks (OBC) ⭐ 130+ marks (SC/ST)

This keeps you safely above the competition zone.

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How to Score Above NORCET Cut Off

• Focus on previous year questions
• Master nursing subjects + image-based questions
• Daily MCQ practice with analysis
• Full-length CBT-based mock tests
• Strong revision strategy

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Recommended Link

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NORCET 10 Cut Off 2026 – FAQs

1. What is the expected cut off for NORCET 10 in 2026?

The expected NORCET 10 cut off for the Mains exam is 50% for UR/EWS, 45% for OBC, and 40% for SC/ST. In the Prelims, the cut off is expected to be around 142–150 marks for UR, 132–140 for OBC, 125–135 for SC, and 120–130 for ST, depending on the difficulty level and number of vacancies.

2. What are the qualifying marks for NORCET 10?

The minimum qualifying marks for NORCET Mains are:

• UR/EWS – 80 marks
• OBC – 72 marks
• SC/ST – 64 marks

These are calculated from the fixed qualifying percentages set by AIIMS.

3. Is NORCET cut off released in marks or percentile?

AIIMS releases the NORCET Prelims cut off in percentile and the Mains cut off in percentage. The marks are calculated through rank and score analysis by experts for preparation purposes.

4. What is a safe score for NORCET 10?

A safe score for NORCET 10 is:

• UR – 150+ marks
• OBC – 140+ marks
• SC – 135+ marks
• ST – 130+ marks

This range keeps you above the expected cut off and improves your chances of getting a preferred AIIMS.

5. Will the NORCET 10 cut off increase in 2026?

The NORCET Mains qualifying cut off is expected to remain the same because AIIMS has kept it constant over the years. However, the Prelims cut off may increase or decrease based on:

• Paper difficulty
• Number of candidates
• Total vacancies
• Overall performance