The AIIMS NORCET 11 stage I exam is set to be held on 12 September. Around one lakh candidates appear for Nursing officers recruitment, the number of posts is around 2500 or goes up to 3400, and the Students are curious to know what the AIIMS NORCET cut off will be this year.
The competition is really high. If one looks at the Stage I qualifying percentile of the reserved candidates that is very high too which is a good sign. The official AIIMS NORCET cut off may depend on the exam stage (Stage-1/Prelims or Stage-2/Mains) and result release status.
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AIIMS NORCET 11 Minimum Qualifying Cut-Off
Based on previous year’s NORCET exam patterns, the minimum qualifying cut-off criteria are generally:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Cut-off |
| UR / EWS | 50th Percentile |
| OBC | 45th Percentile |
| SC / ST | 40th Percentile |
| PwBD Categories | Separate category-wise cut-offs |
Expected AIIMS NORCET Cut Off 2026 (Trend-Based)
(Approximate, not official)
Stage-1 / Prelims
- UR: around 140–150+ marks
- OBC: around 130–140 marks
- SC: around 125–135 marks
- ST: around 120–130 marks
Stage-2 / Mains
- UR/EWS: 50%+
- OBC: 45%+
- SC/ST: 40%+
Official notices and results are published on the AIIMS exams portal:
AIIMS Exams Official Website
If you want “AIIMS NORCET Cut Off category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST)” or “official cut-off PDF”, tell me which one you need.
AIIMS NORCET 8 Percentage Cutoff of Qualified Candidates
| S. No. | Category | Cut-off Percentile | PWBD Cut-off Percentile |
| 1 | UR | 93.5335077 | 45.3976555 |
| 2 | EWS | 78.2853953 | 47.7818257 |
| 3 | OBC | 83.1213092 | 40.7380204 |
| 4 | SC | 80.1392602 | 35.2381232 |
| 5 | ST | 73.6786438 | 44.6323119 |
AIIMS NORCET 9 Percentage Cutoff of Qualified Candidates
| S. No. | Category | Cut-off Percentile | PWBD Cut-off Percentile |
| 1 | UR | 90.7161868 | 46.3380111 |
| 2 | EWS | 65.6169852 | 49.1144447 |
| 3 | OBC | 75.9545125 | 40.5952093 |
| 4 | SC | 73.4418098 | 39.8282120 |
| 5 | ST | 66.3210743 | 36.0936366 |
NORCET 10 Stage I Summary
AIIMS NORCET-10 Stage-I: Summary of Candidates Appeared
| Particulars | Number of Candidates |
| Allotted Candidates | 97,149 |
| Candidates Appeared | 92,026 |
| Qualified as per Scheme | 51,451 |
| Called for Stage-II | 14,527 |
Quick Highlights:
- 97,149 candidates were allotted for the NORCET-10 Stage-I examination.
- 92,026 candidates actually appeared in the exam.
- 51,451 candidates met the qualifying criteria as per the scheme.
- 14,527 candidates were shortlisted and called for NORCET-10 Stage-II (Mains).
AIIMS NORCET-10 Stage-II Eligibility Cut-Off Percentile (Category-wise)
| S. No. | Category | Cut-Off Percentile | PwBD Cut-Off Percentile |
| 1 | UR | 93.5887683 | 45.5621237 |
| 2 | EWS | 78.9831134 | 49.6272792 |
| 3 | OBC | 84.2077239 | 40.6645947 |
| 4 | SC | 81.9605328 | 35.7768456 |
| 5 | ST | 74.474605 | 39.8463477 |
Key Highlights:
- UR category recorded the highest cut-off percentile at 93.5887683.
- Among PwBD candidates, EWS-PwBD had the highest cut-off percentile at 49.6272792.
- These percentiles were used to determine eligibility for AIIMS NORCET-10 Stage-II (Mains).
FAQs
1. What is the AIIMS NORCET cut off?
AIIMS NORCET cut-off is the minimum qualifying score/percentile required to qualify for the next stage or final selection in the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET) conducted by AIIMS.
2. Is the AIIMS NORCET cut off released category-wise?
Yes. AIIMS releases the NORCET cut-off separately for categories such as UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
3. What factors affect the AIIMS NORCET cut off?
The cut-off depends on several factors, including:
- Number of candidates appearing
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Number of vacancies in Norcet Exam
- Candidate performance
- Category-wise reservation policy
4. What are the minimum qualifying percentages in AIIMS NORCET?
The usual minimum qualifying benchmark is:
- UR / EWS: 50%
- OBC: 45%
- SC / ST: 40%
5. Is the NORCET Stage-1 cut off different from Stage-2 cut off?
Yes. Stage-1 (Prelims) and Stage-2 (Mains) may have different qualifying criteria and cut-off scores. Candidates must clear the prescribed cut-off to move to the next stage.
6. How can I check the AIIMS NORCET cut off?
Candidates can check the official cut-off by:
- Visiting the AIIMS Exams portal.
- Opening the NORCET Result/Cut-Off notice.
- Downloading the official PDF containing category-wise cut-off details.
7. Does AIIMS release cut off in marks or percentile?
AIIMS may publish NORCET cut-offs in percentile, percentage, or qualifying marks, depending on the exam stage and official notification.
8. Can the AIIMS NORCET cut off change every year?
Yes. The cut-off changes annually due to exam difficulty, vacancies, and competition level.
9. Is there a separate cut off for PwBD candidates in AIIMS NORCET?
Yes. AIIMS provides separate category-wise PwBD cut-off criteria for eligible candidates.
10. Does scoring above the cut off guarantee selection in AIIMS NORCET?
No. Clearing the cut-off makes a candidate eligible/qualified, but final selection depends on merit rank, seat availability, document verification, and counselling/allotment rules.
11. What was the AIIMS NORCET-10 Stage-II eligibility cut off?
NORCET-10 Stage-II eligibility percentiles included UR – 93.5887683, OBC – 84.2077239, SC – 81.9605328, ST – 74.4746050, and EWS – 78.9831134 (category-wise).
12. Where can candidates find official AIIMS NORCET cut-off updates?
Candidates should check the official AIIMS examination portal:
AIIMS Exams Official Website