The AIIMS NORCET 10 Prelims 2026 exam has been successfully conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on 11 April 2026 as part of the Nursing Officer Recruitment process. Thousands of candidates are now eagerly waiting for the expected cutoff marks to evaluate their chances for Stage II (Mains).
In this article, we provide a detailed category-wise expected cutoff, previous year trends, and safe score analysis for NORCET 10 Prelims.
NORCET 10 Prelims 2026 Expected Cutoff (Marks)
Based on exam difficulty, previous year trends, and expert analysis, the expected cutoff for Stage 1 is as follows:
Category
Expected Cutoff (Out of 100)
UR (General)
60 – 65 Marks
EWS
55 – 60 Marks
OBC
58 – 62 Marks
SC
50 – 55 Marks
ST
45 – 50 Marks
UR-PwBD
40 – 45 Marks
OBC-PwBD
38 – 42 Marks
SC/ST-PwBD
35 – 40 Marks
These estimates are based on multiple exam analyses and expected performance levels of candidates.
NORCET 10 Expected Cutoff (Percentile)
Since NORCET prelims are percentile-based, here is the expected percentile cutoff:
The NORCET 10 Prelims Expected Cutoff 2026 is likely to remain moderately high, especially for the General category due to strong competition. Candidates scoring above the expected safe marks should confidently start preparing for the Mains exam.
FAQs – NORCET 10 Cutoff 2026
Q1. What is the expected cutoff for NORCET 10 Prelims 2026?
The expected cutoff for UR category is around 60–65 marks.
Q2. Is NORCET cutoff based on marks or percentile?
It is primarily based on percentile, not raw marks.
Q3. Is prelims cutoff important for final selection?
No, prelims is qualifying. Final merit depends on Mains exam marks.
