Getting a low NEET score doesn’t close the door to MBBS. Many government and private colleges offer seats to students scoring between 300–600. For example, in 2025, states like Mizoram and Nagaland had cut-off marks as low as 400 Government colleges in rural or lesser-populated regions frequently have cutoff ranks around 300,000–600,000 . Understanding this landscape helps you target realistic colleges.
List of Government Medical Colleges Accepting Low NEET Marks
| College | Estimated Closing Rank | Estimated Fees (₹/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| GMC Latur | 300k–325k | 85,000–100,000 |
| GMC Bhilwara | 350k–375k | 30,000–50,000 |
| GMC Kannauj | 375k–400k | 36,000–40,000 |
| GMC Karur | 575k–600k | 13,000–15,000 |
| Tirunelveli Medical College | 575k–600k | 13,000–15,000 |
| GMC Khandwa | 500k–525k | 85,000–90,000 |
| JNMC Belagavi | 500k–525k | 90,000–120,000 |
| GMC Shimla | 500k–525k | 60,000–80,000 |
| GMC Surat | 525k–550k | 25,000–30,000 |
| GMC Ratlam | 525k–550k | 80,000–90,000 |
These colleges often admit low‑scoring candidates, especially from reserved categories or state quotas. Fees range from ₹13,000 to ₹120,000 per year.
Private & Deemed Universities for Low NEET Marks
Private or deemed medical colleges often allow admission via management or NRI quotas with lower NEET scores. Students with 200–300 marks have secured seats in institutions like:
- Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad (~168 cut-off)
- SRM Medical College, Chennai (~178 cut-off)
- Meenakshi Medical College, Kanchipuram (~229 cut-off)
- Saveetha Medical College, Kanchipuram (~231 cut-off)
Other private colleges with higher closing ranks (up to 400k) include SRM Chennai, Dr D.Y. Patil Pune, Vinayaka Missions Karaikal, MGM Navi Mumbai .
State‑Wise Low Cut‑off Highlights
Some states allow lower cut‑offs under 85% state quotas:
- Mizoram, Nagaland – ~400 marks
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Meghalaya – ~450–500
- Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh – ~550
State-level seats increase your chances if you qualify under domicile criteria.
Fees & Seat Comparisons
| Type | Fees Range (₹/yr) | Typical NEET Marks | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govt Colleges | 13k–120k | 300–600 | Subsidized, good infrastructure | Limited seats, need state quota |
| Private/Demed | 200k–1.2 Cr | 200–600 (management/NRI) | Lower marks allowed, urban campuses | Very high fees |
| Reserved Quota | Subsidized | 200–400 | Accessible for reserved categories | Lower seats, competition within category |
| Low‑pop. States | Govt-level rates | 400–550 | Less competition, local domicile bonus | Rural location, resource gaps |
Alternative Medical and Allied Courses
If MBBS seems out of reach, consider allied streams with strong career prospects:
- BSc Nursing
- BSc Biotechnology
- BPharm
- Psychology (BA/BSc/MSc)
- BSc Medical Lab Technology (BMLT)
These programs often require NEET or school scores and can lead to well-paid roles in hospitals, labs, pharma, or mental health sectors.
Admission Strategy
- Check category/state quota cut‑offs: Use state counselling info—e.g., Tamil Nadu requires 600 for open rank, but reservations help.
- Apply early: Counselling for MBBS begins soon after results. In some states like Tamil Nadu, applications open before result date.
- Target low‑pop states: States like Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland allow access with 400–500 marks .
- Plan for private colleges: With management/NRI quotas, even 200+ NEET marks may work.
- Have a backup: Admission to allied courses (Nursing, BPharm, BMLT) ensures you stay in the healthcare field.
Why Cut‑offs Are Dropping in 2025
In 2025, NEET saw fewer top scorers—no 720/720; even top scores fell below last year’s cut-offs . This trend has caused merit-based MBBS cut-offs to drop, widening opportunities for low‑scoring students. Additionally, new medical colleges in states like Gujarat are adding 300 more seats .
FAQs
A. Colleges like GMC Latur, GMC Kannauj, Tirunelveli Medical College, and select private/demed institutes are among the best options for low NEET scorers.
A. Yes—especially in government colleges in low-population states or via reserved quota. Private colleges under management quota may admit students with 200–300 marks.
A. In some states, yes. Earlier data shows government MBBS admission possible at 400 in Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and similar regions .
A. Courses like BSc Nursing, BPharm, Biotechnology, BMLT, and Psychology all offer solid healthcare careers and can be pursued with low NEET or school scores .
A. Focus on state quota seats, apply early to counseling, consider private/demed management quotas, and expand options to allied medical courses.