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Get the list of top 10 private medical colleges in South India with fees and cutoff details. Those who want to get admission through into medical colleges of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana should check the best private medical colleges in South India on this page.
Get the list of top 10 private medical colleges in South India with fees and cutoff details. Those who want to get admission into medical colleges of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana should check the best private medical colleges in South India on this page.
10 Private Medical Colleges in South India With Fees & Cutoff
South India is known for having some of the best medical colleges in India that offer good education and practical exposure. Some of the known private medical colleges in India are CMC Vellore, JIPMER, KMC Manipal, St. John's Medical College and others. These medical colleges accept admissions primarily based on the NEET UG scores. Candidates who clear the NEET 2026 and get seat allotment through 85% State Quota counselling can take admission to these colleges.
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Table of contents
- Top 10 Private Medical Colleges in South India With Fees
- Best Private Medical Colleges in South India: Cutoff
- Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Private Medical Colleges in South India
- NEET College Predictor 2026
Top 10 Private Medical Colleges in South India With Fees
Have a look at the fee details of the 10 private medical colleges in South India along with their locations.
| College Name | State | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Medical College, Vellore | Tamil Nadu | 15,000 |
| Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | Tamil Nadu | 1.25 crore |
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | Karnataka | 43.95 lakh |
| St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences | Karnataka | 30 lakh |
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | Karnataka | 6.91 lakh |
| Amrita School of Medicine | Kerala | 1.25 crore |
| GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | Andhra Pradesh | 1.15 crore |
| JSS Medical College | Karnataka | 6.91 lakh |
| M S Ramaiah Medical College | Karnataka | 1.25 crore |
Commonly asked questions
Q: What is the NEET cutoff score?
A:
The NEET cut off score generally changes every year, based on the exam difficulty level. The NEET 2025 cut off score was reduced from that of 2024. Have a look at the cut off scores of NEET 2025 exam below-
Category | NEET 2025 Cutoff percentile | NEET 2025 Cutoff score |
|---|---|---|
UR/EWS | 50th | 686-144 |
OBC, SC, ST | 40th | 143-113 |
UR/EWS-PwD | 45th | 143-127 |
OBC/SC/St-PwD | 40th | 126-113 |
Q: What is the cutoff for NEET?
A:
The NEET 2026 cutoff is released along with the results. The NTA released the NEET UG cutoff marks based on the difficulty level. Till then, take a look at the NEET 2025 cutoff for reference.
| Category | Cut off percentile | Cut off marks |
| UR/EWS | 50th Percentile | 715–213 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 212–177 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 212–177 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 212–177 |
| SC/OBC - PwD | 40th percentile | 193 - 177 |
| ST - PwD | 40th Percentile | 191 - 178 |
Q: What factors determine NEET cutoff?
A:
The factors that determine the NEET cutoff scores are-
- Total number of appearing candidates
- Difficulty level of the examination
- Performance of the candidates
- Number of seats available:
Q: What is the NEET cut off for BDS in Dental Institute Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences Ranchi?
A:
RIMS Ranchi cutoff 2022 was 49596 for General category candidates in All India quota for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery. RIMS Ranchi admission 2023 to MBBS course is based on NEET 2023 scores followed by NEET Counselling 2023. Conducted by the MCC, NEET UG Counselling is to be held in multiple rounds. Further, NEET cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
Best Private Medical Colleges in South India: Cutoff
We have shared the cutoff or closing rank of top private medical colleges in South India below-
| College Name | Cutoff (Last round Closing Rank) |
|---|---|
| Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 31834 |
| St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences | 13357 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | 42695 |
| Amrita School of Medicine | 199924 |
| GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | 475650 |
| JSS Medical College | 167972 |
| M S Ramaiah Medical College | 10962 |
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Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Private Medical Colleges in South India
Candidates can check the eligibility criteria that they need to meet for admission to the private medical colleges in South India.
- Should have passed 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- The minimum age limit is 17 years.
- Should have a valid NEET score.
Commonly asked questions
Q: What is the NEET cut off for BDS in Dental College RIMS Imphal?
A:
RIMS Imphal cutoff 2022 was 53109 for General category candidates in All India quota for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery. RIMS Imphal admission 2023 to MBBS course is based on NEET 2023 scores followed by NEET Counselling 2023. Conducted by the MCC, NEET UG Counselling is to be held in multiple rounds. Further, NEET cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
Q: What is the NEET cut off for MBBS in Dr SN Medical College Jodhpur?
A:
Dr SN Medical College Jodhpur cutoff 2022 was 9251 for General category candidates in All India quota for MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Dr SN Medical College Jodhpur admissions 2023 to MBBS course is based in NEET UG scores followed by the NEET UG Counselling. The MCC, which is the conducting body of NEET UG Counselling will be conducting the counselling in multiple rounds from Jul 29, onwards. In order to be eligible for NEET Counselling 2023, candidates must have a valid NEET UG score. Further, NEET cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
Q: When did NTA release the official cutoff for NEET 2025?
A:
The NEET 2025 cutoff was released along with the result on June 14, 2025. The NEET cutoff for each candidate category was mentioned on the result PDF. The NTA lowered the NEET cut off 2025 as the level of difficulty was higher and the number of test-takers was lower.
Q: Will NTA lower the NEET cut off for this year?
A:
Yes, NTA lowered the NEET cutoff for this year. As the difficulty level of the NEET 2025 exam was higher than last year and the number of test takers was lower, the NEET 2025 cutoff has reduced than last year. NTA determines the NEET cut off based on the factors such as difficulty level of the exam, total number of test-takers, total number of seats, candidate category and programme.
The table below brings the qualifying or pass marks of NEET over the past few years.
Category | NEET 2025 Qualifying Score | NEET 2024 Qualifying Score | NEET 2023 Qualifying Score | NEET 2022 Qualifying Score
| NEET 2021 Qualifying Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General/Unreserved (UR) | 686-144 | 720-164 | 720-137 | 715-117 | 720-138 |
OBC/SC/ST | 143-113 | 163-129 | 136-107 | 116-93 | 137-108 |
PwD (General/UR) | 143-127 | 163-146 | 136-121 | 116-105 | 137-122 |
PwD (Reserved) | 126-113 | 141-129 | 120-107 | 104-93 | 121-108 |
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