Earlier, NEET was not required for BPT admission in Maharashtra. Most colleges used MHT CET or Class 12 marks instead. But from 2026, NEET UG may become compulsory for BPT admission across India.
300-400 marks in NEET corresponds to around 2,25,000 to 6,00,000 rank in the exam. With 300 marks in NEET or 400 marks in NEET, candidates may not get the government MBBS colleges. Check the list of colleges accepting NEET Rank for 300 to 400 marks along with the marks vs rank analysis for this score range.
Candidates often have doubts about their NEET rank and marks after appearing in the exam. Since NEET 2026 rank will be used for MBBS admission, students should know their chances of getting MBBS colleges. To help candidates know 300-400 marks in NEET corresponds to what rank and which colleges accept admissions in this rank range, we have shared the detailed analysis on this page. Students can use NEET rank predictor 2026 tool by Shiksha.com and use their rank to predict the list of colleges they can get admission for MBBS/ BDS/ BAMS/ BUM/ other courses after clearing the NEET 2026 exam. Also, check the list of colleges accepting 300-400 marks in NEET and corresponding rank.
- List of MBBS Colleges Accepting NEET Rank with 300 to 400 Marks
- What is NEET 2026 Rank for 300-400 Marks?
- NEET 2026 Cutoff
- Is 300-400 marks enough to get top government colleges?
- 300- 400 marks in NEET 2026 Rank: Factors Affecting Ranking in Exam
- Admission chances with 300-400 marks in NEET 2026
List of MBBS Colleges Accepting NEET Rank with 300 to 400 Marks
Have a look at the list of MBBS colleges accepting 300 to 400 marks in NEET rank-
| College |
Seats |
Tuition Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Vedantaa Institute of Medical Sciences, Palghar, Maharashtra |
150 |
69.01 lakh |
| 250 |
79.03 lakh |
|
| 200 |
78.75 lakh |
|
| 250 |
9.19 lakh |
|
| 250 |
6.49 lakh |
|
| 200 |
82.35 lakh |
|
| 150 |
85.32 lakh |
|
| 150 |
95.75 lakh
|
|
| 150 |
92.38 lakh |
|
| Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
150 |
92.25 lakh |
| Raja Rajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka |
250 |
1.03 crore |
| 200 |
94.50 lakh |
|
| Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha |
150 |
1.03 crore |
| 150 |
62.82 lakh |
|
| World College of Medical Sciences and Research, Jhajjar, Haryana |
150 |
7.63 lakh |
| Vinayaka Mission’s Medical College and Hospital, Pondicherry |
150 |
83.25 lakh |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth DU Medical College & Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra |
150 |
1.04 crore |
| 200 |
76.50 lakh |
|
| Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education & Research, Kolar, Karnataka |
150 |
79.20 lakh |
Commonly asked questions
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 |
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.
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.
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 |
What is NEET 2026 Rank for 300-400 Marks?
Check the table given below for rank for 300-400 NEET marks based on official NTA data:
| NEET 2026 Marks | NEET 2026 Rank |
|---|---|
| 410 |
250000 |
| 389 |
300000 |
| 371 |
350000 |
| 355 |
400000 |
| 340 |
450000 |
| 325 |
500000 |
| 312 |
550000 |
| 299 |
600000 |
NEET 2026 Cutoff
The following table brings the NEET 2026 cutoff marks for each category.
| Category |
NEET 2026 Cutoff percentile |
NEET 2026 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 |
Commonly asked questions
A percentile refers to the comparison between the score of one candidate vis-a-vis the other test takers. It is the percentage of scores that a particular score surpassed. NTA has stated the formula to calculate the NEET percentile, which is given below:
100 multiplied by the Number of candidates with their raw score equal to/ less than the candidate divided by the Total number of candidates who appeared for NEET.
As per the NEET 2023 result data, the highest percentile obtained was 99.9999019.
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:
As per the website of National Medical Commission (NMC), around 1,36,939 MBBS or medical seats are available in India. The NMC publishes the List of College Teaching MBBS containing the names of the states, number of MBBS seats available against each state and category of seats- Government or Private.
There are several government medical colleges in Karnataka that offer MBBS, BDS and other courses. Have a look at some of the best Karnataka government medical colleges below-
- Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI), Bengaluru
- Mysore Medical College & Research Institute (MMCRI), Mysuru
- Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS), Belagavi (Belgaum)
- J.J.M. Medical College
- Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS)
- ESIC Medical College
- Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS)
- Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubballi (Hubli)
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Is 300-400 marks enough to get top government colleges?
As per the past records, scoring 300-400 marks out of 720 may not be enough to get into top government colleges for MBBS in the NEET 2026 exam. As per experts, candidates may get a 2,25,000 to 6,00,000 rank with 300-400 score inthe NEET exam. It must be noted, ranking depends on different factors, including difficulty level and the number of candidates, etc. Students are advised to visit the Shiksha NEET rank predictor to get an idea about their rank for a particular mark.
300- 400 marks in NEET 2026 Rank: Factors Affecting Ranking in Exam
Candidates must note that marks vs rank depends on a number of factors. As the exam was tough this time, candidates may get a good rank with a low score in comparison to last time. Check the factors affecting marks vs rank in the NEET 2026 exam:
Overall difficulty level
As the NEET 2026 exam was considered one of the toughest one especially Physics, scoring 400 plus marks will enable you to get decent MBBS government college this time. As the paper was tough, scoring marks will be difficult for average candidates.
Number of candidates in exam
In NEET 2026, lesser number of candidates appeared in comparison to last year, which reduced competition and hence they will get a lower rank on the score as compared to last time.
Relative performance of others
Ranking also depends on the relative performance of fellow candidates. As the paper was difficult, lesser number of candidates will be able to score which will impact ranking in NEET 2026.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates who seek admissions to Karnataka government medical college with a NEET score of 500 marks will be able to get a seat. However, there may be chances that yoy will not be offered the dream college or course. Candidates should generally aim for more than 550 scores to get admissions to top medical colleges in the state.
The category-wise NEET cutoff percentile is given in the table below:
Category | NEET Cut Off Percentile |
|---|---|
General Category/Unreserved (UR) Category | 50 |
OBC/SC/ST | 40 |
PwD (General/UR) | 45 |
PwD (Reserved) | 40 |
University College of Medical Sciences, University of Delhi provides best medical courses and accepts admissions on the basis of NEET scores of an applicant. Every year Students scoring more than 550 marks in NEET are on the safe side for the admissions. Category and reservation system affects the admission process to some extent. Cutoff percentile for general category remains 50th while 40 to 45 for SC, ST and OBC. This cutoff keeps on changing year by year.
Yes, BSc Nursing course admission is conducted through NEET scores for certain colleges. Hence, if you are planning to pursue Nursing courses, then you can appear for NEET. While filling the NEET application form, you need to select the courses or colleges. If you qualify for the exam by securing the cutoff marks, and be eligible for the counselling process, there you have to select the Nursing courses or colleges which you are vying for. However, a few top colleges or institutes are still conducting their own Nursing entrance exams, such as AIIMS, PGIMER, KGMU, to name a few.
Admission chances with 300-400 marks in NEET 2026
With 300-400 marks in NEET 2026 exam, candidates will get private colleges for MBBS seat for sure as they have low cut off comparatively. They may get few government colleges around 400 marks. As per experts, 300-400 marks in NEET 2026 is good to get BDS in top government colleges. Candidates may explore BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homeopathy) courses in government colleges with 300- 400 marks in NEET 2026.
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Answered 2 days ago
Not always. While NEET is common, several Karnataka colleges also accept KCET scores, and some even offer direct admission based on 12th marks. This is different from MBBS, where NEET is compulsory everywhere. So if you missed NEET or didn't score well, you still have other routes into a good nursin
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The Kerala NEET UG Counselling Round 3 was conducted from September 16 to September 26. The deadline for candidates to report and join their allotted college/seat was October 1.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, NEET UG is compulsory for any MBBS admission in India, including Bhopal. There is no other entrance exam or backdoor route allowed legally. After NEET, admission happens either via AIIMS-specific counselling or MP state counselling. Management quota seats also require a valid NEET score first.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Hi.
Yes. You can do many paramedical/allied-health courses in Chennai without NEET.
For Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Medical Education and Research has a separate admission process for Allied and Healthcare (AHS) UG degree courses, distinct from MBBS/BDS admission. The 2026–27 admission notification
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered 4 days ago
Students need to attain a rank of at least 1746 in the NEET exam if they belong to the General AI category. The AIIMS Bathinda NEET Cutoff 2026 is released in the form of ranks. Candiates can check the table below to know the maximum rank required for other categories.
| Category | AIIMS Bathinda NEET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1746 |
| OBC | 2185 |
| SC | 18819 |
| ST | 28998 |
| EWS | 2928 |
| PwD | 118549 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Most B.Sc Nursing programmes in Uttar Pradesh do require a NEET UG score for admission. Some diploma-level or Post Basic Nursing programmes may accept students through separate state entrance tests instead. Private colleges sometimes have their own entrance criteria too. It's best to check each coll
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Possibly yes, if your college accepts the separate MH B.Sc Nursing CET exam. Not every student needs to clear NEET to get a nursing seat in Maharashtra. Some private institutes rely purely on this state-level test. So a weak NEET score doesn't automatically close the door on nursing.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Admission to medical and dental courses (like MBBS and BDS) in India is strictly based on your NEET rank and score not on your 12th grade board exam marks.
When you qualify for NEET and attend the counseling process you must carry the following documents in original along with photocopies:
NEET Admit
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, you can study a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) without clearing or even appearing for NEET in many universities and colleges across India. Many colleges offer admission based on Class 12th scores. You should check the eligibility requirements of the college before applying.
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