The National Testing Agency conducted the NEET 2026 exam on May 3. The number of candidates appearing in the NEET exam outweighs the number of MBBS seats. Around 2 million candidates appeared in the exam.
The National Testing Agency conducted the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 exam on May 3. The NTA will also release the provisional NEET 2026 answer key for the candidates and ask them to send objections in case of any incorrect answers given in the provisional answer key.
The exam conducting body will release the NEET 2026 result within a month of the exam. The testing agency will release the percentile, rank, category and gender of the candidate. After the result, the State Counselling Committees will start the Counselling process to provide admission to the qualified candidates.
There are over Sixty Thousand seats of MBBS offered by the private colleges. Most of the candidates prefer Government Medical Colleges because they are more cost-effective, exposure to patients and have reputed mentors. But not all candidates are fortunate enough to get all these facilities because the competition is very tough. Over two million candidates appear in the NEET exam and on over sixty thousand MBBS seats are available in the Government Institutions. But most of the candidates who could not secure the MBBS seat in the government college need to opt for the Private Medical College.
| Predict your college based on NEET 2026 Rank NEET AIQ College Predictor |
- Seats Offered by Private Medical College
- SOA University – Siksha’O’ Anusandhan
- Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences
- United Institute of Medical Sciences
- SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
- SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre Cutoff
- Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru
- School of Medical Sciences and Research (SMSR), Sharda University
Seats Offered by Private Medical College
As per the final list of seats available, there are 363 colleges that offer around 66443 MBBS seats through the NEET exam. The candidates who opt for the Private Medical College will be called for the Counselling as per their ranks in the NEET 2026 Merit List. Most of the private medical colleges are governed by the State Medical Counselling Committee. There are various combinations which come into play during the MBBS Counselling process. It includes
- Rank of the candidates in the All-India Quota
- Rank of the candidate in their Category
- Number of Medical Colleges in the Home State
- Number of MBBS Seats available in the State.
The candidates who are residing in the state with a higher number of medical colleges and a higher number of MBBS seats have better chances to become a doctor. Let us see some of the best private medical Colleges which offers affordable fees and have reasonably good facilities.
Commonly asked questions
The AIIMS accepts NEET scores for admission to the MBBS. Students need to obtain the NEET cut off percentile and scores to get shortlisted for counselling in AIIMS MBBS course. The NEET 2025 cutoff scores for generally category was 686-144. So, a general category student with 550 marks cannot take admissions to AIIMS.
Candidates can know the NEET exam centre 2026 now as the admit card has been released. Candidates must download their hall tickets to know the name and address of the allotted exam centre.
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 |
NEET Chemistry is generally of moderate difficulty level. The questions are asked as per the prescribed syllabus. The types of Chemistry questions asked in NEET are theory-based, application-based and statement-type. Candidates who study the entire syllabus and practice with NEET Last 10 years question papers can clear this section with high scores.
SOA University – Siksha’O’ Anusandhan
It is one of the finest Universities in Eastern India, situated in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. It has three hospitals and combinedly it offers 500 MBBS seats through the NEET Exam. It is very convenient for the candidates residing in Odisha to take admission in this University. It was ranked 15th in the overall Medical Category in the NIRF Ranking 2025.
SOA University Cutoff
The candidates who are unable to achieve a good rank in the NEET exam, which can fetch them a Government MBBS seat, can fill the SOA application form. The NEET Cutoff for SOA are as follows:
| Course |
Round 1 (Closing Rank) |
Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) |
233205 |
298163 |
SOA University Fee Structure
The fee of these premier institutions is given below:
| Fee components |
Amount (for 66 months) |
|---|---|
| Tuition fees |
INR 89.78 L |
| Hostel Fee with meals |
INR 5.54 L |
| One-time Security Fee |
INR 5 K |
| Total fee |
INR 95.36 L |
It is one of the best-ranking private medical colleges in India.
Also Read: NEET OBC Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences
Kalinga Institute of Medical Science was established in 2007. It is a part of KIT Deemed University. This institute was accredited with Grade ‘A’ rating. It is at 24h rank in Medical Ranking in 2025. It offers 250 MBBS seats through the NEET Exam. It is also situated in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
Kalinga Institute of Medical Science Cutoff
The candidates can see the cutoff for the esteemed institute below:
| Course |
Round 1 (Closing Rank) |
Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) |
147972 |
125485 |
The candidates falling in the above rank range can expect a call from this medical college.
Fee Structure of Kalinga Institute of Medical Science
The candidates can see the fee structure of the MBBS Course below:
| Fee components |
Amount (for 66 months) |
|---|---|
| Tuition fees |
INR 74 L |
| Hostel Fee |
INR 2.71 L |
| One-time Security Fee (Refundable) |
INR 10 K |
| Other Fees |
INR 81 K |
| Total fee |
INR 77.62 L |
It can be a good option for the candidates residing in and around Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
Also Read:
Commonly asked questions
Candidates should take the mock test that matches the NEET exam pattern and is available for free. Shiksha.com has curated the free NEET mock tests based on the latest pattern and syllabus. Students get the mock tests as well as their solutions on this page- NEET mock test with solutions.
Candidates belonging to the General category should secure 50 percentile. Those belonging to the PwD General category has to secure 45 percentile. The NEET cutoff percentile for the reserved category candidates is 40. The exact qualifying marks or cutoff scores will be announced by NTA along with the scorecards. This year, General category candidates had to score minimum 137 marks to qualify for the exam.
Candidates can check the NEET result 2026 in two ways. Have a look at the process below.
How to Download NEET result PDF?
- Visit the official website- neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the result PDF link.
- Go through the PDF containing cutoff marks, rank and result data.
- Download the PDF.
How to check your NEET result?
- Visit the website.
- Login to your registered account.
- Check your result status.
- Save it for future reference.
The minimum qualifying percentile for NEET UG exam is shared below-
Category | NEET 2025 Cutoff percentile |
|---|---|
UR/EWS | 50th |
OBC, SC, ST | 40th |
UR/EWS-PwD | 45th |
OBC/SC/St-PwD | 40th |
Explore colleges based on NEET
United Institute of Medical Sciences
The United Institute of Medical Sciences was established in Prayagraj in 2018. It is approved by the National Medical Commission. It is approved to take 150 MBBS admissions every year. It is affiliated to the Prof. Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj.
United Institute of Medical Sciences Cutoff
The candidates can see below the opening rank of round 1 and the closing rank of the last round.
| Course |
Round 1 (Closing Rank) |
Last Round (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) |
223480 |
74223 |
The candidates falling in the above rank range can apply for the above medical college.
United Institute of Medical Sciences Fee Structure
This private medical College has a good reputation in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The candidates can see the fee structure of the medical college below:
| Fee components |
Amount (for 66 months) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee |
INR 53.57 L |
| Hostel fee |
INR 7.8 L |
| One-time Payment Security Deposit (Refundable) |
INR 3 L |
| Other Fees |
INR 4.24 L |
| Total fee |
INR 68.6 L |
It can be an affordable solution to the candidates residing in Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Western Bihar.
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
The SRM Medical College is reputed Medical Institution in Tamil Nadu and Southern India. It was established in 2005. The candidates belonging to the Southern states prefer this college. It was ranked 18 in the NIRF rankings 2025. It is also approved to take admission in the Specialisation Courses.
Commonly asked questions
The NEET 2026 cutoff will be released along with the results. The NTA will release the NEET UG cutoff marks based on the difficulty level. Till then, take a look at the NEET 2025 cutoff for reference.
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 |
The qualifying NEET 2025 cutoff marks for General category candidates is 144. Last year it was 162. As expected, the NEET 2025 cutoff for General category candidates is lower than last year. The reason is, the difficulty level of NEET was tougher this year as compared to last year. The competition level has become even higher, along with the increase in the number of seats.
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.
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.
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre Cutoff
It is a highly sought after medical institution in the private college arena. The candidates can see below the cutoffs:
| Fee components |
Amount (for 66 months) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees |
INR 1.13 Cr |
| Hostel Fee |
INR 7.2 L |
| Total fee |
INR 1.2 Cr |
Though the fee is little bit higher then the average private medical colleges but this institution is one of the best in the private category.
Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru
This educational institution was founded in 60’s but got recognition through the act of Karnataka State in 2014. It is ranked at 36 in the overall Medical Category in the 2025 rankings. This is an old and reputed medical institution in Karnataka Region. It offers 200 MBBS seats but only 80 is available under the AIQ. Other 80 seats are private seats, 30 seats are assigned to NRIs and 10 Seats are of Management Quota.
Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, Cutoff
The admission to the university is subject to the Karnataka Examinations Authority. The candidates can see below the closing cutoff for the college.
Karnataka NEET Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| Course |
2024 |
2025 |
| 54985 |
44026 |
Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, Fee Structure (Government Quota Seat)
The candidates can see below the fee structure for the Dayananda Sagar University for the MBBS course:
| Fee components |
Amount (for 54 months) |
|---|---|
| Tuition (Including the one-time security of INR 15 Thousand in the first year |
INR 6.5 L |
| Miscellaneous Fee |
3.99 L |
| Total fee |
INR 10.51 |
The above-mentioned fee is for the Government Quota.
Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, Fee Structure (Private Quota Seat)
For a Private Quota Seat, the MBBS fee is
| Fee components |
Amount (for 54 months) |
|---|---|
| Tuition (Including the one-time security of INR 15 Thousand in the first year) |
INR 99.15 L |
| Miscellaneous Fee |
INR 3.99 L |
| Total fee |
INR 1.0314 Cr |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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:
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.
School of Medical Sciences and Research (SMSR), Sharda University
This university was established in 2009 under Sharda University. It is approved for the admission to 250 MBBS seats. It is located in Greater Noida and it is an educational hub for candidates hailing from Western Uttar Pradesh.
Sharda University MBBS Cutoff
The candidates can see below the MBBS cutoff for the Sharda University
NEET Round 5 Closing Rank (General-Home State)
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | 110819 | 35532 | 313983 |
Sharda University MBBS Fee Structure
The candidates can see below the fee structure for the MBBS course fee:
| Fee components |
Amount (for 66 months) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee |
INR 57.12 L |
| Hostel Fee |
INR 5.72 L |
| One-time Payment Security Fee (Refundable) |
INR 30 K |
| Total fee |
INR 63.14 L |
It can be an affordable option for the candidates residing in Western Uttar Pradesh.

News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
Jun '20 | AIIMS MBBS 2020 Results |
May '20 | AIIMS MBBS 2020 Exam |
Jun '20 | JIPMER 2020 exam (tentative) |
17 Jun '26 - 18 Jun '26 | FMGE 2026 City Intimation June... |
16 Jun '26 - 18 Jun '26 | FMGE 2026 June Application Cor... |
Jul '26 | Special OJEE admit card 2026 r... |
Jun '26 | Special OJEE registrations 202... |
Jul '22 | DAVV CET 2022 Registration |
Jun '26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Counselling P... |
May '26 | PU CET (UG) 2026 Result |
Jun '26 | NTA UGC NET June 2026 Exam Dat... |
Jul '26 | NTA AIAPGET 2026 Exam Date |
Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
No, there's no backdoor here. Candidates willing to get admitted to undergraduate dental courses need to qualify the NEET exam, which is the national entrance test for BDS admission. Whether you're applying to a government or a top private college, NEET is non-negotiable.
T
Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Yes, candidates can easily get into the BPharm programme without clearing the NEET exam. The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) in Gujarat mainly uses the state-level entrance exam, GUJCET, to prepare the merit list. While candidates can use their NEET scores as an alternative optio
A
Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
No, NEET is not an important requirement for BPT at Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy. You just need to score the required marks in Class 12 and in AIAHCET. However, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English are compulsory subjects. If any student who has a NEET score card, still needs to give A
M
Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 days ago
Not always, and this is something most students don't realise. NEET is not mandatory for GNM admission, since it's a Diploma course handled through state nursing council exams or merit-based selection. NEET is mainly needed for BSc Nursing in many colleges, so your path depends on which course you p
T
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Have a look at the list of clothes allowed and prohibited in NEET UG exam-
Clothes Allowed | Clothes Prohibited |
|---|---|
Full Sleeves or short sleeves tops, tshirts, shirts or woollens | Heavy clothing and accessories |
Customary outfits or articles of faith | Metallic zippers, decorative buttons or embroidery. |
Plain jeans, trousers, leggings | Caps, hats, stoles, and scarves |
Simple and lightweight outfit | Jewellery and watches |
| Open slippers and sandals, Low heels | Boots, shoes, high heels |
V
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
Have a look at the NEET dress code for male and female candidates below-
| NEET Dress Code for Female | NEET Dress Code for Male |
|
|
U
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
You can register to take the NEET UG 2026 mock test by visiting the page shared below and clicking on the mock test image - Free NEET Mock Test
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
The NTA has introduced the given changes for NEET UG 2026 Re exam-
- The NTA extends exam duration. The re-exam will be held from 2:00 to 5:15 PM.
- The NTA has increased the rough work space to 4 pages.
- The NTA redesigns the question paper booklet by adding two rough pages just after the introduction.
R
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The RE NEET admit card 2026 has been released. The hall ticket download is available at neet.nta.nic.in.
P
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
Aakash Institute is the most popular NEET coaching in Delhi with 300+ centres across India, experienced faculty, and over 1,22,000 students qualifying NEET in 2023 alone.
Allen Career Institute is another top choice, known for structured study material and rigorous test series, with fees ranging from
T
Contributor-Level 10
