400, 450 & 500 Marks in NEET 2026: Check Rank Range & Colleges List
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2026 ( NEET )
Round 2 Counselling
3 Sep '26 - 19 Sep '26
Check which MBBS college you can get with 400 to 500 marks in NEET rank in 2026. 400, 450, 500 marks in NEET and corresponding rank and colleges list is shared on this page.
Candidates with 400 to 500 marks in RE-NEET exam 2026 are placed at 90,000 to 2,25,000 ranks. Though such scores are above the NEET cut off 2026, but getting admission to MBBS government colleges with these ranks might be difficult due to high competition. Candidates with 400 to 500 marks in NEET can opt for admission in private colleges or deemed universities to pursue MBBS course. We have compiled a list of MBBS colleges accepting 400, 450 & 500 marks in NEET 2026. Also, read further to know the NEET 2026 marks vs rank range for 401 to 500 marks and colleges accepting the score. The exact rank will be available after the declaration of NEET UG result 2026.
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- Top MBBS Colleges Accepting 400,450 & 500 NEET Marks in NEET Rank 2026
- 400-500 Marks in NEET Rank
- Which Courses can I get admission to with 400-500 Marks in NEET Rank?
- Is 400 a decent NEET Score?
- NEET 2026 Cutoff
Top MBBS Colleges Accepting 400,450 & 500 NEET Marks in NEET Rank 2026
Find out the list of top colleges/institutes that accept this score range in NEET UG.
Please note that the institutes mentioned above are a selected few from the extensive list of colleges in the domain of MBBS, BDS, and Nursing in India. This is a suggestive list of institutes where candidates can seek admission in the NEET rank range pertaining to 400-500 marks.
Commonly asked questions
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)
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 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:
400-500 Marks in NEET Rank
The NEET rank with 400 to 500 scores is mentioned below. Candidates can also use the Shiksha NEET rank predictor tool to find out their rank against the scores as well:
| NEET Marks |
Rank |
|---|---|
| 535 |
50000 |
| 493 |
100000 |
| 460 |
150000 |
| 433 |
200000 |
| 410 |
250000 |
Which Courses can I get admission to with 400-500 Marks in NEET Rank?
With a NEET score of 400 to 500 marks, candidates are likely to get admission to the following avenues in the medical stream:
Private MBBS Colleges – The Private medical institutes often have a lower NEET cutoff than government colleges. Candidates scoring 400 marks to 500 marks in the NEET exam will be able to seek admission to good MBBS or BDS programmes offered in private colleges across India.
Read More: NEET 2026 Cutoff for OBC | NEET 2026 Cut off for Government MBBS Colleges
BDS Programmes – Another lucrative option is BDS, where a score of 400-500 marks is required for admission to government medical colleges. If a candidate scores 400+ in the NEET entrance, he/she will be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programmes in government colleges through state quota counselling, especially the reserved category (SC/ST/OBC) candidates.
Also Read: NEET 2026 Cutoff for General | How was the NEET Exam June 21 2026?
Other Allied & Healthcare courses - Programmes such as BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homoeopathy), BUMS (Unani), or BVSc & AH (Veterinary Sciences) are in demand in government and private institutions. These courses are generally offered at lower cut-offs than the NEET cutoff for MBBS government colleges. Candidates can pursue these courses as well if not MBBS, as they are in high demand in the job market as well.
Commonly asked questions
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 |
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.
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.
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Is 400 a decent NEET Score?
A score of 500 to 400 is average in the NEET exam, above the qualifying marks. However, candidates may not expect to seek admission in government colleges for the MBBS course. This range of scores can get an aspirant a rank of 95278 to 215071, which is decent to get admission in private colleges for BDS and allied courses. Candidates will also be able to apply to BHMS, BAMS, or BVSc programmes.
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NEET 2026 Cutoff
The NEET cutoff 2026 is shared below:
| Category |
Cutoff percentile |
Cutoff score |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS |
50th |
715-213 |
| OBC, SC, ST |
40th |
212-177 |
| UR/EWS-PwD |
45th |
212-194 |
| OBC/SC-PwD |
40th |
193-177 |
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