NEET UG 2025: When it comes to NEET UG counselling, most aspirants focus on the top-ranked government medical colleges. However, for those on the borderline of the qualifying cutoff, the last-ranked government medical colleges in each state hold the key to securing a medical seat with a low NEET score.
Understanding which government colleges had the highest closing ranks (lowest marks) can help NEET 2025 aspirants set realistic expectations during state and AIQ counselling rounds.
How does it help?
- It helps students with borderline scores prepare better counselling strategies.
- It shows where MBBS seats are still available at lower NEET scores.
- It indicates the impact of domicile, category, and bonded seats on admissions.
State-Wise List of Last-Ranked Government MBBS Colleges (2025)
These are estimated based on 2024 trends and early data from NEET 2025 Round 1. Actual closing ranks may vary by category and domicile quota.
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| States | Last-Ranked Govt MBBS College (General Category) | Expected NEET 2025 Closing Score | Expected AIR |
| Uttar Pradesh | Autonomous State Medical College, Hardoi | 605–610 | ~83,000 |
| Rajasthan | GMC Barmer | 605–610 | ~82,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | GMC Shahdol | 600–605 | ~85,000 |
| Bihar | Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Medical College, Madhepura | 610–615 | ~79,000 |
| Maharashtra | GMC Chandrapur | 610–615 | ~78,000 |
| Karnataka | Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Madikeri | 605–610 | ~82,000 |
| Tamil Nadu | Government Dharmapuri Medical College | 590–595 | ~90,000 |
| Kerala | GMC Idukki | 605–610 | ~81,000 |
| West Bengal | Diamond Harbour GMC | 610–615 | ~78,000 |
| Gujarat | GMERS Medical College, Himmatnagar | 610–615 | ~78,500 |
| Punjab | GMC Patiala (State quota) | 610–615 | ~77,000 |
| Haryana | BPS GMC for Women, Sonepat | 615–620 | ~75,000 |
| Chhattisgarh | Late Baliram Kashyap Medical College, Jagdalpur | 600–605 | ~85,000 |
| Odisha | Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College, Baripada | 610–615 | ~78,500 |
| Jharkhand | MGM Medical College, Jamshedpur | 610–615 | ~79,000 |
| Delhi (AIQ only) | NDMC Medical College | 640–645 | ~40,000 |
| Assam | Jorhat Medical College | 605–610 | ~83,000 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Dr. Radhakrishnan GMC, Hamirpur | 615–620 | ~76,000 |
| Uttarakhand | Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali GMC, Srinagar | 605–610 | ~81,500 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | GMC Kathua | 595–600 | ~89,000 |
| Telangana | GMC Nalgonda | 615–620 | ~75,000 |
| Andhra Pradesh | GMC Kadapa | 610–615 | ~78,000 |
| Tripura | AGMC Agartala | 600–605 | ~86,000 |
| Mizoram | Zoram Medical College, Falkawn | 585–590 | ~92,000 |
| Meghalaya | NEIGRIHMS Shillong (AIQ) | 615–620 | ~74,000 |
| Manipur | JN Institute of Medical Sciences | 600–605 | ~86,000 |
| Nagaland | No Government MBBS College Yet | — | — |
| Arunachal Pradesh | TRIHMS Itanagar | 590–595 | ~91,000 |
| Sikkim | No Government MBBS College Yet | — | — |
| Goa | Goa Medical College | 620–625 | ~70,000 |
| Chandigarh | GMCH-32 | 630–635 | ~55,000 |
| Puducherry (AIQ) | IGMC Puducherry (Non-Minority) | 620–625 | ~72,000 |
Observations & Counselling Tips
- NEET Score of 600+ is a must even for last-ranked govt seats in the most populous states.
- North-Eastern states offer seats at relatively lower ranks, but with limited availability.
- Union Territories like Chandigarh and Puducherry have tougher competition due to fewer seats.
- Newer medical colleges in states like UP, MP, and Bihar often have lower closing ranks — ideal for borderline students.
While aiming high is great, knowing where the cutoffs settle can help you plan better during NEET counselling. Last-ranked colleges are not necessarily bad — many are newly established with decent facilities and NMC approval. What’s important is making an informed decision, understanding service bonds (if any), and keeping an eye on AIQ Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy rounds.
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