NEET 2025 Counselling: More than 23 lakh students appeared for the NEET UG 2025 exam, making it one of India’s most competitive entrance exams. The dream of millions of students is to get into a government medical college in India. Only 50,000 students get the opportunity to study MBBS at the government college. Despite this, many candidates with ranks beyond 5–6 lakhs still manage to secure MBBS seats. How? By using the right counselling strategies, mop-up rounds, stray vacancy rounds, and targeting low-cutoff states.
In this article, we explain how low-ranked NEET aspirants can still get MBBS seats without donation or fraud, based on past data, government guidelines, and state-wise opportunities.
NEET UG 2025 Counselling Overview
| Round | Conducted By | Seats Covered | Eligibility |
| Round 1 & 2 | MCC / State DME | Govt, Private, Deemed | NEET Qualified |
| Mop-Up Round | MCC / State DME | Leftover seats after Round 2 | NEET Qualified but not admitted |
| Stray Vacancy Round | MCC / State DME / College | Last vacant seats (mostly private) | Fresh registration / College-level admission |
| Special Stray Round | Occasionally by MCC | Last-minute vacant deemed seats | NEET qualified |
Tip: Even ranks beyond 7–8 lakhs get MBBS seats in stray vacancy and state mop-up rounds, legally and at standard fees.
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Who is Considered a Low Ranker?
| NEET 2025 Score | Expected Rank Range | Category |
| 500+ | Top 50,000 | High Rank |
| 450–499 | 50k – 1 lakh | Decent Rank |
| 400–449 | 1 – 2 lakh | Borderline Govt/Private |
| 300–399 | 2 – 4 lakh | Low Rank |
| Below 300 | 4 lakh+ | Very Low Rank |
“Every year, thousands of students believe that a low NEET rank ends their dream of becoming a doctor. But that’s not true. Our experience at RM Group of Education shows that with the right counselling strategy—especially by participating in mop-up and stray vacancy rounds—students with ranks as low as 6–7 lakhs have legally secured MBBS seats in India. The key is awareness, timely registration, and applying across multiple open states.” Sanjay Tiwari, MBBS Admission Expert, RM Group of Education
Counselling Options for Low Rankers
1. State Counselling for Private Colleges
Many states offer private MBBS seats to students with ranks below 4–5 lakhs.
Join NEET News 2025 Example: NEET 2024 Private MBBS Cutoffs
| State | Min NEET Marks (General) | Type | Last Round |
| Karnataka | 320–350 | Pvt + NRI | Mop-Up |
| UP | 320–340 | Pvt | Mop-Up / Stray |
| Bihar | 350+ | Pvt | Round 2 |
| Tamil Nadu | 330–370 | Pvt | Mop-Up |
| Rajasthan | 360–390 | Pvt | Round 2 |
| Kerala | 410–430 | Pvt | Early rounds |
| West Bengal | 350–380 | Pvt | Mop-Up |
| Haryana | 300–330 | Pvt | Stray Round |
| Chhattisgarh | 280–320 | Pvt | Stray |
| Punjab | 300–340 | Pvt | Mop-Up |
Advice: Apply for multiple state counselling where you meet eligibility (domicile/open quota).
2. Deemed University Seats via MCC
Deemed universities often have higher fees but lower cutoffs in later rounds.
Example: NEET 2024 Deemed MBBS Last Cutoffs
| College | City | NEET Marks (General) | Round |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth | Pune | 300–330 | Mop-Up |
| DY Patil | Navi Mumbai | 320-360 | Mop-Up |
| Sri Balaji Medical | Chennai | 270–310 | Stray |
| Kalinga Medical | Bhubaneswar | 280–310 | Stray |
| Krishna Institute | Karad | 260–300 | Special Stray |
Some colleges had vacant seats till the final stray round.
3. Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy Rounds
- These are the best chances for low-rankers
- Seats that remain after the main rounds go into mop-up and stray
- Fees are as per the official fee structure
- Colleges directly admit students in stray rounds (based on merit)
States with Lowest Private MBBS Cutoffs (NEET 2024 Trends)
| State | General Cutoff | Lowest Fee Pvt College (₹/year) |
| Chhattisgarh | ~285 | 6–9 lakh |
| Uttarakhand | ~300 | 8–10 lakh |
| Haryana | ~310 | 10–12 lakh |
| Himachal Pradesh | ~320 | 7–10 lakh |
| Bihar | ~340 | 8–10 lakh |
| UP | ~340 | 10–13 lakh |
| Rajasthan | ~370 | 13–15 lakh |
Tip: Apply in open states (e.g. UP, Haryana, Rajasthan) where other-state students can participate.
Eligibility for Stray Rounds (As per MCC Guidelines)
- Must not be holding any seat from previous rounds
- Must have registered for MCC/State counselling
- Can register again (fresh) if allowed by the state
- Admission is strictly on NEET merit + eligibility + documentation
Mr. Sanjay Tiwari at RM Group of Education also added that students and parents must be alert during the MBBS admission process and be aware of a fraudulent counsellor. “Every year, we come across cases where students fall into the trap of fraud counsellors who promise guaranteed MBBS seats in exchange for large sums of money. It is crucial to avoid any capitation fee demands, illegal offline admissions, or deals with agents claiming backdoor entry,” he said. Mr. Tiwari also warned against enrolling in medical colleges that lack NMC recognition or opting for MBBS abroad programs without checking NEET eligibility requirements. He advised all aspirants to follow only official counselling portals and seek guidance from verified sources and experts.
Follow the official counselling websites: MCC, State DMEs, and Deemed University sites.
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Expert Advice: What Should Low-Rankers Do?
- Follow mop-up and stray rounds, many students get seats here
- Apply in multiple open state counselling portals
- Have documents ready and track official updates daily
- Consider deemed universities if the budget permits
- Research fees, bond, service period, etc., before finalising
Low NEET marks don’t mean no MBBS seat. With strategic planning, timely counselling registration, and informed decisions, you can secure an MBBS seat even with a low rank. Stray vacancy rounds and private college mop-ups are real opportunities that thousands of students convert into success every year.
