The NEET UG 2025 results are out, and the counselling process for some states is currently ongoing. If you scored less than expected, don’t lose hope. Even with a NEET score between 300–400, you still have a chance to pursue MBBS, BDS, or other allied medical courses. Many reputed private, deemed, and even some government medical colleges offer admissions at lower cutoffs.
What Are Your Options After Low NEET Score?
Students scoring below 500 often assume their medical career is over, but that’s not true. Here are the best alternatives where you can still get admission:
- Private Medical Colleges
- Deemed Universities
- Management Quota Seats
- NRI Quota Seats
- Allied Health Sciences (BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT, etc.)
Estimated Cutoff Scores at Private Medical Colleges (2025)
| College Name | Estimated NEET Score Required |
|---|---|
| DY Patil Medical College, Pune | 300–350 |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune | 320–370 |
| SRM Medical College, Chennai | 310–360 |
| Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad | 290–330 |
Note: These are estimated cutoffs. Always verify through official websites for accurate rank, fees, and availability.
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List of Medical Colleges Accepting Low NEET Scores (General Category – Round 1 Estimates)
The following colleges (mostly deemed universities) have accepted NEET scores below 500 in previous rounds:
| College Name | Type | Last Round NEET Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar | Deemed University | 213081 |
| MGM Medical College, Aurangabad | Deemed University | 217487 |
| Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore | Deemed University | 352756 |
| Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | Deemed University | 466519 |
| Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi | Deemed University | 269974 |
| Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai | Deemed University | 313535 |
| Saveetha Medical College, Chennai | Deemed University | 568054 |
| Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune | Deemed University | 664001 |
| Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai | Deemed University | 825168 |
| GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam | Deemed University | 874883 |
Important Note:
- This list is based on previous years’ trends, media reports, and counselling round 1 data.
- Always verify eligibility, cutoff ranks, and fees on the official websites of respective colleges before applying.
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