NEET 2025 Score Below 400? Know Your Best MBBS Admission Options

The NEET-UG 2025 results were announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on June 14. Students scoring below 400 marks are now exploring their MBBS admission options. While this score is usually not enough for top government medical colleges under the general category, reserved category candidates (OBC, SC, ST, EWS) may still have better chances through the state quota in certain states.

With the rank between 2.5 to 4 lakh, students in this score range can still target MBBS seats in government colleges (for reserved categories), as well as private and deemed universities, depending on their category and home state.

All India Rank Range for NEET UG 2025 Marks Below 400

Rank	Marks Obtained
2,00,000	405
2,50,000	380
3,00,000	357
3,50,000	336
4,00,000	316

Government Medical Colleges

• General Category:
  Very low chances for MBBS in government colleges at this score range. Cutoffs are usually much higher.
• OBC/EWS Categories:
  Limited chances in low-demand states or during mop-up and stray vacancy rounds under the state quota, depending on domicile.
• SC/ST Categories:
  Fair chances of MBBS admission in government colleges of states like Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, especially in later counselling rounds.
• Overall Probability:
  Around 10% to 30%, mainly for reserved category students with state domicile.

Private Medical Colleges

Students with marks below 400 can also consider private medical colleges. These colleges give admission through state counselling under the management quota or through deemed university counselling. The fees are higher than in government colleges, but many of them provide good academic facilities and education quality.

States with favourable private college access:

• Karnataka (through KEA counselling)
• Maharashtra
• Tamil Nadu
• West Bengal

Colleges in these states typically accept students with narks below 400 under the management quota, especially in later counselling rounds.

Top Deemed Universities offering MBBS

Some deemed universities which are approved by NMC give MBBS seats to students with these marks through MCC counselling, mainly in Round 2 or mop-up rounds.

Top deemed universities offering MBBS are as follows:

• Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad
• Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune
• Rural Medical College, Loni
• Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences
• GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences
• Hamdard Inst. of Med. Sciences and Research
• M.M. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
• SBKS Med. Inst. and Res. Centre, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
• Kasturba Medical College Mangalore

These universities are approved by NMC and have well-equipped campus facilities, but their fees are higher, usually around ₹18 to ₹25 lakhs per year.

MBBS Abroad

For students scoring below 400, MBBS abroad is a strong and increasingly popular option. Many countries offer:

• NEET based admission (no extra exams)
• English medium programs
• NMC approved colleges
• Affordable fees compared to private Indian colleges

Top MBBS Abroad Destinations:

• Georgia
• Russia
• Nepal
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan

Colleges in these countries offer structured clinical training, globally recognized degrees, and a supportive environment for Indian students. Ensure that the university is NMC-listed and has a good FMGE rate.

Alternative Medical Pathways: BDS and AYUSH Courses

Students who miss the MBBS cutoff by a small margin can still go for good medical courses like:

• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
• BAMS (Ayurveda)
• BHMS (Homeopathy)
• BUMS (Unani)

These programs are available in both government and private colleges and offer competitive career opportunities in India’s expanding healthcare system.

Note: Students scoring below 400 in NEET UG 2025 and belonging to a reserved category, they should:

• Apply through your state counselling portal under the 85% state quota.
• Track each counselling round closely, especially Round 2, mop-up, and stray vacancy rounds.
• Explore private and deemed universities if government options are limited.
• Keep BDS and AYUSH seats as practical and professional alternatives.

You still have strong chances to begin your medical career with the right guidance and timely decisions.

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