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Every year medical admission seats are allocated by MCC (Medical Counseling Committee) based on the NEET score secured by candidates. In this section we will cover all categories of candidates and their respective NEET seat allotment analysis:
NRI Students – Separate analysis done for All India Quota (NRI Quota) seats here.
Following are the sections covered in this NEET counseling round analysis:
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One way to measure a college’s desirability is by looking at the ranks of students it attracted – colleges taken by top-ranking candidates are the most competitive. By this measure, the most sought-after institution was AIIMS New Delhi, which was the top preference of the highest scorers:
1) AIIMS New Delhi
| Institute | Seat Intake (Approx.) | Top Rank Admitted | Median Allotted Rank | Notes |
| AIIMS New Delhi | ~100+ MBBS seats | Rank 1 | ~Rank 104 | Ranks 1–48 all chose AIIMS Delhi; most prestigious choice |
AIIMS New Delhi (Delhi): All of the top 20 NEET rankers (and in fact, the top ~48) chose AIIMS New Delhi for MBBS in NEET Counseling Round 1. Rank 1 through Rank 48 were allotted to AIIMS Delhi’s MBBS program, filling a large portion of its seats with the absolute top performers. (AIIMS Delhi has ~100+ MBBS seats; its median allotted rank was ~104, indicating half its seats were taken by rank 104 or better.) This underscores AIIMS Delhi’s reputation as the premier medical college – essentially the first 48 candidates did not consider any other option.
Key Insights:
2) Other Top Medical Colleges Choices As Per NEET Round 1 Counseling:
| Rank (Example) | College / Institute | Location | Notes |
| 49 | Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital) | Delhi | First top-50 ranker outside AIIMS Delhi |
| 50 | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) | Puducherry | Among the earliest non-AIIMS, non-Delhi institutions chosen |
| 54 | Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) | Delhi | Prestigious Delhi government medical college |
| 55 | AIIMS Jodhpur | Rajasthan | First “new AIIMS” to appear in top 60 choices |
| ≤100 | AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Rishikesh | Various states | Newer AIIMS campuses gaining early preference |
| ≤100 | SMS Medical College, KGMC Lucknow, GMC Chandigarh | Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh | Top state-run medical colleges competing with AIIMS tier |
After AIIMS Delhi’s seats started filling, the next highly-ranked students opted for other elite colleges. For example, Rank 49 went to Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi), and Rank 50 chose JIPMER, Puducherry. These two institutions were the first to draw top-50 rankers outside AIIMS Delhi. Similarly, Rank 54 was allotted to Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi – historically one of the top government medical colleges. Rank 55 went to AIIMS Jodhpur (one of the newer AIIMS with growing reputation). By rank 100, other All-India Institute of Medical Sciences campuses (Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, etc.), and top state medical colleges like SMS Jaipur, KGMC Lucknow, GMC Chandigarh, etc., appeared in the choices.
Key Insights:
3) NEET Counseling Lowest Closing Ranks (Highest Competition):
| College / Institute | Closing Rank (AIQ, Round 1) | Notes |
| NEIGRIHMS, Shillong (Meghalaya) | ~10,679 | Lowest closing rank in dataset; all seats filled by rank ≤10.7k |
| NDMC Medical College, Delhi | ~15,000 | Very competitive Delhi institute with limited AIQ seats |
| Dr. BSA Medical College, Delhi | ~15,000 | Another Delhi college closing early due to location + demand |
| Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi | ~54–568 (General AIQ) | Top Delhi college; early closure for General seats, but broader range due to reserved seats |
| AIIMS Delhi | ~Rank 50 (General AIQ) | All General seats filled within top 50 ranks |
| AIIMS (Other campuses: Jodhpur, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, etc.) | Within ~2k–5k range | Extremely competitive, among first choices after Delhi |
| Top Govt. Medical Colleges (Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur, etc.) | Within ~5k–15k | Closed early due to reputation + state demand |
Another metric is the closing rank at a college (the rank of the last student who got a seat there). Highly competitive colleges have a very low closing rank, meaning they filled all their seats with high scorers. Notably, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong (Meghalaya) – a smaller central institute – had a closing rank of ~10.6k for its AIQ seats, which was the lowest closing rank in the dataset, implying all its seats were taken by rank 10,679 or better. Several Delhi colleges (e.g. NDMC Medical College, Dr. BSA Medical College) also closed around 15k rank for AIQ seats. For comparison, top colleges with larger seat pools like MAMC or AIIMS have some lower-ranked admissions due to reserved seats, but their general category seats closed at very competitive ranks (e.g. MAMC’s AIQ general seats filled by ~rank 54–568 range, and AIIMS Delhi general category up to rank ~50). In essence, AIIMS campuses and longstanding top government colleges in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, etc., attracted the cream of the crop, while lower-tier colleges only start featuring once rank crosses a few thousand.
Key Insights:
Once ranks crossed 10–15k, only smaller or peripheral colleges started featuring, while central AIIMS/state elites were already closed.
4) Top 5 Popular Medical Colleges By Rank in NEET Admission Round 1:
This list highlights how the very top ranks clustered in central institutes and a few elite state colleges. Other AIIMS (Bhubaneswar, Bhopal, etc.) and colleges like GMC Chandigarh, KGMU Lucknow, etc., followed shortly after in rank order.
| Rank of First Student | College / Institute | Location | Notes |
| 1 | AIIMS New Delhi | Delhi | Chosen by Ranks 1–48; undisputed top preference |
| 49 | Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital) | Delhi | First non-AIIMS institution picked |
| 50 | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) | Puducherry | First central institute outside Delhi to appear |
| 54 | Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) | Delhi | Top Delhi state-run government medical college |
| 55 | AIIMS Jodhpur | Rajasthan | First of the newer AIIMS campuses to feature |
Based on the first rank that chose them, the top five institutions and the rank of the first student opting for them were: AIIMS New Delhi (Rank 1), VMMC Delhi (Rank 49), JIPMER Puducherry (Rank 50), MAMC Delhi (Rank 54), and AIIMS Jodhpur (Rank 55).
Key Insights:
In summary, the distribution of top ranks clearly illustrates the hierarchy of college preference: AIIMS New Delhi was overwhelmingly the first choice, followed by a handful of other highly reputed institutions (central institutes like JIPMER and top government colleges in metro cities). These colleges have very low closing ranks, meaning virtually no seat in these colleges went to a low scorer. Conversely, newer and less sought-after colleges only began to admit students at relatively higher ranks (lower NEET scores).
MCC released their Official Round 1 Counseling Admission PDF. Below are the useful insights for you as compiled by us and this majorly targets the NRI Quota admission trends.
We have created a couple of key distributions for you to understand the above Data Sheet by MCC with clarity and insights.
1. Medical Course-wise Seat Distribution: Total of 26,608 seats were allocated in round 1. Below is the breakdown of the seats divided course wise.
| Course | Seats | Percentage |
| MBBS | 22,149 | ~83% |
| BDS | 3,980 | ~15% |
| B.Sc. Nursing | 479 | ~2% |
| Total | 26,608 | 100% |
Out of 26,608 allotments, MBBS seats dominate (22,149 seats, ~83%), followed by BDS (3,980 seats, ~15%), and a smaller number of B.Sc. Nursing seats (479, ~2%). This indicates that MBBS remains the primary focus of NEET counseling, with BDS as a secondary option and limited seats for B.Sc. Nursing.
2. Quota-wise Seat Distribution: Show how quota wise seats get distributed in this NEET 2025 – Counseling round 1 for NEET aspirants. Important for NRI students also to check.
| Quota Type | Seats | Percentage |
| Deemed Universities (Paid Seats) | 12,367 | ~46% |
| All India Quota (NRI Quota – 15%) | 8,791 | ~33% |
| Open Seats (AIIMS, JIPMER, etc.) | 2,697 | ~10% |
| NRI Quota | 548 | ~2% |
| Delhi University Internal | 545 | ~2% |
| Aligarh Muslim University Internal | 90 | <1% |
| Jamia / Other Minority Quotas | Small | <1% |
| Total | 26,608 | 100% |
The largest share of seats came from Deemed Universities (paid seats) – 12,367 seats (~46%), which are privately-run institutions. The All India Quota also known as NRI Quota (15% seats from government colleges) accounted for 8,791 seats (~33%). The “Open Seat” quotas of central institutions (AIIMS, JIPMER, etc.) contributed 2,697 seats (~10%). The remainder were from various categories like NRI quota (548 seats) and internal/minority quotas of specific universities (e.g. Delhi University internal 545 seats; Aligarh Muslim University internal 90 seats; Jamia, minority quotas, etc.) in smaller proportions.
3. Category-wise Candidate Distribution:
| Category | Candidates | Percentage |
| General | 12,074 | ~45% |
| OBC | 8,656 | ~33% |
| SC | 2,506 | ~9% |
| EWS | 1,800 | ~7% |
| ST | 1,024 | ~4% |
| PwD (across categories) | 548 | ~2% |
| Total | 26,608 | 100% |
Of the allotted candidates, about 45% were from the General category (12,074 candidates) and 33% from OBC (8,656). SC candidates comprised ~9% (2,506) and EWS ~7% (1,800), with ST about 4% (1,024). An additional ~2% (548 candidates) were from PwD (Persons with Disabilities) sub-categories across General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS. This reflects the high representation of unreserved and OBC candidates in the merit list.
4. Category-wise Medical Seat Allocation:
| Category | Seats | Percentage |
| Open (Unreserved) | 18,553 | ~70% |
| OBC (Reserved) | 3,424 | ~13% |
| SC (Reserved) | 1,903 | ~7% |
| EWS (Reserved) | 1,241 | ~5% |
| ST (Reserved) | 944 | ~3.5% |
| PwD (across categories) | 543* | ~2%* |
| Total | 26,608 | 100% |
In terms of seats allocated by category, “Open” (unreserved) seats formed the majority (18,553 seats, ~70%). Reserved category seats comprised 3,424 OBC seats (~13%), 1,903 SC (~7%), 1,241 EWS (~5%) and 944 ST (~3.5%), with the remainder in PwD-reserved seats. Notably, the number of open seats (18,553) exceeds the number of General category candidates, indicating that thousands of reserved-category candidates secured admission on open merit. In fact, many OBC, SC, and EWS students were allotted into the Open category based on high NEET scores (often termed “MER” – Meritorious Reserved candidates), thereby filling ~6,479 of the open seats with reserved-category students (e.g. OBC candidates took many open seats in addition to 3,424 OBC-reserved seats).
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An interesting perspective is the state-wise distribution of allotted colleges, since some states have many medical colleges (especially private/deemed universities) contributing seats to All-India counseling, while others have few. The data shows wide variation.
1) States with Most Medical Seats Allocated in Round 1:
Here’s the State-wise Seat Allotments (Round 1, NEET 2025) in table format.
| State / UT | Seats Allotted | Key Notes |
| Tamil Nadu | 4,451 | Largest share; many govt. colleges + deemed universities |
| Maharashtra | 4,000 | Strong mix of govt. + private colleges |
| Karnataka | 3,508 | High seat count from large private/deemed sector |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,684 | Large state, but lower private/deemed density compared to TN/Karnataka |
| Puducherry | 1,157 | Small UT but hosts JIPMER + many deemed universities |
| Odisha | 1,133 | Substantial govt. seat contribution |
| Telangana | 1,025 | Growing medical education hub |
| Delhi (NCT) | 985 | Few colleges but large central intake (AIIMS, VMMC, MAMC, LHMC, etc.) |
Tamil Nadu topped the list with 4,451 medical seat allotments through NEET. This is due to Tamil Nadu’s large number of medical institutions – it has multiple government colleges participating in AIQ and a high concentration of private/deemed universities (which contributed hundreds of seats each). Following Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra had 4,000 seats and Karnataka 3,508 seats allotted to students.
These three states alone accounted for roughly one-third of all allotments, reflecting their expansive medical education infrastructure (especially many private/deemed colleges in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu). Other states with high allotment counts include Uttar Pradesh (1,684), Puducherry (1,157), Odisha (1,133), and Telangana (1,025). Notably, Puducherry’s number is large despite its small size because it hosts several deemed universities and JIPMER.
Delhi (NCT) accounted for 985 allotments, which is significant given its few colleges – this high number is due to large student intake in central institutions like AIIMS, VMMC, MAMC, LHMC, etc., located in Delhi.
Key Insights:
2) States with Few Medical Seats:
Here’s the States / UTs with Fewest AIQ Round-1 Seats (NEET 2025):
| State / UT | Seats Allotted | Key Notes |
| Meghalaya | 8 | All from NEIGRIHMS Shillong (single central institute) |
| Mizoram | 14 | Lone state medical college |
| Nagaland | 15 | Only one medical college (Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohima) |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 15 | One government medical college |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 17 | Single medical college (ANIIMS, Port Blair) |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 22 | Seats from Shri Vinoba Bhave Institute, Silvassa |
| Tripura | 31 | Single state medical college |
| Goa | 38 | Goa Medical College (limited AIQ share) |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 0 (AIQ seats) | State govt. colleges don’t participate in 15% AIQ; only deemed/central seats count |
On the other end, several smaller or newer states had very few seats in AIQ Round 1. Meghalaya, for instance, had only 8 seats allotted (all from NEIGRIHMS Shillong). Mizoram had 14 seats (from its lone medical college), Nagaland 15, and Arunachal Pradesh 15. These low numbers are expected because these states typically have at most one government college (with ~15 AIQ seats) and no deemed universities. Andaman & Nicobar Islands (17 seats) and Dadra and Nagar Haveli (22 seats) also had small counts, correlating with their single institutions. Goa (38 seats) and Tripura (31) were slightly higher but still under 40. It’s worth noting that Jammu & Kashmir’s colleges do not participate in All-India counseling for 15% seats (except for central/deemed institutions), so J&K has essentially zero AIQ seats – any J&K candidates in the list would be from deemed universities or central quota.
Key Insights:
3) Regional Medical Admission Patterns From Round 1 Counseling:
Here’s a summary table capturing the regional imbalance in AIQ Round-1 NEET 2025 seat allotments:
| Region / States | Seat Availability Pattern | Impact on Ranks / Candidates |
| Southern States (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana) + Maharashtra | Large concentration of private/deemed universities + multiple govt. colleges | Contributed the bulk of seats, including many paid seats → allowed lower-scoring candidates (high ranks) to still secure MBBS seats |
| North-Eastern & Smaller States (Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal, Tripura, etc.) | Usually just one government college with ~15 AIQ seats; no deemed universities | Very few seats, filled quickly → candidates securing them had much higher scores (low ranks) |
| Delhi (NCT) | Few colleges, but major central institutes (AIIMS Delhi, VMMC, MAMC, LHMC) | Attracted top-ranked students (Ranks 1–600 range for General) |
| Puducherry | Small UT but hosts JIPMER + several deemed universities | Disproportionately high allotments (~1,100+) compared to its size |
The state data highlights a regional imbalance: Southern states (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana) and Maharashtra host numerous private medical universities, hence they contributed a bulk of seats that went deep into lower ranks. In contrast, many North-Eastern and smaller states have minimal representation beyond their single government college’s AIQ seats, all of which were taken by relatively strong rankers. This implies students who got seats in states like Meghalaya or Nagaland generally had higher scores (since those seats were limited and filled quickly), whereas a large number of lower-scoring students ended up in private colleges located in states like Tamil Nadu or Karnataka (due to availability of paid seats there).
4) State Competitiveness In Medical Admission (Average Ranks):
| State / UT | Average Allotted Rank | Best (Min) Rank | Worst (Max) Rank | Notes |
| Delhi (NCT) | ~44,000 | 1 | Within top few lakh | Includes AIIMS Delhi, VMMC, MAMC, LHMC → attracted top scorers |
| Tamil Nadu | ~384,000 | Top scorers included | ~1,200,000 | Large mix: elite govt. seats + huge private sector → absorbed many low scorers |
| Meghalaya | ~9,120 | Top 1–2k ranks | ~10,000 | Only NEIGRIHMS Shillong → very competitive, all strong scorers |
| Chandigarh | ~30,000 (est.) | <1,000 | ~50k–60k | GMC Chandigarh filled early, mostly high scorers |
| Maharashtra | ~280,000+ | Top 5k–10k | ~1,000,000+ | Large govt. + private pool → broad rank spectrum |
| Karnataka | ~300,000+ | Top 10k | ~1,100,000+ | Heavy private/deemed intake → included many lower scorers |
If we look at the average rank of allotted students per state, it further illustrates the contrast. For example, colleges in Delhi (which include AIIMS and top colleges) had an average allotted rank around ~44k, and a minimum (best) rank of 1. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu’s colleges (many private) had an average admit rank around ~384k and a maximum (worst) rank of 1.2 million – indicating that Tamil Nadu institutions took a lot of lower-performing students (likely in high-fee private seats) in addition to some top scorers. On the other hand, a state like Meghalaya (only NEIGRIHMS) had an average rank of ~9,120 with all seats filled by rank 10k or better, reflecting that its few seats were quite competitive. Thus, states hosting elite institutions (Delhi, Chandigarh, etc.) saw mostly high scorers, whereas states with many private colleges absorbed a wide range of ranks including very low scorers.
Allotment ranks range from Rank 1 up to Rank 1,315,471 in this round, demonstrating a very wide score distribution among admitted students. The overall median rank of allotted students is ~98,812, meaning half of the allotted candidates had NEET ranks below ~99k and half above. Below, we break down the rank trends in more detail:
1) Overall Rank Range in first round of counseling:
| Metric / Range | Value / Count | Notes |
| Top Rank (Best) | Rank 1 | NEET topper, allotted seat |
| Lowest Rank (Worst) | Rank 1,315,471 | SC-PwD candidate, Telangana |
| Seats allotted to ranks > 100k | ~49.8% of total | Nearly half of all seats |
| Seats allotted to ranks > 1 million | ~0.6% of total | Very small fraction |
| Key Insight | Lower-demand seats in certain quotas/categories remain open to very low scorers | — |
The highest (worst) rank that still secured a seat was Rank 1,315,471 (approximately 13.15 lakh) – this was an SC-PwD candidate allotted an MBBS seat under a reserved quota in Telangana. Conversely, the top rank in the allotment was, of course, Rank 1 (the NEET topper). About 49.8% of all allotted seats went to candidates with ranks above 100k, and a small fraction (0.6%) even to ranks above 1 million, reflecting that some lower-demand seats (especially in certain categories/quotas) remain available to very low scorers.
2) Course-wise NEET Cutoffs 2025: Round 1
| Course | Median Allotment Rank | Rank Range (Typical → Extreme) | Key Insight |
| MBBS | ~61,000 | Up to low 100k (rarely beyond) | Highly competitive; mostly taken by better-performing candidates |
| BDS | ~464,000 | Extended to ~1,296,691 (OBC-PwD, Nair Dental College, Mumbai) | Much lower cutoff; filled largely by those who couldn’t secure MBBS seats |
| B.Sc. Nursing | ~84,000 | Mostly within 100k–200k | Moderate competitiveness; fewer seats available |
Unsurprisingly, MBBS seats were taken by much higher-ranked (better-performing) candidates on average compared to BDS. For MBBS, most seats were gone by the low hundred-thousands ranks, whereas BDS seats extended to much lower scores. The median MBBS allotment rank was ~61k, compared to ~464k for BDS, indicating that many BDS seats were filled by candidates who couldn’t secure an MBBS seat. In fact, some BDS seats remained available to ranks ~1.29 million (for example, an OBC-PwD BDS seat at Nair Dental College, Mumbai was taken at rank 1,296,691). B.Sc. Nursing seats had a median rank ~84k, reflecting intermediate competitiveness and the limited number of seats.
Key Takeaway:
3) General (Open) Category MBBS Cutoff:
| Quota / Category | Closing Rank | College / Location | Notes |
| All India Quota (15%) – General / Open | ~21,190 | Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohima | Last allotted open-category MBBS seat in Round 1 |
Under the All India 15% Quota for MBBS, the General/Open category closed at rank ~21,190 in Round 1. The last allotted open-category MBBS seat went to Rank 21,190 at Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohima (General candidate). This can be considered the Round-1 cutoff rank for unreserved MBBS seats nationally (state of Nagaland had one of the last open seats filled). By rank ~21k, essentially all 15% AIQ general seats in government colleges were exhausted.
Key Insight:
4) Reserved Categories MBBS Cutoffs (AIQ): Shows closing rank in round 1 of medical admission and the college and location allotted to the student under each student category.
| Quota / Category | Closing Rank | College / Location (Last Seat) | Notes |
| General / Open | ~21,190 | Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohima | Last open seat (baseline cutoff) |
| OBC | ~21,452 | (Similar across multiple govt. colleges) | Nearly identical to General due to intense OBC competition |
| EWS | ~25,599 | (Various AIQ government colleges) | Slightly higher rank compared to General/OBC |
| SC | ~110,389 | Govt. Medical College, Kumuram Bheem, Telangana | Shows strong relaxation under AIQ |
| ST | ~145,625 | Govt. Medical College, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu | Highest closing rank among reserved categories |
Reserved category seats in government colleges allow much lower scores (higher rank numbers) to get a seat. In Round 1, the OBC category AIQ MBBS seats closed around rank 21,452 (very similar to General due to high OBC competition). The EWS category closed at ~25,599. In contrast, SC category seats remained available up to rank ~110,389, and ST seats up to ~145,625 under AIQ MBBS. For example, the last SC allotment was in Govt. Medical College, Kumuram Bheem (Telangana) at rank 110,389, and the last ST was in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu at rank 145,625. These higher cutoff ranks reflect the benefit of reservation – SC/ST candidates with much lower scores still obtained MBBS seats in Round 1.
Key Insights:
Extreme Reserved Cutoffs:
| Sub-Category | Closing Rank | College / Location (Example) | Notes |
| SC-PwD | 1,315,471 | Govt. Medical College, Suryapet, Telangana | Lowest-scoring admission in Round 1; last overall allotment |
| ST-PwD | ~1,230,000 | (Various AIQ seats, incl. South India) | Extremely high rank due to very few ST-PwD candidates |
| OBC-PwD | ~1,296,691 | Nair Dental College (BDS example) & MBBS seats near this rank | Extended cutoffs due to scarcity of eligible OBC-PwD applicants |
| Open / PwD | ~1,190,000 | (Unreserved PwD quota, multiple colleges) | Even in unreserved PwD, some very low scorers got seats |
Some special sub-reservations had even more extreme cutoffs. Notably, PwD (Persons with Disability) seats in SC/ST categories went to exceptionally high ranks. The **SC-PwD quota saw the lowest score admission at rank 1,315,471 (an SC-PwD MBBS seat in Suryapet, Telangana), and ST-PwD seats closed around rank 1.23 million. Similarly, a few Open/PwD seats (unreserved PwD) were allotted beyond rank 1.19 million, and OBC-PwD around 1.29 million. These outlier cases occur because the number of qualified PwD candidates in those categories is very small, so seats remain for much lower ranks. For instance, the SC-PwD seat at Suryapet was one of the last overall allotments.
Key Insights:
In summary, all MBBS seats (across all quotas) were filled by roughly rank 13.15 lakh in Round 1, but for a typical unreserved candidate the effective cutoff was around rank 21k. BDS and certain reserved/NRI seats allowed admissions to significantly lower scores (well into the hundreds of thousands rank). We expect these cutoffs to shift in further rounds as vacancies are filled and some candidates upgrade.
Beyond just rank, the allotment reveals some interesting patterns in how different quota types and categories played out in Round 1:
Deemed Universities vs Government Colleges:
Here’s a comparative table highlighting the Deemed Universities vs Government Colleges (Round 1 NEET 2025 MBBS) trend:
| Type of College / Quota | Seat Availability (Approx.) | Typical Closing Rank Range | Fee Structure (NRI / General) | Key Insight |
| Government Colleges (AIQ 15%) | ~8,791 seats | Mostly ≤150k ranks (General ≤22k) | NRI: ~$16k–25k/yearGeneral: heavily subsidized | Highly competitive, affordable; top scorers dominate |
| Deemed Universities / Paid Seats | ~12,367 seats | Often 300k–800k, some >1 million (esp. NRI quota) | NRI: ~$40k–100k+ full courseIndian: ₹15–25 lakh/year typical | Large seat pool; lower merit candidates still get MBBS seats by paying high fees |
The Deemed/Paid Seats quota (private colleges) had a massive number of seats (over 12k) and they remained available to much lower ranks compared to government college seats. For instance, many deemed college MBBS seats were still open for candidates ranked 300k–800k (and some even >1 million for NRI seats). In contrast, the All India quota Government college seats were mostly taken by candidates under ~150k rank (with general category under ~22k). This bifurcation highlights the typical trend: higher merit students secure affordable government MBBS seats, while lower scorers often resort to private colleges (with higher fees) which have more lenient cutoffs.
Key Insights:
Internal/Domicile Quotas:
Internal and domicile quotas provide state/university-linked students an easier entry path than AIQ, as seen in DU’s 545 seats and AMU’s 90. However, very small quotas like Jamia’s (2 seats) remain highly competitive despite being “internal.”
| Institution / Quota | Seats (Approx.) | Cutoff Rank Trend | Notes |
| Delhi University (DU) – Internal (85% Delhi state quota) | 545 | Mid-range ranks; generally lower than AIQ since only Delhi students compete | Large internal pool; competitive within Delhi, but easier than all-India AIQ cutoff |
| Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IP Univ.) – Delhi quota | (Part of DU Delhi quota pool) | Similar to DU internal | Seats reserved for Delhi domicile students |
| Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) – Internal quota | 90 | Mid-range ranks; relaxed compared to AIQ | Reserved for AMU’s own community / internal candidates |
| Jamia Millia Islamia – Internal quota | 2 | Extremely competitive (tiny seat pool) | Very limited seats → high competition despite being “internal” |
Some universities like Delhi University (DU) and IP University (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha, Delhi), and minority institutions like AMU (Aligarh) and Jamia, have internal quotas for local or minority students. These quotas tend to have separate merit lists and in Round 1 many seats in these categories were filled by candidates with mid-range ranks. For example, the DU Internal Quota (85% Delhi state seats) filled 545 seats in this round. The cutoff ranks for DU internal seats often went lower than AIQ since they draw from a restricted pool (Delhi students). Similar patterns were seen in AMU internal quota (90 seats) and Jamia internal (only 2 seats, very limited) – the small Jamia internal intake implies very high competition among Jamia’s own students.
Key Insights:
Minority and Other Quotas:
Here’s the Minority & Other Quotas (Round 1 NEET 2025 MBBS) summarized in table format:
| Quota Type / Institution | Seats (Approx.) | Cutoff Rank Trend | Notes |
| Jain Minority Quota | 131 | ~2.5 lakh (e.g. SBKS Medical, Gujarat) | Reserved for Jain community; filled at moderate ranks |
| Muslim Minority Quota | 100 | Mid-range ranks | Found in institutions like Hamdard (Delhi), AMU |
| Muslim Women Sub-Quota | 5 | High competition | Extremely small pool, filled quickly |
| Muslim OBC / ST Sub-Quotas | Handful | Variable | Niche sub-reservations within minority institutions |
| Puducherry UT Internal Quota | 58 | Moderate ranks | Reserved for local students at Puducherry colleges |
| Defense / CW Quotas (Delhi) | Small numbers | Competitive ranks | For wards of defense personnel; available in Delhi colleges |
A notable portion of seats were under various minority quotas: Jain Minority (131 seats), Muslim Minority (100 seats), plus sub-quotas like Muslim Women (5) and Muslim OBC/ST quotas (a handful). These minority institutions (like AJIMS Mangalore for Jain, or Hamdard/AMU for Muslim) allow a sizable number of reserved seats for those communities, often filled at moderate ranks (since only eligible community students compete for them). There were also 58 seats under Puducherry UT internal quota (for local candidates at Puducherry colleges) and small numbers under Defense (CW) quotas in Delhi. In Round 1, most of these specialized quotas were filled, but their cutoffs vary depending on the pool (e.g., the Jain quota at SBKS Medical (Gujarat) closed around rank ~2.5 lakh, etc.).
Jain Minority = 131 seats; Muslim Minority = 100; Muslim Women = 5; Puducherry UT Internal = 58; Defense quotas small.
Insight: Community-based quotas expand access, often filled at moderate ranks (e.g. Jain ~2.5 lakh).
NRI and Foreign Quotas:
| Quota Type | Seats (Approx.) | Typical Closing Rank | Notes |
| NRI Quota | 548 | Several 100k; some >1,000,000 | Supernumerary seats; filled mostly by NRI/OCI candidates paying higher fees; includes NRI priority pathways |
| Foreign Quota | 7 | Not rank-driven (special category) | Reserved for foreign nationals; usually in central institutes; filled regardless of NEET rank competitiveness |
The NRI quota (548 seats) saw usage by relatively high ranks as well – these are supernumerary seats for foreign/NRI students who pay higher fees. Many NRI seats were taken by candidates with ranks in the several hundred thousands (and some NRI priority candidates even beyond 1 million rank). A small Foreign national quota (7 seats) also exists, likely filled by foreign citizens (often in central institutes). These quotas ensure that even lower-ranked candidates have a pathway if they can afford the costs or qualify under the category.
Open Merit vs Reserved Admission:
More than half of OBC candidates (~5,200+) secured open merit seats, with similar trends for SC and EWS. Reserved candidates who score above the general cutoff first take open seats, ensuring quota seats are left for those who need them.
| Category | Total Candidates Allotted | Seats Filled in Reserved Quota | Candidates in Open (Merit) Seats | Key Insight |
| OBC | 8,656 | 3,424 | ~5,200+ | More than half of OBC students entered through open merit |
| EWS | 1,800 | 1,241 | ~500+ | Hundreds entered through general cutoff |
| SC | 2,506 | 1,903 | ~600 | Many SC students qualified directly without quota |
| ST | 1,024 | 944 | ~80 | Majority relied on quota, small fraction in open merit |
| General (Open) | 12,074 | N/A | 12,074 | All filled under general merit |
As mentioned, a substantial number of reserved category students entered on open merit. Specifically, more than half of OBC candidates (out of 8,656) did not even need OBC-reserved seats – roughly 5,200+ OBC students got “Open” category seats on merit (since only 3,424 OBC-reserved seats were used). Similar trends, though smaller in scale, were observed for EWS and SC: hundreds of EWS and SC candidates secured unreserved seats because their ranks were within the general cutoff. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the reservation policy’s meritorious candidates clause, where reserved candidates are first allocated unreserved seats if they qualify on their own, and the reserved quotas then accommodate those who needed the relaxation. It results in open category ranks being pushed slightly further (since reserved high performers take some open seats) but ensures no double counting of reserved seats.
Key Insights:
Category-wise Rank Gaps:
General and OBC cutoffs converged at ~21k, while EWS stretched modestly to ~26k. SC and ST cutoffs extended drastically — up to ~110k and ~145k in AIQ, and even 600k–1.3M in private/PwD quotas.
| Category / Quota | Closing Rank (AIQ MBBS) | Extended Closing Rank (Private / PwD) | Notes |
| General / OBC | ~21,000 | Rarely beyond ~25k | Most competitive, very tight cutoff |
| EWS | ~25,600 | ~30k | Slight relaxation vs General/OBC |
| SC | ~110,000 | ~600k–700k (in private colleges) | Wide gap; seats extend to very low scores |
| ST | ~145,000 | ~700k+ | Even larger relaxation, fewer candidates competing |
| PwD (SC-PwD, ST-PwD, etc.) | 1.19M–1.31M | Extreme outliers | Very few qualified PwD candidates → seats filled by very low ranks |
There is a stark gap between the cutoffs of unreserved and reserved categories. For MBBS, as noted, General/OBC closed ~21k, EWS ~26k, while SC went to ~110k and ST ~145k in AIQ. The gap is even larger in some states’ internal allotments and in BDS/Nursing. For instance, some SC seats in private colleges were taken at ranks 600k–700k, and SC-PwD up to 1.3 million. This reflects the lower competition in those categories and the lower number of candidates qualifying from those categories. It’s important to note that these candidates still met the NEET qualifying criteria (which for SC/ST is lower than for General), so these admissions are as per norms. The data essentially quantifies how much lower the scores of the last admitted SC/ST candidates are compared to the last General candidates. It also indicates some reserved seats (especially PwD) might remain vacant or only fill in later rounds if not enough qualified candidates are available.
Key Insights:
In conclusion, Round 1 of NEET-UG 2025 counseling shows a broad spectrum of admission scenarios: from the top-ranked students clustering in a handful of elite colleges, through a wide middle range filling most government and some private seats, all the way to very low-ranked candidates who were still able to secure seats (predominantly in private colleges, NRI quotas, or special reserved categories).
The cutoff trends underline the impact of reservation and quota systems – enabling lower-scoring candidates to get seats in certain categories – while the general merit system ensures the highest scorers get into the most coveted institutions. The state-wise distribution emphasizes how the availability of colleges (especially private ones) in a region can provide opportunities for lower rankers (who might not mind attending a lesser-known college in another state).
Overall, these insights from the spreadsheet help understand where the Round-1 “cutoffs” stood and how different colleges and categories fared in the competition, setting the stage for subsequent counseling rounds. Sources: Data derived from “NEET-UG Counselling Seats Allotment – 2025 Round 1” master spreadsheet, summarizing rank-wise allotment results, and other computations as noted.
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