All India Quota MBBS cutoffs 2026: college-wise closing ranks

All India Quota NEET cutoff overview

All India Quota has 293 government and 48 private medical colleges participating in state counselling through MCC (Medical Counselling Committee). The OPEN category closing rank for the most competitive government college (AIIMS, New Delhi) reached 48 in the final round of 2025.

At the other end of the government spectrum, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College closed at rank 1,96,759. Among private colleges, University College of Medical Sciences had the tightest cutoff at rank 559.

For a full walkthrough of the counselling timeline, documents, and fee structure, read our All India Quota counselling guide.

Government college cutoffs

The table below lists the top 3 government colleges by closing rank (OPEN category, 2025 counselling). The R1, R2, R3 values are from 2025 and serve as reference for 2026 aspirants. Ranks are expressed as NEET All India Rank.

Private college cutoffs

Private colleges generally have higher closing ranks (less competitive). The top 3 private colleges by closing rank (OPEN category, 2025 counselling). The R1, R2, R3 values are from 2025 and serve as reference for 2026 aspirants. Ranks are expressed as NEET All India Rank.

Cutoffs by reservation category

The table below compares final-round closing ranks across reservation categories for 3 representative colleges (2025 counselling data, for reference by 2026 aspirants).

How cutoffs change across rounds

All India Quota counselling typically runs 3 rounds (R1, R2 and R3). Cutoff ranks tend to rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates who secured seats elsewhere drop out of the process.

For example, JIPMER Puducherry had an R1 cutoff of 258 that moved to 260 by R2, a shift of about 2 ranks.

Year-over-year trends

Across 2023-2025, 237 out of 410 colleges saw more relaxed (higher rank numbers) cutoffs. New seat additions and changes in candidate preferences can both push cutoffs upward.

AIIMS, New Delhi moved from rank 57 in 2023 to 48 in 2025 (the cutoff rank dropped by 9).

How to use this data

Start by checking where your expected NEET rank falls relative to the cutoffs above. If your rank is within 10-15% of a college’s closing rank, that college is worth listing in your preference order.

Pay attention to the round-by-round pattern. A college that fills in R1 at rank 20,000 but drops to 28,000 by the final round gives you a realistic shot if your rank is in the mid-20,000s. Conversely, colleges whose cutoffs tighten across rounds are harder to get into later.

Category-specific cutoffs matter. The reservation categories page in our All India Quota category guide explains eligibility requirements and document checklists for each category.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest rank to get a government MBBS seat in All India Quota?

In 2025, the highest closing rank among government colleges in the OPEN category was 10,31,573. This was in the final round of counselling. Ranks beyond this were not allotted a government seat under OPEN.

Are these All India Quota cutoffs based on NEET AIR or state rank?

All cutoffs on this page are expressed as NEET All India Rank. MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) uses NEET All India Rank for seat allotment. See our counselling guide for details.

How many government medical colleges are in All India Quota?

All India Quota has 293 government medical colleges accepting admissions through state counselling. See the full list in our All India Quota medical colleges page.

Do All India Quota MBBS cutoffs change across counselling rounds?

Yes. All India Quota runs 3 rounds of counselling. Cutoff ranks usually rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates vacate seats. The Cutoff Analyzer on this site lets you compare round-by-round data for every college.

What are the private medical college cutoffs in All India Quota?

The most competitive private college in All India Quota closed at rank 503 (OPEN, 2025). The least competitive closed around 13,02,703. Use the Cutoff Analyzer to filter by private colleges only.

Can I predict 2026 cutoffs from this data?

Past cutoffs are the best available indicator but not a guarantee. Seat count changes, exam difficulty, and candidate preferences all affect cutoffs each year. Use the year-over-year trends above to identify whether a college is becoming more or less competitive, then run your rank through the College Predictor for a probability estimate.