Telangana MBBS cutoffs 2026: college-wise closing ranks
- Government OPEN cutoffs range from rank 30,522 to 7,62,818 across 36 colleges
- Private college cutoffs start around rank 43,408
- 27 colleges show improving (tighter) trends; 63 are declining
- Compare all Telangana cutoffs in the Cutoff Analyzer →
Telangana NEET cutoff overview
Telangana has 36 government and 29 private medical colleges participating in state counselling through KNRUHS (Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences). The OPEN category closing rank for the most competitive government college (Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad) reached 30,522 in the final round of 2025.
At the other end of the government spectrum, Govt Medical College, Gadwal closed at rank 1,69,071. Among private colleges, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad had the tightest cutoff at rank 43,408.
All cutoffs on this page are based on NEET All India Rank. Data on this page covers 3 years of counselling records (2023-2025).
For a full walkthrough of the counselling timeline, documents, and fee structure, read our Telangana 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.
| College | R1 (2025) | R2 (2025) | R3 (2025) | 2023-2025 trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad | 42,252 | 42,252 | 42,252 | ↓ Declining |
| Govt Medical College, Nizamabad | 39,083 | 67,517 | 67,517 | ↓ Declining |
| Rajiv Institute of Medical Science, Adilabad | 59,709 | 97,630 | 97,630 | ↓ Declining |
The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 36 government colleges, filter by category, and track year-over-year trends.
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.
| College | R1 (2025) | R2 (2025) | R3 (2025) | 2023-2025 trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamata Academy of Medical Sciences, Bachupally | – | 82,625 | 82,625 | → Stable |
| Bhaskar Medical College, Moinabad, Rangareddy | 90,869 | 1,29,617 | 1,29,617 | ↓ Declining |
| Arundathi Institute of Medical Sciences, Dundigal | 1,44,198 | 1,65,397 | 1,65,397 | → Stable |
The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 29 private colleges, filter by category, and track year-over-year trends.
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).
| College | Type | OPEN | BCA | BCB | BCC | BCD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad | Government | 4,39,096 | 6,33,542 | 1,54,455 | 1,20,451 | 40,135 |
| ESI Medical College, Sanathnagar, Hyderabad | Government | 4,21,017 | 1,15,946 | 6,18,137 | 97,775 | 44,886 |
| Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad | Private | 8,32,147 | 1,50,881 | 3,04,301 | – | 2,14,648 |
The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 65 colleges across every reservation category.
How cutoffs change across rounds
Telangana 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, Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad tightened from 42,252 in R1 to 42,252 by R3.
Later rounds fill seats vacated by candidates who accepted offers elsewhere. If you narrowly missed a college in R1, the final round may still work in your favour. Track round-by-round changes in the Cutoff Analyzer.
Year-over-year trends
| College | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad | 26,245 | 37,190 | 42,252 | ↓ Declining |
| Govt Medical College, Mahabubabad | 1,35,438 | 2,73,998 | 1,50,432 | → Stable |
| Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences, Ghatkesar | 5,38,736 | 5,15,942 | 5,13,609 | → Stable |
The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 65 colleges and see how cutoffs have shifted over 3 years.
Across 2023-2025, 63 out of 178 colleges saw more relaxed (higher rank numbers) cutoffs. New seat additions and changes in candidate preferences can both push cutoffs upward.
Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad moved from rank 26,245 in 2023 to 42,252 in 2025 (the cutoff rank rose by 16,007).
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.
Use the College Predictor to see which colleges match your rank and category. Then use the Choice Filler to build an optimised preference list you can submit during counselling.
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 Telangana category guide explains eligibility requirements and document checklists for each category.
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