The National Testing Agency conducted the NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3, 2026, with over 22 lakh students appearing for it. Now that the exam is over, many students have checked their estimated scores using unofficial answer keys of NEET 2026 released by coaching institutes. If you are expecting around 500 marks in NEET 2026, you might be wondering what rank you could get and which colleges may be available to you. This article will help you understand the expected rank for 500 marks and the possible college options for different courses.
The expected rank for scoring 500 marks in NEET 2026 is given below. This estimate is based on past year trends, the number of students who appeared, the difficulty level of the exam, and other important factors.
| Marks Range | Expected All India Rank |
|---|---|
559 - 530 | 1,00,000 - 1,60,000 |
529 - 500 | 1,60,000 - 2,30,000 |
Disclaimer: This expected NEET 2026 marks vs rank data for 500 marks is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as definitive or conclusive.
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With around 500 marks in NEET 2026, students may have chances of getting admission into certain courses and colleges, depending on their category. Below is a list of possible college options available at this score.
| College Name | Last Year Closing Rank |
|---|---|
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi | 233349 |
Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar | 233205 |
MGM Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai | 224399 |
Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur | 217698 |
MGM Medical College, Aurangabad | 208996 |
Shri B M Patil Medical College, Vijayapur | 207742 |
Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorsavirmath Medical College, Hubli | 198103 |
Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Campus II, Phulnakhara | 185262 |
Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar | 177905 |
Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar | 147972 |
Rural Medical College, Loni | 124946 |
JSS Medical College, Mysore | 117000 |
KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore | 105741 |
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| College Name | Last Year Closing Rank |
|---|---|
Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi | 386750 |
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | 359130 |
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 275626 |
Dr Ziauddin Ahmad Dental College, Aligarh | 108332 |
| College Name | Last Year Closing Rank |
|---|---|
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University College of Ayurved, Pune | 462174 |
Seth Govindji Raoji Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Solapur | 231415 |
Shri Gurudeo Ayurved College, Amravati | 84900 |
Dayabhai Maoji Majithiya Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Yavatmal | 83614 |
Vidarbha Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Amravati | 82380 |
DGM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Gadag | 82135 |
On Question asked by student community
Hello Dear Student,
First of all, don’t panic. Many students start serious NEET preparation in Class 12 and still crack the exam with a good score. What matters most now is consistency and smart planning, not when you started.
You should focus on these things:
Hello Dear Student,
With a NEET score of 520 and 73% in CBSE Class 12 , you may be eligible for:
in countries like:
However, fully funded scholarships usually require very high academic scores and stronger competitive
Hello Dear Student,
During NEET UG registration , candidates must enter the PCB aggregate percentage (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and not the “Best of 5” percentage.
In your case, entering 90.8% instead of 89.2% is likely a calculation mistake rather than an eligibility issue, since both are above the required cutoff
Hi Akram!
Given below are the links to access NEET Previous Year Question Papers:
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-previous-year-question-paper-with-solution
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-previous-5-years-question-papers-with-solutions
Hello Sonam,
You may download the last 10 years of NEET question papers with solutions from the link below:
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-previous-year-question-paper-with-solution
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