NEET UG 2026 is not only the gateway to MBBS admissions but also opens the doors to several other medical courses, including BDS, BAMS, BHMS and BUMS. Candidates securing different NEET 2026 ranks can check these courses depending on their category and counselling preferences. The expected NEET cutoff ranks mentioned below are based on the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling across all three rounds. Apart from the expected closing ranks, candidates can also understand the course duration.
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MBBS remains the most sought-after course through NEET UG. The programme lasts 5.5 years, including 4.5 years of academic study and one year of compulsory internship.
| Category | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|
General (UR) | 29,500 – 30,000 |
EWS | Around 34,500 |
OBC | 29,600 – 31,000 |
SC | 1,45,000 – 1,52,000 |
ST | 1,70,000 – 1,75,000 |
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) is the second most preferred course after MBBS. The programme is of five years, including one year of mandatory internship.
| Category | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|
General (UR) | 65,000 – 70,000 |
EWS | 70,000 – 71,000 |
OBC | 66,000 – 71,000 |
SC | 2,00,000 – 2,90,000 |
ST | Around 4,00,000 |
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Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) is one of the most popular AYUSH courses. The duration is 5.5 years, including one year of internship.
| Category | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|
General (UR) | 90,000 – 95,000 |
OBC | 92,000 – 98,000 |
EWS | 98,000 – 1,07,000 |
SC | 2,50,000 – 2,70,000 |
ST | 3,00,000 – 5,50,000 |
Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) is a 5.5-year undergraduate course that prepares candidates to practise homoeopathic medicine.
| Category | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|
General (UR) | 1,90,000 – 2,10,000 |
OBC | 1,95,000 – 2,15,000 |
EWS | 2,20,000 – 2,40,000 |
SC | 3,60,000 – 3,90,000 |
ST | 5,00,000 – 6,00,000 |
Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) focuses on the Unani system of medicine. Most BUMS colleges are located in states such as Uttar Pradesh.
| Category | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|
General (UR) | 1,95,000 – 2,05,000 |
OBC | 2,00,000 – 2,10,000 |
EWS | 2,25,000 – 2,50,000 |
SC | 4,40,000 – 5,10,000 |
ST | Around 7,00,000 |
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While MBBS is the most preferred choice, candidates with higher NEET ranks can also secure admission to dental, AYUSH and veterinary courses through the All India Quota (AIQ) and state counselling. The NEET 2026 expected ranks given above can help candidates understand which course they are likely to get based on their category and All India Rank (AIR). However, the final closing ranks may vary depending on factors such as the number of candidates, seat availability, reservation policy and counselling trends. Candidates should use these expected cutoffs as a reference while filling their counselling choices and keep multiple medical courses in their preference list to improve their chances of securing admission.
Candidates can use the NTA NEET college predictor to estimate their chances of admission to UG medical courses based on their NEET 2026 AIR. The tool analyses previous years' counselling cutoffs and admission trends to generate a list of colleges that candidates are likely to get under the All India Quota (AIQ) and state quota. By using the NEET college predictor before counselling, aspirants can shortlist colleges, compare admission possibilities and make better choices during the NEET UG 2026 counselling.
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Hello Student,
With 208 marks in Re-Neet it is unlikely that you will get a government seat in MBBS or in BAMS. Scores for government seats generally go upto 500 to 600. Admission also depends on the category type and state quota.
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Hello Student,
With 315 marks in Re-Neet as an OBC candidate, it is highly unlikely that you get a BDS seat. However, you do have chance of securing a seat in a private college through the management quota.
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Can you please elaborate on your question?
Hello Student,
With a NEET score of 460, it is highly unlikely that you can get a government college seat. However, you have a good chance of getting a seat under the management quota in private colleges.
Hello Student,
Could you please specify which college you want to apply to? We are not a college. Also, if you are looking for a government college with 242 NEET marks, it is highly unlikely that you will get a government college.
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