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Every student who aspires to complete an MBBS degree in India has to secure a good rank at the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET). This is what will get you an admission in a medical college of your choice. But if the number of seats increase in a particular college then the minimum rank for admission in that college should increase. Right? But in the case of Tamil Nadu’s deemed medical colleges, the change in the cut-off rank is way higher when the number of seats remain the same than when the seats increase.
In 2021, 15,44,275 candidates appeared for NEET, and out of those 8,70,075 candidates qualified for the exam. Students who qualify are ranked as per their score and it helps in the admission process. The score and rank of the lowest ranked students enrolled in a particular college, becomes the cut-off score and the cut-off rank of that medical college.
Careers360, has studied the cut-off rank for general category for three years of deemed medical colleges of states across India. The deemed medical colleges of Karnataka showed that the change in number of seats did affect the cut-off rank marginally. Let's see if the deemed medical colleges of Tamil Nadu show the same trend.
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The cut-off rank taken in this article is the lowest rank from Round 1 or Round 2 of NEET counselling for all three years.
The NEET cut-off rank has been showing an increasing trend for below-mentioned deemed colleges of Tamil Nadu. Colleges that have the same number of medical seats for the last three years. Although the number of seats remains the same, the cut-off rank for these institutes has increased, with an average of 136 per cent. SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Chennai, had the highest change in NEET cut-off rank from 2019 to 2021. The change was more than 200 per cent, even when there was no change in the number of seats.
TN Deemed Colleges: Same Number Of Seats
Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospitals, Salem increased its MBBS seats in 2020 by 50 and it remained the same in 2021. As for the NEET cut-off rank, the change from 2019 to 2020 was around 22 per cent increase, but from 2020 to 2021 the increase in the cut-off rank was more than 110 per cent.
Number of seats increased
At the below mentioned institutes seats increased by 100 in 2020 and remained the same in 2021. The change in the three years span showed no relation between the number of seats and the cut-off rank of any institute. Rather the change was higher when there was no change in the number of seats.
Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam has the highest cut-off rank in 2021 among all the institutes, while it is the only deemed university which has been ranked in the National Institutional Ranking Framework by the ministry of education.
TN Deemed Colleges: Highest Number Of Seats Increased
So unlike the deemed colleges of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu’s medical colleges showed no relation in the number of seats and the NEET cut-off rank.
On Question asked by student community
First, understand the NEET syllabus clearly for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Focus only on the NCERT syllabus, as most NEET questions are directly or indirectly based on NCERT, especially in Biology and Chemistry. Avoid unnecessary reference books at this stage.
Divide your 4 months into phases. In the first 2 months, focus on completing the entire syllabus. Study Biology daily, as it carries the highest weightage. Read NCERT Biology line by line, make short notes, and revise regularly. For Chemistry, give priority to NCERT for Inorganic and Organic Chemistry. Practice basic numericals and reactions consistently. In Physics, focus on understanding concepts and practicing standard questions rather than memorizing formulas.
In the third month, start intensive revision along with topic-wise and full-length mock tests. Analyze each test carefully to identify weak areas and work on them. Improve time management and accuracy during this phase.
In the last month, focus mainly on revision and mock tests. Revise NCERT multiple times, especially Biology diagrams, tables, and examples. Avoid learning new topics at the last moment. Maintain a proper sleep schedule and take short breaks to avoid burnout.
Stay consistent, avoid distractions, and believe in your preparation. Even a few focused hours daily with proper planning can make a big difference. All the best!
Scoring 600+ marks in NEET within 4 months is definitely challenging, especially if you are starting almost from scratch, but it is not impossible. It largely depends on your discipline, daily study hours, clarity of basics, and how smartly you plan your preparation.
First, you need to be very realistic and focused. In 4 months, your main goal should be to strengthen NCERT-based concepts rather than trying to study everything in extreme detail. NEET questions are largely NCERT-oriented, especially in Biology and Chemistry. If you can master NCERT thoroughly, your chances improve significantly.
Biology should be your top priority because it carries the maximum weightage and is comparatively scoring. Read NCERT line by line for both Class 11 and 12. Revise multiple times and practice MCQs daily. Even if Physics feels tough initially, focus on high-weightage and formula-based chapters like Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Semiconductors, Ray Optics, and Laws of Motion. Chemistry can be divided smartly: give more time to Organic and Inorganic NCERT, and practice numericals regularly for Physical Chemistry.
You should ideally study 10–12 focused hours daily with a fixed timetable. Daily revision and weekly full-length mock tests are extremely important. Initially, your mock scores may be low, but what matters is consistent improvement and learning from mistakes. Analyze each test carefully to understand weak areas.
Since you are already enrolled in another college, time management becomes even more important. Try to minimize distractions and use early mornings or late evenings effectively. Avoid too many reference books; stick to NCERT and one reliable question bank.
That said, aiming for 600+ in 4 months is ambitious and depends on your learning speed and consistency. Even if you fall slightly short, a strong score improvement can still open opportunities in government or private colleges depending on category and cutoff trends.
Stay disciplined, trust the process, and do not compare your journey with others. Many students have made significant jumps in short durations with focused effort. All the best.
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If you are asking about Motilal Nehru Medical College (MLN Medical College), Prayagraj, then admission is strictly through the NEET exam. For MBBS in this medical college, students usually need a high NEET rank because the cutoff is quite competitive.
In recent years, the closing ranks have often been within the top 20,000–30,000. This means you need a strong score to secure a seat. The exact marks may change every year depending on difficulty and competition.
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If you are a class 12th (Arts Stream) student, then you are not directly eligible for the NEET exam because you must belong to the Medical Science stream and have main subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This exam contains questions from these three subjects. But you can fulfil your dream to become a doctor by completing these subjects in class 12th from an open school like NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling), and then you will be eligible for the NEET exam. You need to score 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This step is the correct way for you.
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