The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NEET UG 2026 Result on July 16, bringing relief and anxiety to lakhs of medical aspirants. While candidates scoring above 600 marks are eyeing government medical colleges, those with 100 to 300 marks are exploring admission opportunities in private and deemed medical institutions. Admission at this score range largely depends on category, state quota, seat availability, counselling rounds, and institutional quotas.

Candidates with lower NEET scores may still secure admission through NRI quota or deemed university paid seats in select medical colleges. Previous year's counselling data indicates that several institutions admitted candidates with ranks corresponding to the 100–300 score range.

Some of the prominent colleges include:

• Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Pune
• Santosh Medical College & Hospital, Ghaziabad
• Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
• Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune
• RajaRajeswari Medical College, Bengaluru
• JLN Medical College, Wardha
• Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai
• Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai
• Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar
• JSS Medical College, Mysuru

Previous Year's Cutoff Trend

According to the previous year's counselling data, admissions under the NRI quota in several deemed universities closed at All India Ranks ranging from around 7.9 lakh to 10.9 lakh. Similarly, deemed university paid seats recorded closing ranks between approximately 4.4 lakh and over 7.3 lakh, depending on the institution and counselling round.

These figures are only indicative, and the 2026 closing ranks may vary based on the number of applicants, seat matrix, reservation policy, and counselling outcomes.

Factors Affecting Admission

Admission with a NEET score between 100 and 300 depends on several factors, including:

• Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
• State or All India Quota
• Deemed University or Private College quota
• NRI quota availability
• Number of counselling rounds
• Seat vacancy after mop-up rounds

Candidates are advised to participate in all counselling rounds, including stray vacancy rounds, to maximize their chances of securing an MBBS seat.

Counselling Advice

Students should carefully evaluate tuition fees, hostel expenses, location, infrastructure, hospital facilities, and internship opportunities before locking their college choices. Using the official counselling portals and rank predictors can help candidates make informed decisions during choice filling.