Can I Get MBBS in NEET 2026 with 500–600 Marks? Government,Private, deemed Chances
Can You Get MBBS with 500–600 Marks in NEET UG 2026?
With NEET UG 2026 registration ongoing, one of the biggest doubts among students is whether 500–600 marks are enough for MBBS and whether MBBS is still possible below 500 marks.
The reality is — yes, it is possible in certain situations, but not always in government colleges. Your admission depends on category, state domicile, counselling round and type of college.
| Score Range | Realistic Possibility |
| 600+ marks | Good chance for Government MBBS in many states |
| 500–600 marks | Private/Deemed MBBS + some Government seats (depending on state/category) |
| Below 500 marks | Difficult Government MBBS, but possible Private MBBS, BDS and AYUSH |
Qualifying Cutoff vs Admission Cutoff
Many students think qualifying NEET means they will get a seat. That is incorrect. Qualifying only allows you to participate in counselling — admission depends on closing ranks.
| Category | Expected Qualifying Percentile |
| General / EWS | 50th Percentile |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40th Percentile |
| PwBD | 45th / 40th Percentile |
Around 500 marks generally clears the qualifying cutoff comfortably. However, admission depends on counselling cutoffs, not qualifying percentile
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NEET 2026 Chances of MBBS with 500–600 Marks (General Category)
Government MBBS
| State Type | Expected Marks Required |
| High cutoff states (MH, TN, KA, RJ, UP, MP) | 580–620+ marks |
| Medium cutoff states | 560–590 marks |
| Low cutoff states / NE states | 520–560 marks (with domicile) |
Private / Deemed MBBS
| College Type | Typical Closing Marks |
| Private Management Quota | 480–580 marks |
| Deemed Universities | 500–550 marks (later rounds) |
| NRI Quota | Lower marks possible (high fees) |
Many students scoring 520–550 marks secure MBBS every year through later counselling rounds.
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BDS Chances
| Seat Type | Typical Marks |
| Government BDS | 480–520 |
| Private BDS | 450+ |
Is MBBS Possible Below 500 Marks NEET 2026?
General Category
- Government MBBS → Almost impossible in most states
- Private MBBS → Possible in mop-up & stray rounds
- Fees: ₹20–50 lakh per year
Reserved Categories
| Category | Possible Private MBBS Marks |
| OBC | 480–520 |
| SC | 420–480 |
| ST | 400–450 |
Factors That Decide Your Seat
- 1. Category reservation
- 2. State domicile
- 3. Round of counselling (Round 3 & Stray Vacancy important)
- 4. Management or NRI quota
- 5. Choice filling strategy
What Should You Do If You Score Around 500 Marks?
- 1. Participate in all counselling rounds
- 2. Fill maximum number of college choices
- 3.Target private colleges strategically
- 4. Keep domicile & category certificates ready
- 5. Be flexible about location
- 6. Keep BDS and AYUSH as backup options
Realistic Conclusion
| Marks | MBBS Possibility |
| 600+ | Strong Government MBBS chance |
| 500–600 | Private/Deemed MBBS very likely |
| Below 500 | Private MBBS possible, BDS & AYUSH strong chances |
NEET counselling strategy matters as much as marks. Many students with 520–550 marks secure MBBS every year simply by smart choice filling and participating till the stray vacancy round.
