Best Medical Colleges in India Accepting NEET 2025 Score Under 500
Abhishek Patel
24/03/2025
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For NEET 2025 aspirants aiming for top MBBS colleges in India, a score under 500 might feel limiting—but it’s not the end of the road. In fact, several reputed government and private medical colleges accept NEET scores between 450 and 500.
Whether you’re from the general, OBC, or SC/ST category, we’ve compiled a list of medical colleges that accepted NEET scores under 500 in the past—along with cutoff trends, fees, and admission advice for 2025.
NEET 2025 Score of 500: What Are Your Chances?
A NEET score between 450–500 usually corresponds to an All India Rank (AIR) between 40,000 to 80,000 (approx.). While it may not guarantee an MBBS seat in AIIMS or top-tier government colleges, you still have a high chance of securing MBBS/BDS/BAMS seats in the following:
- State quota seats in your home state
- Private deemed universities
- Semi-government medical colleges
- AYUSH & BDS programs
Top Government Medical Colleges Accepting NEET Scores Under 500 (State Quota)
| College Name | State | Expected NEET Cutoff (State Quota – UR) |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College, Nagpur | Maharashtra | 485–495 |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj GMC | Kolhapur | 470–480 |
| Government Medical College, Baramati | Maharashtra | 465–475 |
| Government Medical College, Pali | Rajasthan | 480–490 |
| Government Medical College, Ratlam | Madhya Pradesh | 460–470 |
Note: These are under the 85% state quota. Cutoffs vary for each category.
Top Private Medical Colleges Accepting NEET Score Under 500
| College Name | State | Fee (Approx.) | Expected NEET Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune | Maharashtra | ₹19–20 Lakhs/year | 480–495 (Deemed Univ.) |
| Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences | Odisha | ₹16–18 Lakhs/year | 470–485 |
| SRM Medical College, Chennai | Tamil Nadu | ₹22–24 Lakhs/year | 460–480 |
| Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences | Maharashtra | ₹17–18 Lakhs/year | 450–470 |
| JSS Medical College, Mysuru | Karnataka | ₹18–20 Lakhs/year | 470–490 |
These colleges accept NEET scores under all India quota (AIQ) or deemed university quota.
NEET 2025 Category-Wise Cutoff Trends (Expected)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (500 Score Range) | Type of College |
|---|---|---|
| General | 480–500 | Private/State Govt. Colleges |
| OBC | 450–480 | State Govt. + Select Pvt. Colleges |
| SC/ST | 400–460 | State Govt. Colleges |
| EWS | 455–485 | State Govt. & Private Colleges |
Tips to Maximize Your Chances With NEET Score Under 500
- Apply through your state’s 85% quota – Home state advantage matters!
- Deemed universities often accept students with scores under 500
- Explore BDS, BAMS, and BHMS options for medical-related careers
- Participate in mop-up and stray vacancy rounds – seats do open up
- Use NEET College Predictors (like Formfees, Careers360) for real-time guidance
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