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  • Uttar Pradesh medical colleges for NEET

    Overview

    Uttar Pradesh has 88 medical colleges offering MBBS programmes: 47 government and 41 private. The official DMET brochure published before NEET UG 2025 counselling (pages 21-22) listed 80 MBBS colleges (44 government and 36 private). The actual counselling rounds saw 88 colleges participate, with 8 additional colleges added through supplementary notifications issued after the brochure went to print. UP has been rapidly expanding medical education, with several new colleges approved during 2024-2025. These colleges spread across the state’s major cities, from Lucknow and Kanpur in central UP to Varanasi and Gorakhpur in the east, Agra and Meerut in the west, and Bareilly in the Rohilkhand region. The oldest among them, King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow, has been running since 1911. The newest colleges received recognition as recently as 2025. For NEET aspirants, UP is one of the largest markets for medical seats in India, with state counselling handled by DMET Lucknow through upneet.gov.in.

    Similarly, for dental colleges, the DMET brochure listed 22 private dental colleges with 2,110 BDS seats, while the actual allotment data from upneet.gov.in shows 26 dental colleges participated in counselling.

    Government medical colleges

    The 47 government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh form the backbone of both medical education and public healthcare delivery across the state. Several of these institutions have decades of clinical training behind them. (The DMET brochure figure of 44 government colleges reflects the count at time of publication; 3 additional government colleges joined counselling via later notifications.)

    KGMU Lucknow is the state’s flagship institution. Established in 1911, it has 3,875 hospital beds, handles 21,481 OPD patients per month, and runs 50 departments. It admits 250 MBBS students each year. GSVM Medical College in Kanpur, another large government college, also has an intake of 250 seats. Other well-known government colleges include BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur, MLB Medical College in Jhansi, and SN Medical College in Agra; each of these is a regional referral centre for its surrounding districts.

    Private medical colleges

    Uttar Pradesh has 41 private medical colleges. The DMET brochure listed 36 private colleges with a combined intake of 6,600 private MBBS seats; 5 more private colleges were added to counselling through supplementary notifications. These colleges are concentrated around cities with established healthcare infrastructure: Lucknow, the NCR-adjacent belt (Meerut, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad), and towns along the NH corridors like Bareilly, Hapur, and Barabanki. Rama Medical College in Hapur, Rajshree Medical Research Institute in Bareilly, and Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences in Barabanki each admit 250 students per year, placing them among the state’s largest private intakes.

    Seat intake and fill rates

    Our database has MSMER intake data for 60 of the 88 colleges. Across these 60, the combined latest-year MBBS intake is 8,878 seats: 3,828 government seats (from 31 government colleges) and 5,050 private seats (from 29 private colleges). The full state seat matrix is larger once the remaining 28 colleges are factored in. Per the official DMET brochure, private colleges alone account for 6,600 MBBS seats.

    Five colleges share the highest individual intake of 250 seats each:

    • KGMU, Lucknow
    • GSVM Medical College, Kanpur
    • Rama Medical College, Hapur
    • Rajshree Medical Research Institute, Bareilly
    • Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki

    Of the total seats, 85% fall under the state quota (counselled by DMET Lucknow) and 15% under the All India Quota (counselled by MCC). State domicile candidates can participate in both rounds, while non-domicile candidates compete only for AIQ seats at UP colleges.

    Infrastructure highlights

    KGMU’s 3,875-bed hospital and 50-department setup makes it one of the largest teaching hospitals in northern India. Its monthly OPD volume of over 21,000 patients gives clinical students consistent exposure to a wide case mix. Other major government hospitals attached to medical colleges in Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, and Gorakhpur function as regional referral points, handling cases from multiple neighbouring districts.

    NMC recognition data is available for 81 of the 88 colleges in our database. Recognition status matters because colleges without valid NMC approval cannot admit students in a given academic year, and seats at such colleges are excluded from counselling.

    Affiliating universities

    Most medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh affiliate to one of two universities based in Lucknow:

    • King George’s Medical University (KGMU) is itself a standalone university that conducts its own examinations.
    • Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow affiliates the majority of government and private medical colleges across the state.

    A few institutions operate as deemed universities or autonomous bodies with their own degree-granting authority. The affiliating university determines the examination pattern, internal assessment weightage, and academic calendar. Students should confirm affiliation status before counselling since it affects the degree certificate they receive upon graduation.

    How to check college details

    Each of the 88 colleges has a dedicated page on neet2seat with structured data on seat intake, NMC recognition status, hospital infrastructure, cutoff trends, and affiliated university. You can filter colleges by ownership type (government or private), city, and intake capacity to build a preference list that matches your NEET score range and budget.

    For counselling-specific information (fee structures, document requirements, round-wise schedules), DMET publishes updates at upneet.gov.in during the counselling season. For an overview of how reservation categories affect seat allocation, see our UP NEET categories and reservations guide. For the full counselling process walkthrough, see our UP NEET counselling process guide.

  • Uttar Pradesh NEET category list and reservations

    Uttar Pradesh allocates 85% of government medical college seats through its state quota, with admissions managed by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow. The remaining 15% goes to the All India Quota managed centrally by MCC. For state quota seats, candidates must hold a valid domicile certificate for Uttar Pradesh, and their NEET scorecard is the sole basis for merit determination. The counselling process runs through the official portal at upneet.gov.in, where candidates register, verify documents, and participate in seat allotment rounds.

    Reservation in UP follows a two-layer structure: vertical reservations divide seats among social categories, while horizontal reservations cut across those vertical slices to ensure representation for specific groups like persons with disabilities and women.

    Vertical reservation breakdown

    Vertical reservations in Uttar Pradesh split the total state quota seats into five mutually exclusive categories. A candidate can claim only one vertical category; for instance, an OBC candidate cannot simultaneously claim EWS reservation.

    Category Quota (%)
    Unreserved (General) 40%
    Other Backward Classes (OBC) 27%
    Scheduled Castes (SC) 21%
    Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) 10%
    Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2%

    The ST quota in Uttar Pradesh is notably smaller than in states with larger tribal populations. This reflects the state’s demographic composition. Candidates belonging to reserved categories who score high enough to qualify in the unreserved list may be allotted seats in the General category, freeing reserved seats for other candidates within their group.

    Horizontal reservation

    Horizontal reservations apply within each vertical category rather than carving out separate seats from the overall pool. In Uttar Pradesh, two primary horizontal quotas operate across all vertical categories:

    • Persons with Disabilities (PwD/PwBD): 5% of seats within each vertical category are reserved for candidates with benchmark disabilities of 40% or more.
    • Women: 20% of seats within each vertical category are reserved for female candidates.

    Additional horizontal reservations exist for dependents of ex-servicemen, NCC cadets, and dependents of freedom fighters. These quotas function the same way; a woman from the SC category, for example, would be considered under both the SC vertical quota and the women’s horizontal quota within that SC slice.

    Because horizontal quotas operate within vertical categories, they do not reduce the total number of seats available to any social group. A PwD candidate from the OBC category competes within the OBC pool, not against General category PwD candidates.

    Exception: four SCP-funded colleges

    Four government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh were established under the Scheduled Caste Special Component Plan (SCP): GMC Ambedkar Nagar, GMC Kannauj, GMC Jalaun (Orai), and GMC Saharanpur. Because these colleges were built with SCP funds earmarked for SC welfare, the state government applied 70% SC reservation at these four institutions through a series of government orders issued between 2010 and 2015. This pushed the combined reserved seats at these colleges to approximately 79% when the 15% AIQ central pool was factored in.

    In August 2025, the Allahabad High Court (Justice Pankaj Bhatia) struck down the six government orders, ruling that the reservation exceeded the 50% ceiling established by the Supreme Court in Indra Sawhney v. Union of India (1992). The court directed that these four colleges must follow the standard reservation under the UP Reservation Act 2006 (SC 21%, ST 2%, OBC 27%, EWS 10%). A division bench subsequently stayed fresh counselling for the 2025-26 academic year while ordering that SC students admitted in excess of the standard quota be adjusted to vacant reserved seats at other government medical colleges.

    As of June 2026, the matter is before the Supreme Court of India (SLP Diary No. 51735-2025, bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran), which has agreed to examine whether colleges established under the SCP are bound by the 50% reservation ceiling. Until the Supreme Court rules, the seat matrix at these four colleges for 2026 counselling remains uncertain. Candidates should check DMET notifications on upneet.gov.in for the confirmed reservation structure at these colleges before filling choices. The standard reservation percentages listed above (SC 21%, ST 2%, OBC 27%, EWS 10%) continue to apply at all other UP medical colleges without any dispute.

    EWS category

    The Economically Weaker Sections reservation of 10% applies exclusively to General category candidates. Candidates who belong to SC, ST, or OBC cannot claim EWS reservation regardless of their family income. This distinction trips up many applicants during document verification.

    To qualify for EWS, a candidate’s family must meet the income and asset criteria defined by the state government. The EWS certificate must be issued on or after 1 April of the counselling year. Certificates from previous years are not valid, even if the family’s economic situation remains unchanged. DMET verifies certificate dates during document scrutiny, and an expired or pre-dated certificate will result in the candidate losing their EWS claim for that admission cycle.

    Candidates should obtain their EWS certificate from the relevant tehsildar or district magistrate’s office well before counselling begins, keeping the April cutoff in mind.

    OBC Non-Creamy Layer

    OBC reservation of 27% in Uttar Pradesh requires candidates to produce a Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate. The creamy layer concept excludes families whose income or social position has advanced beyond a threshold set by the government; these families are considered economically self-sufficient and therefore ineligible for OBC quota benefits.

    Like the EWS certificate, the OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after 1 April of the counselling year. This annual renewal requirement exists because a family’s income status can change year to year. A certificate dated March of the same year, even if just weeks old at the time of counselling, will be rejected.

    The certificate must be issued by a competent authority (typically the sub-divisional magistrate or equivalent). Candidates should verify that their caste is listed in the Uttar Pradesh state OBC list, as central and state OBC lists can differ. A caste recognized at the central level may not appear on the UP state list, which would disqualify the candidate from state quota OBC reservation.

    How merit lists are prepared

    DMET prepares separate category-wise merit lists based on NEET scores. There is no separate state entrance exam; the NEET scorecard alone determines rank within each list. Candidates appear on multiple lists depending on their eligibility. A PwD candidate from the SC category, for instance, would appear on the overall SC merit list, the SC-PwD merit list, and potentially the general merit list if their score qualifies.

    The ranking within each category list follows NEET score in descending order. When two candidates have identical NEET scores, tie-breaking criteria specified in the NEET counselling guidelines (such as higher marks in Biology, then Chemistry, then fewer incorrect answers, then age) apply.

    Seat allotment proceeds category by category. General merit seats fill first, then OBC, SC, ST, and EWS seats in sequence, with horizontal quotas applied at each stage. Reserved category candidates who qualify on general merit are adjusted upward, vacating reserved seats for others.

    Certificate requirements and validity

    Candidates participating in UP NEET state counselling must produce the following documents during verification:

    • NEET scorecard and admit card
    • Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate (mandatory for state quota eligibility)
    • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC as applicable), issued by the competent district authority
    • OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, dated on or after 1 April of the counselling year
    • EWS certificate (for General-EWS candidates), dated on or after 1 April of the counselling year
    • PwD certificate from a government medical board (for disability quota claims)
    • Class 10 and 12 marksheets and passing certificates
    • Photograph and government-issued ID

    All certificates must be originals at the time of physical verification, with self-attested photocopies submitted for records. DMET’s verification team at the counselling centre cross-checks certificate details against the candidate’s registration data. Any mismatch in name, date of birth, or category between documents and the NEET application can lead to rejection of the candidature for that round.

    Candidates should monitor upneet.gov.in for counselling schedule announcements, document checklists, and any year-specific changes to the reservation policy. DMET typically publishes detailed instructions before each counselling round, including the exact list of acceptable certificate formats and issuing authorities.

    Related Uttar Pradesh guides

  • Uttar Pradesh NEET counselling process

    UP NEET counselling: how admissions work in Uttar Pradesh

    The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Lucknow, conducts NEET UG counselling for admission to medical colleges across Uttar Pradesh. The process runs through the official portal at upneet.gov.in and covers 85% of seats in government medical colleges under the state quota. The remaining 15% fall under the All India Quota managed by MCC.

    UP has 88 medical colleges in total: 47 government and 41 private, with the oldest being KGMU Lucknow (established 1911) and the newest added as recently as 2025. Note: the initial DMET counselling brochure listed 80 colleges (44 government and 36 private MBBS colleges). Additional colleges were added during the counselling process through supplementary notifications on the same portal, bringing the total to 88 colleges that participated in NEET 2025 allotment.

    Eligibility and domicile

    Candidates must hold a valid NEET UG scorecard with a qualifying percentile for their respective category. A domicile certificate is mandatory for state quota seats. Only candidates who are domiciled in Uttar Pradesh can participate in state counselling for government college seats. Private colleges admit through the same DMET process, but domicile requirements may differ for management quota seats where applicable.

    UP follows vertical reservation of SC 21%, ST 2%, OBC 27%, and EWS 10%. Horizontal reservations of 5% for PwD candidates and 20% for women apply across all vertical categories. Candidates claiming reservation must produce valid category certificates issued by competent authorities in Uttar Pradesh.

    Step-by-step process

    Online registration

    Registration opens on upneet.gov.in after NEET UG results are declared. Candidates create an account, fill in personal and academic details, upload scanned documents, and pay the registration fee of ₹2,000 (non-refundable). The security deposit amount depends on whether the candidate opts for government-only counselling or includes private colleges in their preferences.

    Document verification at nodal centres

    Although the counselling process is largely online, document verification happens at designated nodal centres across the state. Candidates must visit their allotted centre with original documents for physical verification. This is the only offline step before final college reporting.

    Choice filling and locking

    After successful verification, candidates log in to fill their college and course preferences. The portal allows candidates to add, remove, and reorder choices until the deadline. Choices must be locked before the closing date; unlocked choices are automatically locked by the system in their last saved order. Given that UP has 88 medical colleges spread from Agra to Gorakhpur, candidates should research seat matrices and location preferences thoroughly before filling choices.

    Seat allotment

    DMET publishes allotment results on the portal after each round. Allotment follows merit (NEET rank), preferences submitted, and seat availability. Candidates who receive an allotment can accept the seat, upgrade in subsequent rounds (if eligible), or exit counselling.

    Reporting to college

    Candidates allotted a seat must report to the designated college within the specified window. Physical reporting with all original documents and fee payment completes the admission process. Failure to report within the deadline results in cancellation of the allotted seat and forfeiture of the security deposit.

    Counselling rounds and timeline

    UP NEET counselling proceeds through four distinct rounds:

    Round 1: The first allotment based on NEET merit and filled choices. Candidates allotted a seat may accept it or float for upgradation in Round 2.

    Round 2: Vacant and surrendered seats from Round 1 are redistributed. Candidates who floated may receive an upgraded allotment. Fresh candidates on the waitlist may also receive seats.

    Mop-up round: Seats remaining after two rounds are offered to eligible candidates who either did not participate earlier or did not receive any allotment.

    Stray vacancy round: The final round fills any leftover seats. This round typically has limited seat availability and a compressed timeline.

    Sub-quota conversion in later rounds

    DMET applies a conversion algorithm from the mop-up round onwards. If seats reserved under sub-quota categories (PwD, Ex-serviceman, Freedom Fighter, NCC) within a vertical category remain unfilled after Round 2, those seats convert to the parent vertical category. For example, an unfilled OBC-PwD seat converts to a general OBC seat in the mop-up round. This conversion is applied category-wise within each vertical reservation group (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and unreserved) as specified in Chapter 5 of the DMET brochure.

    The exact schedule depends on when NEET UG results are declared and the MCC AIQ counselling timeline. DMET publishes detailed dates for each round on upneet.gov.in once the counselling schedule is finalised.

    Security deposit, fees, and service bond

    Registration fee and security deposit

    All candidates must pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹2,000 at the time of online registration.

    Candidates opting for government college counselling only must pay a security deposit of ₹30,000. Those who wish to include private colleges in their preference list pay a higher security deposit of ₹2,00,000. The deposit is refundable if the candidate does not receive any allotment or exits counselling according to the rules specified for each round.

    Forfeiture rules apply if a candidate is allotted a seat and fails to report, or if they withdraw after a specified deadline. The exact refund and forfeiture conditions are published in the counselling information bulletin each year on the DMET portal.

    Compulsory government service bond

    Candidates admitted to government medical colleges and PPP (Public-Private Partnership) colleges must sign a compulsory government service bond. The bond amount is ₹10 lakh, and the candidate commits to serving in a government posting for 2 years after completing their degree. This requirement is specified in Chapter 8 of the DMET counselling brochure. Candidates who do not fulfil the service obligation are liable to pay the bond amount to the state government.

    Key documents required

    • NEET UG scorecard
    • NEET UG admit card
    • Class 10 mark sheet and certificate (for date of birth proof)
    • Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
    • Domicile certificate of Uttar Pradesh
    • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
    • PwD certificate (if applicable)
    • Passport-size photographs
    • Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar card or equivalent)
    • Registration fee payment receipt (₹2,000)
    • Security deposit payment receipt

    All documents must be originals at the time of verification. Candidates should also carry one set of self-attested photocopies for submission at the nodal centre and at the time of college reporting.

    For a complete breakdown of reservation categories and how seat allocation works across different quota types, read our UP NEET categories and reservations guide. To explore individual colleges, cutoff trends, and seat counts across Uttar Pradesh, see our UP medical colleges guide.

    Related Uttar Pradesh guides

  • MCC clarifies NRI quota eligibility and document requirements for 2026-27 counselling

    MCC clarifies NRI quota eligibility and document requirements for 2026-27 counselling

    The Medical Counselling Committee issued a notice on 27 May 2026 addressed to candidates who claim NRI or OCI status, or want their nationality converted from Indian to NRI for UG/PG counselling in academic year 2026-27. The notice references the Supreme Court order in W.P. No. 13393 of 2007 (Anshul Tomar vs. State of M.P.), which sets out who qualifies as an NRI sponsor for medical seats reserved under the NRI quota.

    Under the Court’s criteria, a student qualifies for NRI quota seats if their mother or father is an NRI ordinarily residing abroad. First-degree relations (real siblings) also qualify. Beyond that, extended relatives such as paternal or maternal uncles and aunts, grandparents, and first-degree cousins can sponsor a student, but only if they are NRIs ordinarily residing abroad, have acted as the student’s guardian, and produce documentary evidence and an affidavit confirming this.

    MCC has specifically stated that during counselling, it will seek evidential proof and legal documents confirming that the sponsor is a bonafide legal guardian under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. If you plan to apply under the NRI quota with a sponsor other than a parent, prepare these documents well in advance: proof of the sponsor’s NRI status, proof of ordinary residence abroad, guardianship documents under the 1890 Act, and a supporting affidavit.

    Source: mcc.nic.in

  • NMC proposes extending MBBS completion limit from nine to ten years

    NMC proposes extending MBBS completion limit from nine to ten years

    The National Medical Commission published a draft amendment to the Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 in the Gazette of India on 18 May 2026. The proposed change modifies Clause 21 of Chapter V, which governs how long a student can take to complete the MBBS programme. Under the current rule, no student may continue the undergraduate medical course beyond nine years from the date of admission. The amendment would extend this to ten years from joining first MBBS, and the new limit explicitly includes the compulsory rotatory medical internship period.

    If you are a current MBBS student who has been running close to the existing nine-year cap, the proposed amendment gives you an additional year. It also clarifies that the internship counts within that window, not separately. The four-attempt cap for first professional MBBS examinations stays unchanged.

    This is a draft regulation open for public comment. You have 30 days from the date of Gazette publication to submit objections or suggestions by email at ug_gmer_amend_2026@nmc.org.in. Only email submissions in the prescribed format will be accepted; physical submissions will not be considered. The draft notification is available on the NMC website.

    Source: nmc.org.in

  • NEET UG 2026 reexam FAQ: date, timing, fee refund, centre allotment

    The NTA has released an official FAQ on the NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21. Several of the NTA’s answers are cryptic, so we have added context where needed. The information below is from the NTA notice; the explanations are ours.

    When is the NEET UG 2026 re-examination?

    Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. This includes 15 minutes for documentation and verification formalities at the centre before the exam begins.

    Will the examination fee be refunded?

    Yes. The fee paid for the cancelled May 3 exam will be refunded. NTA will open a module by May 21, 2026, where candidates can enter their bank account details to receive the refund.

    Do I need to pay any additional fee for the re-examination?

    No additional payment is required.

    Can I change my language (medium of examination)?

    No. The language you selected when you submitted the application form is final.

    What “medium” means: NEET is conducted in 13 languages — English, Hindi, Urdu, and 10 regional languages (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu). If you chose English or Hindi, you can take the exam anywhere in India. If you chose a regional language, you can only take the exam in the corresponding state (e.g., Tamil is available only in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry; Marathi only in Maharashtra).

    I see a message saying “city selection is unavailable based on the updated address and the application medium chosen.” What does this mean?

    This error appears when the city you are trying to select does not offer the exam in your chosen language. For example, if you chose Kannada as your medium, you cannot select a city outside Karnataka. Your language choice is locked and cannot be changed. If you are seeing this error, you will need to select a city within the state where your language is available. The full list of which languages are offered where is in Para 6(ix) of Chapter 4 of the NEET (UG)-2026 Information Bulletin on neet.nta.nic.in.

    Will I get the same examination centre as before?

    Not necessarily. Centres are allotted based on the city you selected. The centre for the re-exam may be different from the one allotted on May 3.

    My earlier centre was far from my residence. What can be done?

    NTA allots centres randomly within your chosen city. There is no mechanism to request a specific or closer centre. However, NTA has now opened the option to update your address and re-select your preferred city (two choices). If your earlier city was the problem, you can change it now on neet.nta.nic.in.

    I faced problems at my centre on May 3. Where do I complain?

    Email the NTA Helpdesk at neetug2026@nta.ac.in with your complaint and any supporting documents.

    The re-exam date clashes with another examination I have. Can the date be changed?

    No. The date is final and will not be changed.

    Source: NTA official notice dated May 16, 2026. Original PDF: Notice_20260516152301

  • NEET UG 2026 reexam set for June 21: no fresh registration, no additional fee

    The National Testing Agency has confirmed Sunday, June 21, 2026, as the date for the NEET UG re-examination. The decision, taken with the approval of the Government of India, follows the cancellation of the May 3 exam after a paper leak and examination irregularities.

    For the 22.79 lakh registered candidates, three things matter immediately.

    No fresh registration is required. Existing applications, submitted forms, and examination city preferences from the May cycle carry forward. No additional examination fee will be charged. Fresh admit cards, city intimation slips, and revised reporting instructions will be released closer to the exam date on neet.nta.nic.in. The NTA has asked candidates and parents to rely only on official channels for updates and has shared its helpline details for queries about the re-test process.

    The original May 3 examination was cancelled on May 12 after the paper leak came to light. The Rajasthan Special Operations Group’s investigation found that a “guess paper” had been moving through coaching networks and messaging apps at least 42 hours before the exam began. Of the approximately 410 questions in that document, 135 (90 in Biology, 45 in Chemistry) matched the actual NEET paper. The CBI is now conducting a comprehensive inquiry; around 15-16 people have been arrested so far.

    The cancellation left lakhs of aspirants uncertain about admissions, counselling schedules, and preparation timelines. With June 21 now confirmed, the one thing to watch is the admit card release date. NTA has not specified it yet, only that it will come “closer to the examination date.” Check neet.nta.nic.in regularly.

  • NEET UG 2026 cancelled: NTA orders re-exam after paper leak, CBI probe

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) on 12 May cancelled NEET UG 2026, held on 3 May. The decision came with approval from the Government of India after NTA and central authorities jointly reviewed investigative inputs from law enforcement agencies.

    NTA said the decision was taken “to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the examination system.” The exam will be re-conducted on dates to be announced separately.

    What happened: the paper leak

    NTA said it received information suggesting foul play on 7 May, four days after the exam. It referred the matter to central agencies on 8 May for independent verification. The Centre has since ordered a CBI probe.

    The Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) found that a handwritten “guess paper” had circulated before test day. News reports differ on the extent of the match. India TV reported that 120 of the 410 questions on the actual exam appeared in the guess paper. Business Today reported the leaked questions covered all 90 Biology items and all 45 Chemistry items, and that the breach originated at a printing facility in Jaipur, with distribution traced to Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, Dehradun, and Kerala. According to the same report, about 15 individuals have been questioned.

    What this means for candidates

    In a post on X, NTA confirmed that candidates do not need to re-register or pay any additional fee. Registration data, candidature details, and exam centre preferences from the May cycle will carry forward to the re-conducted exam. Fees already paid will be refunded. The agency said the re-exam will be “re-conducted using NTA’s internal resources.”

    Fresh admit cards will be issued before the rescheduled exam. According to NTA’s pre-exam data, 22.79 lakh candidates had registered for NEET UG 2026 across 5,400+ centres in 551 Indian cities and 14 cities abroad.

    Timeline

    1. 3 May: NEET UG 2026 conducted
    2. 6 May: NTA released the provisional answer key
    3. 7 May: NTA received information suggesting the paper was compromised
    4. 8 May: Matter referred to central agencies for independent verification
    5. 12 May: NTA cancelled the exam; CBI probe ordered; re-exam announced

    What comes next

    The CBI will investigate whether the breach involved an organised network and trace how the paper was distributed. NTA will announce re-exam dates and the admit card schedule through its official channels.

    For updates, check nta.ac.in and neet.nta.nic.in. For queries: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700 or neetug2026@nta.ac.in.

  • Kerala MBBS cutoffs 2026: college-wise closing ranks

    Kerala NEET cutoff overview

    Kerala has 14 government and 21 private medical colleges participating in state counselling through CEE Kerala (Commissioner for Entrance Examinations). The OPEN category closing rank for the most competitive government college (Govt. Medical College, Kozhikkode) reached 7,273 in the final round of 2025.

    At the other end of the government spectrum, Govt. Medical College, Kottayam closed at rank 37,194.

    All cutoffs on this page are based on KEAM rank, not NEET All India Rank. Kerala conducts its own merit list. See our Kerala counselling guide for conversion details. Data on this page covers 3 years of counselling records (2023-2025).

    For a full walkthrough of the counselling timeline, documents, and fee structure, read our Kerala counselling guide.

    Government college cutoffs

    The table below lists the top 3 government colleges by closing rank (OPEN category, 2025 counselling). The R1, R2, R3 values are from 2025 and serve as reference for 2026 aspirants. Ranks are expressed as KEAM rank.

    College R1 (2025) R2 (2025) R3 (2025) 2023-2025 trend
    Govt. Medical College, Kozhikkode 7,273 7,273 7,273 ↓ Declining
    Government Medical College, Kannur 684 860 858 ↑ Improving
    Govt. Medical College, Manjeri 36,644 13,814 13,814 → Stable

    The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 14 government colleges, filter by category, and track year-over-year trends.

    Open Cutoff Analyzer →

    Cutoffs by reservation category

    The table below compares final-round closing ranks across reservation categories for 3 representative colleges (2025 counselling data, for reference by 2026 aspirants).

    College Type OPEN OBC SC ST EWS
    Govt. Medical College, Kozhikkode Government 7,273 – – – –
    Govt. Medical College, Manjeri Government 13,814 – – – –
    Government Medical College, Kannur Government 858 – – – –

    The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 35 colleges across every reservation category.

    Open Cutoff Analyzer →

    How cutoffs change across rounds

    Kerala counselling typically runs 3 rounds (R1, R2 and R3). Cutoff ranks tend to rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates who secured seats elsewhere drop out of the process.

    For example, Govt. Medical College, Kozhikkode tightened from 7,273 in R1 to 7,273 by R3.

    Later rounds fill seats vacated by candidates who accepted offers elsewhere. If you narrowly missed a college in R1, the final round may still work in your favour. Track round-by-round changes in the Cutoff Analyzer.

    Year-over-year trends

    College 2023 2024 2025 Trend
    Govt. Medical College, Kozhikkode 2,938 1,989 7,273 ↓ Declining
    Govt. Medical College, Ernakulam 16,673 11,824 39,643 ↓ Declining
    Govt. Medical College, Kottayam 30,138 23,978 37,194 ↓ Declining

    The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 35 colleges and see how cutoffs have shifted over 3 years.

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    Across 2023-2025, 8 out of 11 colleges saw more relaxed (higher rank numbers) cutoffs. New seat additions and changes in candidate preferences can both push cutoffs upward.

    Govt. Medical College, Kozhikkode moved from rank 2,938 in 2023 to 7,273 in 2025 (the cutoff rank rose by 4,335).

    How to use this data

    Start by checking where your expected NEET rank falls relative to the cutoffs above. If your rank is within 10-15% of a college’s closing rank, that college is worth listing in your preference order.

    Use the College Predictor to see which colleges match your rank and category. Then use the Choice Filler to build an optimised preference list you can submit during counselling.

    Pay attention to the round-by-round pattern. A college that fills in R1 at rank 20,000 but drops to 28,000 by the final round gives you a realistic shot if your rank is in the mid-20,000s. Conversely, colleges whose cutoffs tighten across rounds are harder to get into later.

    Category-specific cutoffs matter. The reservation categories page in our Kerala category guide explains eligibility requirements and document checklists for each category.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the lowest rank to get a government MBBS seat in Kerala?

    In 2025, the highest closing rank among government colleges in the OPEN category was 30,437. This was in the final round of counselling. Ranks beyond this were not allotted a government seat under OPEN.

    Are these Kerala cutoffs based on NEET AIR or state rank?

    All cutoffs on this page are expressed as KEAM rank. Kerala uses its own state merit list for counselling. See our counselling guide for details.

    How many government medical colleges are in Kerala?

    Kerala has 14 government medical colleges accepting admissions through state counselling. See the full list in our Kerala medical colleges page.

    Do Kerala MBBS cutoffs change across counselling rounds?

    Yes. Kerala runs 3 rounds of counselling. Cutoff ranks usually rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates vacate seats. The Cutoff Analyzer on this site lets you compare round-by-round data for every college.

    Can I predict 2026 cutoffs from this data?

    Past cutoffs are the best available indicator but not a guarantee. Seat count changes, exam difficulty, and candidate preferences all affect cutoffs each year. Use the year-over-year trends above to identify whether a college is becoming more or less competitive, then run your rank through the College Predictor for a probability estimate.

  • West Bengal MBBS cutoffs 2026: college-wise closing ranks

    West Bengal NEET cutoff overview

    West Bengal has 25 government and 13 private medical colleges participating in state counselling through WBMCC (West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee). The OPEN category closing rank for the most competitive government college (Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata) reached 8,857 in the final round of 2025.

    At the other end of the government spectrum, Jakir Hossain Medical College and Research Institute closed at rank 79,278. Among private colleges, KPC Medical College and Hospital, Jadavpur had the tightest cutoff at rank 1,11,301.

    All cutoffs on this page are based on NEET All India Rank. Data on this page covers 2 years of counselling records (2024-2025).

    For a full walkthrough of the counselling timeline, documents, and fee structure, read our West Bengal counselling guide.

    Government college cutoffs

    The table below lists the top 3 government colleges by closing rank (OPEN category, 2025 counselling). The R1, R2, R3 values are from 2025 and serve as reference for 2026 aspirants. Ranks are expressed as NEET All India Rank.

    College R1 (2025) R2 (2025) R3 (2025) 2024-2025 trend
    Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata 7,598 8,609 8,857 ↓ Declining
    Medical College, Kolkata 5,684 8,597 8,982 ↑ Improving
    Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata 9,842 10,597 10,945 –

    The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 25 government colleges, filter by category, and track year-over-year trends.

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    Private college cutoffs

    Private colleges generally have higher closing ranks (less competitive). The top 3 private colleges by closing rank (OPEN category, 2025 counselling). The R1, R2, R3 values are from 2025 and serve as reference for 2026 aspirants. Ranks are expressed as NEET All India Rank.

    College R1 (2025) R2 (2025) R3 (2025) 2024-2025 trend
    KPC Medical College and Hospital, Jadavpur 1,11,301 1,11,301 1,11,301 → Stable
    ICARE Institute of Medical Science and Research, Haldia 4,57,844 4,57,844 4,57,844 ↑ Improving
    Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital 4,91,918 5,11,247 6,67,340 ↑ Improving

    The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 13 private colleges, filter by category, and track year-over-year trends.

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    Cutoffs by reservation category

    The table below compares final-round closing ranks across reservation categories for 3 representative colleges (2025 counselling data, for reference by 2026 aspirants).

    College Type OPEN OBC-A OBC-B SC ST
    Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata Government 8,857 14,258 12,169 63,461 4,26,221
    Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata Government 10,945 16,958 15,478 81,140 4,60,054
    KPC Medical College and Hospital, Jadavpur Private 1,11,301 52,895 52,919 1,78,665 6,62,262

    The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 38 colleges across every reservation category.

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    How cutoffs change across rounds

    West Bengal counselling typically runs 3 rounds (R1, R2 and R3). Cutoff ranks tend to rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates who secured seats elsewhere drop out of the process.

    For example, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata had an R1 cutoff of 7,598 that moved to 8,857 by R3, a shift of about 1,259 ranks.

    Later rounds fill seats vacated by candidates who accepted offers elsewhere. If you narrowly missed a college in R1, the final round may still work in your favour. Track round-by-round changes in the Cutoff Analyzer.

    Year-over-year trends

    College 2024 2025 Trend
    Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata 7,000 8,857 ↓ Declining
    Malda Medical College and Hospital, Malda 35,359 40,016 ↓ Declining
    Krishnanagar Institute of Medical Science 61,971 76,119 ↓ Declining

    The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 38 colleges and see how cutoffs have shifted over 2 years.

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    Across 2024-2025, 28 out of 51 colleges saw more relaxed (higher rank numbers) cutoffs. New seat additions and changes in candidate preferences can both push cutoffs upward.

    Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata moved from rank 7,000 in 2024 to 8,857 in 2025 (the cutoff rank rose by 1,857).

    How to use this data

    Start by checking where your expected NEET rank falls relative to the cutoffs above. If your rank is within 10-15% of a college’s closing rank, that college is worth listing in your preference order.

    Use the College Predictor to see which colleges match your rank and category. Then use the Choice Filler to build an optimised preference list you can submit during counselling.

    Pay attention to the round-by-round pattern. A college that fills in R1 at rank 20,000 but drops to 28,000 by the final round gives you a realistic shot if your rank is in the mid-20,000s. Conversely, colleges whose cutoffs tighten across rounds are harder to get into later.

    Category-specific cutoffs matter. The reservation categories page in our West Bengal category guide explains eligibility requirements and document checklists for each category.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the lowest rank to get a government MBBS seat in West Bengal?

    In 2025, the highest closing rank among government colleges in the OPEN category was 79,278. This was in the final round of counselling. Ranks beyond this were not allotted a government seat under OPEN.

    Are these West Bengal cutoffs based on NEET AIR or state rank?

    All cutoffs on this page are expressed as NEET All India Rank. WBMCC (West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee) uses NEET All India Rank for seat allotment. See our counselling guide for details.

    How many government medical colleges are in West Bengal?

    West Bengal has 25 government medical colleges accepting admissions through state counselling. See the full list in our West Bengal medical colleges page.

    Do West Bengal MBBS cutoffs change across counselling rounds?

    Yes. West Bengal runs 3 rounds of counselling. Cutoff ranks usually rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates vacate seats. The Cutoff Analyzer on this site lets you compare round-by-round data for every college.

    What are the private medical college cutoffs in West Bengal?

    The most competitive private college in West Bengal closed at rank 1,12,277 (OPEN, 2025). The least competitive closed around 10,88,666. Use the Cutoff Analyzer to filter by private colleges only.

    Can I predict 2026 cutoffs from this data?

    Past cutoffs are the best available indicator but not a guarantee. Seat count changes, exam difficulty, and candidate preferences all affect cutoffs each year. Use the year-over-year trends above to identify whether a college is becoming more or less competitive, then run your rank through the College Predictor for a probability estimate.