Medical PG — NEET-PG

Medical PG — Cutoffs

Medical PG cutoffs: official qualifying cut-offs and college-wise closing ranks from official allotment data, each with its year and source.

5,250 closing ranks

NEET-PG 2025 · lowest rank first

Closing ranks
CollegeCourseRoundQuota · CategoryClosing rankMore
MGM Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (RADIO-DIAGNOSIS)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,04,066Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
48,168
Seats allotted
3
Name as printed
MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, MGM Medical College, Sector1, Plot 1, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai- 410209, Maharashtra, 410209
DR D Y Patil Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (PATHOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Self-Financed Merit Seat/(Paid Seat Quota) · Open1,04,093Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
69,209
Seats allotted
10
Name as printed
DR D Y PATIL MEDICAL COLLEGE, NAVI MUMBAI, DR D Y PATIL MEDICAL COLLEGE, NAVI MUMBAI, Maharashtra, 400706
Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Government Medical College AmbajogaiMaharashtraM.D. (BIOCHEMISTRY)Round 1 · 2025All India · OBC1,04,315Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,04,315
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
SWAMI RAMANAND TEERTH RURAL GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE AMBAJOGAI, SWAMI RAMANAND TEERTH RURAL GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE AMBAJOGAI, Maharashtra, 431517
Government Medical College, AurangabadMaharashtraM.D. (PHYSIOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025All India · OBC1,04,843Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,04,843
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
Government Medical College, Aurangabad, Government Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 431001
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), WardhaMaharashtraM.D. (PAEDIATRICS)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,04,991Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
84,941
Seats allotted
4
Name as printed
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe Wardha - 442107, Maharashtra State, Maharashtra, 442107
Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (BIOCHEMISTRY)Round 1 · 2025All India · SC1,05,152Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,05,152
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College, Kolhapur, R.K. Nagar Road, Shenda Park, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Maharashtra, 416012
Government Medical College ChandrapurMaharashtraM.D. (MICROBIOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025All India · ST1,05,314Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,05,314
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE CHANDRAPUR, MAHARASHTRA, TB Hospital Campus, Ram Nagar, Chandrapur - 442401, Maharashtra, 442401
MGM Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (PAEDIATRICS)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,05,379Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
96,147
Seats allotted
2
Name as printed
MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 431003
Dr.V.M.Govt.Medical College, SolapurMaharashtraM.D. (PAEDIATRICS)Round 1 · 2025All India · Open (PwBD)1,05,774Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,05,774
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
Dr.V.M.Govt.Medical College, Solapur, Maharasthtra, In front of district court civil chowk Dr.V.M.Govt.Medical College, Solapur, Maharasthtra, Maharashtra, 413003
B.J.Government Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (PHYSIOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025All India · SC1,05,814Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,05,814
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
B.J.Government Medical College, Pune, B.J.Government Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, 411001
Government Medical College, GondiaMaharashtraMD/MS (Anatomy)Round 1 · 2025All India · Open1,05,988Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,05,054
Seats allotted
2
Name as printed
Government Medical College, Gondia, Nehru Chowk, KTS General Hospital Campus, Govt. Medical College, Gondia. 441601. Maharashtra., Maharashtra, 441601
Government Medical College, MirajMaharashtraMD/MS (Anatomy)Round 1 · 2025All India · OBC1,06,131Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,06,131
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
Government Medical College, Miraj, Government Medical College, Miraj, Maharashtra, 416410
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, KaradMaharashtraM.S. (OPHTHALMOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,06,135Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,06,135
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KARAD, KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KARAD, Maharashtra, 415110
MGM Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.S. (ORTHOPAEDICS)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,06,250Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
77,708
Seats allotted
4
Name as printed
MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, MGM Medical College, Sector1, Plot 1, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai- 410209, Maharashtra, 410209
Topiwala National Medical College, MumbaiMaharashtraMD/MS (Anatomy)Round 1 · 2025All India · SC1,07,000Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,07,000
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
TOPIWALA NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE, TOPIWALA NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE B Y L Nair Ch Hospital, Dr. A.L. Nair Rd, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400008
Shri Vasantrao Naik Govt Medical College YavatmalMaharashtraMD/MS (Anatomy)Round 1 · 2025All India · Open1,07,605Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
98,247
Seats allotted
2
Name as printed
Shri Vasantrao Naik Govt Medical College Yavatmal, Civil lines, Yavatmal, Maharashtra, 445001
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, WardhaMaharashtraM.D. (BIOCHEMISTRY)Round 1 · 2025All India · OBC1,07,909Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,07,909
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, 442102
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), WardhaMaharashtraM.S. (ORTHOPAEDICS)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,08,042Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
95,512
Seats allotted
4
Name as printed
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe Wardha - 442107, Maharashtra State, Maharashtra, 442107
Indira Gandhi GOVT.MEDICAL College NagpurMaharashtraM.D. (BIOCHEMISTRY)Round 1 · 2025All India · EWS1,08,094Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,08,094
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
INDIRA GANDHI GOVT.MEDICAL COLLEGE NAGPUR, INDIRA GANDHI GOVT.MEDICAL COLLEGE NAGPUR, Maharashtra, 440018
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, KaradMaharashtraM.D. (RADIO-DIAGNOSIS)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,08,160Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,08,160
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KARAD, KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KARAD, Maharashtra, 415110
Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (BIOCHEMISTRY)Round 1 · 2025All India · OBC1,08,320Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,08,320
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College, Kolhapur, R.K. Nagar Road, Shenda Park, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Maharashtra, 416012
DR D Y Patil Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. IN TRANSFUSION MEDICINE/ IMMUNO-HAEMATOLOGY and BLOOD TRANSFUSIONRound 1 · 2025Self-Financed Merit Seat/(Paid Seat Quota) · Open1,08,477Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,04,738
Seats allotted
2
Name as printed
DR D Y PATIL MEDICAL COLLEGE, NAVI MUMBAI, DR D Y PATIL MEDICAL COLLEGE, NAVI MUMBAI, Maharashtra, 400706
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), WardhaMaharashtraM.D. (PHARMACOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Self-Financed Merit Seat/(Paid Seat Quota) · Open1,08,660Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
82,876
Seats allotted
2
Name as printed
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe Wardha - 442107, Maharashtra State, Maharashtra, 442107
Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, PuneMaharashtraM.D. (PHARMACOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Self-Financed Merit Seat/(Paid Seat Quota) · Open1,09,252Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
71,562
Seats allotted
6
Name as printed
DR. D. Y. PATIL MEDICAL COLLEGE, PUNE, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune., Maharashtra, 411018
D. Y. Patil Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (Obst. and Gynae)/MS (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,10,018Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
98,547
Seats allotted
2
Name as printed
D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur, 869 E D. Y. PatilVidyanagar Kolhapur 416 006, Maharashtra, 416006
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (GENERAL MEDICINE)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,10,746Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
75,701
Seats allotted
3
Name as printed
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Medical College, Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Medical College, Dhankawadi, Pune Satara Road, Pune, Maharashtra, 411043
MGM Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (PATHOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Self-Financed Merit Seat/(Paid Seat Quota) · Open1,11,475Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
63,510
Seats allotted
5
Name as printed
MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 431003
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, KaradMaharashtraM.D. (PHARMACOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Self-Financed Merit Seat/(Paid Seat Quota) · Open1,11,861Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
77,208
Seats allotted
4
Name as printed
KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KARAD, KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KARAD, Maharashtra, 415110
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), WardhaMaharashtraM.D. (PSYCHIATRY)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,11,974Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,11,974
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe Wardha - 442107, Maharashtra State, Maharashtra, 442107
Government Medical College, LaturMaharashtraM.D. (PHYSIOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025All India · EWS1,12,245Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,12,245
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
Government Medical College, Latur, Government Medical College, Old Railway station Near Marwadi Rajasthani High-School Latur, Maharashtra, 413512
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), WardhaMaharashtraM.S. (GENERAL SURGERY)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,12,265Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,09,691
Seats allotted
4
Name as printed
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe Wardha - 442107, Maharashtra State, Maharashtra, 442107
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, KaradMaharashtraM.D. (Obst. and Gynae)/MS (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,12,421Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
86,974
Seats allotted
3
Name as printed
KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KARAD, KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KARAD, Maharashtra, 415110
Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (PHYSIOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025All India · OBC1,12,486Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,12,486
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Government Medical College, Kolhapur, R.K. Nagar Road, Shenda Park, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Maharashtra, 416012
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (DERM.,VENE. and LEPROSY)/(DERMATOLOGY)/(SKIN and VENEREAL DISEASES)/(VENEREOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,12,521Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
78,812
Seats allotted
3
Name as printed
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Medical College, Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Medical College, Dhankawadi, Pune Satara Road, Pune, Maharashtra, 411043
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, KaradMaharashtraM.D. (DERM.,VENE. and LEPROSY)/(DERMATOLOGY)/(SKIN and VENEREAL DISEASES)/(VENEREOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,12,733Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
80,663
Seats allotted
3
Name as printed
KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KARAD, KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KARAD, Maharashtra, 415110
Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, PuneMaharashtraM.D. (DERM.,VENE. and LEPROSY)/(DERMATOLOGY)/(SKIN and VENEREAL DISEASES)/(VENEREOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,12,900Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
53,646
Seats allotted
5
Name as printed
DR. D. Y. PATIL MEDICAL COLLEGE, PUNE, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune., Maharashtra, 411018
DR D Y Patil Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (RADIO-DIAGNOSIS)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,12,909Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
58,953
Seats allotted
6
Name as printed
DR D Y PATIL MEDICAL COLLEGE, NAVI MUMBAI, DR D Y PATIL MEDICAL COLLEGE, NAVI MUMBAI, Maharashtra, 400706
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College and HospitalMaharashtraM.D. (PATHOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Self-Financed Merit Seat/(Paid Seat Quota) · Open1,12,952Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
96,413
Seats allotted
6
Name as printed
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College and Hospital, Sangli, Maharashtra, 416416
Datta Meghe Medical College WanadongriMaharashtraM.D. (PATHOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Self-Financed Merit Seat/(Paid Seat Quota) · Open1,13,050Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
93,993
Seats allotted
4
Name as printed
Datta Meghe Medical College Wanadongri, Nagpur, Datta Meghe Medical College, Wanadongri, Hingna Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 441110
Pravara Rural Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (PHARMACOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Self-Financed Merit Seat/(Paid Seat Quota) · Open1,13,159Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,13,159
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
Pravara Rural Medical College, Loni, Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Rural Medical College (Formerly Called As Rural Medical College, Loni), Maharashtra, 413736
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (RADIO-DIAGNOSIS)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,13,244Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
89,883
Seats allotted
3
Name as printed
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Medical College, Pune, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Medical College, Dhankawadi, Pune Satara Road, Pune, Maharashtra, 411043
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, KaradMaharashtraM.D. (PREVENTIVE and SOCIAL MEDICINE)/COMMUNITY MEDICINERound 1 · 2025Self-Financed Merit Seat/(Paid Seat Quota) · Open1,13,430Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
92,896
Seats allotted
2
Name as printed
KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KARAD, KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, KARAD, Maharashtra, 415110
MGM Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (PATHOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Self-Financed Merit Seat/(Paid Seat Quota) · Open1,13,480Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
91,472
Seats allotted
11
Name as printed
MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai, MGM Medical College, Sector1, Plot 1, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai- 410209, Maharashtra, 410209
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), WardhaMaharashtraM.D. (Obst. and Gynae)/MS (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,14,215Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
69,566
Seats allotted
4
Name as printed
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe Wardha - 442107, Maharashtra State, Maharashtra, 442107
Shri Vasantrao Naik Govt Medical College YavatmalMaharashtraMD/MS (Anatomy)Round 1 · 2025All India · OBC1,14,297Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,14,297
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
Shri Vasantrao Naik Govt Medical College Yavatmal, Civil lines, Yavatmal, Maharashtra, 445001
MGM Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.S. (ORTHOPAEDICS)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,14,325Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,11,796
Seats allotted
2
Name as printed
MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 431003
MGM Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (PHYSIOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025Self-Financed Merit Seat/(Paid Seat Quota) · Open1,14,801Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
75,157
Seats allotted
2
Name as printed
MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, MGM Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 431003
Pravara Rural Medical CollegeMaharashtraM.D. (GENERAL MEDICINE)Round 1 · 2025Non-Resident Indian · Open1,15,356Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,11,103
Seats allotted
3
Name as printed
Pravara Rural Medical College, Loni, Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Rural Medical College (Formerly Called As Rural Medical College, Loni), Maharashtra, 413736
Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Govt. Medical College, NandedMaharashtraM.D. (BIOCHEMISTRY)Round 1 · 2025All India · EWS1,15,473Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,15,473
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
DR. SHANKARRAO CHAVAN GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, NANDED, DR. SHANKARRAO CHAVAN GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, VISHNUPURI, NANDED, Maharashtra, 431606
Govt. Medical College AkolaMaharashtraM.D. (PHYSIOLOGY)Round 1 · 2025All India · SC1,17,739Closing rank
Details
Opening rank
1,17,739
Seats allotted
1
Name as printed
Govt. Medical College Akola, Govt. Medical College Akola, Maharashtra, 444001
Round 1, 2025 · Final Result of Round 1 for PG Counselling 2025 (opens the official site) — Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, MoHFW, published 22 Nov 2025. Verified 17 Oct 2026.
Round 2, 2025 · Final Result for Round 2 of PG counselling 2025 (opens the official site) — Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, MoHFW, published 17 Dec 2025. Verified 17 Oct 2026.
Round 3, 2025 · Final Result for Round-III of NEET PG Counselling 2025 (opens the official site) — Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, MoHFW, published 6 Feb 2026. Verified 17 Oct 2026.
Stray vacancy round, 2025 · Final Result for Stray Round of PG counselling 2025 (opens the official site) — Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, MoHFW, published 23 Feb 2026. Verified 17 Oct 2026.

Opening and closing ranks are the lowest and highest NEET (PG) All India Rank allotted or upgraded to a seat in this round, per college, course, quota and category, as listed in MCC's official allotment result. Seats kept from an earlier round, and AFMS/CW quota seats (allotted on separate merit lists), are not included.

Qualifying cut-off scores (2026)

NEET-PG 2026 minimum qualifying cut-off scoresYear: 2026 · Source[1]
NEET-PG 2026 minimum qualifying cut-off scores
CategoryMinimum qualifying criterionCut-off score (out of 720, as printed by NBEMS)
General / EWS50th percentile262
General PwBD45th percentile244
SC / ST / OBC (including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC)40th percentile226

Final merit lists for state-quota seats are generated by each State/UT as per its own criteria, guidelines and reservation policy.

Sources for qualifying cut-offs

  1. 1.Notice: Result of NEET-PG 2026 Declared (24 September 2026) (opens the official site) — National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), published 24 Sept 2026. Checked 17 Oct 2026.

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