The minimum marks in NEET for government colleges are most likely to be around 600-610 for their MBBS programs at top medical colleges like Bangalore Medical College, Seth GS Medical College, and Maulana Azad Medical College under the state quota.
- Sawai Man Singh Medical College in Rajasthan requires a minimum NEET score of 585-595 marks for its MBBS program.
- A minimum of 620 marks is needed in NEET to get into the top medical college in Tamil Nadu, Madras Medical College.
- You need at least 580-590 marks in NEET to get into MBBS at King George’s Medical University in Lucknow.
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Category-wise Minimum Marks in NEET for Government College
State quota seats have lower NEET cutoffs compared to the All India Quota. General candidates need a minimum of 620-680 marks to get into the top government colleges under the All India Quota.
- If you are aiming for AIIMS, you at least need 650 marks out of 720 marks in NEET.
- You require slightly lower marks for state colleges than AIQ; general candidates need around 570-630 marks for state government colleges, depending on the state.
- OBC candidates need a minimum of 550-600 marks in NEET for the state quota seats, whereas EWS candidates need around 570-620 marks.
- Minimum marks in NEET for government colleges for the ST category are lower than the SC category, and usually need around 420-500 marks.
| Category | All India Quota Minimum Marks | State Quota Safe Marks | Notes for Top Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 620-680+ | 570 - 630+ | 700+ for AIIMS Level |
| OBC | 590-620 | 550-600 | Slightly lower than the general |
| EWS | 610-670 | 570-620 | Similar range to the general category |
| SC | 520-560 | 450-520 | Varies by each state |
| ST | 510-550 | 420-500 | Relatively lower than the SC category |
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Ques. How many marks are needed in NEET for ST to get into a government college in India?
Ans. ST candidates usually need a minimum of 420-500 marks in NEET for state quota states. The NEET cutoff for All India quota seats is usually above 510 marks.
Ques. Are 600 marks safe marks in NEET for general category students for state quota seats?
Ans. Yes, 600 is usually the safe mark to get into government medical colleges under the state quota. 600 marks in NEET open up opportunities at many top medical colleges like Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, BJ Govt Medical College Pune, and UCMC.
According to the users on the r/Neet_India thread on Reddit, this year, students might need around 550 marks to get into the government medical colleges. However, minimum marks largely based on which state you are from and state quota seats available.
State-wise Minimum Marks in NEET for Government Colleges
The minimum marks in NEET for government colleges mainly depend on the colleges. Top government colleges require higher marks, whereas new medical colleges require lower cutoff marks.
- The cutoff for top Delhi Government colleges is usually around 600-610 marks for general candidates.
- You need at least 550-600 marks to get into government medical colleges in Karnataka, while top Tamil Nadu government colleges need a minimum of 600 marks.
| State | Expected Minimum Score Required for Government Colleges |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 610+ |
| Rajasthan | 635+ |
| Uttar Pradesh | 610+ |
| Karnataka | 540-600 |
| Tamil Nadu | 600+ |
| Madhya Pradesh | 560-580 |
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Minimum Marks in NEET for Government Colleges in Karnataka
To get into Bangalore Medical College, one of the best government medical colleges in Karnataka, general category students need a minimum NEET score of 600-610.
- Last year, the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee college had a cutoff of around 580 marks in 1st round of counselling; this year, the minimum marks needing around 580-590 marks.
- You need at least 580-590 marks in NEET 2026 to get into Mysore Medical College.
| Government Medical Colleges, Karnataka | Minimum Marks in NEET |
|---|---|
| Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore | 600-610 |
| Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Bengaluru | 580-590 |
| Mysore Medical College, Mysore | 580-590 |
| ESI&PG, Medical College, Bangalore (ESIC) | 570-580 |
| Karnataka Institute of MS, Hubli | 560-570 |
| Mandya Institute of MS, Mandya | 555-565 |
| Vijayanagar Institute of MS, Bellari | 545-555 |
| Hassan Institute of MS, Hassan | 545-555 |
| Belagavi Institute of MS, Belagavi | 545-555 |
| Shimoga Institute of MS, Shimoga | 540-550 |
Source: NEET UG Guidance
Ques. Which medical colleges in Karnataka can I get with 560 marks in NEET?
Ans. 560 marks in NEET open up opportunities at many colleges like Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Vijayanagar Institute of MS, Bellari, Hassan Institute of MS, Belagavi Institute of MS, and Shivamogga Institute of MS.
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Minimum Marks in NEET for Government Colleges in Maharashtra
Government medical colleges in Maharashtra typically need a minimum of 570-580 marks out of 720 for their MBBS courses.
- Seth GS Medical College usually requires a score above 610 marks in NEET to get in.
- BJ Govt Medical College, Pune, typically requires above 600 marks to get into MBBS comfortably.
- 585-595 is the minimum NEET marks you need to get into Lokmanya Tilak Medical colleges as a general candidate.
| Government Medical Colleges in Maharashtra | Minimum Marks in NEET |
|---|---|
| Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai | 600-610 |
| B. J. Govt. Medical College, Pune | 585-595 |
| Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion, Mumbai | 585-595 |
| Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai | 575-580 |
| Grant Medical College, Mumbai | 570-580 |
| H.B.T. Medical College & Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Juhu, Mumbai | 570-575 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Thane | 565-570 |
| ESIC, Andheri, Mumbai | 560-570 |
| Government Medical College and Hospitals, Mumbai | 565-575 |
| Government Medical College, Nagpur | 560-570 |
Source: NEET UG Guidance
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Minimum Marks in NEET for Government Colleges in Delhi
The best government medical colleges in Delhi include AIIMS Delhi, MAMC, LHMC, and UCMC Delhi. For AIIMS Delhi, you are required to have a minimum NEET score of 705-715 marks.
- To get into Maulana Azad College, general candidates are required to have at least 595-600 marks in NEET, while OBC candidates usually need at least 580 marks.
- ST category candidates usually can get into Delhi government colleges if they score at least 410-440 marks in NEET.
| Government Colleges Delhi | Minimum Marks for General Category | Minimum Marks for OBC | Minimum Marks for SC | Minimum Marks for ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maulana Azad Medical College(MAMC), New Delhi | 595-600 | 575-580 | 500-520 | 450-460 |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi | 605-615 | 580-590 | 500-520 | 460-470 |
| University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital(UCMC), New Delhi | 580-590 | 565-575 | 490-500 | 430-440 |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Inst. Of Medical Sc.PGIMER, Dr..RML Hospital, New Delhi | 590-600 | 570-580 | 500-510 | 440-450 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College(LHMC) FOR Women, New Delhi | 580-585 | 550-560 | 480-490 | 420-430 |
| North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College, Delhi | 540-550 | 520-530 | 460-470 | 405-415 |
| Dr.Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College, Rohini, Delhi | 560-570 | 530-540 | 460-470 | 410-420 |
| ESIC MC Basaidarapur | 560-570 | 550-560 | 465-475 | 410-420 |
Source: NEETUG Guidance
Ques. Can SC/ST candidates get MAMC with 440-450 marks in NEET?
Ans. It's difficult for SC candidates to get into MAMC with 440-450 marks, while ST candidates have a chance to get into MAMC with 450 marks, though the cutoff usually will be around 450 marks for the ST category.
As per the users on the r/NEETJEETards thread on Reddit, 600+ is the safe mark for government colleges. As per another user, 630+ marks give you a sure shot at government colleges. For some NE states like Assam, the minimum marks needed are around 550-570 marks.
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