NEET 2026 AIR prediction for BHMS and BUMS shows that General category candidates need a score of 480 – 530+ marks for government Homoeopathy (BHMS) seats and 480 – 540+ marks for seats in government Unani (BUMS).
- Top government colleges for BUMS like National Institute of Homoeopathy Kolkata and Jamia Hamdard University need higher scores based on NEET 2025 official AACCC cutoff data.
- The NEET 2025 BHMS cutoff for government colleges closed between AIR 40,000 – 85,000 for General category with marks between 480 – 520+ marks in NEET Exam.
- The NEET 2025 BUMS cutoff for General category government colleges was around 580+ marks at top colleges like Jamia Hamdard, while lower-ranked government colleges closed around 360 – 400 marks in NEET exam.
- For OBC candidates, safe scores of 380 – 450 marks in NEET 2026 exam is competitive for government BHMS colleges and 400 – 460 marks for government BUMS seats.
- Both BHMS and BUMS admissions are conducted through AACCC (AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee) for the 15% All India Quota, and through state AYUSH counselling for the 85% state quota.
- The official NEET 2026 BHMS/BUMS cutoff will be released by AACCC after each counselling round at aaccc.gov.in.
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NEET 2026 AIR Prediction for BHMS: Marks vs Rank Table (Expected)
BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery) is one of the most popular AYUSH courses with a large number of government and private colleges across India. The table below maps expected NEET 2026 marks to AIR and BHMS admission, based on NEET 2025 AACCC official data.
| Marks (out of 720) | Expected AIR (General) – NEET 2026 | Expected Percentile | BHMS Admission Possibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550+ | Within AIR 45,000 | 95.5%+ | Top govt. BHMS (NIH Kolkata, NHMC Delhi) and also BDS eligible |
| 510 – 549 | 45,000 – 80,000 | 93% – 95.5% | Good govt. BHMS (AIQ + State Quota) |
| 480 – 509 | 80,000 – 1,15,000 | 89% – 93% | Govt. BHMS (State Quota) and AIQ borderline |
| 400 – 479 | 1,15,000 – 1,55,000 | 84% – 89% | Private BHMS colleges (good) and some state quota govt. |
| 350 – 399 | 2,50,000 – 3,50,000 | 60% – 75% | Private BHMS (lower-ranked) and SC/ST state quota |
| Below 350 | 3,50,000+ | Below 60% | Private BHMS (very limited options) |
Note: BHMS AIR prediction is estimated from NEET 2025 AACCC AIQ closing data and NTA marks vs rank analysis. NEET 2026 official BHMS cutoff will be released by AACCC after counselling at aaccc.gov.in.
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Ques. What marks are needed for BHMS in NEET 2026?
Ans. For General category candidates, a score of 480 – 520+ marks and an AIR within approximately 80,000 – 1,15,000 is needed for government BHMS seats through AYUSH AIQ counselling in NEET 2026. Top institutes like National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH) Kolkata and Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College (NHMC) Delhi require higher scores of 520 – 550+ marks. Based on NEET 2025 data, government BHMS AIQ closed between AIR 40,000 – 85,000 for the General category.
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NEET 2026 AIR Prediction for BHMS: Category-Wise Expected Cutoff
Based on previous year trends, the expected safe score for general category for BHMS is 480-530+ marks with 40000-85000 rank in NEET 2026 exam.
- For OBC and EWS category in NEET 2026 exam, the expected safe score is 380-460 marks with rank range between 85000-130000.
- The safe score for SC and ST categories is 280-370 marks in NEET 2026 exam with rank range between 200000 to above 280000.
| Category | Expected Safe Score for Govt. BHMS – 2026 | Expected AIR for Govt. BHMS – 2026 | NEET 2025 Reference (AIR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 480 – 530+ | ~40,000 – 85,000 | AIR 40,000 – 85,000 (480–520+ marks) |
| OBC | 380 – 450+ | ~85,000 – 1,50,000 | ~85,000 – 1,40,000 |
| EWS | 420 – 460+ | ~80,000 – 1,30,000 | ~80,000 – 1,20,000 |
| SC | 320 – 370+ | ~2,20,000 – 2,80,000 | ~2,00,000 – 2,50,000 |
| ST | 280 – 330+ | ~2,80,000+ | ~2,50,000+ |
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NEET 2026 AIR Prediction for BHMS: Top Government Homoeopathy Colleges
Based on the expected trends for NEET 2026 exam, the expected closing rank for top government BHMS colleges are 40000-95000.
- National Institute of Homoeopathy (Kolkata) is expected to get a closing rank of 40000-60000 with score 520-500+ marks in NEET 2026 exam.
- Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, Delhi has a closing rank between 45000-70000 with 510-545+ marks in NEET 2026 exam.
- Mid level government colleges like Bhopal and Thiruvananthapuram have expected closing rank between 80000-85000 with 490-525 marks in NEET 2026 exam.
- Colleges like NSS Homoeopathic Medical College have expected closing rank up to 95000 with 470-500 marks in NEET 2026 exam.
| College | State | NEET 2025 Approx. Closing Rank – General | Approx. Score Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata | West Bengal | ~40,000 – 60,000 | 520 – 550+ |
| Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College (NHMC), Delhi | Delhi | ~45,000 – 70,000 | 510 – 545+ |
| Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | ~55,000 – 80,000 | 490 – 525+ |
| Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | ~60,000 – 85,000 | 480 – 515+ |
| NSS Homoeopathic Medical College, Ottapalam | Kerala | ~70,000 – 95,000 | 465 – 505+ |
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NEET 2026 AIR Prediction for BUMS: Marks vs Rank Table (Expected)
BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) is primarily offered by Unani colleges in UP, Delhi, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and West Bengal. The course duration is 5.5 years and the cutoff varies widely between top institutions like Jamia Hamdard and mid-tier government Unani colleges.
| Marks (out of 720) | Expected AIR (General) – NEET 2026 | Expected Percentile | BUMS Admission Possibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 580+ | Within AIR 32,000 | 97.2%+ | Jamia Hamdard (Delhi); top govt. BUMS |
| 540 – 579 | 32,000 – 60,000 | 95% – 97.2% | Good govt. BUMS colleges (AIQ + State Quota) |
| 480 – 539 | 60,000 – 1,15,000 | 89% – 95% | Govt. BUMS (State Quota); AIQ possible |
| 420 – 479 | 1,15,000 – 1,70,000 | 81% – 89% | Private BUMS; SC/ST may access govt. seats |
| 360 – 419 | 1,70,000 – 2,50,000 | 70% – 81% | Private BUMS (state quota); SC/ST state govt. seats |
| Below 360 | 2,50,000+ | Below 70% | Private BUMS (limited options) |
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NEET 2026 AIR Prediction for BUMS: Category-Wise Expected Cutoff
- Based on the previous year data, the expected cutoff in general and EWS category for government BUMS college in 480-540+ marks in NEET 2026 exam
- The expected cutoff for OBC category in NEET 2026 for government BUMS is 400-460+ marks whereas for SC and ST categories the expected cutoff is between 280-370 marks with 220000-280000+ rank.
| Category | Expected Safe Score for Govt. BUMS – 2026 | Expected AIR for Govt. BUMS – 2026 | NEET 2025 Reference Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 480 – 540+ | ~60,000 – 1,15,000 | ~580+ for top colleges |
| OBC | 400 – 460+ | ~1,15,000 – 1,60,000 | ~400 – 500 marks |
| SC | 320 – 370+ | ~2,20,000 – 2,80,000 | ~300 – 420 marks |
| ST | 280 – 320+ | ~2,80,000+ | ~280 – 360 marks |
Ques. What is the difference between BHMS and BUMS in NEET 2026 cutoff?
Ans. BHMS (Homoeopathy) and BUMS (Unani) have broadly similar NEET 2026 cutoff ranges for government seats. However, top BUMS colleges like Jamia Hamdard require 580+ marks due to high demand, making its top-tier BUMS cutoff slightly higher than most government BHMS colleges. Both courses follow the same qualifying cutoff as MBBS and BDS around 145 marks for General category but actual admission requires significantly higher scores.
Ques. What is a good score in NEET 2026 for BHMS or BUMS?
Ans. A score of 480 – 530+ marks is considered a good score for securing government BHMS or BUMS seats in NEET 2026 for General category candidates. For reserved categories, 350 – 420 marks can be competitive for state quota seats. Private BHMS/BUMS colleges typically accept scores from 200 – 450 marks depending on state and college.
Ques. Which is better BHMS or BUMS for a career in India?
Ans. Both BHMS and BUMS are 5.5 year AYUSH degrees with government registration and career opportunities in clinical practice, research, and teaching. BHMS (Homoeopathy) has a wider national reach with colleges across more states. BUMS (Unani) has stronger demand in states like UP, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Karnataka. Career choice should be based on interest, college quality, and state of practice.
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NEET UG 2026 Marks vs Rank Official PDFs : Last 3 Years
Candidates can refer to the official NEET UG marks vs rank data from previous years below:
| Year | Document | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NEET UG 2025 Final Answer Key & Rank List | View On Official Site |
| 2024 | NEET UG 2024 Marks & Rank Data (Official) | View On Official Site |
| 2023 | NEET UG 2023 Rank List PDF | View On Official Site |
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