Maharashtra NEET UG 2026 Cut-offs: Govt MBBS Seats Stay Fiercely Competitive — Where Do BDS & BAMS Stand?
Every year, lakhs of students sit for NEET UG with one dream — a government MBBS seat.
Every year, lakhs of students sit for NEET UG with one dream — a government MBBS seat. And every year, Maharashtra's cutoff data delivers the same sobering reality: if you're not in the top 20,000 ranks nationally, that dream is an uphill battle.
The latest Maharashtra NEET UG counselling data is out, and it paints a vivid picture of just how intense the competition is — and more importantly, where students with lower ranks still have a genuine shot through BDS and BAMS admissions.
Govt MBBS Cutoffs — Only the Best of the Best
Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur's government medical colleges continued to attract the country's sharpest NEET scorers. Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital — arguably Maharashtra's most coveted MBBS destination — had its last seat go to a candidate ranked just AIR 1,361 nationally. That's how competitive it gets.
Here's the full picture for government MBBS colleges:
| College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai | 10 | 1,361 |
| BJ Govt Medical College, Pune | 556 | 3,164 |
| LTMMC Sion, Mumbai | 998 | 3,342 |
| Grant Medical College & Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai | 65 | 5,130 |
| Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai | 984 | 5,108 |
| Govt Medical College, Nagpur | 581 | 8,354 |
| Govt Medical College, Aurangabad | 2,574 | 10,484 |
| Govt Medical College, Baramati | 7,306 | 11,360 |
| Govt Medical College, Miraj | 5,604 | 17,272 |
Didn't Make the MBBS Cut? BDS Might Be Your Answer
Here's something many students overlook — BDS is a legitimate, rewarding medical career, and Maharashtra's dental colleges offer seats well into the AIR 3.5 lakh range. Don't write it off.
| College | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Govt Dental College & Hospital, Mumbai | 9,094 | 70,226 |
| Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai | 14,725 | 67,433 |
| Govt Dental College, Nagpur | 63,820 | 79,771 |
| YMT Dental College, Kharghar | 90,644 | 1,57,274 |
| Dr. DY Patil Dental College, Pune | 84,182 | 1,97,944 |
| Vasantdada Patil Dental College, Sangli | 53,786 | 1,72,717 |
| ACPM Dental College, Morane | 71,923 | 2,57,226 |
BAMS — The Most Accessible Medical Path in Maharashtra
If your NEET rank falls beyond the BDS range, BAMS opens yet another door — and it's a door worth walking through. Ayurveda is one of India's fastest-growing healthcare sectors, and Maharashtra's BAMS colleges admitted students up to AIR 2.95 lakh last year.
| Institute | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Podar Ayurved Medical College, Mumbai | 27,195 | 63,227 |
| Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune | 47,624 | 81,701 |
| Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai | 37,824 | 81,820 |
| Govt Ayurved College, Nagpur | 53,824 | 89,354 |
| Govt Ayurveda College, Baramati | 68,410 | 96,571 |
| Sanjivani Ayurveda College, Kopargaon | 81,051 | 2,28,946 |
| Shamrao Patil Institute of Ayurveda, Paniv | 76,796 | 2,95,796 |
Where Does Your Rank Fit?
Here's a quick, honest breakdown to help you plan:
| Course | Rank Range | Chances |
|---|---|---|
| Govt MBBS | Within AIR 20,000 | 🔴 Highly Competitive |
| BDS | Up to AIR 3,57,000 | 🟡 Moderate — Plan Smart |
| BAMS | Up to AIR 2,95,000 | 🟢 Most Accessible |
One More Chance — Re-NEET 2026 on June 21
Not happy with your rank? Here's the good news — Re-NEET UG 2026 is scheduled for June 21, 2026, giving students one final shot to improve their scores and aim higher. Admit cards are expected around June 14 on the official NTA portal.
If a Maharashtra government MBBS seat is your goal, this might just be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Prepare smart, stay focused, and make it count.
