NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Private & Deemed Medical College Cutoff

ⓘ NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Private & Deemed Medical College Cutoff

The NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Private & Deemed Medical College Cutoff gives candidates a college-wise view of the Open-category closing ranks recorded in the Round 1 allotment data.

The dataset analyzed for this page contains 63 medical colleges from different states and Union Territories. Unlike the AIQ and Open sheet used for the main MCC cutoff page, this dataset contains a single Open closing rank column.

The closing ranks range from 42,815 to 11,94,233. The earliest closing rank in the dataset is recorded by Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, while some of the later closing ranks extend beyond 11 lakh.

This data can be particularly useful for candidates who are considering private and deemed medical colleges after comparing their NEET UG 2026 All India Rank with the Round 1 allotment trend.

📊 NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Private & Deemed College Cutoff: Key Highlights

The major points from the dataset are:

• 63 medical colleges are included.
• The data contains Open-category closing ranks only.
• No separate EWS, OBC, SC or ST closing-rank columns are provided in this dataset.
• The earliest Open closing rank is 42,815.
• The latest Open closing rank is 11,94,233.
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal has the earliest Open closing rank at 42,815.
• Several Karnataka colleges appear among the earlier closing ranks.
• Maharashtra also has a substantial number of private/deemed colleges in the dataset.
• Tamil Nadu contains many colleges toward the higher closing-rank range.
• Puducherry has multiple private/deemed medical colleges in the dataset.
• Some entries have specific eligibility conditions, such as female-seat only.
• Candidates should consider fees, seat type, eligibility, bond conditions and other college-specific factors along with the closing rank.

📋 NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Private & Deemed College-Wise Cutoff

The complete Sheet5 dataset is given below. Scroll vertically and horizontally to view all entries.

The college names and closing ranks above are taken from the Sheet5 data.

🗺️ State-Wise NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Private & Deemed College Cutoff

For easier navigation, the 63 colleges are organized state-wise below.

📍 Karnataka

Karnataka has a significant presence in the Sheet5 dataset, with several established private and deemed medical colleges. The Open closing ranks in this group range from 42,815 for Kasturba Medical College, Manipal to 5,24,239 for Chettinad Institute of Medical Education and Research.

Candidates considering Karnataka should compare their NEET UG 2026 rank with the college-specific closing rank instead of treating the state as having one single cutoff.

📍 Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is one of the largest clusters in the Sheet5 data. The closing ranks in this group extend from 3,29,861 for Sri Ramachandra Medical College to 11,94,233 for Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute.

📍 Maharashtra

Maharashtra is another important group in the dataset. The Open closing ranks range from 56,144 for Symbiosis Medical College for Women to 6,48,817 for Datta Meghe Medical College.

📍 Uttar Pradesh

The Sheet5 data includes a smaller number of colleges associated with Uttar Pradesh compared with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

Candidates should consider the individual college's fee structure, admission conditions and applicable counselling process before using the closing rank for choice filling.

📍 Delhi

📍 Jharkhand

📍 Odisha

The dataset includes three colleges from Odisha:

📍 Kerala

📍 Haryana

📍 Telangana

The dataset includes two colleges from Telangana:

📍 Gujarat

📍 Uttarakhand

📍 Andhra Pradesh

📍 Puducherry

The dataset includes four colleges from Puducherry:

📖 How to Read the Private & Deemed College Cutoff

The most important thing to understand is that the number shown in the table is an Open-category closing rank from the Sheet5 dataset.

For example, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal has a closing rank of 42,815.

This means the Round 1 allotment data extended to an Open-category rank of 42,815 for the relevant seat/counselling context represented by this dataset.

It does not mean that every candidate with a rank better than 42,815 is guaranteed admission.

Likewise, a candidate with a rank of 5 lakh should not assume that every college with a closing rank beyond 5 lakh will automatically be available. Choice filling, eligibility, seat availability and the relevant counselling process still determine the actual allotment.

📈 What Does a High Closing Rank Mean?

A higher numerical closing rank generally indicates that the college had seats allotted to candidates with comparatively lower NEET ranks in that particular Round 1 dataset.

For example:

• KMC Manipal: 42,815
• JSS Medical College: 1,54,521
• Saveetha Medical College: 5,99,305
• Sree Balaji Medical College: 9,97,115
• Shri Sathya Sai Medical College: 11,94,233

This shows the wide range of competition across the colleges included in the dataset.

However, candidates should not use closing rank alone to judge the quality of a medical college. Fees, infrastructure, academics, hospital exposure, location and other factors are equally important when making a final choice.

✅ Important Factors to Check Before Choosing a Private or Deemed Medical College

Candidates should look beyond the cutoff before taking admission.

Important factors include:

• Total tuition fees
• Hostel and other charges
• Deemed or private university status
• Counselling authority
• Seat type
• Eligibility requirements
• Bond or service conditions
• Refund and resignation rules
• Hospital patient load
• Clinical exposure
• Internship arrangements
• College location
• NMC recognition/status
• Availability of the desired course
• Financial affordability

A college with a comparatively higher closing rank may still have a substantially different fee structure from another college.

⚠️ Is the Round 1 Closing Rank a Guaranteed Admission Cutoff?

No.

The closing rank represents the last allotted rank in the particular Round 1 dataset. It should be used as a reference rather than a guaranteed admission threshold.

Closing ranks can change in subsequent counselling rounds because of:

• Seat upgrades
• Withdrawals
• Non-joining candidates
• Choice filling
• Vacant seats
• Changes in seat availability
• Movement between counselling rounds

Therefore, candidates should use the Round 1 data along with the latest counselling information when planning their choices.

📌 NEET UG 2026 Private & Deemed College Cutoff: Important Takeaways

The Sheet5 data shows a very wide range of Round 1 Open-category closing ranks.

The key takeaways are:

• The dataset contains 63 medical colleges.
• Only Open-category closing ranks are provided.
• The earliest closing rank is 42,815.
• The latest closing rank is 11,94,233.
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal has the earliest closing rank.
• Karnataka has a large number of colleges in the dataset.
• Tamil Nadu also has a large cluster of colleges, particularly toward the higher closing-rank range.
• Maharashtra has several private and deemed medical colleges.
• Puducherry is represented by multiple colleges.
• Some colleges are specifically marked as female-seat only.
• The same college may have different figures in another sheet because the three sheets represent separate datasets.
• Candidates should not compare this Open closing rank directly with the category-wise AIQ cutoffs.
• Fees and other admission conditions should be checked before making a final decision.