Many NEET repeaters who score below 400 assume that getting an MBBS seat is no longer possible. But every year, we see students with NEET scores in the 300–400 range secure admission through management quota, deemed universities, and stray vacancy rounds. In this article, we have listed MBBS colleges across India where students with NEET scores below 400 have secured seats in previous years. This will help you identify realistic options and make informed decisions during the counselling process.
List of MBBS Colleges Accepting NEET Scores Below 400
- Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College (Mgmt Quota – Avg 330–390)
- Sree Balaji Medical College (Deemed – Minority preference, cutoff ~370)
- Saveetha Medical College (Deemed – Mgmt quota under 400)
- Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur (Deemed – ~360)
- BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore (Mgmt Quota ~380)
- Navodaya Medical College (Mgmt Quota ~370)
- Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad (Deemed – ~380)
- Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik (~390)
- Rama Medical College, Kanpur/Meerut (~330–370)
- Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi (~380)
- TS Misra Medical College, Lucknow (~360)
Other States
- Hi-Tech Medical College, Bhubaneswar (Odisha) (~380)
- Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (State quota ~370 for SC/OBC)
Tip: Always check last round (Mop-Up/Stray) cutoffs — they’re often lower.
Counselling Tips for Repeaters with NEET <400
- Prefer Deemed + Management quota in South India
- Look at stray vacancy rounds
- Consider MBBS abroad.
- Keep backup options like BAMS/BHMS/BPT if MBBS isn’t feasible
If you know any other colleges accepting NEET scores below 400, feel free to share them with us in the comments.