Can I get MBBS with 40k rank in NEET?

Getting an MBBS seat with a 40,000 rank in NEET is challenging for the general category under the All India Quota (AIQ), but definitely possible under the State Quota, especially with reservations, or in less competitive states.

Here's a breakdown:

1. All India Quota (AIQ - 15% of seats in Government Colleges):

• For the General (Unreserved) category, a rank of 40,000 is generally not sufficient for an MBBS seat in most government medical colleges under the AIQ. AIQ cutoffs for the general category typically close around ranks of 20,000-25,000, and sometimes even lower for top colleges.
• However, if you belong to a reserved category (OBC, SC, ST, EWS), a 40,000 rank might open doors to some AIIMS institutes (especially the newer ones) or other government medical colleges under AIQ. For example, some AIIMS like AIIMS BibiNagar Hyderabad, AIIMS Bathinda, AIIMS Mangalagiri, AIIMS Kalyani, AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Rajkot, AIIMS Raebareli, AIIMS Jammu, AIIMS Gorakhpur, AIIMS Guwahati, and AIIMS Nagpur have seen ST category cutoffs in the 40,000s in previous years. Similarly, some SC category candidates have secured seats around this rank.

2. State Quota (85% of seats in Government Colleges + Private Colleges):

• This is where your 40,000 rank has a much better chance, especially if you are from certain states or a reserved category.
• For the General (Unreserved) category, securing a government MBBS seat at 40,000 rank is possible, but highly dependent on the specific state. States with fewer medical colleges or higher competition (like Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala) will have much higher cutoffs, making it difficult. However, some less competitive states or states with a large number of medical colleges might offer government MBBS seats in the later rounds of state counseling for a 40,000 rank.
• For Reserved Categories (OBC, SC, ST, EWS) within the State Quota, a 40,000 rank significantly improves your prospects for a government MBBS seat in most states. Many government colleges will have closing ranks well above 40,000 for these categories. For instance, some SC/ST candidates have secured government seats even with ranks in the range of 1,00,000 to 1,70,000 in previous years.