NEET Rank for AIIMS 2026 - Campus Wise Cutoff Rank Guide
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AIIMS is the single name every NEET aspirant types into a search bar before anything else. It carries a weight no other medical college in India carries - the highest research output, the most respected faculty, and a reputation that opens doors decades into a career. But the rank required to actually walk through those doors is wildly different depending on which AIIMS campus you are looking at, which category you fall under, and which year's data you are reading. This guide lays out exactly what NEET rank gets you into AIIMS in 2026 - campus by campus, category by category - so you stop guessing and start planning with real numbers.
How AIIMS Admission Actually Works Through NEET
Every AIIMS campus in India - all 20-plus of them now - admits MBBS students exclusively through NEET UG, with seat allotment handled entirely by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) All India Quota counselling. There is no separate AIIMS entrance exam for MBBS anymore, no state quota carve-out, and no domicile requirement of any kind. Every single MBBS seat at every AIIMS campus is filled on open All India Quota merit, which means a student from Kerala competes for an AIIMS Delhi seat on exactly the same footing as a student from Punjab. The only thing that decides admission is your NEET All India Rank, your category, and how that rank stacks up against the previous closing rank for that specific campus.
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| Feature | AIIMS MBBS Admission Detail |
|---|---|
| Entrance Exam | NEET UG only - no separate AIIMS exam since 2020 |
| Counselling Body | MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) |
| Quota Type | 100% All India Quota (AIQ) - no state quota |
| Domicile Requirement | None - open to candidates from any Indian state |
| Number of AIIMS Campuses (MBBS) | 20+ campuses across India |
| Reservation | OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD reservation fully applicable |
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NEET Rank Needed for AIIMS New Delhi - The Most Competitive Seat in India
AIIMS New Delhi sits at the very top of India's medical education hierarchy and has held the number 1 NIRF Medical ranking consistently. The competition for its seats reflects that status directly - this is historically the single hardest seat to secure through NEET in the entire country.
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| Category | Approx. NEET Rank Needed (AIIMS New Delhi) | Approx. Marks (out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Top 50-70 AIR | 690+ |
| EWS | Top 100-200 AIR | 680+ |
| OBC-NCL | AIR 200-400 | 650-680 |
| SC | AIR 1,500-3,000 | 560-610 |
| ST | AIR 5,000-9,000 | 500-560 |
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These numbers leave very little margin. A General category candidate needs to be functionally near-perfect on the exam to have a realistic shot, while reserved category candidates get meaningful relaxation but the competition within each category pool is still intense given how few total MBBS seats AIIMS Delhi offers each year. Full admission details, the complete course list, and current seat intake for this campus are available on the AIIMS New Delhi college page on CaderaEdu.
NEET Rank Needed for Other AIIMS Campuses - Category Wise Table
Outside of AIIMS New Delhi, the closing ranks loosen considerably - sometimes by a factor of 10 or more. The newer AIIMS campuses, several established only in the last decade, have smaller intake numbers and slightly less brand pull than Delhi, which translates into a meaningfully more accessible rank for the exact same MBBS degree.
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| AIIMS Campus | General Category Closing Rank (Approx.) | Approx. Marks Needed |
|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Bhopal | AIR 1,000-2,000 | 650-680 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | AIR 1,000-2,500 | 650-680 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | AIR 500-1,500 | 660-690 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | AIR 500-1,500 | 660-690 |
| AIIMS Patna | AIR 2,000-5,000 | 630-660 |
| AIIMS Raipur | AIR 3,000-6,000 | 620-650 |
| AIIMS Kalyani | AIR 2,000-3,000 | 640-665 |
| AIIMS Gorakhpur | AIR 3,000-7,000 | 610-650 |
| AIIMS Deogarh | AIR 4,000-8,000 | 600-640 |
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These figures are indicative averages built from previous counselling years and will shift slightly depending on the total number of NEET 2026 candidates and paper difficulty. For exact round-wise opening and closing rank data on each of these campuses, check the NEET UG College Predictor on CaderaEdu, which covers AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and AIIMS Jodhpur, or visit the AIIMS Raipur cutoff page on CaderaEdu.
AIIMS Campus Profiles - What Makes Each One Different
- AIIMS Rishikesh - One of the original six new AIIMS established under PMSSY, located in Uttarakhand with strong clinical exposure through its attached tertiary hospital and growing research output.
- AIIMS Patna - The flagship AIIMS for Bihar and the wider eastern Gangetic belt, with a well-established hospital infrastructure serving a large catchment population.
- AIIMS Gorakhpur - A newer campus in Uttar Pradesh expanding its MBBS intake and infrastructure year over year, with comparatively more accessible closing ranks.
- AIIMS Kalyani - Strategically located just 50 km from Kolkata, spread across nearly 180 acres with a 960-bed teaching hospital, serving as a major referral centre for West Bengal and neighbouring states.
- AIIMS Deogarh - One of the newest functional AIIMS campuses in Odisha, still building out its full infrastructure and faculty base, which keeps its NEET closing rank among the more accessible in the network.
Category Wise Reservation at AIIMS - What Actually Changes Your Rank Requirement
Unlike deemed universities, where MCC counselling strips away all category reservation, AIIMS campuses fully honour the standard government reservation matrix - 27% OBC-NCL, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, and 10% EWS, alongside horizontal PwD reservation within each category. This is a critical distinction for reserved category candidates evaluating AIIMS against private or deemed alternatives.
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| Category | Reservation Share | Typical Rank Relaxation vs General |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | No reservation - open merit pool | Baseline |
| EWS | 10% | Closing rank roughly 2-3x looser than General |
| OBC-NCL | 27% | Closing rank roughly 4-6x looser than General |
| SC | 15% | Closing rank roughly 20-40x looser than General |
| ST | 7.5% | Closing rank roughly 70-150x looser than General |
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The practical effect is enormous. A General category candidate needing AIR 1,500 for AIIMS Jodhpur translates to an ST candidate having a realistic shot at the same seat with a category rank well into the tens of thousands. Always check both your overall AIR and your category rank before assuming a seat is out of reach - many reserved category aspirants underestimate their AIIMS chances simply because they only looked at the General category cutoff table.
AIQ vs State Quota - Why This Distinction Does Not Apply to AIIMS
For most government medical colleges in India, seats split into 15% All India Quota and 85% State Quota, with the state portion requiring valid domicile. AIIMS is the one major exception in the system - every AIIMS MBBS seat across every campus falls entirely under All India Quota, with zero state quota allocation anywhere. This is precisely why AIIMS ranks are uniformly high-pressure nationwide, with no regional escape route the way a state quota seat at a less competitive state government college might offer. You can check your admission probability specifically under the All India Quota track using the AIQ Predictor on CaderaEdu, which is the relevant tool for AIIMS prediction since no state-quota alternative exists for any AIIMS campus.
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| Aspect | AIIMS Seats | Regular Govt. Medical College Seats |
|---|---|---|
| All India Quota Share | 100% | 15% |
| State Quota Share | 0% | 85% |
| Domicile Requirement | None, any state can apply | Required for state quota portion |
| Counselling Authority | MCC only | MCC (AIQ) + State Authority (state quota) |
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How to Predict Your AIIMS Chances Before Counselling Begins
Manually comparing your rank against 20-plus AIIMS campuses, each with its own category-wise cutoff history across multiple counselling rounds, is exactly the kind of task a predictor tool exists to simplify. The NEET UG College Predictor on CaderaEdu uses actual previous-year opening and closing rank data from MCC to generate a personalised, campus-wise admission probability the moment you enter your rank and category - no manual cross-referencing required.
- Step 1 - Confirm your exact category rank, not just your overall AIR. AIIMS allotment runs on category rank for reserved seats.
- Step 2 - Open the NEET UG College Predictor and select All India Quota as the counselling type, since every AIIMS seat falls under AIQ.
- Step 3 - Enter your rank and category to see a campus-by-campus admission probability label - High, Moderate, or Low.
- Step 4 - Cross-verify your top targets directly on the individual campus pages, which carry detailed round-wise cutoff history for the last several years.
- Step 5 - Build a wide choice list across both highly competitive campuses like AIIMS Delhi and more accessible newer campuses, rather than only listing your dream institution.
What If Your Rank Falls Short of Any AIIMS Closing Rank?
AIIMS seats are limited in absolute number, and missing them entirely is a common, expected outcome for the vast majority of NEET test-takers - this is not a reflection of preparation quality so much as the sheer scale of competition for a genuinely small seat pool nationwide. The good news is that an MBBS degree from a strong state government college, a central university, or a quality deemed university carries equal NMC recognition and an equally valid path to NEET PG, residency, and a full medical career. The MBBS degree on your final certificate looks identical regardless of which NMC-recognised institution it came from.
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| If Your Rank Misses AIIMS | Next Best Option to Explore |
|---|---|
| AIR 5,000-20,000 (General) | Top state government medical colleges through State Quota |
| AIR 20,000-80,000 (General) | Mid-tier state government colleges, central universities |
| AIR 80,000-2,00,000 (General) | Deemed university MBBS through MCC Deemed counselling |
| AIR 2,00,000+ (General) | Private/deemed colleges via later rounds, or BDS/AYUSH alternatives |
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Browse the complete directory of medical institutions across India - government, central university, deemed, and private - on the Top Colleges in India page on CaderaEdu to compare options against your actual rank once results are out.
AIIMS MBBS Fees - Among the Most Affordable Medical Education in India
One factor that often gets overlooked while chasing AIIMS rank is just how heavily subsidised the fee structure is compared to every other category of medical college in this guide. As a government institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, AIIMS fees are nominal by comparison to private or deemed alternatives.
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| Cost Component | Approximate AIIMS Fee |
|---|---|
| First Year MBBS Fee | Approx. Rs. 1,600-2,000 |
| Total MBBS Fee (5.5 years incl. internship) | Approx. Rs. 9,000-10,000 |
| Hostel Charges | Separate and minimal |
| Internship Stipend | Approx. Rs. 30,000+ per month |
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This fee structure is broadly consistent across AIIMS campuses, with hostel accommodation typically compulsory for all enrolled MBBS students. For exact, campus-specific figures, the individual cutoff and admission pages linked throughout this guide carry the most current fee data.
Final Checklist Before You Plan Your AIIMS Counselling Strategy
- Confirm your exact category rank as well as your overall All India Rank before assuming any AIIMS campus is out of reach.
- Use the AIQ Predictor on CaderaEdu since every single AIIMS seat falls under All India Quota with zero state quota allocation.
- Build a wide AIIMS choice list spanning both highly competitive campuses and newer, more accessible ones rather than only listing AIIMS Delhi.
- Check round-wise cutoff history on individual campus pages, since closing ranks can shift meaningfully between Round 1, Round 2, and Mop-Up.
- If your rank realistically misses every AIIMS campus, immediately widen your research to state government colleges using the State Counselling Predictor rather than waiting on AIIMS results alone.
- Remember that an MBBS from any NMC-recognised institution carries equal legal recognition for NEET PG and medical licensure - AIIMS is a prestige and research advantage, not the only path to a respected medical career.
Every AIIMS MBBS seat in India is filled through All India Quota with full category reservation applied. There is no state quota carve-out and no domicile requirement anywhere in the AIIMS network - your rank and category are the only variables that matter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What NEET rank is needed for AIIMS New Delhi in 2026?
For General category, AIIMS New Delhi typically requires a rank within the top 50-70 All India Rank, translating to roughly 690 or more marks out of 720. EWS candidates generally need a rank within the top 100-200, OBC-NCL within AIR 200-400, SC around AIR 1,500-3,000, and ST around AIR 5,000-9,000.
Is the rank required for other AIIMS campuses lower than AIIMS New Delhi?
Yes, significantly. Newer AIIMS campuses such as AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Patna, AIIMS Raipur, AIIMS Kalyani, AIIMS Gorakhpur and AIIMS Deogarh have considerably more accessible closing ranks, typically ranging from AIR 1,000 up to AIR 8,000 for General category, compared to the top 50-70 AIR needed at AIIMS Delhi.
Does AIIMS admission go through state quota counselling?
No. Every AIIMS MBBS seat across all campuses is filled exclusively through All India Quota (AIQ) counselling managed by MCC. There is no state quota allocation for AIIMS anywhere in the network, and no domicile requirement applies for any AIIMS campus.
Does category reservation apply at AIIMS the same way it does at government medical colleges?
Yes. Unlike deemed universities, which fill seats purely on open merit with no reservation, AIIMS campuses fully apply standard government reservation - 27% OBC-NCL, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, and 10% EWS, along with horizontal PwD reservation within each category.
How can I check my personalised AIIMS admission chances for 2026?
Use the NEET UG College Predictor on CaderaEdu and select All India Quota as the counselling type, since every AIIMS seat falls under AIQ. Enter your rank and category to instantly see a campus-by-campus admission probability based on real previous-year MCC counselling data.
What happens if my NEET rank does not qualify for any AIIMS campus?
Missing AIIMS entirely is the outcome for the vast majority of NEET candidates given the limited seat count nationwide. Strong state government medical colleges through state quota, central universities, and deemed universities remain excellent NMC-recognised alternatives that carry equal legal recognition for NEET PG and medical licensure.
How much does MBBS cost at AIIMS compared to other medical colleges?
AIIMS fees are among the most heavily subsidised in India. The total MBBS fee for the full 5.5-year program including internship is approximately Rs. 9,000-10,000 at most AIIMS campuses, with the first-year fee typically around Rs. 1,600-2,000, plus separate minimal hostel charges and an internship stipend of roughly Rs. 30,000 per month.
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