MAHE Manipal NEET PG expected cutoff 2026

As NEET PG 2026 results approach, aspirants eyeing seats at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), especially Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal, are closely tracking cutoff trends. While earlier projections estimated the general category closing ranks between 11,529 and 24,146 for Round 3, actual 2025 MCC counselling data indicates a wider range, with ranks extending further in later rounds due to vacancies and counselling dynamics.

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NEET PG 2026 Round 3 Expected Closing Ranks vs 2025 Actual Cutoffs

The table presents a comparison between the actual closing ranks of Round 3 in 2025 and the expected closing ranks for Round 3 in 2026 across various MD and MS specializations. It highlights trends in competitiveness, showing slight fluctuations in high-demand branches like radiodiagnosis and general medicine, while mid- and lower-tier specialties may see notable rank shifts.

Course Actual 2025 Round 3 Rank Expected 2026 Round 3 Rank
MD Radiodiagnosis 4,555 4,400 – 5,200
MD Dermatology 6,170 (Filled in round 2) Not Alloted
MD General Medicine 6,489 – 8,613 6,500 – 8,800
MD Paediatrics 27,573 18,000 – 22,000
MS Orthopaedics 36,097 25,000 – 30,000
MS General Surgery 29,050 23,000 – 27,000
MD Pathology 1,23,932 1,10,000 – 1,35,000

MAHE Manipal NEET-PG Expected Cutoff 2026 for General Category

Top branches like Radiology and Dermatology remain the most competitive, closing very early in the counselling process, while General Medicine also sees strong demand with limited availability.

Mid-level clinical branches such as Paediatrics, OBG, and Respiratory Medicine show moderate competition and tend to fill steadily across rounds.

The table below presents the estimated closing ranks across three rounds.

Course Round 1 Closing Rank Round 2 Closing Rank Round 3 Closing Rank
MD Radiodiagnosis 4,700 4,500 4,500
MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology 4,800 6,100 6,400
MD General Medicine 7,200 8,000 6,900
MD Paediatrics 16,000 17,200 20,000
MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology 21,200 22,200 25,000
MS General Surgery 21,000 21,800 24,000
MS Orthopaedics 22,000 23,500 27,500
MD Respiratory Medicine 18,000 19,200 22,000
MD Anaesthesiology / Psychiatry / Others 24,500 27,500 31,500
Para/Non-Clinical Branches (e.g., Pathology) 80,000+ 1,00,000+ 1,22,000

Note: KMC Manipal is a top private/deemed institute, so clinical branches close at good ranks. Ranks are expected to be similar or slightly higher (tougher) in 2026, depending on exam difficulty and seat matrix.

Moderate / Non-Clinical Branches (Easier to Get)

Branch Expected Round 1-Last Round Closing Rank
MD Anaesthesiology 22,000 - 40,000+
MD Emergency Medicine 24,000 - 35,000
MD Psychiatry 25,000 - 50,000+
MD Radiotherapy 28,000 - 50,000
MD Pathology / Microbiology / Pharmacology / Forensic 50,000 - 1,50,000+

NEET PG Cutoff Trends at KMC Manipal

  • High-demand clinical branches such as Radiology and Dermatology consistently close early, typically within an AIR 7,000–8,000 range during Round 1 at KMC Manipal.
  • The overall closing rank spectrum at KMC Manipal is quite broad, historically ranging from approximately 4,800 to 1,75,000+ (General category), depending on branch and round.
  • KMC Mangalore generally shows slightly higher (i.e., more lenient) closing ranks compared to KMC Manipal for the same specialties, making it relatively more accessible at similar score levels.

NEET PG Score & Rank Target for KMC Manipal Admission 2026

  • To have a safe chance of getting a good clinical branch at KMC Manipal, you should aim to score 550 marks or more, which usually corresponds to a rank under 15,000.
  • If you are open to any MD/MS seat, including non-clinical branches, then a score in the range of 450–500 or above can still work, especially in the later rounds of counselling.
  • It is important to regularly check the latest cutoff updates during counselling on official websites like MCC (mcc.nic.in) and KEA (kea.kar.nic.in), as cutoffs can change in each round.