Low NEET Score Private Medical Colleges in Maharashtra (2026)
The directory lists 4 private and deemed medical colleges in Maharashtra accepting low NEET scores in the 2026 cycle. The table below compares expected closing marks, annual tuition and the counselling route for each.
| College | City | Expected cutoff | Annual fee | Counselling | Non-domicile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Y. Patil Education Society Medical College | Kolhapur | 170–270 | ₹20.6 Lakhs | MCC Deemed | Open |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (Datta Meghe) | Wardha | 170–280 | ₹21.5 Lakhs | MCC Deemed | Open |
| Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS Karad) | Karad | 200–320 | ₹22.5 Lakhs | MCC Deemed | Open |
| Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College & Hospital | Navi Mumbai | 220–340 | ₹26 Lakhs | MCC Deemed | Open |
Cutoffs are expected closing ranges for the 2026 cycle, compiled from previous rounds — not guarantees. Fees are the advertised annual tuition and change by notification. Verify both on the official counselling portal before locking your choices.
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Tier list by expected cutoff
Tier 2 — moderate score, balanced infrastructure
Reachable in the middle of the score band, usually allotted in Round 2.
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College & HospitalNavi Mumbai · 220–340 marks · ₹26 Lakhs/yr
- Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS Karad)Karad · 200–320 marks · ₹22.5 Lakhs/yr
Tier 3 — high availability, mop-up targets
The lowest floors in the state. These are the seats that stay open into mop-up and stray vacancy.
- D. Y. Patil Education Society Medical CollegeKolhapur · 170–270 marks · ₹20.6 Lakhs/yr
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (Datta Meghe)Wardha · 170–280 marks · ₹21.5 Lakhs/yr
Suggested choice-filling order
Counselling allots your highest reachable choice, so the order matters more than the list. Placing the hardest-to-get colleges first costs nothing — if you do not reach one, the algorithm simply moves down. Placing an easy one first can block every better option under it.
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College & HospitalNavi Mumbai · closes around 220 marks · ₹26 Lakhs/yr
- Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS Karad)Karad · closes around 200 marks · ₹22.5 Lakhs/yr
- D. Y. Patil Education Society Medical CollegeKolhapur · closes around 170 marks · ₹20.6 Lakhs/yr
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (Datta Meghe)Wardha · closes around 170 marks · ₹21.5 Lakhs/yr
A starting point ordered by cutoff and fee, not personalised advice. Adjust it for location, hospital size and what your family can actually fund before you lock the list.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest NEET score accepted in Maharashtra?
D. Y. Patil Education Society Medical College has the lowest expected closing range in this list, at around 170 marks, though scores at the bottom of a range typically become viable only in the mop-up and stray vacancy rounds.
Which is the cheapest private medical college in Maharashtra?
D. Y. Patil Education Society Medical College at ₹20.6 Lakhs per year is the lowest advertised annual tuition here. Budget for hostel, mess and a refundable security deposit on top — the advertised tuition is not the amount a family actually pays.
Is a donation required for a low NEET score admission?
No. Every MBBS seat is allotted through centralised online merit counselling — MCC for deemed universities, the state DGME for open-state private colleges. Fees are paid directly to the institution against an allotment letter. Offline cash-for-seat admissions are illegal under NMC rules and the seat can be cancelled.
Can candidates from other states apply?
In Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, yes — 100% of private college seats are open to candidates from any state with no domicile certificate. Haryana opens unfilled seats in the later rounds. Deemed universities have no domicile requirement at all, since MCC allots every seat on all-India merit.