You scored well in Re-NEET 2026. Now the question is — can you actually get AIIMS or JIPMER? The honest answer depends entirely on your All India Rank, not just your marks. AIIMS admission through NEET 2026 is purely merit-based, with no management quota, no NRI quota, and no state quota in any AIIMS campus. If you want one of these seats, your rank is the only thing that matters.

Before you start dreaming about AIIMS Delhi, check your score to rank conversion — because a 5–10 mark difference at the top of the NEET distribution can shift your rank by several hundred places. Also make sure you’ve reviewed how counselling rounds after NEET work, since AIIMS and JIPMER seats are allotted through MCC’s All India Quota counselling.

How AIIMS Admission Through NEET 2026 Works

There is no separate AIIMS entrance exam anymore. All AIIMS MBBS admissions now happen through NEET UG scores and MCC counselling. This applies to every AIIMS campus in India — including AIIMS New Delhi.

Here’s what makes AIIMS admission through NEET 2026 different from other colleges:

• 100% All India Quota — No state quota exists. A student from any state can get any AIIMS campus based purely on rank.
• No management or NRI quota — Every single seat is filled on merit. There’s no paid-seat backdoor.
• Central government reservation policy — OBC (27%), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal) reservations apply uniformly.
• Fees are almost negligible — AIIMS tuition is approximately ₹5,856 per year. That’s not a typo.

Use a tool to predict your college options based on your rank before choice filling opens — it’ll tell you which AIIMS campuses are realistic at your score.

AIIMS NEET Cutoff 2026 — Campus-Wise Expected Ranks

India now has 20+ operational AIIMS campuses. The total AIIMS MBBS seats 2026 count is approximately 2,250 — and the competition varies massively depending on the campus.

Here’s the expected cutoff for General category (based on 2025 closing ranks):

AIIMS Campus	Expected Closing Rank (General)	Approx. NEET Score
AIIMS New Delhi	AIR 45–55	700+
AIIMS Jodhpur	AIR 150–250	680+
AIIMS Bhopal	AIR 200–350	670+
AIIMS Rishikesh	AIR 250–400	665+
AIIMS Bhubaneswar	AIR 300–450	660+
AIIMS Nagpur	AIR 400–600	650+
AIIMS Raipur / Patna	AIR 500–800	640+
Newer AIIMS (Madurai, Deoghar, etc.)	AIR 2,000–5,000	580–620

A few things to note about these cutoffs:

• AIIMS Delhi has only 132 MBBS seats. With 22+ lakh NEET applicants, the NEET rank for AIIMS Delhi is the most mark-sensitive in India.
• Newer AIIMS campuses close at significantly higher rank numbers (lower cutoff), making them accessible to students in the 580–620 score range.
• Reserved category cutoffs are considerably more relaxed — OBC closing ranks at AIIMS Delhi have historically been around AIR 186–255, SC around 1,150–4,820.

If your score is strong but not AIIMS-Delhi strong, don’t overlook newer campuses. Many offer excellent facilities and carry the AIIMS tag, which matters for NEET PG and career progression. Make sure you understand counselling mistakes to avoid before choice filling — especially around preference ordering. Also keep your documents needed at reporting ready from day one — AIIMS reporting windows are tight.

JIPMER NEET Cutoff 2026 — Puducherry and Karaikal

JIPMER is a separate institution of national importance, and like AIIMS, it admits students only through NEET scores and MCC counselling. Students often ask whether AIIMS is better than JIPMER — both are exceptional, but JIPMER Puducherry is particularly known for outstanding clinical training. Unlike AIIMS, JIPMER has a dual-quota system — 134 seats under All India Quota and 48 seats for Puducherry UT domicile candidates.

Here’s the expected JIPMER NEET cutoff 2026 for General category:

JIPMER Campus	Expected Closing Rank (General AIQ)	Approx. NEET Score
JIPMER Puducherry	AIR 200–300	675+
JIPMER Karaikal	AIR 5,000–6,000	560–580

Key facts about JIPMER:

• JIPMER Puducherry has 200 MBBS seats total (134 AIQ + 48 UT domicile + institutional).
• JIPMER Karaikal has 61 MBBS seats and closes at a much higher rank (lower cutoff), making it realistic for students scoring 560+.
• No management or NRI quota exists at either campus — purely merit-based.
• Fees at JIPMER are similarly low — government-subsidised, comparable to AIIMS.

Understanding AIIMS admission through NEET 2026 and the JIPMER pathway together helps you build a stronger preference list during counselling.

The Counselling Process for AIIMS and JIPMER

Both AIIMS and JIPMER seats are allotted through MCC’s centralised counselling. Here’s the step-by-step:

1. NEET result declaration — Expected by July 20, 2026.
2. MCC registration — Register on mcc.nic.in with your NEET roll number and application details.
3. Pay the security deposit — Refundable deposit as part of registration.
4. Choice filling — Fill and lock your preferred colleges in order of priority. AIIMS and JIPMER campuses are listed alongside all other AIQ colleges.
5. Seat allotment — MCC releases results based on rank, category, and locked choices.
6. Reporting — Report to the allotted campus with original documents within the deadline.

Keep all original documents and photocopies ready well in advance. Missing the reporting window means losing your seat — and AIIMS seats don’t come around twice.

Smart Choice-Filling Strategy for AIIMS and JIPMER

This is where most students make mistakes. Here’s how to fill choices wisely:

• Don’t put only AIIMS Delhi. If your rank is between 100–500, you have a realistic shot at top AIIMS campuses — but list at least 8–10 AIIMS options in descending preference.
• Include JIPMER Puducherry. Many students with ranks under 300 prefer JIPMER over some AIIMS campuses because of clinical exposure and location.
• Add “safe” government colleges. If your rank is 1,000+, include top state government colleges alongside newer AIIMS as backup options.
• Order matters. MCC allots the highest preference you qualify for. The NEET rank for AIIMS determines your ceiling — your preference order determines where within that ceiling you actually land.

Final Word

AIIMS admission through NEET 2026 is the most competitive medical admission in India — but it’s also the most transparent. No quotas, no donations, no agents. Just your rank.

If your score is 650+, start planning your AIIMS and JIPMER preference list now. If it’s 580–650, target newer AIIMS campuses and JIPMER Karaikal — both carry the institutional tag and offer quality medical education at near-zero cost.

Don’t wait until counselling opens to figure this out. Research now, fill choices with intent, and your NEET score will take you exactly where it should.

❓ FAQ Section

Q: Is there a separate entrance exam for AIIMS MBBS admission? A: No. AIIMS MBBS admission is now entirely based on NEET UG scores. There is no separate AIIMS entrance exam. All admissions happen through MCC counselling.

Q: What NEET rank is needed for AIIMS New Delhi? A: For the General category, AIIMS New Delhi typically closes at AIR 45–55, requiring a score of 700+. For OBC, the closing rank is around AIR 186–255. Actual numbers may shift depending on exam difficulty.

Q: Does JIPMER still conduct its own entrance exam? A: No. JIPMER no longer conducts a separate entrance test. MBBS admission at both JIPMER Puducherry and JIPMER Karaikal is based entirely on NEET UG scores and MCC counselling.

Q: Are there management or NRI quota seats in AIIMS and JIPMER? A: No. Both AIIMS and JIPMER are fully merit-based. There are no management quota, NRI quota, or paid seats at any campus. Every seat is filled through NEET rank.

Q: What is the fee for MBBS at AIIMS? A: AIIMS tuition is approximately ₹5,856 per year — among the lowest for any medical college in India. The fee is the same across all AIIMS campuses.

Q: Can I apply for AIIMS and JIPMER both during counselling? A: Yes. During MCC choice filling, you can list both AIIMS and JIPMER campuses alongside other AIQ colleges in your preference order. MCC allots you the highest preference your rank qualifies for.