The National Testing Agency (NTA) has recently released the NEET UG 2026 preliminary answer key on May 6, 2026, many students have started checking their potential ranks using past data. These scores are the first step for candidates looking forward to join India’s leading medical colleges. It is important to look at the opening and closing ranks from previous years to check your admission chances.
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Madras Medical College is known as one of the best medical schools in Chennai. It consistently ranks at the top of the NIRF medical list and offers affordable degrees, making it a dream destination for thousands of students. The cutoff for MMC is generally very high because it is a top-choice college for students under both the All India Quota (AIQ) and the State Quota. The table below provides an estimate of the opening and closing ranks from recent admission rounds to help plan admission.
NEET UG 2026: Previous Year Cutoff for Madras Medical College MBBS Admission
Given below is the previous year's cutoff data for Madras Medical College in various rounds. These figures show the 2025 cutoffs for various categories (OBC, SC, EWS, ST). Students can use these ranks to analyze their admission chances based on their current scores.
| Round 1 | |||
| Category | Course Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Open | MBBS | 260 | 695 |
| OBC | MBBS | 748 | 920 |
| EWS | MBBS | 1778 | 3168 |
| SC | MBBS | 2649 | 6518 |
| ST | MBBS | 17766 | 50544 |
| Round 2 | |||
| Category | Course Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| Open | MBBS | 696 | 1296 |
| OBC | MBBS | 1324 | 1324 |
| EWS | MBBS | 3615 | 3615 |
| ST | MBBS | 52428 | 52428 |
| Round 3 | |||
| Category | Course Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| EWS | MBBS | 6861 | 6861 |
All India Quota (AIQ) vs. State Quota
Given below is the difference between All India Quota and State Quota in medical admissions.
- All India Quota (15%): These seats are open to students from every state in India. Because the pool of candidates is so large, the closing ranks are extremely tight, often requiring a rank within the top 1,000 nationally.
- State Quota (85%): These seats are reserved specifically for students from Tamil Nadu. While still very competitive, the local quota offers flexible closing ranks compared to the national entrance.
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