AIIMS Bhubaneswar NEET UG 2026 cutoff: General category closing rank 726 in Round 3

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the round-wise closing ranks for MBBS admissions at AIIMS Bhubaneswar following the NEET UG 2026 examination. As of October 9, 2026, the General category closing rank for MBBS admissions at AIIMS Bhubaneswar in Round 3 of NEET UG 2026 counselling stood at 726 under the Open Seat Quota.

This data provides prospective students with insights into the competitive landscape for securing a seat in the MBBS program at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, an institution established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) and designated an institute of national importance in 2012.

NEET UG 2026 Cutoff Analysis for AIIMS Bhubaneswar

The NEET UG 2026 counselling process has seen the General category closing rank for AIIMS Bhubaneswar fluctuate across the initial rounds. In Round 1, the closing rank for the General category under the Open Seat Quota was 664. This rank eased to 708 in Round 2 before tightening slightly to 652 in Round 3 under the Open Seat Quota. The overall General (OPEN) closing rank for AIIMS, Bhubaneswar in NEET 2026 by Round 3 was 726.

Compared to previous years, the General category closing rank for MBBS admissions at AIIMS Bhubaneswar was 785 in 2025, an increase from 655 in 2024 and 603 in 2023. This indicates a trend of easing cutoffs over the past three years. The official AIIMS Bhubaneswar NEET 2026 cutoff will be fully released after the declaration of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination results.

Eligibility and Admission Process for MBBS at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Admission to the MBBS program at AIIMS Bhubaneswar is exclusively based on NEET UG scores, followed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) NEET Counselling. Candidates are required to have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, securing at least 55% aggregate marks, with a concession to 50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Applicants must also be 17 years old or older and must qualify the NEET UG examination.

The total fee for the MBBS course at AIIMS Bhubaneswar is approximately INR 5,856 for the entire duration, which spans 4.5 years plus one year of compulsory rotating medical internship. After completing the MBBS course, candidates are expected to undergo compulsory service, with a stipend of ₹26,300 per month and no service bond penalty. There are no Management or NRI admission routes available at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

NEET UG 2026 Examination and Counselling Schedule

The NEET UG 2026 registration process commenced on February 8, 2026, and concluded on March 8, 2026. An application correction window was provided from March 10 to March 12, 2026. The original NEET UG 2026 exam, scheduled for May 3, 2026, was cancelled, and a re-examination was subsequently held on June 21, 2026.

The counselling registration period for NEET UG 2026 was from September 22 to 27, 2026. The Round 3 result date for NEET UG Cutoff 2026 is set for October 26, 2026. Students are advised to monitor the official MCC and AIIMS Bhubaneswar websites for further updates on the NEET 2026 cutoff release and subsequent admission procedures.

Further reading

• NEET UG Round 3 counselling: 808 MBBS and BDS seats open in Punjab; report by October 14
• NEET counselling: AP High Court allows round 1, 2 MBBS candidates to retain colleges as options in third phase
• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) counselling: rounds, dates and seat allotment Next step
• NEET PG 2026: Register for Round 1 by October 12, fill choices by October 22
• KCET: Apply for SJM College of Pharmacy B.Pharm, D.Pharma, Pharm.D by 2026 admissions
• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG): complete exam guide

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