NEET UG 2026: High MBBS Fees Push Closing Ranks to 11 Lakh
MBBS Admissions 2026: Closing ranks at some deemed medical universities slipped to the 11-lakh range in Round 3.
Rising Tuition Fees: Some deemed universities increased annual MBBS fees by up to ₹5 lakh, pushing total tuition close to ₹1.5 crore.
Vels Medical College: The closing All India Rank moved from 6.11 lakh in 2025 to 11.9 lakh in 2026.
Sri Lalithambigai Medical College: The closing rank shifted from 3.25 lakh in 2025 to 9.1 lakh in 2026.
Other Colleges: Meenakshi Medical College closed at 11.68 lakh, while ACS Medical College reached 11.66 lakh.
Why Are Ranks Falling? Experts say high fees may push students with better NEET scores to reject expensive seats and prepare again.
Government Colleges Differ: General-category closing ranks shifted only slightly, from state rank 1,508 to 1,569, through Round 3.
Private Government-Quota Seats: Closing ranks varied by category, with some categories extending to lower ranks and others improving.
The Big Question: Is affordability becoming a barrier to medical education, allowing students who can pay more to secure MBBS seats despite lower NEET ranks?
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