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Andhra Pradesh National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (APNEET)

Updated on 4 Sept, 2026 by Kollegeapply

The APNEET 2021 General cutoff has been released by the Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada. This page shows General cutoff trends across colleges and courses (All & Female where available). Check the official site https://neet.nta.nic.in/ for notifications.

We’ve analyzed APNEET cutoffs for 2021 to help you gauge admission chances at top colleges.


APNEET 2021 General category cutoff ranges from 38,355 to 110,496 rank. Candidates with rank under 110,496 have high chances of getting top colleges like Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences and KIMS Group.


APNEET 2021 Cutoff Highlights

The APNEET 2021 cutoff represents the minimum rank required to qualify for admissions into participating colleges.

The cutoff is released by the Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada and is used for counselling and seat allocation.


Key Highlights

  • Exam Name: APNEET 2021
  • Conducting Body: Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada
  • Cutoff Type: Rank
  • Total Counselling Rounds: 1
  • Total Colleges Participating: 2
  • Top Courses: MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery
  • Quota Types: All India, Home State

APNEET 2021 Cutoff Overview

The table below provides complete details of the APNEET 2021 cutoff including exam structure, categories, and admission scope.

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameAPNEET
Conducting BodyDr NTR University of Health Sciences (YSRUHS), Vijayawada
Cutoff TypeRank
Courses AcceptingMBBS, BDS
Total Rounds1
Total Colleges Participating2
Official Websitehttps://neet.nta.nic.in/
QuotasAll India, Home State
Top CoursesMBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Status

  • Cutoff Status: Released
  • Last Updated: September 2025

APNEET 2021 General Cutoff Category Wise for Government and Private Colleges

The APNEET 2021 General category-wise cutoff highlights the opening and closing rank range for admission into government and private colleges across different categories. The cutoff varies based on factors such as category reservation, seat availability, and college type, with government institutes generally having more competition compared to private colleges.

CategoryPrivate
General38355 - 110496

Can You Get a College with Your Rank?

The APNEET 2021 rank plays a crucial role in determining your chances of admission into top institutes across India. Based on previous cutoff trends, the table below highlights what type of colleges you can expect at different eligibility ranges.

Eligibility RangeTop Colleges
30,000 – 50,000Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences

APNEET 2021 Marks vs Rank

The table below shows the relationship between marks scored and the corresponding rank in APNEET 2021. Understanding this mapping helps candidates estimate their expected rank based on marks scored and compare it against historical cutoff trends.

MarksRank
0 - 100700000 - 1000000
101 - 200500000 - 699999
201 - 300300000 - 499999
301 - 400150000 - 299999
401 - 50050000 - 149999
501 - 60010000 - 49999
601 - 6505000 - 9999
651 - 7001000 - 4999
701 - 7201 - 999

APNEET Cutoff Trend (2021)

The APNEET cutoff trend over the last few years helps candidates understand how competition and qualifying percentiles have evolved.


Year-wise Cutoff Trend

YearGeneral
2021110496

Key Insights

  • Overall Stability: General cutoff remains stable around 90-91 percentile
  • Increase from 2022 to 2023: Due to higher competition post-COVID normalization
  • Minor Fluctuations (2021-2021): Caused by normalization and paper difficulty
  • Reserved Categories: Gradual increase in cutoff due to rising participation
  • ST Category: Shows highest variation due to lower applicant pool

Insight: Cutoff trends show consistent competition growth with slight yearly variation


College wise APNEET 2021 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

The APNEET 2021 college-wise cutoff includes opening and closing ranks for top colleges like Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences and KIMS Group across categories. These cutoffs are released during counselling and vary based on college, branch, category, and quota

CollegeBranchCategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
Maharajah's Institute of Medical SciencesMBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of SurgeryGeneral4172441724
KIMS GroupBDS - Bachelor of Dental SurgeryGeneral110496110496

Insight: Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences and KIMS Group close within top 41,724-110,496 ranks for core branches.

Key Insights

  • Cutoffs vary significantly by college tier and branch popularity.
  • MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery has the lowest closing rank (41,724), indicating highest competition.
  • 0 colleges close within top 20,000 ranks, while 0 are within top 30,000 ranks.
  • Final cutoff depends on counselling rounds, preferences, and seat matrix.

College-wise APNEET 2021 Cutoff (General Opening & Closing Ranks)

CollegeAllFemale
Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences4172435733
KIMS Group38355 - 11049636692 - 106624

Safe Score for APNEET 2021

The APNEET safe score is the minimum marks range required to secure admission into good colleges without high risk. It varies based on category, branch preference, and competition level.


Safe Score for Top Colleges

150-180+ marks

What this means:

  • Strong chance in top colleges with competitive branches.
  • Possible entry into MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery in good institutes.
  • Rank range typically under 41,724-41,724 for stronger options.

Safe Score for Other Good Colleges

120-150+ marks

What this means:

  • Good chance in institutes offering MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
  • Access to mid to top institutes with strong placement records.
  • Rank range typically under 41,724-110,496.

Pro Tip: Always keep a buffer of +10-20 marks above the safe score due to normalization and yearly cutoff variation.


What Rank is Required for Top Colleges?

The APNEET rank is the most critical factor in securing admission to top colleges. Based on previous trends, the table below shows what rank is required for Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences and KIMS Group across categories.


Rank under 41,724

College NameGeneral
Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences41724

Rank under 110,496

  • Strong chance in colleges like Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences and KIMS Group.
  • Likely branches: MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
  • Category advantage applies for better branch outcomes.

Insight: Best range for highly competitive colleges in current trends.


Rank under 110,496

  • Admission possible in colleges like Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences and KIMS Group.
  • This range keeps more realistic options open across counselling rounds.
  • Wider branch flexibility is usually available compared to lower rank bands.

Insight: Ideal for balanced college and branch targets with strong placement potential.


Final Takeaway: Under 41,724 ranks target top-tier options, under 110,496 ranks strengthen access to Top Colleges, and under 110,496 ranks open broader options like Good Colleges.

  • Under 110,496: 2 strong cutoff outcomes in current trend set.
  • Under 110,496: 2 broader cutoff outcomes in current trend set.

Top Colleges Accepting APNEET 2021 Cutoff

Explore the top medical colleges accepting APNEET 2021 scores. Click below to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and cutoff trends.

CollegeFeesCoursesRanking
Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences₹ 12.96 Lakhs18-
KIMS Group₹ 12.96 Lakhs24NIRF #151

Top MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Colleges - 2021 Cutoff (General Opening & Closing Ranks)

The APNEET 2021 cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAllFemale
Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences4172435733
KIMS Group3835536692

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (KIMS Group and Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences) close within top 41,724 ranks.
  • MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in top colleges, aim for under 33,379 rank for stronger outcomes.


Top BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery Colleges - 2021 Cutoff (General Opening & Closing Ranks)

The APNEET 2021 cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.

CollegeAllFemale
KIMS Group110496106624

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (KIMS Group) close within top 110,496 ranks.
  • BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery in top colleges, aim for under 88,397 rank for stronger outcomes.


All India BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery Cutoff 2021 – Opening & Closing Ranks


The APNEET 2021 cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery has comparatively higher closing ranks, making it more accessible for mid-rank candidates.

CollegeAllFemale
OpeningClosingOpeningClosing
KIMS Group110496110496106624106624

All India MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Cutoff 2021 – Opening & Closing Ranks


The APNEET 2021 cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery has comparatively higher closing ranks, making it more accessible for mid-rank candidates.

CollegeAllFemale
OpeningClosingOpeningClosing
KIMS Group38355383553669236692
Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences41724417243573335733

Home State BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery Cutoff 2021 – Opening & Closing Ranks

CollegeAllFemale
OpeningClosingOpeningClosing
KIMS Group130959130959119885119885

Home State MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Cutoff 2021 – Opening & Closing Ranks

CollegeAllFemale
OpeningClosingOpeningClosing
KIMS Group44202442024219442194
Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences46254462544484444844

Course-wise Cutoff Range (All India) 2021 — General

CourseGeneral
MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery38355 - 41724
BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery110496

College Wise Cutoff 2021

Explore college-wise cutoff pages for 2021 to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and admission trends.

NameCutoff Links
Maharajah's Institute of Medical SciencesView Cutoff
KIMS GroupView Cutoff

State Wise Cutoff

The APNEET 2021 cutoff also varies based on state quota (Home State vs Other State), making it important for candidates targeting colleges within their region.


Andhra Pradesh Cutoff

Colleges in Andhra Pradesh such as KIMS Group offer:

  • Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
  • Better chances for local candidates
  • Popular branches like MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery closing around 44,202-130,959 (General)

Insight: Choosing colleges under Home State quota can significantly improve admission chances, especially for mid-rank candidates.


APNEET 2021 Cutoff FAQs

What is the cutoff for APNEET 2021?
The cutoff for APNEET 2021 is expected to be around 38,355-110,496 rank for General category, while reserved categories may have lower cutoffs based on previous year trends and exam difficulty.
What is the expected cutoff for APNEET 2021 (category-wise)?
The expected cutoff for APNEET 2021 is:
  • General: 38,355-110,496 rank
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: data not available yet
  • ST: data not available yet
These values are based on trend analysis and difficulty level.
What was the cutoff for APNEET 2020?
In 2020, the cutoff for APNEET was:
  • General: data not available yet
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: data not available yet
This helps estimate the expected cutoff for 2021.
What marks are required for top percentile in APNEET 2021?
To achieve 99 percentile in APNEET 2021, candidates typically need around latest trend range marks, depending on exam difficulty and normalization.
What marks are required for 90 percentile in APNEET 2021?
Candidates scoring around latest trend range marks can expect approximately 90 percentile in APNEET 2021, based on previous session data.
What rank can I get with 90 percentile in APNEET 2021?
With 90 percentile, candidates can expect a rank between 41,724-41,724, depending on the number of candidates appearing for APNEET 2021.
Is 95 percentile good in APNEET 2021?
Yes, 95 percentile in APNEET 2021 is considered good, and may allow admission to good to excellent colleges, depending on category and branch preference.
What rank is required for top colleges through APNEET 2021?
For top colleges accepting APNEET 2021:
  • Top tier colleges: Rank under 41,724
  • Mid-tier colleges: Rank under 41,724
Admission depends on branch and category.
What is a safe score for APNEET 2021?
A safe score for APNEET 2021 is typically 120-150 to 150-180, which increases the chances of admission to top colleges based on previous year trends.
Will the cutoff for APNEET 2021 increase or decrease?
The cutoff for APNEET 2021 is expected to stable due to factors like similar difficulty level, candidate participation, and seat availability.
What factors affect the cutoff for APNEET 2021?
The cutoff for APNEET 2021 is influenced by:
  • Difficulty level: similar difficulty level
  • Total seats: 2+ participating college options
Can I get a top college with my rank in APNEET 2021?
With a good rank, candidates may get into Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences and KIMS Group, depending on branch preference and category cutoff trends.
What is the difference between qualifying and admission cutoff in APNEET 2021?
The qualifying cutoff for APNEET 2021 is 38,355-110,496 rank, while admission cutoffs vary by college and can go much higher depending on demand and seat availability.
Where can I check college-wise cutoff for APNEET 2021?
Candidates can check detailed college-wise and branch-wise cutoff for APNEET 2021 on KollegeApply, including opening and closing ranks for top institutes.

Related Cutoff Links

General — Other Years

Other Categories (2021)