In the previous article, we discussed NRI Priority-2 cut-offs under MCC Round 1.
This blog focuses on NRI Priority-1, which is even more important because Priority-1 students are given higher preference over Priority-2 in seat allotment.

Here, you will find:

• Lowest cut-off in each major clinical branch

• Number of institutes offering the branch under NRI Priority-1

• Highest cut-off in each branch

• Quick comparison table for all branches

This analysis helps NRI/NRI Sponsored students understand the realistic chances and plan better for Round 2.

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🔍 Branch-Wise Overview (NRI Priority-1)

Below is the breakdown of lowest cut-offs and how many institutes offered seats in MCC Round 1.

1️⃣ Radiology (Radio Diagnosis) – Priority-1

Radiology remains one of the toughest branches.

• Total Institutes: 8

• Lowest Cut-off: 245

  • Meenakshi Medical College, Tamil Nadu

Highest Cut-off:

• 449 — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

2️⃣ Pediatrics (MD Pediatrics)

• Total Institutes: 7

• Lowest Cut-off: 279

  • Yenepoya University

Highest Cut-off:

• 367 — DY Patil

3️⃣ Dermatology (MD Dermatology / DVL)

• Total Institutes: 16

• Lowest Cut-off: 246

  • Meenakshi Medical College, Tamil Nadu

Highest Cut-off:

• 471 — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Dermatology remains a top-demand clinical branch, second only to Radiology.

4️⃣ Obstetrics & Gynaecology (MS OBG)

• Total Institutes: 9

• Lowest Cut-off: 248

  • MGM Pondicherry

Highest Cut-off:

• 328 — Sri Ramachandra, Chennai

5️⃣ General Medicine (MD Medicine)

A highly competitive and always in-demand PG branch.

• Total Institutes: 11

• Lowest Cut-off: 255

  • Sri Ramachandra, Chennai

Highest Cut-off:

• 446 — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

6️⃣ Orthopaedics (MS Ortho)

• Total Institutes: 6

• Lowest Cut-off: 294

  • MGM Navi Mumbai

Highest Cut-off:

• 402 — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

7️⃣ General Surgery (MS General Surgery)

• Total Institutes: 8

• Lowest Cut-off: 284

  • MGM Pondicherry

Highest Cut-off:

• 385 — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

8️⃣ Ophthalmology (MS Ophthal)

• Total Institutes: 3

• Lowest Cut-off: 324

  • MGM Navi Mumbai

Highest Cut-off:

• 434 — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

🧾 Quick Snapshot Table — Priority-1 Cut-offs

Below is a consolidated view for easy comparison.

(KMC Manipal clearly dominates the highest cut-off list across most specialties.)

📌 What Students Should Understand from This Analysis

✔ Priority-1 is highly competitive

Even the lowest cut-offs for many branches are above 240–280, showing strong demand.

✔ KMC Manipal leads in almost every branch

Radiology, Dermatology, Medicine, Ortho, Surgery, Ophthal — all have the highest scores at Kasturba Medical College.

✔ Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry colleges get many lower cut-off allotments

Branches like Radiology, Dermatology, Gynae, Surgery show minimum scores in Meenakshi or MGM Pondy.

✔ Priority-2 students cannot judge their chances without understanding Priority-1 trends

This is essential for realistic planning.

🎯 Final Advice for NRI/NRI Sponsored Candidates

• Always map your score to branch-wise and college-wise cut-off ranges.

• Do not depend only on round-by-round luck; plan your choice filling scientifically.

• Priority-1 plays a major role in Round 1 seat flow — understand it thoroughly before Round 2.

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