NEET UG 2025 Cut-Offs: What Every Medical Aspirant Must Know
New Delhi, June 15, 2025:
With the NEET UG 2025 results now officially declared, lakhs of medical aspirants across the country are keenly examining the cut-off marks. Whether you’re targeting a government MBBS seat or planning for a private college, understanding the NEET cut-off is crucial to your admission journey.
In this article, we break down the two major types of NEET UG cut-offs — qualifying cut-off and admission cut-off — and explain the key factors influencing these numbers in 2025.
What is the NEET UG Qualifying Cut-Off?
The qualifying cut-off is the minimum percentile score required to pass the NEET exam. It determines whether a candidate is eligible to participate in counselling rounds for MBBS and BDS courses.
✅ Set by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
✅ Announced on: June 14, 2025
✅ Basis: Percentile system and raw scores of all candidates
Category-wise NEET 2025 Qualifying Cut-Offs
These marks serve as the minimum eligibility — not the guaranteed entry to any college.
What is the NEET Admission Cut-Off?
The admission cut-off (also called the counselling cut-off) refers to the minimum score or rank required to secure admission into a specific medical or dental college.
✅ Determined by:
• Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota (AIQ)
• State authorities for State Quota counselling
✅ Varies by:
• College
• Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD)
• Domicile status
• Number of seats available
For example, AIIMS Delhi typically closes at a higher rank than many private colleges, even within the General category.
Key Factors Affecting NEET UG 2025 Cut-Off
• Exam Difficulty:
This year, NEET UG 2025 was moderately tougher than 2024, leading to slightly lower qualifying marks.
• Number of Candidates:
Over 20 lakh students appeared, maintaining intense competition.
• Available Seats:
An increase in MBBS and BDS seats in new colleges slightly eased pressure on admission cut-offs.
• Candidate Performance:
A high-scoring batch will push up the admission cut-offs, especially in top colleges.
• Reservation Policies:
Government-mandated quotas significantly influence category-wise cut-offs.
• Past Year Trends:
Experts and aspirants refer to NEET 2024 cut-offs to estimate the expected ranks this year.
How Are NEET Cut-Offs Calculated?
• The NTA uses the percentile system, where a candidate’s performance is compared to others. For example:
• A 90th percentile score means the candidate performed better than 90% of test-takers.
• Raw marks (out of 720) are mapped to these percentiles to determine eligibility.
The qualifying percentiles are fixed:
- General: 50th percentile
- OBC/SC/ST: 40th percentile
- PwBD: 40th or 45th percentile (depending on category)
What’s Next? NEET UG 2025 Counselling Process
After qualifying, the real challenge is securing a seat through counselling.
All India Quota (AIQ) – 15% of Govt Seats
• Conducted by MCC (mcc.nic.in)
• Includes Deemed Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and AFMC
• Typically has higher cut-offs due to all-India competition
State Quota – 85% of Govt Seats
• Handled by individual state counselling authorities
• Cut-offs depend on state-wise competition, number of colleges, and domicile rules
Steps Involved in Counselling:
- Registration on MCC or state portal
- Fee Payment and choice filling
- Seat Allotment based on merit, preferences, and category
- Reporting to College for document verification
- Upgrade Rounds (Round 2, Mop-up Round, Stray Vacancy Round)
Smart Preparation Tips for Future Aspirants
Even though 2025’s results are out, future aspirants should learn from this cycle:
• Target a score above 650 to safely aim for top government colleges.
• Focus on NCERT-based preparation and strong concepts.
• Practice mock tests and time management regularly.
• Stay updated with cut-off trends to set realistic goals.
Final Words for NEET 2025
NEET UG 2025 marks a competitive year, with over 20 lakh aspirants chasing limited seats. While the qualifying cut-offs offer relief due to a tougher paper, the race for admission remains intense.
Aspirants should now focus on the counselling strategy, choice filling, and documentation. For authentic updates, visit the official NTA website (neet.nta.nic.in) and MCC portal (mcc.nic.in).
Stay focused, stay updated — and good luck to all future doctors of India!
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