Category-Wise Cut-Off Marks for 2025
Here are the officially released NEET UG 2025 qualifying marks:
| Category | Percentile Required | Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | ≥ 50th percentile | 144 – 686 |
| OBC / SC / ST | ≥ 40th percentile | 113 – 143 |
| UR/EWS – PwBD | ≥ 45th percentile | 127 – 143 |
| OBC / SC / ST – PwBD | ≥ 40th percentile | 113 – 126 |
General/EWS: 144–686
OBC, SC, ST: 113–143
UR/EWS-PwBD: 127–143
OBC/SC/ST-PwBD: 113–126
Approximately 12.36 lakh candidates qualified out of 22 lakh who appeared, with cut-offs notably lower than last year.
3. Why Cut-Offs Have Dropped This Year
Tougher exam paper and stricter evaluation saw the highest marks fall: the top score was 686 (versus 720 in 2024)
Across categories, qualifying marks have shifted downward.
Gujarat observed 7,000 fewer qualifiers, prompting reduced state-level cut-offs.
4. What the Marks Mean for Admissions
Anyone scoring above their category’s minimum is eligible for NEET UG counselling (All India + State Quota).
Further admission depends on factors like seat availability, rank, and reservation category.
Clearing qualifying marks → You can participate in counselling; admissions depend on cut-offs per college.
5. Expected Admission Cut-Off Ranges
Admission cut-offs are different from qualifying marks and depend on college/states. Still, you can expect these tiers:
Top govt MBBS (AIIMS, MAMC, VMMC): ~650–600+ marks
Mid-tier government colleges: ~550–600 marks
Private colleges / AYUSH: ~500–550 marks
State quota / reservation seats: even lower thresholds
Additionally, marks between 600–620 can fetch an All India Rank under 10,000.
6. Next Steps: Counselling & College Strategy
Check NEET result & rank
Register on MCC for 15% AIQ and respective state counselling portals for 85% seats
Fill & lock choices early; admission cut-offs vary across rounds
Explore AYUSH, paramedical, or private college options if marks are below 550
Plan budget & backup options considering tuition and living cost
7. FAQs – All Your NEET Queries Answered
Q. What’s the qualifying marks for General category this year?
→ 144 (50th percentile).
Q. What’s the lowest score that qualified?
→ Around 113 marks for OBC/SC/ST, and 127 for UR-PwBD.
Q. Does qualifying guarantee admission?
→ No. Admissions depend on ranking, reservation, and college-wise cut-offs.
Q. Why did cut-offs decrease this year?
→ Due to tougher paper, stringent evaluation, and lower topper marks (686).