NEET Cutoff: Government College MBBS Passing Scores for 2025

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  • July 13, 2025

Each year, lakhs of aspiring medical students prepare for one of the most competitive entrance exams in India—NEET (UG). Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), this exam determines eligibility for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical courses. For 2025, the NEET examination was held on May 4, and the results are expected to be released by June 14, 2025.

As candidates await their results, the next key step is understanding the NEET 2025 cut-off marks—which determine who qualifies for counselling and who doesn’t. These marks vary across different categories like General, OBC, SC, and ST, and are crucial for securing seats in government medical colleges.

Overview of NEET 2025
 
Particulars Details
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Examination Name NEET (UG) 2025
Academic Session 2025–26
Exam Date May 4, 2025
Result Date (Expected) June 14, 2025
Official Website exams.nta.ac.in
 
What Determines the NEET 2025 Cut-Off?
 
The cut-off for NEET varies every year and is shaped by several important factors:
  • Total number of test-takers
  • Difficulty level of the question paper
  • Availability of MBBS/BDS seats across India
  • Overall performance of candidates
  • Category-wise reservation norms
Once these parameters are analysed, the authorities finalise the minimum qualifying scores for each category.

NEET 2025: Tie-Breaking Criteria

In cases where two or more candidates secure the same total marks, the following tie-breaking method will apply:
  1. Higher marks in Biology (Botany & Zoology) will get a better rank.
  2. If Biology marks are the same, then Physics scores will be considered.
  3. The candidate with the higher Chemistry score will be given preference if there is still a tie.
  4. If the tie continues, the candidate with fewer incorrect answers across all subjects will rank higher.
NEET 2025 Cut-Off Marks & Percentile – Category-Wise

Below is the official category-wise qualifying percentile along with the expected cut-off marks for NEET 2025:

Category Qualifying Percentile Cut-Off Marks Range
General 50th Percentile 720 – 164
General-PH 45th Percentile 163 – 146
SC/ST/OBC 40th Percentile 163 – 129
SC/OBC-PH 40th Percentile 145 – 129
ST-PH 40th Percentile 141 – 129
 
Minimum Qualifying Marks for NEET 2025 – Category Breakdown

To proceed to the counselling stage, candidates must score at least the minimum qualifying marks based on their category:

  • General: 164 marks
  • OBC: 129 marks
  • SC: 129 marks
  • ST: 129 marks
  • General-PH: 145 marks
  • SC/ST/OBC-PH: 135 marks
These cut-off scores are applicable for qualifying in the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) as well as for state counselling.

What Happens After Qualifying?

Once candidates meet the qualifying cut-off, the next step is participating in counselling conducted by:
  • AIQ and Approved Universities' Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
  • State Medical Councils/Directorates for respective state quotas
Candidates are advised to regularly check the websites of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, MCC (Medical Counselling Committee), and State Medical Councils for updates on counselling schedules and documentation requirements.

Final Thoughts

The competition for medical seats is tougher than ever, with over 22 lakh aspirants appearing for NEET 2025. Understanding your category-wise cut-off is critical in determining your chances of admission into a government MBBS college.

While the cut-off gives clarity, it is just the beginning of your medical journey. Candidates are advised to stay updated with official counselling portals and prepare for the document verification and college selection rounds ahead.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. You are only a step away from realizing your ambition of becoming a doctor.

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