NEET 2025 Cut Off for General, OBC, SC/ST and Other Category; Check Qualifying Marks

Explore NEET 2025 cut-off marks for General, OBC, SC/ST, EWS, and PwD categories. Check qualifying NEET UG scores, expected trends, and admission cut-offs for MBBS/BDS in government and private colleges.

Jun 19, 2025, 09:15 IST
NEET Cut Off 2025 for General, OBC, SC/ST and Other Category; Check Qualifying NEET UG Marks
NEET Cut Off 2025 for General, OBC, SC/ST and Other Category; Check Qualifying NEET UG Marks

As the National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the NEET UG 2025 results and answer keys on June 14, candidates from all over India are anxious to learn the anticipated admission cutoffs and qualifying categories. These cutoffs, which are necessary to guarantee MBBS/BDS seats under both the state and All-India quotas, are determined by the number of test-takers, the exam's complexity, and the number of seats available. To learn all about the NEET Cut Off 2025, read the article below.

What Is the NEET Qualifying Cutoff?

Candidates must meet a minimum score on the NEET in order to be eligible for counseling and seat distribution. Reserved groups including OBC, SC, and ST fall below the 40th percentile criterion, while General requires a higher percentile (50th).

NEET 2025 Result: Category‑Wise Expected Cutoff Ranges

Current expert estimates for NEET 2025 include:

  • General / EWS: 720–160 marks (50th percentile)
  • OBC / SC / ST: 159–125 marks (40th percentile) 
  • The ultimate cutoffs will be determined by the difficulty of the exam, seat availability, and candidate performance, coaching centers advise.

NEET 2025 Cut Off Marks (Category-wise)

Based on expert analysis and trends from previous years, here is the cut-off for NEET 2025:

Category

Number of Registered Candidates

Number of Appearing Candidates

Number of Qualifying Candidates

General

6,89,366

6,65,853

3,38,728

OBC

9,48,507

9,25,739

5,64,611

SC

3,33,646

3,22,538

1,68,873

ST

1,50,224

1,43,602

67,234

EWS

1,54,326

1,51,586

97,085

Total

2276069

2209318

1236561

neet.nta.nic.in: Cut off 2025 for MBBS Government College

Category All India Quota (AIQ) State Quota
General 620-680+ 570–620+
OBC 590-610 550-590
SC 520-550 420-490
ST 520-550 420-490
EWS 620-680+ 570–620+

neet.nta.nic.in: Factors Shaping 2025 Cutoffs

  • Exam Difficulty: Lower cutoff scores are typically associated with more difficult papers, particularly in physics.

  • Matrix of seats and total examinees: Competitiveness varies with approximately 20.8 lakh applicants and growing MBBS/BDS seats.

  • Performance trends show that preparation techniques and coaching support have a significant impact on average candidate performance.

NEET 2025 Marking Scheme neet.nta.nic.in: 

Check the table below to know the Marking Scheme of NEET 2025:

Response Type

Marks awarded

Correct answer

+4

Incorrect answer

-1

Question with more than one response

-1

Unanswered question

0

Extra attempted question

0

neet.nta.nic.in: Question Paper Language 

The number of applicants for NEET 2025 is shown in the table below by language or NEET question paper medium.

NEET Question Paper Language 2025

No. of Registered Candidates

English

1822410

Hindi

328634

Assamese

2478

Bengali

38242

Gujarati

53025

Kannada

460

Marathi

927

Malayalam

481

Odia

812

Punjabi

170

Tamil

26580

Telugu

907

Urdu

943

Number of Registered, Appearing, and Qualified Candidates by State for NEET 2025

The number of candidates for each NEET 2024 parameter by state is shown in the table below. With the most eligible NEET 2025 applicants, the top three states are Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.

State & UT

Number of Candidates Registered 2024

Number of Candidates Appeared 2024

Number of Candidates Qualified 2024

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

961

933

533

Andhra Pradesh

59,219

57,934

36,766

Arunachal Pradesh

5,331

5,134

2,645

Assam

44,497

41,848

19,809

Bihar

1,64,186 

1,59,167

80,954

Chandigarh

2,758

2,675

1,816

Chhattisgarh

45,226

43,718

22,261

Dadra & Nagar Haveli

1,175

1,154

651

Daman & Diu

582

572

318

Delhi

63,046

61,199

40,331

Goa

5,091

4,828

2,297

Gujarat

81,605

80,151

50,040

Haryana

57,204

55,862

35,592

Himachal Pradesh

19,665

19,132

11,256

Jammu & Kashmir

50,957

49,326

24,015

Jharkhand

36,466

35,397

19,203

Karnataka

1,47,728

1,50,170

83,582

Kerala

1,27,442

1,21,516

73,328

Lakshadweep

260

236

154

Madhya Pradesh

1,21,501

1,18,244

60,346

Maharashtra

2,48,201

2,42,858

1,25,727

Manipur

10,967

10,606

6,116

Meghalaya

4,068

3,869

1,681

Mizoram

2,552

2,417

1,243

Nagaland

3,757

3,532

1,813

Odisha

61,111

59,238

31,673

Puducherry

5,266

5,149

2,639

Punjab

29,384

28,407

16,104

Rajasthan

1,80,637

1,76,181

1,19,865

Sikkim

1,315

1,273

643

Tamil Nadu

1,40,158

1,35,715

76,181

Telangana

72,094

70,259

41,584

Tripura

5,023

4,792

2,265

Uttar Pradesh

3,41,491

3,33,088

1,70,684

Uttarakhand

21,000

20,329

11,207

West Bengal

1,10,399

1,06,675

59,018

Ladakh

1,695

1,632

978

Others (including other countries)

1,997

1,903

1,203

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FAQs

  • Is NEET 2025 syllabus reduced?
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    In comparison to the previous year, the NEET UG 2025 syllabus has not changed. The syllabus was revised last year, which led to the addition of new chapters and themes in each subject and the removal of others. On May 4, 2025, the NEET 2025 test will be administered.
  • How many qualified in NEET 2025?
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    The results for NEET UG 2025 are available. There are just 1.18 lakh MBBS places available in India, despite the fact that 12.36 lakh students have passed the exam.
  • Is NEET counselling started in 2025?
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    The NEET UG 2025 results were released on June 14, 2025, and the counseling process is anticipated to start around a month later. It might therefore begin in late July or early August. Counseling Time: Three to four months will be needed for the counseling session.

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