The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET-UG) is a crucial exam for students aiming to pursue medical and dental degrees in India. It acts as the primary gateway for admission into undergraduate medical programs (MBBS, BDS, etc.) at government institutions across the country. The required NEET score for admission to government medical colleges varies based on factors such as the candidate's category and the specific state or institution. To learn more about the cutoff marks for different categories, including General, SC, ST, and EWS (Economically Weaker Section), read the full article.
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Marks required to clear NEET 2025 Exam
The NTA releases the NEET UG cutoff marks simultaneously with the declaration of the results. These cutoff marks represent the minimum score required to qualify the NEET exam.
NEET qualifying marks 2024
Category | Cut-off Percentile | Qualifying marks |
General | 50th | 720-162 |
General-PH | 45th | 161-144 |
SC/ST/OBC | 40th | 161-127 |
SC/OBC-PH | 40th | 143-127 |
ST-PH | 40th | 142-127 |
Marks Required in NEET for Government Colleges
NEET is scored out of 720 marks, and candidates must score at or above the NEET cutoff to improve their chances of admission to a government medical college. The NEET UG cutoff is influenced by factors like the number of candidates, exam difficulty, available seats, and the candidate's category. The NEET cutoff marks are announced in two phases.
- Qualifying Cutoff – This is the lowest score needed to qualify for the NEET exam.
- Admission Cutoff – This cutoff is used for admission to medical colleges and varies depending on the college and state.
Marks required in NEET for MBBS in Government College (General category)
The NEET cutoff for candidates in the General category is usually higher than that for reserved categories. The qualifying cutoff for General category candidates is typically the 50th percentile, with marks ranging from 134 to 162 in recent years. Generally, the cutoff marks range from 650 to 700, though this varies by institution and state. Candidates from the General category aiming for admission to top government colleges like AIIMS New Delhi, JIPMER, or similar institutions may need to score higher, often between 680 and 720 marks.
General qualifying marks in NEET
Year | NEET cutoff scores |
2024 | 720-162 |
2023 | 720-137 |
2022 | 715-117 |
2021 | 720-138 |
2020 | 720-147 |
2019 | 701-134 |
Marks are required in NEET for Government Colleges (SC category)
The cutoff for SC and ST candidates is generally similar to and lower than that for the General category. SC candidates must achieve at least the 40th percentile to qualify for NEET. The qualifying marks typically range from 107 to 161, while the admission cutoff usually falls between 400 and 500 marks (depending on the institution and state). The admission cutoff for SC candidates can vary based on the competition in different states. In some states, the cutoff may be lower due to fewer SC candidates applying for medical seats.
Marks required for SC in NEET
Year | NEET Cutoff Scores |
2024 | 161-127 |
2023 | 136-107 |
2022 | 116-93 |
2021 | 137-108 |
2020 | 146-113 |
2019 | 133-107 |
Marks are required in NEET for Government Colleges (OBC category)
OBC candidates must also score at least the 40th percentile to qualify for NEET. The qualifying marks typically range from 107 to 161, while the admission cutoff usually falls between 550 and 650 marks.
Marks required in NEET for OBC
Year | NEET cutoff scores |
2024 | 161-127 |
2023 | 136-107 |
2022 | 116-93 |
2021 | 137-108 |
2020 | 146-113 |
2019 | 133-107 |
NEET cut off for MBBS Government Colleges
The NEET admission cutoff for MBBS in government colleges is released after the counseling conducted by the MCC and the respective state counseling authorities. The cutoff is given as the opening and closing ranks for government colleges following each round of NEET UG counseling.
Name of government medical college | NEET 2024 opening and closing rank | NEET 2023 closing rank | NEET 2022 closing rank | NEET 2021 closing rank |
58 - 145 | 85 | 107 | 1179 | |
54 - 141 | 107 | 129 | 143 | |
149 - 390 | 304 | 217 | 215 | |
489 - 826 | 485 | 550 | 414 | |
259 - 778 | 544 | 313 | 37720 | |
Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai | 52 - 1010 | 656 | 697 | 773 |
326 - 1352 | 1097 | 1457 | 1623 | |
1256 - 2121 | 2002 | 4738 | 6146 | |
1651 - 3843 | 25692 | 7932 | 6379 | |
Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai | 1244 - 2338 | 1623 | 2045 | |
1 - 47 | 57 | 61 | 53 | |
38 - 350 | 277 | 302 | 227 |
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