New Delhi: The NTA successfully conducted the NEET UG 2025 examination on May 4. As is widely known, the NEET 2024 exam faced a major controversy due to a paper leak, which created significant hurdles for candidates seeking admission last year. In response, the exam authorities administered NEET 2025 under strict surveillance and heightened security protocols. Taking last year’s breach into account, the examiners designed this year’s question paper to be considerably more challenging, which caught many students off guard despite their preparation.
The Physics section, in particular, proved to be the toughest and left many candidates overwhelmed. This difficulty level is expected to significantly influence this year’s cutoff trends. According to experts, the NEET 2025 cutoff may witness unpredictable fluctuations due to the unexpectedly rigorous paper, especially in Physics.
Government Medical Colleges Cutoff May Drop This Year
This year’s Physics paper may lead to a decline in the cut-off scores for government medical colleges. As a result, the NEET counselling process is expected to become even more competitive. Let’s take a look at the cut-off trends of government medical colleges over the past few years:
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For General Category
| Year | Cutoff Scores |
| 2025 | To be announced |
| 2024 | 720-162 |
| 2023 | 720-137 |
| 2022 | 715-117 |
| 2021 | 720-138 |
| 2020 | 720-147 |
| 2019 | 701-134 |
For OBC Category
| Year | Cutoff Scores |
| 2025 | To be announced |
| 2024 | 161-127 |
| 2023 | 136-107 |
| 2022 | 116-93 |
| 2021 | 137-108 |
| 2020 | 146-113 |
| 2019 | 133-107 |
For SC Category
| Year | Cutoff Scores |
| 2025 | To be announced |
| 2024 | 161-127 |
| 2023 | 136-107 |
| 2022 | 116-93 |
| 2021 | 137-108 |
| 2020 | 146-113 |
| 2019 | 133-107 |
Private Medical Colleges May Become a Second Option for Students
If the cutoff for government medical colleges drops this year, a significant number of students may turn toward private medical colleges. However, only a few private institutions in India offer budget-friendly options. The list below highlights some of these colleges:
- GS Medical College Hapur
- Asram Medical College Eluru
- Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College Kishanganj
Check the full list here: Cheapest Medical Colleges in India
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MBBS abroad has emerged as an excellent option for Indian students, offering high-quality medical education at an affordable cost. Countries such as Russia, Georgia, Nepal, and Egypt provide top-tier medical training with globally recognised standards. Considering this year’s cutoff trends, pursuing MBBS abroad could be a life-changing decision for many Indian aspirants.
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Expected Cutoff Trend for NEET UG 2025
Experts predict that no candidate is likely to achieve a perfect 720 this year due to the tougher exam pattern. They anticipate that the expected cut-off for NEET UG 2025 will fall between 600 and 610 marks. Given the increased difficulty of the exam, securing a seat at AIIMS Delhi will be highly challenging, even for high scorers.
