The National Testing Agency (NTA) recently declared the results of NEET UG 2025 and with that, the safe score for admission into government medical colleges across India has seen a noticeable shift. This shift has left many aspirants, parents, and coaching experts talking, as they try to understand what it now takes to secure a government MBBS seat.
What Is a Safe Score in NEET UG?
A “safe score” refers to the minimum marks a student needs to comfortably secure a seat in a government medical college. It varies each year based on factors like difficulty level of the exam, number of applicants, seat availability and overall performance of students.
NEET UG 2025 Result Overview
Over 22 lakh candidates appeared for NEET UG 2025 making it the most competitive year so far. The difficulty level was reported to be moderate to tough especially in the Physics section. The cut-off marks have increased for most categories compared to 2024.
| NEET UG Counselling Guide 2025 | |
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| State-wise MBBS/BDS Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
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NEET UG 2025: Category-Wise Cutoff Marks
| Category | Marks Range |
| UR / EWS | 686 – 144 |
| OBC | 143 – 113 |
| SC | 143 – 113 |
| ST | 143 – 113 |
| UR / EWS & PwBD | 143 – 127 |
| OBC & PwBD | 126 – 113 |
| SC & PwBD | 126 – 113 |
| ST & PwBD | 126 – 113 |
NEET 2025 Expected cutoff for MBBS Government College
Here’s the NEET UG 2025 expected cutoff for MBBS government colleges in the below table:
| Category | All India Quota (AIQ) | State Quota |
| General | 620 – 680 and more | 570 – 620 and more |
| OBC | 590 – 610 | 550 – 590 |
| SC | 520 – 550 | 420 – 490 |
| ST | 520 – 550 | 420 – 490 |
| EWS | 620 – 680 and more | 570 – 620 and more |
Note: These cutoff estimates are based on expert analysis and may change with official announcements.
Join NEET News 2025 NEET UG 2024 Open and Closing Rank for Government Medical Colleges
Here’s the detail information about NEET UG 2024 expected cutoff for MBBS government colleges in the table below:
| Category | Marks Range |
| UR / EWS | 720 – 164 |
| OBC | 163-129 |
| SC | 163-129 |
| ST | 163-129 |
NEET UG 2023 Open and Closing Rank for Government Medical Colleges
The NEET UG 2023 expected cutoff for MBBS government colleges in the table below:
| Category | NEET Cutoff 2023 (Marks Range) |
| UR / EWS | 720 – 137 |
| OBC | 136 – 107 |
| SC | 136 – 107 |
| ST | 136 – 107 |
| UR / EWS & PH | 136 – 121 |
| OBC & PH | 120 – 107 |
| SC & PH | 120 – 107 |
| ST & PH | 120 – 108 |
These tables highlight how the competition has intensified year-over-year, making it crucial for NEET aspirants to aim higher.
Why the Safe Score Changed This Year
Several factors contributed to the rise in safe scores this year:
- Increased number of high scorers
- Higher competition due to more aspirants
- A slight increase in government MBBS seats, though not enough to meet the rising demand
- Improved preparation strategies thanks to digital learning platforms and coaching support
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