NEET Cut-Off 2025: How Many Marks Are Required for MBBS Admission?

New Delhi: As the countdown to NEET UG 2025 begins, lakhs of aspirants across the country are aiming for one goal—a seat in an MBBS college. But the big question that arises every year is: How many marks are enough to get there?

Understanding NEET Cut-Off 2025

The NEET cut-off is the minimum qualifying score that candidates must secure to be eligible for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH admissions. This cut-off varies every year depending on several factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing, and the availability of seats.

Category-Wise Expected NEET 2025 Cut-Off

Categories	NEET Cut Off Percentile (Tentative)	Qualifying Marks in NEET 2025 (Tentative)
General	50th	720-162
General – PH	45th	161-146
SC	40th	163-129
ST	40th	163-129
OBC	40th	163-129
SC and OBC – PH	40th	145-129
ST – PH	40th	145-129

Note: These are expected figures. The official cut-off will be released by the NTA after the result declaration.

Read Also: Minimum Marks Required for MBBS Government Colleges in NEET 2025

How Many Marks Are Safe for MBBS in 2025?

While qualifying cut-offs are important, they don’t guarantee admission. Here’s a general idea of what you might need:

1. Government Medical College (AIQ/State Quota)

• General Category: 610–650+
• OBC: 590–630+
• SC/ST: 480–550+

2. Private Medical College

• General/OBC: 300–450+
• SC/ST: 270–400+

3. Deemed Universities

• Admission is possible with 250–400 marks, depending on the institution.

Factors That Influence NEET Cut-Off

• Number of applicants
• Difficulty level of the paper
• Availability of MBBS seats
• Reservation policies and state quotas

State-wise Expected NEET 2025 Minimum & Maximum Marks for MBBS Admission

State	General	OBC	SC	ST
Delhi	623–627	570–575	500–510	405–415
Uttar Pradesh	585–595	505–570	465–470	340–350
Madhya Pradesh	535–545	526–532	440–455	335–345
Rajasthan	595–610	580–585	480–485	460–465
Uttarakhand	540–545	506–510	370–380	400–470
Bihar	585–600	580–585	440–445	455–460
Haryana	590–605	575–580	480–490	Not Specified
Himachal Pradesh	560–565	535–555	490–500	470–480
Punjab	590–595	535–545	440–445	Not Specified
Jharkhand	580–585	575–580	440–445	375–390
Chhattisgarh	540–545	525–530	400–410	335–340
Gujarat	480–500	Not Specified	400–405	535–545
Odisha	550–580	Not Specified	455–460	340–345
Maharashtra	555–565	535–540	400–470	340–350
Andhra Pradesh	580–590	535–545	480–485	450–460
Telangana	530–540	470–475	450–455	480–490
Tamil Nadu	440–445	390–395	300–370	280–300
Assam	500–520	480–490	400–445	380–400
Kerala	625–630	Not Specified	455–460	340–350

Note: These are approximate values and may vary depending on the official cut-off and category

Medical Expert Opinion

Pankaj Singh Dhami, a medical education expert with over 12 years of experience and NEET mentor, suggests that a score above 620-650 marks is generally considered safe for securing an MBBS seat in a top government medical college. However, the exact requirement may vary depending on the candidate’s category and the official cut-off.

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