New Delhi: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate 2025 has concluded, and aspirants are keenly awaiting the cut-off scores that determine eligibility for MBBS and BDS admissions across India. The cut-off marks vary annually based on exam difficulty, number of candidates and available seats. This guide provides a detailed, category-wise analysis of the expected NEET UG 2025 cut-off scores based on the overall difficulty level of NEET 2025 examination.
Expected NEET UG 2025 Cut-off Scores by Category
Based on trends from this year’s exam analysis, the anticipated cut-off scores for NEET UG 2025 are as follows:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Cut-off Score Range |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR/EWS) | 50th | 720 – 165 |
| OBC | 40th | 165 – 130 |
| SC | 40th | 165 – 130 |
| ST | 40th | 165 – 130 |
| UR/EWS-PwD | 45th | 160 – 150 |
| OBC/SC/ST-PwD | 40th | 150 – 130 |
Note: These figures are projections and the official cut-off scores will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Year-wise NEET UG Cut-off Trends
Understanding past trends can provide insights into the evolving competitiveness of the NEET UG examination:
| Year | General (UR/EWS) | OBC/SC/ST |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 720 – 162 | 161 – 127 |
| 2023 | 720 – 137 | 136 – 107 |
| 2022 | 715 – 117 | 116 – 93 |
| 2021 | 720 – 138 | 137 – 108 |
| 2020 | 720 – 147 | 146 – 113 |
Source: National Testing Agency (NTA)
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Cut-off scores can also vary across states due to differences in the number of medical colleges, seat availability, and reservation policies. Here are the projected cut-off ranges for some states:
| State | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 700–720 | 630–640 | 500–510 | 460–470 | 635–645 |
| Rajasthan | 610–720 | 600–610 | 470–480 | 430–440 | 605–615 |
| Karnataka | 600–710 | 590–600 | 470–480 | 450–460 | 600–610 |
| Tamil Nadu | 590–700 | 580–590 | 440–450 | 400–410 | 585–595 |
| Bihar | 610–720 | 600–610 | 460–470 | 420–430 | 605–615 |
Note: These are estimated ranges, and actual cut-offs may vary.
Factors Influencing NEET UG Cut-off Scores
Several elements contribute to the determination of NEET UG cut-off scores:
- Reservation Policies: State and central reservation policies for various categories influence category-wise cut-off scores.
- Exam Difficulty: A more challenging paper can lead to lower cut-off scores, and vice versa.
- Number of Candidates: An increase in test-takers can raise competition, potentially increasing cut-off marks.
- Seat Availability: The number of seats in medical colleges directly affects the cut-off; more seats can lead to lower cut-offs.
