NEET UG 2025 Cutoff Drops: Check Which State Offers MBBS Admission at Lowest Marks

The NEET UG 2025 result was officially declared on June 14, and lakhs of students across India are now eager to know their chances of securing a government MBBS seat. Interestingly, this year’s overall cutoff has dropped compared to NEET 2024, creating more admission possibilities, especially in certain states.

Key Highlights from NEET UG 2025

• Topper’s Score: 686 out of 720 (Lower than last year’s 720/720)
• Exam Level: Slightly tougher paper, leading to lower scores overall
• Cutoff Trend: Decline in cutoff expected across categories due to tougher paper and an increase in seats
• Counselling Start Date: To begin soon, by MCC and the respective state authorities

Total MBBS Seats in India (Government + Private)

India currently offers a total of 1,18,790 MBBS seats, including both government and private medical colleges.

State	Total MBBS Seats	Medical Colleges
Karnataka	12,545	—
Uttar Pradesh	12,475	86 (highest in India)
Maharashtra	~10,000+	—
Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan	8,000–9,000+	—

Note: The number of government MBBS seats alone is around 56,000+ across India.

Why Has the Cutoff Dropped This Year?

According to experts:

• The NEET 2025 paper was comparatively tougher
• Fewer perfect scores
• Increase in the number of MBBS seats
• Relaxed marking trends in Biology and Physics sections

State-Wise Expected NEET 2025 Cutoff for Government MBBS (General Category – State Quota)

Based on the result analysis and admission trends, the Edufever Team shared the expected cutoff marks for the final round of state quota MBBS counselling for general category students:

State	Expected Final Round Cutoff (Marks)	Remarks
Telangana	538	Lowest expected cutoff in India
Puducherry	564	Small state, fewer applicants
Goa	564	Admission is possible under the state quota
Andhra Pradesh	572	Slightly higher due to local competition
Chhattisgarh	575	Rural preference, moderate competition
Odisha	575	Higher chances in later counselling rounds

These estimates are based on the 2025 result analysis and can vary by 1-2% in the actual counselling rounds and category-wise.

Who Will Benefit Most from This Year’s Cutoff Trend?

• Students with scores between 530 and 600 in the general category have a realistic chance in specific states.
• EWS, SC, ST, and OBC category candidates may have even better opportunities with lower scores.
• Students with home-state quota advantage in low-cutoff states like Telangana, Goa, and Puducherry stand the best chance.

Next Steps for NEET 2025 Aspirants

• Register for MCC and State Counselling once the dates are announced.
• Keep documents like NEET Scorecard, Category Certificate, Domicile, and Class 12 Marksheet ready.
• Use official websites and counselling portals only (beware of fake agents).

Note: NEET UG 2025 has opened doors for more aspirants due to lower cutoffs and increased seats. If your score is between 530–600, don’t lose hope; target state quota seats in the above-listed states during counselling.

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