The NEET UG 2025 exam, held on May 4, 2025, witnessed around 20.8 lakh candidates appearing for the single largest medical entrance test in India. With the exam now behind, the real journey towards securing an MBBS, BDS, or AYUSH seat begins. If you are a NEET aspirant, understanding the post-exam selection process is the key to a successful admission.
Here’s a complete and easy-to-understand breakdown of what happens after the NEET UG 2025 exam:
1. NEET UG 2025 Answer Key & OMR Sheet
- Date Expected: 1st week of June 2025
- Releasing Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
NTA will release the provisional answer key, along with the OMR response sheets and question papers, on its official website: neet.nta.nic.in.
| NEET UG Counselling Guide 2025 | |
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| State-wise MBBS/BDS Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
| MCC NEET UG Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
| AACCC AYUSH NEET Counselling Guide eBook 2025 | 📥 Download |
You can:
- Check your recorded responses
- Compare with the answer key
- Challenge any question by paying ₹200 per challenge
Window to challenge: Usually open for 48–72 hours
Join NEET News 2025 2. NEET UG 2025 Result Declaration
- Expected Date: 14 June 2025
- Result Format: Scorecard (PDF)
Your NEET result will include:
- Total marks out of 720
- NEET All India Rank (AIR)
- Percentile score
- Qualifying status
In 2024, the highest NEET score was 720/720, while the cut-off for the general category was 720–162.
3. NEET UG 2025 Qualifying Cut-off (Expected)
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50th percentile | 720 – 159 |
| OBC/SC/ST | 40th percentile | 139 – 105 |
| UR-PwD | 45th percentile | 139 – 120 |
The final cut-off depends on:
- Exam difficulty
- Number of candidates (20.8 lakh in 2025)
- Seat availability (Approx. 1.18 lakh MBBS seats in India)
4. NEET UG 2025 Merit List & AIR
After the result declaration:
- NTA prepares a merit list based on All India Ranks
- This AIR is used for 15% AIQ seats, deemed universities, AIIMS, and JIPMER admissions
- States will prepare separate state merit lists based on domicile, category, and NEET score for 85% state quota seats
Your AIR determines your chances of getting into top government medical colleges like:
- AIIMS Delhi
- Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC)
- JIPMER Puducherry
- CMC Vellore (via NEET)
5. NEET Counselling 2025: All You Need to Know
Counselling will begin in July 2025, handled by:
- MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) for All India Quota (15%)
- State counselling authorities for 85% state quota
A. MCC Counselling (15% AIQ + Central Institutes)
- Conducted at mcc.nic.in
- For: AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU, BHU, Deemed universities
- Rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round, Stray Vacancy Round
B. State Counselling (85% Quota)
- Conducted by respective state authorities (e.g., Maharashtra CET Cell, Karnataka KEA, Tamil Nadu DME)
- Includes private and government colleges within the state
Important Counselling Steps:
- Registration on the counselling portal
- Choice filling and locking
- Seat allotment based on AIR and preferences
- Document verification
- Reporting to college and fee payment
6. Documents Required for Admission
Keep the following documents ready in original and photocopy:
Must-Have:
- NEET 2025 Scorecard & Admit Card
- Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets
- Passport-size Photographs (8-10)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport)
- Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (for state quota)
7. Seat Matrix: MBBS/BDS/AYUSH Seats in India (2025)
As per official data, here’s an estimate of medical seats in India for 2025:
| Course | No. of Seats | No. of Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | ~1,18,109 | 780+ |
| BDS | ~27,618 | 320+ |
| AYUSH | ~52,720 | 500+ |
| AIIMS | 20+ campuses | ~2,100 MBBS seats |
| JIPMER | 2 campuses | ~250 seats |
Tips for NEET 2025 Aspirants
- Ensure all documents are ready and verified.
- Take informed decisions during choice filling, and prefer government colleges over private ones if budget is a concern.
- Don’t miss deadlines; once a round ends, it won’t reopen.
- Attend counselling rounds even if you’re waitlisted, as many seats open in Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy rounds.
Note: The NEET UG 2025 exam marks only the beginning of your medical journey. A clear understanding of the selection process and counselling flow is essential to turn your dream of becoming a doctor into reality.
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