NEW DELHI: The NEET UG is the gateway for medical education in India. Every year millions of students appear for the exam. More than 22 lakhs medical aspirants appeared for NEET UG 2025 exam to secure a seat in one of India’s top government medical colleges.
But with rising competition and limited seats, understanding the marks and ranks required becomes essential for realistic planning and goal-setting.
In this article, we have provided a detailed analysis of NEET UG marks needed for MBBS admission in the Top 10 Government Medical Colleges of India, based on previous year cutoffs, category-wise distribution, and expected trends for 2025.
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Why Government Medical Colleges?
- Affordable Fees: ₹10,000–₹1,00,000 annually
- Highly Ranked Institutions (AIIMS, MAMC, AFMC)
- Best Clinical Exposure
- Better Faculty and Infrastructure
- High Return on Investment
Top 10 Government Medical Colleges in India (2025)
| Rank | College Name | Location | Type |
| 1 | AIIMS New Delhi | New Delhi | Institute of National Importance |
| 2 | Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) | New Delhi | Govt. |
| 3 | AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College) | Pune, Maharashtra | Govt./Defense |
| 4 | VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital | New Delhi | Govt. |
| 5 | BHU Institute of Medical Sciences | Varanasi | Central Univ |
| 6 | Grant Medical College | Mumbai | Govt. |
| 7 | King George’s Medical University (KGMU) | Lucknow | Govt. |
| 8 | Seth GS Medical College | Mumbai | Govt. |
| 9 | Government Medical College & Hospital | Chandigarh | Govt. |
| 10 | Stanley Medical College | Chennai | Govt. |
Expected NEET UG 2025 Cutoff Marks for Top Govt Colleges (AIQ – General Category)
| College Name | Closing Ranks (2024) | Grant Medical College, Mumbai |
| AIIMS New Delhi | ~50 | 705+ |
| MAMC Delhi | ~90 | 700–705 |
| AFMC Pune (via separate process) | ~550 | 670–690 (Written + Interview) |
| VMMC Delhi | ~130 | 695–700 |
| BHU IMS Varanasi | ~650 | 670–680 |
| Grant Medical College Mumbai | ~1000 | 660–670 |
| KGMU Lucknow | ~1400 | 655–665 |
| Seth GS Medical College | ~1200 | 660–670 |
| GMC Chandigarh | ~1800 | 650–660 |
| Stanley Medical College | ~2200 | 645–655 |
Data based on NEET UG 2024 Round 1 AIQ allotments. Adjusted upward for increased competition and normalisation in 2025.
Category-Wise Marks Required (Expected – AIQ Round 1)
| Category | Top Govt. College- Min Marks |
| General | 660–705+ |
| OBC | 640–680 |
| EWS | 650–690 |
| SC | 580–640 |
| ST | 550–620 |
| PwD | 470–620 (varies with college) |
Note: Some colleges offer regional reservations. Always verify the seat matrix and category rules from the MCC or state authorities.
Join NEET News 2025 Trends Influencing NEET 2025 Cutoffs
1. Increasing Number of Applicants
- NEET UG 2024 saw record 24 lakh registrations
- For 2025, numbers are expected to be around 22 lakhs
2. Higher Score Compression at Top Ranks
- In 2024, ~50 candidates scored 710+
- The top 500 ranks were within a 10–15 mark range
3. Reduced Easy Questions, Balanced Paper
- Recent trend: NTA avoids extremely easy papers
- Moderate difficulty reduces super-high cutoffs slightly
4. State-wise Preference Shift
- Some states like Delhi, Maharashtra, and UP dominate the top ranks
- AIQ cutoffs also reflect regional competition
Challenges to Getting into Some Colleges
AIIMS New Delhi
- Seats: ~125 for MBBS
- Admission via NEET + AIQ
- General Rank required: Top 50
- Super-speciality exposure + international reputation
MAMC Delhi
- Seat Intake: ~250
- Preferred due to location, faculty, and affordability
- General Rank: ~90 or better
AFMC Pune
- Separate application process through the AFMC portal
- NEET marks + ToELR, Interview & Medical Test
- Final selection based on merit + physical standards
Calculation Example: What Rank to Target?
Suppose NEET UG 2025 has 22 lakh candidates:
- To get AIIMS New Delhi: Be in the Top 50
- For MAMC/VMMC: Be in Top 100–150
- For GMC Mumbai: Be within the Top 1000
- For State quota in KGMU: Top 2,000–3,000 (with domicile)
Seat Reservation Breakdown (AIQ)
| Categories | % of AIQ Seats |
| General | ~45% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| EWS | 10% (within UR) |
| PwD | 5% horizontal |
Example: Out of 100 AIQ seats in a college, only ~45 will be unreserved (UR); the rest follow quota rules.
