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Written by Mumtaj Khan
Jun 16, 2025

Category-Wise NEET 2025 Cut-Off OUT: General, OBC, SC, ST Full Details

Introduction

The NEET UG 2025 Cut-Off is finally out, and medical aspirants across the country are eager to know if they’ve qualified for admission into MBBS and BDS programs. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the qualifying marks for each category, including General, OBC, SC, and ST. In this blog, we’ll break down the NEET 2025 cut-off in detail, compare it with 2024’s result, explore state-wise trends, and discuss how students can ensure education in India and abroad even with a low NEET score.

NEET UG 2025 Cut-Off: What It Means

The NEET cut-off is the minimum qualifying percentile and score a candidate must achieve to be eligible for admission to medical colleges. It differs based on the candidate’s category and is essential for both All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota seats.

NEET 2025 Qualifying Percentile and Marks (Category-Wise)

Category

Qualifying Percentile

NEET 2025 Cut-Off Marks

General/EWS

50th

686–144

OBC

40th

143–113

SC

40th

143–113

ST

40th

143–113

General-PwD

45th

143–127

OBC/SC/ST-PwD

40th

126–113

NEET UG 2025 vs NEET UG 2024: What Has Changed?

Let’s take a quick comparison between the NEET 2024 and NEET 2025 cut-offs:

CategoryNEET 2024 Cut-Off MarksNEET 2025 Cut-Off MarksChange (Approx)

General

164

144

major change

OBC

129

113

No major change

SC

129

113

No major change

ST

129

113

No major change

State-Wise NEET UG 2025 Cut-Off Trends (Government Colleges)

Each state sets its own cut-off marks for 85% State Quota seats. Here's a general overview of the expected state-wise cut-off for government medical colleges (General Category):

StateExpected Cut-Off (Govt. College)

Delhi

680+

Rajasthan

655+

Maharashtra

640+

Uttar Pradesh

630+

West Bengal

620+

Tamil Nadu

615+

Karnataka

610+

Bihar

625+

Kerala

635+

Gujarat

610+

These are estimated based on previous trends and may vary with final counseling data.

What If You Didn’t Qualify? Ensure Education in India & Abroad

Missing the NEET UG cut-off doesn't mean the end of your medical dream. There are multiple alternative paths, including:

1. MBBS Abroad with Low NEET Score

If you didn’t secure a high NEET score, you can still pursue MBBS abroad in countries like:

  • Russia
  • Uzbekistan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Armenia

Key Benefits:

  • Affordable tuition fees
  • Globally recognized universities (NMC/WDOMS approved)
  • English medium instruction
  • High FMGE pass rate in some countries

Note: You still need to qualify NEET, even with minimum marks, to be eligible for studying MBBS abroad.

2. Private Medical Colleges in India

For those who have qualified NEET but didn’t get a government seat:

  • Explore private colleges with management quota
  • Fees range between INR 10–25 lakhs per year
  • Look for colleges with good hospital exposure & MCI/NMC approval

NEET 2025 Counseling Process

Once you clear the cut-off, the next step is counseling:

  • AIQ Counseling by MCC (15%)
  • State Counseling (85%) by respective state authorities

Documents Required:

  • NEET scorecard
  • Admit card
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)
  • Domicile (for state quota)

NEET UG Cut-Off 2025: Key Takeaways

  • General category cut-off: 137
  • OBC/SC/ST category cut-off: 107
  • State-wise cut-offs vary, with Delhi and Rajasthan usually having the highest
  • Cut-offs remain almost unchanged from 2024
  • Those with low scores can still ensure education abroad in NMC-approved universities

Final Words

Whether you’ve cleared the NEET UG 2025 cut-off or not, your dream of becoming a doctor is still within reach. Stay updated with counseling dates, research your options well, and don’t hesitate to explore MBBS abroad if needed. With the right guidance and determination, your medical journey can begin now.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The minimum qualifying score for the General category is 144.
Yes, if you qualify NEET with the minimum marks, you can pursue MBBS abroad in NMC-approved universities.
Yes, each state sets its own cut-off for the 85% State Quota seats based on local competition.
Counseling typically begins a few weeks after the result announcement. MCC handles AIQ, while states handle their own quotas.
Yes, NEET qualification is mandatory for MBBS admission abroad in NMC-recognized colleges. Would you like me to insert this into the blog directly?