What are the expected NEET 2025 cutoff marks for the General category?

The NEET 2025 cutoff marks for the General category are a critical point for aspiring medical students. It's important to differentiate between qualifying cut-off marks (minimum required to be eligible for counseling) and admission cut-off marks (the scores needed to secure a seat in a specific college).

The official NEET 2025 cutoff marks will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with the results, which are expected on June 14, 2025. However, based on previous years' trends and analysis of the NEET 2025 exam, we can provide an expected range.

Expected NEET 2025 Qualifying Cut-off Marks (General Category):

For the General (Unreserved/EWS) category, the qualifying percentile is 50th percentile. The expected mark range for this percentile is generally considered to be around 720-162 marks.

• NEET 2024: 720-162 marks
• NEET 2023: 720-137 marks
• NEET 2022: 715-117 marks

Factors influencing the cut-off:

• Difficulty Level of the Exam: Some experts have indicated that the NEET 2025 paper might have been slightly tougher than previous years, especially compared to NEET 2024 which saw a record number of high scores. If the paper was indeed tougher, the cut-off marks might see a slight decrease compared to 2024.
• Number of Candidates: Over 22 lakh students appeared for NEET 2025, which is a significant number. Higher participation generally intensifies competition.
• Availability of Seats: The total number of MBBS/BDS seats across government and private colleges also plays a crucial role.
• Highest Scores Obtained: The top scores achieved in the exam can significantly influence the overall cut-off.

Expected Admission Cut-off Marks (for Government MBBS Colleges - General Category):

While the qualifying marks are the minimum to be eligible, securing a seat in a government medical college requires a much higher score.

Based on NEET 2024 trends, the admission cut-off for the General category for government MBBS colleges (All India Quota) was around 652-660+ marks.

• NEET 2024 AIQ (General): Around 652 marks (for the last round of counselling for a general seat).
• NEET 2023 AIQ (General): Around 610 marks.
• NEET 2022 AIQ (General): Around 596 marks.