NEET UG 2025 Result: Check Category-Wise Qualifying Cut-Off

NEET UG 2025 Result: Check Category-Wise Qualifying Cut-Off

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2025 results and along with the category-wise qualifying cut-off scores. These marks are important because they show who is eligible for admission to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses in medical colleges across India. This year, 22.09 lakh students gave the NEET exam, and out of them, 12.36 lakh students passed. Last year, 13.15 lakh students had passed the exam.

How to Check Your Cut-Off?

  • Visit the official website: neet.nta.nic.in

  • Click on “NEET UG 2025 Result

  • Log in with your application number, date of birth, and security pin

  • Download your scorecard, which includes your cut-off marks according to your category

Category-Wise Qualifying Marks

Category

Cut-Off Percentile

Approx. Marks Range

General (UR)

50th percentile

686–144

General-PH (UR-PwD)

45th percentile

143–127

SC / ST / OBC

40th percentile

143–113

SC-PH / ST-PH / OBC-PH

40th percentile

126–113

NEET Cut off 2025 for MBBS Government College

Category

All India Quota (AIQ)

State Quota

General

620–680+

570–620+

OBC

590–610

550–590

SC

520–550

420–490

ST

520–550

420–490

EWS

620–680+

570–620+

Why Cut-Off Marks are Important

  • Eligibility Check: Only students who score above the cut-off qualify for admission. Students below the marks, even if they appeared in the exam, cannot join medical courses.

  • Counseling Process: Those who qualify can take part in counseling. This is where seats in MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH are allotted based on rank and availability:

    • 15% seats through All India Quota (AIQ) by MCC

    • 85% seats through state-level counseling

  • Medical College Admission: A Higher cut-off in the General category means more competition. But when quotas like SC/ST/OBC are applied, seats open up for reserved categories.

What Students Should Do Next?

  • Download the scorecard and check the qualifying cut-off for your category.

  • Ensure your NEET marks are equal to or above the cut-off.

  • If qualified, register for counseling on MCC (for AIQ) and state portals.

  • Prepare your documents, like NEET scorecard, class 12 marksheet, ID proofs, etc., for document verification.

  • Choose medical colleges and fill in your choices online before deadlines.

Conclusion

The NEET UG 2025 results and cut-off marks are important for medical aspirants. Knowing the category-specific cut-off is essential to determine if you can proceed. Once you secure the qualifying mark for your category, it is time to prepare for counseling and secure a seat in a medical college. Be alert, review your results, and prepare for the next step.