NEET PG 2025 Cut off helps you understand the minimum marks or rank needed to get a seat in MD/MS or PG Diploma courses. NEET PG 2025 was held on August 3, 2025, with results expected to be released on September 3, 2025. However, the results were announced on August 19, 2025, along with the official cut-off score.
Based on the released cut-off and past admission trends, below is an overview of category-wise cutoffs, top government and private college cutoffs, and marks required for different medical branches. It also highlights the qualifying percentiles, the relationship between marks and rank, and the expected admission trends for various courses.
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The National Board of Examinations (NBE) held NEET PG 2025 on August 3, 2025, at various test centers in India. A total of 2,42,493 candidates registered, and 2,30,114 took the exam. This high level of participation shows the tough competition for the few postgraduate medical seats available in MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses. As a result, NEET PG is one of the most competitive medical entrance exams in the country.
NEET PG 2025 qualifying cutoff percentile has been released along with the result. Candidates who meet the required percentile are eligible to participate in the counselling process. However, qualifying the exam does not ensure admission, as seat allocation depends on counselling and availability. The category-wise qualifying cutoff percentile is given below:
NEET PG 2025 Cut Off |
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Category |
NEET PG 2025 Cutoff Qualifying Percentile |
Unreserved (UR) |
50th percentile |
SC / ST / OBC |
40th percentile |
UR PwD |
45th percentile |
The branch-wise NEET PG 2025 cut-off for All India Quota (AIQ) seats will be announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) in every counselling round. Seat allocation will be based on a candidate’s NEET PG rank, branch preference, seat availability, and reservation rules. The table below provides the expected cut-off scores for important medical branches:
NEET PG 2025 Branch-wise Cutoff (Expected) | ||||
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Branch |
General |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
Radiology |
545 |
535 |
500 |
443 |
ENT |
440 |
430 |
370 |
280 |
Surgery |
480 |
465 |
385 |
310 |
OBGY |
500 |
475 |
405 |
305 |
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Dermatology |
550 |
515 |
450 |
395 |
Medicine |
535 |
500 |
435 |
350 |
Paediatrics |
510 |
485 |
405 |
360 |
Pulmonary |
495 |
500 |
400 |
300 |
Ophthalmology |
450 |
435 |
370 |
295 |
Orthopaedics |
490 |
480 |
395 |
300 |
To qualify for NEET PG 2025, you need to score a minimum percentile, not just raw marks. Here's what’s required based on previous years:
NEET PG 2025 Minimum Qualifying Percentile |
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Category |
Minimum Qualifying Percentile |
General (UR) |
50th percentile |
SC/ST/OBC |
40th percentile |
UR-PwD (General-PwD) |
45th percentile |
Note: Percentile means your score compared to others — not direct marks.
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) has released the official NEET PG 2025 category-wise cutoff scores along with the result. Candidates who secure marks equal to or above the cutoff are eligible to participate in the counselling process. The category-wise cutoff is given below:
NEET PG 2025 Category-wise Cut off | |
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Category |
NEET PG 2025 Cutoff Score (Out of 800) |
Unreserved (UR) |
275 |
SC / ST / OBC |
235 |
UR PwD |
255 |
Getting admission into top government medical colleges through NEET PG 2025 requires a strong rank. The cut-off varies each year depending on the number of candidates, seat availability, and competition. Below is the expected rank cut-off for some of the most sought-after government medical colleges in India:
NEET PG 2025 Cut off for Top Government Colleges (Expected) |
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Government College |
Expected NEET PG 2025 Rank |
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi |
29,321 |
VMMC and SJ Hospital, New Delhi |
40,194 |
B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad |
75,406 |
Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad |
40,743 |
Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai |
74,960 |
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram |
41,496 |
Madras Medical College, Chennai |
42,414 |
Guntur Medical College, Guntur |
48,030 |
Government Medical College, Nagpur |
79,533 |
Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior |
77,575 |
Here’s the expected NEET PG 2025 cutoff for top private medical colleges. While private colleges may have slightly lower cutoffs, they often come with higher fees:
NEET PG 2025 Cut off for Top Private Colleges (Expected) |
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Private Medical College |
Expected Cutoff Marks |
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal |
480–500 marks |
CMC Vellore (Minority Quota) |
460–480 marks |
Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai |
450–470 marks |
D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune |
430–450 marks |
Note : Cutoff can vary based on state quota, management quota, and NRI seats.
Wondering what qualifies as a "good score" in NEET PG 2025? Here’s a breakdown of scores and the corresponding chances for admission:
Above 600 Marks → Very good (chances in top govt. colleges)
550 – 600 Marks → Good (decent govt. colleges possible)
500 – 550 Marks → Average (state quota or private seats)
Below 500 Marks → May get private colleges or DNB seats
Here’s an estimate of how NEET PG 2025 marks might convert into rank, based on trends from previous years:
NEET PG 2025 Marks vs Rank |
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NEET PG Marks |
Expected Rank Range |
700+ |
Top 100 |
650 – 700 |
100 – 1,000 |
600 – 650 |
1,000 – 5,000 |
550 – 600 |
5,000 – 15,000 |
500 – 550 |
15,000 – 25,000 |
400 – 500 |
25,000 – 50,000 |
Below 400 |
50,000+ |
Note: Ranks can change depending on the difficulty level and number of test takers.
Here’s a rough guide to the minimum marks required in NEET PG for MD admissions, based on previous data. These are the expected safe scores for various MD courses:
Minimum Marks Required in NEET PG for MD Admissions |
|
MD Course |
Expected Safe Marks |
MD General Medicine |
620+ |
MD Pediatrics |
600+ |
MD Radiology |
630+ |
MD Dermatology |
640+ |
MD Psychiatry |
500+ |
MD Pathology |
450+ |
The NEET PG 2025 Cut Off will be influenced by the following factors:
Exam Difficulty Level: A tougher exam may lead to a lower cut-off, while an easier one may raise the cut-off scores.
Number of Candidates: An increase in the number of test-takers generally results in higher cut-offs.
Seat Availability: The total number of seats available for MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses affects the cut-off scores.
Reservation Policies: Cut-off scores differ for candidates from various categories (UR, OBC, SC, ST, PwD).
After the result, NBE and MCC will release a seat allotment list based on your rank. This PDF will help you check which seat was allotted to candidates at what rank.
What’s included in the PDF:
Understanding the NEET PG 2025 cutoff is essential for any aspirant aiming for MD, MS, or PG Diploma courses. While the official cutoff will be released by NBE, this guide offers a clear insight into expected marks, ranks, and admissions for various categories and institutions.