The anticipation is palpable among millions of medical aspirants nationwide as they await the NEET UG 2025 results. Those who took the exam on May 4, 2025, are keen to learn about the anticipated cutoff scores for MBBS placements in prestigious government medical institutions such as AIIMS, JIPMER, and MAMC. The National Testing Agency (NTA) oversees the examination, with results expected to be released by June 14, 2025.
Projected Cutoff Scores for NEET UG 2025
The NEET exam is scored out of 720 points, encompassing subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Due to the limited availability of seats in government medical colleges, the cutoff scores tend to be quite high each year. It is crucial for prospective students to be aware of the expected marks necessary for admission into various institutions.
Anticipated Marks for Admission to Government Medical Colleges in NEET 2025
Drawing from trends in previous years, the expected cutoff scores for different categories are as follows:
- General Category (UR): 610 to 630+
- OBC and EWS: 600 to 620+
- SC: 500 to 530
- ST: 420 to 490
Expected Cutoff for Leading Medical Colleges
To secure a place in top-tier institutions, students must achieve exceptionally high scores. The anticipated cutoffs for some of the most sought-after medical colleges are:
- AIIMS Delhi: 680 to 720
- Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi: 660 to 680
- King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow: 640 to 670
Admission to these elite colleges is highly competitive, particularly for AIIMS and JIPMER, which only accept the highest scorers.
Will Your NEET Score Ensure MBBS Admission in a Government College?
Here’s a breakdown of how different NEET scores may influence admission chances:
- 650 to 700 NEET Score: Strong likelihood of securing a seat in top colleges like AIIMS, JIPMER, and MAMC through the All India Quota (AIQ).
- 620 to 650 NEET Score: Good chances for admission in most government colleges via AIQ and state quota.
- 580 to 620 NEET Score: Potential for admission in some state government colleges or lower-ranked medical institutions.
- 500 to 580 NEET Score: Opportunities for SC/ST/OBC students through state quotas; general category students may find options in certain states.
- Below 450 NEET Score: Admission to government colleges is highly unlikely; private or deemed universities may be the only alternatives.
Understanding NEET UG Cutoffs
Qualifying Cutoff: This is the minimum score needed to participate in counseling. For 2024, it was 720-162 for the general category and 161-127 for OBC/SC/ST.
NEET UG Admission Cutoff: A significantly higher score than the qualifying cutoff is necessary for admission to government colleges, typically around 600-650+ for the general category.
Impact of Exam Difficulty on NEET UG Cutoff
Indeed, the difficulty level of the NEET exam affects the cutoff scores. An easier exam generally results in higher cutoffs. For instance, the 2024 exam was relatively straightforward, leading to a cutoff of 600-650. The limited number of MBBS seats in government colleges intensifies competition. State quota cutoffs can sometimes be lower than the AIQ. For example, the general category state quota cutoff in Karnataka was approximately 500-550. Achieving a score of 650+ in NEET 2025 significantly enhances the chances of admission to top medical colleges, and even slightly lower scores may still provide opportunities through state quotas and reserved categories.
