The NEET 2025 cutoff for government MBBS college was closed with NEET marks of 525, which corresponds to an AIQ rank of 26178.
- The NEET 2025 qualifying marks for general category candidates were 144, and for reserved category candidates, it was 113.
- For general category candidates, the last year NEET cutoff for MBBS government college required an AIR of 48 for AIIMS Delhi due to intense competition.
- Candidates with NEET 2025 rank between 103 and 200+ got admission to MAMC and JIPMER Puduchery through AIQ Counselling.
- An OBC category candidate with NEET 2025 rank between 200 and 900 got admission to AIIMS Delhi, MAMC, JIPMER and VMMC medical colleges.
- In 2025, a general category student with an AIR of 40000 and 60000 secured a government MBBS seat in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha through state quota counselling.
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Key Summary
- The NEET 2025 cutoff for AIIMS Delhi was the highest, around 48th rank among all the government medical colleges in India.
- Students with an AIR rank of around 60000+ have chances of securing admission to government MBBS colleges through the state quota counselling in less competitive states like Bihar / Jharkhand / Odisha.
- You can check out the NEET 2025 admission cutoffs and state quota cutoffs across various colleges below.
NEET 2025 Qualifying Cut Off vs Admission Cut Off: Key Difference
There are two types of NEET cutoffs: qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff
- Qualifying cutoff: The minimum marks needed to be eligible for counselling. Scoring above this does not guarantee a seat, as it just makes you eligible to participate.
- Admission cutoff: The admission cutoff is released by MCC and state authorities after each counselling round. This is what you need to beat to actually get a seat.
| Category | Qualifying Cutoff (Marks) | Qualifying Percentile | AIQ Admission Cutoff (Last Rank, Round 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 144 marks | 50th percentile | AIR 26,178 |
| OBC-NCL | 113 marks | 40th percentile | AIR 26,231 |
| EWS | 144 marks | 50th percentile | AIR 30,000 (estimated) |
| SC | 113 marks | 40th percentile | AIR 1,36,445 |
| ST | 113 marks | 40th percentile | AIR 1,62,975 |
| PwBD (General) | 127 marks | 45th percentile | AIR 3,00,000+ |
Note: AIQ admission cutoff ranks are from MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 3 (final round).
You can check the official NEET 2025 Qualifying cutoff marks from the table below:

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Ques. What is the difference between NEET qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff?
Ans. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum score to be eligible for counselling, released by NTA. The admission cutoff is the actual closing rank at which a seat was allotted in a specific college during counselling, released by MCC.
NEET 2025 Cut Off for Top Government MBBS Colleges (AIQ)
The table below shows the last round closing ranks from MCC NEET UG Counselling 2025.
- Based on the NEET 2025 cutoff, a general category candidate with NEET rank ranging between 48 and 260 was able to secure admission to AIIMS Delhi, MAMC and JIPMER Puducherry colleges.
- An OBC category candidate with NEET 2025 rank between 200 and 900 got admission to AIIMS Delhi, MAMC, JIPMER and VMMC medical colleges.
- A SC/ST candidate with an AIR rank ranging between 1000 and 8000 was able to secure admission to AIIMS Delhi, MAMC, JIPMER and VMMC government medical colleges.
| College | State | General (AIR) | OBC (AIR) | SC (AIR) | ST (AIR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS New Delhi | Delhi | 48 | 217 | 1,456 | 2,088 |
| Maulana Azad Medical College | Delhi | 103 | 381 | 5,218 | 5,543 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | Puducherry | 260 | 850 | 6,200 | 7,100 |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) | Delhi | 310 | 960 | 7,800 | 8,400 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College | Delhi | 62 | 210 | 3,103 | 1,792 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | Rajasthan | 350 | 1,100 | 8,500 | 9,000 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 550 | 1,600 | 10,000 | 12,000 |
| King George's Medical University (KGMU) | Uttar Pradesh | 2,500 | 5,000 | 20,000 | 30,000 |
| Grant Medical College Mumbai | Maharashtra | 7,500 | 12,000 | 40,000 | 55,000 |
| Madras Medical College Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 5,000 | 9,000 | 30,000 | 40,000 |
Note: The remaining colleges marked are estimated based on MCC counselling trends. Exact college-wise data from mcc.nic.in once the 2025 final result PDFs are available.
You can download the previous year NEET 2025 cutoff for various rounds from the table below:
| Download NEET 2025 Cutoff Round 1 |
| Download NEET 2025 Cutoff Round 2 |
| Download NEET 2025 Cutoff Round 3 |

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Ques. What rank is needed for AIIMS New Delhi MBBS 2025?
Ans. The closing rank for AIIMS New Delhi for the General category in NEET 2025 counselling was AIR 48, meaning you needed to be in the top 48 ranks nationally to secure a General category MBBS seat. For the OBC category, the closing rank was AIR 217.
Ques. What is the minimum rank needed for any government MBBS seat under AIQ in NEET 2025?
Ans. For the General category, the last government MBBS seat under AIQ was allotted at AIR 26,178 in MCC Round 3. Students with a rank beyond 26,178 in the General category could not get any government MBBS seat through AIQ in 2025.
NEET 2025 Cut Off for Government MBBS: Safe Score by Category
A safe score is the mark range that places you within the government MBBS admission cutoff, giving you a chance in both AIQ and state quota counselling. The table below shows the marks vs expected rank and admission tier for NEET 2025.
- Candidates with an AIR rank within 50 make you eligible for AIIMS New Delhi, MAMC and VMMC for the general category candidates for general category.
- An OBC category candidate with a NEET rank within 500 has a chance of securing a seat at AIIMS Delhi, MAMC and JIPMER medical colleges.
- A general category candidate with NEET rank within 10000 was eligible for admission to state government colleges through AIQ Counselling, and with the same rank, the SC category secured a seat across AIIMS campuses and JIPMER medical college.
| Marks (out of 720) | Expected Rank | General Category | OBC Category | SC Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 700 - 720 | AIR 1 - 50 | AIIMS New Delhi, MAMC (AIQ) | AIIMS New Delhi | AIIMS New Delhi |
| 670 - 699 | AIR 50 - 500 | All AIIMS, JIPMER, VMMC (AIQ) | AIIMS Delhi, MAMC (AIQ) | AIIMS campuses |
| 640 - 669 | AIR 500 - 3,000 | Top AIIMS campuses, KGMU, Madras MC | JIPMER, VMMC, top AIIMS | AIIMS Jodhpur, Bhopal, Rishikesh |
| 600 - 639 | AIR 3,000 - 10,000 | Top state government colleges (AIQ) | KGMU, Madras MC, top state govt colleges | All AIIMS campuses, JIPMER |
| 550 - 599 | AIR 10,000 - 26,000 | Mid-tier govt colleges (AIQ); good state quota options | Good state govt colleges | Top state govt colleges |
| 500 - 549 | AIR 26,000 - 60,000 | State quota only (limited options) | State quota govt MBBS (most states) | Top state govt MBBS (SC quota) |
| 450 - 499 | AIR 60,000 - 1,20,000 | Private MBBS / BDS government colleges | State quota options (OBC) in some states | State quota govt MBBS (SC, many states) |
| Below 450 | AIR 1,20,000+ | Private MBBS, BDS, AYUSH | AYUSH / BDS govt (OBC) | Govt MBBS (ST/SC) in low-competition states |

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Ques. What is a safe score for government MBBS in NEET 2025?
Ans. For the General category, a score of 600+ marks gives a chance at government MBBS in state quota counselling, while 640+ marks opens AIQ options. For OBC, a score of 550+ marks is a safe target for state quota government MBBS. SC students can secure government seats with 420-480 marks in most states.
Ques. Can I get a government MBBS in NEET 2025 with 550 marks?
Ans. Yes, 550 marks in NEET 2025 places you around AIR 10,000-20,000. At this rank, the General category can get government MBBS seats in mid-tier state quota colleges in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
NEET 2025 State Quota Cut Off for Government MBBS Colleges
State quota cutoffs (85% seats) are significantly lower than AIQ cutoffs, making state counselling the primary route for students in the AIR 15,000 to 60,000 range.
- A general category candidate with a NEET rank within 10000 was eligible for admission to state government colleges such as MAMC and LHMC through state quota counselling.
- Candidates belonging to a general category, with a NEET rank of around 10000 to 30000, will get admission in medical colleges through the state quota in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Karnataka.
- The OBC category candidates with NEET rank within 40000 are eligible for admission to Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Mysore MC and Bangalore MC through state quota.
| State | General / UR Closing Rank (Approx.) | OBC Closing Rank (Approx.) | SC Closing Rank (Approx.) | ST Closing Rank (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi (MAMC, UCMS, LHMC) | 10,000 - 15,000 | 18,000 | 45,000 | 60,000 |
| Maharashtra (Grant MC, GMC Mumbai) | 7,500 - 47,500 | 48,000 | 1,50,000+ | 3,30,000+ |
| Tamil Nadu (Madras MC, Stanley MC) | 5,000 - 30,000 | 40,000 | 70,000 | 1,00,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh (KGMU, GSVM Kanpur) | 15,000 - 50,000 | 55,000 | 1,00,000 | 1,50,000 |
| Karnataka (Bangalore MC, Mysore MC) | 10,000 - 40,000 | 45,000 | 80,000 | 1,20,000 |
| Rajasthan (SMS Medical College) | 12,000 - 45,000 | 50,000 | 90,000 | 1,30,000 |
| Andhra Pradesh / Telangana | 8,000 - 35,000 | 42,000 | 75,000 | 1,10,000 |
| Bihar / Jharkhand / Odisha | 20,000 - 60,000 | 65,000 | 1,10,000 | 1,60,000 |
Note: State quota cutoff ranks are approximate, based on 2025 state counselling trends. Individual state counselling authorities release exact college-wise state quota cutoffs.
You can watch the YouTube video by “Motion- NV Sir” to know about the state quota category-wise NEET 2025.
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Ques. Which state has the lowest NEET cutoff for government MBBS?
Ans. States like Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan generally have higher closing ranks for state-quota government MBBS seats than competitive states like Delhi, Maharashtra, or Tamil Nadu. In 2025, General category students with AIR 40,000-60,000 secured government MBBS in these states through state quota counselling.
Ques. Is the NEET 2026 cutoff expected to be higher or lower than 2025?
Ans. Experts expect the NEET 2026 cutoff for government MBBS to be slightly higher than 2025 as the re-exam paper was of moderate difficulty. In 2025, the tough paper pushed the qualifying cutoff down to 144 marks; in 2026, the qualifying and admission cutoffs may rise. For AIQ General category, experts estimate the 2026 safe score at 620-650+ marks.
Last Year NEET Cutoff 2025 Reddit Discussion
According to a Reddit post, a user wanted to know the NEET rank required for admission to AIIMS. As per the discussion, the expected NEET rank required for AIIMS Delhi is under 50 based on NEET 2025 cutoff. For top AIIMS, the NEET cutoff is between 500 and 1000 and for AIIMS Madurai, the expected NEET rank is around 3000, depending on the paper difficulty level and the number of candidates who appeared for the NEET.

Source: Reddit
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Ans. According to expert analysis, NEET 2026 is expected to be the same compared to NEET 2025, with an increase or decrease of 5 marks from the NEET 2025 Cutoff. MP NEET Cutoff 2026 is expected to be around 580- 610 for general category candidates, and reserved category candidates can have a range of 350- 500 marks.
Ques. What is the minimum NEET cutoff for Ayush courses?
Ans. A general category NEET Cutoff 2026 is expected to be around 535 for BAMS and 505 for BHMS.
Ques. What will be my rank if I score 450 in NEET 2026?
Ans. A score of 450 marks is expected to fetch you a rank of more than 300000+. It is a moderate score, and you will not be eligible for MBBS admission to a government college. You may get into private colleges or take admission to BDS or Ayush courses, which is considered a good option.
Ques. Is 487 a good score in NEET?
Ans. No, 487 is not a good performance in NEET. With this marks you will not get admission to any medical colleges in India.








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