Here is everything you need to know about the NEET 2025 cut off marks for MBBS seats in government colleges. This article will break down the qualifying marks for different categories General (UR EWS) OBC SC and ST. It also covers both AIQ (All India Quota) and state quota plus top college trends. Let us dive in.
What Are NEET Qualifying Marks?
Every year the NTA sets a qualifying cut off percentile. This determines who is eligible for counselling.
- General (UR EWS): 50th percentile which in 2025 translated to about 144 marks (range 686–144)
- OBC SC ST: 40th percentile roughly 113–143 marks
This is the minimum you must score to qualify for counselling. But remember qualifying does not guarantee a seat.
Why Are These Marks Important?
Scoring above the cut off gives you a rank and lets you enter the counselling process. Fail to clear it and you will not get a rank or seat. As one candidate said online:
“If you get 144 or above in GEN or whatever the cutoff is for your category a rank will be allotted… If you get 143 or below the rank will simply not be calculated.”
This shows how critical even a single mark can be.
NEET 2025: Qualifying Marks at a Glance
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | NEET 2025 Qualifying Score (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR EWS) | 50th | 144 (range 686–144) |
| OBC SC ST | 40th | 113–143 |
| UR EWS PwBD | 45th | 127–143 |
| OBC SC ST PwBD | 40th | 113–126 |
Government College MBBS Seat Cut offs: AIQ vs State Quota
Clearing qualifying cut offs gives you access to two counselling streams:
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) via MCC
- 85% State Quota managed by your state counselling authority
These pools have different cut off marks for actual seat admission.
AIQ (All India Quota) – 15%
- General EWS: 620–680+ marks
- OBC: 590–610
- SC ST: 520–550
State Quota – 85%
- General: 520–620+
- OBC: 550–590
- SC ST: 420–490
Even though the lowest qualifying marks are much lower to actually get a seat in a government college you often need far higher scores especially for the AIQ.
Why the Big Gap Between Qualifying and Admission Cut off?
Several reasons:
- High competition – Many candidates cross the qualifying line
- Limited seats – MBBS seats in government colleges are still scarce
- Top colleges demand very high scores – Especially AIIMS MAMC and others
For reference:
- Some top government MBBS colleges have cut offs above 650 marks for General
- State quota cut offs are lower but still often exceed 550–600 marks for General candidates
How to Set Realistic Score Targets
- If aiming for AIQ Seat (General): Target 620–650+ marks
- If targeting Top Government College (State Quota): Aim for 580–620 (General)
- For OBC SC ST: While qualifying marks are lower competitive colleges still need 500–590 for OBC 420–550 for SC ST depending on state dynamics
Scoring around 550–600 may give you a shot at government MBBS in some states but a solid target is always higher.
A Sneak Peek: JIPMER 2025 Cut off Highlights
JIPMER Puducherry is a prestigious government medical institute with separate cut offs:
- General: 660
- OBC: 645
- EWS: 630
- SC: 570
- ST: 555
These numbers show how top institutions demand very high NEET marks.
Factors Influencing These Cut offs
Several variables shape the cutoff scores:
- Number of test takers and difficulty of the NEET exam (2025 was tougher so cutoff dropped)
- Seat matrix – total MBBS seats increased (around 109170 for MBBS)
- Reservation and state migration patterns
- Counselling rounds – cut offs fluctuate across rounds
Quick Summary: What You Must Remember
- Minimum qualifying marks are low (144 for General). But those are just qualifying – you need much higher to get a seat
- AIQ seats: General needs ~620–680+ OBC ~590–610 SC ST ~520–550
- State Quota seats: General ~520–620+ OBC ~550–590 SC ST ~420–490
- Top colleges like JIPMER demand ~660 (General) and slightly lower for reserved categories
- Always track counselling trends per state for better targeting
Conclusion
To wrap this up the NEET 2025 qualifying marks are just the starting line – 144 for General and 113–143 for OBC SC ST. But to secure admission in government MBBS colleges especially through AIQ or top state seats you must aim much higher commonly between 550 and 680+ depending on your category and the college.
For planning:
- Focus on how cut offs move across rounds and states
- Be aware of the difference between qualifying vs admission marks
- Use trends and data like JIPMER cut offs as benchmarks to set your target
Stay up to date with MCC counselling updates use official state portals and plan smart based on past trends. Aim high prepare well and best of luck on your medical journey!
