The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 was conducted on August 3, 2025, for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses across India. Now that the exam is over, aspirants are eager to know the expected category-wise cutoff and how it compares to previous years.
In this article, we present a clear year-wise comparison of NEET PG cutoff trends for 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022 to help you understand the competition and seat chances.
Understanding NEET PG Cutoff
The NEET PG cutoff is the minimum score or percentile required to qualify for counselling. It is different for each category, General, SC, ST, OBC, and PwD, and changes every year based on factors like:
- Number of candidates appearing
- Difficulty level of the paper
- Total seats available
- Overall performance of candidates
NEET PG Cutoff Trends: Category-Wise Comparison (2025 Expected vs Past Years)
| Category | 2025 Expected Cutoff (Marks) | 2024 Cutoff (Marks) | 2023 Cutoff (Marks) | 2022 Cutoff (Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 280 – 300 | 291 | 291 | 275 |
| OBC | 250 – 270 | 257 | 257 | 245 |
| SC | 230 – 250 | 229 | 229 | 220 |
| ST | 220 – 240 | 229 | 229 | 210 |
| General-PwD | 250 – 270 | 274 | 274 | 260 |
Note: 2025 data is based on expert analysis and expected trends. The official cutoff will be announced by NBE along with the results.
Join NEET PG News 2025 NEET PG 2025 Expected Branch-Wise Cutoff for Top Govt Colleges
The branch-wise cutoff varies significantly depending on popularity, seat availability and competition. Below is the NEET PG expected All India Quota (AIQ) Round 1 cutoff for top government medical colleges in 2025:
| Branch / Specialisation | Expected Rank Range | Expected Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| MD Radiology | 1 – 1,200 | 700+ |
| MD Dermatology (DVL) | 1 – 1,800 | 690+ |
| MD General Medicine | 500 – 3,000 | 670+ |
| MS General Surgery | 3,500 – 8,000 | 630+ |
| MS Orthopaedics | 4,000 – 9,000 | 620+ |
| MD Paediatrics | 2,000 – 5,000 | 650+ |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 10,000 – 18,000 | 590+ |
| MD Pathology | 20,000 – 30,000 | 540+ |
| MD Psychiatry | 15,000 – 25,000 | 560+ |
| Diploma / Less Competitive Branches | 35,000+ | 500 & below |
Note: These are estimates based on previous years’ trends and 2025 paper difficulty. Actual cutoffs may vary.
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Key Observations from Cutoff Trends
- Stable Percentile: The qualifying percentile remains fixed (50% for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD), but the marks equivalent vary yearly.
- Paper Difficulty Impact: In years with a tougher paper (like 2022), the cutoff marks tend to drop, even though the percentile remains the same.
- General Category Always Highest: Historically, General and EWS candidates need the highest marks to qualify.
- Gap Between General and OBC Narrowing: Over the past three years, the marks difference between these two categories has reduced.
- 2025 Expected to be Slightly Lower Than 2024: This is due to the moderate-to-tough difficulty level reported in 2025.
Why This Trend Analysis Matters
A year-wise category comparison helps candidates:
- Assess seat chances before official results.
- Plan counselling strategy for preferred branches and colleges.
- Understand the competition pattern over the years.
When Will Official NEET PG 2025 Cutoff Be Released?
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will release the official cutoff along with the NEET PG 2025 results on 3 September 2025 on its official website, natboard.edu.in.
Candidates are advised to:
- Keep documents ready for counselling.
- Check both All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota cutoffs.
- Track updates from MCC and respective state counselling authorities.
The NEET PG 2025 expected cutoff shows a slight dip compared to 2024 due to the paper’s moderate difficulty. Analysing past trends is crucial for making informed decisions during counselling.
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