The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 was conducted successfully, and aspirants are now eagerly waiting for cutoff predictions. Every year, the cutoff varies based on exam difficulty, number of candidates and availability of seats. A major concern among candidates is the difference in cutoff between clinical and non-clinical branches in top government colleges.
Clinical vs Non-Clinical Cutoff: Why the Gap?
Clinical branches like Medicine, Radiology, Dermatology, and Surgery are highly competitive due to better career prospects and higher demand. As a result, their cutoff ranks are much higher compared to non-clinical branches such as Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry, which usually have lower demand among students.
NEET PG 2025 Cutoff Prediction (Clinical vs Non-Clinical Branches)
| Branch Type | Specialisation | Expected Cutoff (AIR) |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical | MD General Medicine | Below AIR 3,000 |
| MD Radio-Diagnosis | Below AIR 1,500 | |
| MD Dermatology (Skin & VD) | Below AIR 2,000 | |
| MS General Surgery | Below AIR 4,500 | |
| MS Orthopaedics | Below AIR 5,000 | |
| MD Paediatrics | Below AIR 3,500 | |
| Non-Clinical | MD Anatomy | Above AIR 40,000 |
| MD Physiology | Above AIR 35,000 | |
| MD Biochemistry | Above AIR 30,000 | |
| MD Pharmacology | Around AIR 25,000 – 30,000 | |
| MD Forensic Medicine | Around AIR 28,000 – 32,000 | |
| MD Microbiology | Around AIR 22,000 – 28,000 |
Comparison Table: Clinical vs Non-Clinical Cutoff
| Branch Type | Example Specialisations | Expected Cutoff (AIR) |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical | General Medicine, Radio-Diagnosis, Dermatology, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics | 1,500 – 5,000 |
| Non-Clinical | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Forensic Medicine, Microbiology | 22,000 – 40,000+ |
Factors Influencing NEET PG 2025 Cutoff
- Exam Difficulty Level: A tougher paper lowers the cutoff.
- Number of Candidates: Higher participation raises competition.
- Seat Matrix: More seats in certain branches may relax the cutoff.
- Branch Popularity: Clinical branches always remain in top demand.
What Should Students Do Next?
Candidates should use these predictions as a reference, not a guarantee. The official cutoff will be announced only after the NEET PG 2025 results and counselling process. Aspirants are advised to keep their documents ready and stay updated with MCC counselling notifications.
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