What after NEET 2025: Courses Offered, Cutoff, Counselling and Admission Process
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2025 ( NEET )
NEET 2025 exam was conducted on May 4, from 2 PM to 5 PM. NTA released the provisional answer keys for NEET 2025 on June 3, 2025, followed by the final answer key and NEET 2025 result on June 14. Candidates can read the article to know the complete process of NEET 2025 Counselling.
What After NEET 2025
- Introduction to NEET
- What After NEET 2025: Sequence of Events after the Examination
- What to do immediately after the NEET 2025 conclusion?
- NEET Cutoff
- What after NEET 2025: The Counselling Process
- What after NEET: For those who were unable to qualify
Introduction to NEET
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the sole entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical courses in India, which is why it sees a large number of test-takers every year.
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NEET is the gateway to admission to the following medical courses:
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
- BSc Nursing (Honours)
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
- BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)
- BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)
- BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH)
The following table brings the course-wise seats:
| Course | Seats |
|---|---|
| MBBS | 1,18,190 |
| BDS | 27,868 |
| BAMS | 52,720 |
| BVSc & AH | 630 |
What After NEET 2025: Sequence of Events after the Examination
The following table brings the details of the events conducted post-NEET exam and what exactly happens during these events.
Candidates reporting to the allocated institute for confirmation of the seat must carry the following documents with them:
- NEET admit card
- NEET result or score card
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Valid, non-expired and government-issued photo ID proof
- Six to eight passport-sized photographs
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- NEET Gap Certificate (if applicable)
- Provisional allotment letter
Candidates must carry both original and photocopies of the above-mentioned documents to the institutes where they have been allotted seats for the final admission process.
The NEET 2025 counselling process is likely to begin by the second week of July 2025. The actual dates will be announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) anytime soon. The removal of the last year's notifications from the website is an indication of the release of the MCC NEET 2025 counselling dates and schedule announcement anytime soon.
Last year, the NEET counselling process started from August 14, 2024, onwards.
| Event |
Description |
|---|---|
| Provisional answer key |
NTA releases a provisional answer key for NEET Candidates can match their answers with those in the provisional NEET answer key to calculate their marks |
| Raising objections against the provisional answer key |
There have been cases when candidates have found some mistakes in the answer key released by NTA. In such cases, they can file objections against the provisional answer key, provided they are backed by sufficient evidence |
| Final answer key |
After considering the objections filed against the provisional answer key, NTA revises the old answer key and releases a final version. No changes can be made to the final version of the answer key, and it shall be used for the evaluation process of NEET. |
| NEET Result |
The answer sheets are evaluated, and the result is uploaded on the official website of NTA NEET. Candidates can check the result by entering their application ID and password |
| 15 per cent AIQ Merit List |
NTA prepares a list of the candidates who have qualified for the examination and ranks them according to the marks obtained in NEET This merit list will be used for the admission process of the AIQ counselling NTA will also share the details of the candidates who have qualified for the examination with their respective states for admission to the 85 per cent state quota seats This is where the role of NTA ends |
| NEET Counselling |
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will announce the NEET 2025 counselling schedule and seat matrix for the 15 per cent AIQ seats. On the other hand, the State Medical Counselling Authorities will release the notification for the counselling of the 85 per cent State Quota seats. Candidates will have to follow the procedure stated by the counselling authorities. |
What to do immediately after the NEET 2025 conclusion?
As mentioned above, NEET 2025 is an offline examination. Candidates are allowed to carry the NEET question paper outside the NEET exam centre with them after the examination concludes. Candidates are not allowed to mark anything on the question paper of NEET. Therefore, the first thing candidates must do after the examination is to mark the answers on their question paper. Since their memory is fresh right after the examination, there is little chance of getting these wrong.
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After the conclusion of NEET, various coaching classes analyse the question paper and release answer keys for all NEET question paper sets and codes on the same date. They are mostly accurate and will help you count the number of correct and incorrect responses in the examination.
Once candidates are done counting the correct and incorrect responses, use the formula given below to calculate the expected marks for NEET 2025.
Marks Obtained= (Number of correct responses) x4 - (Number of incorrect responses) x1
The NEET counselling process is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) primarily in online mode. All the steps of the counselling process, including the registration, release of seat matrix, choice filling and locking, and release of the seat allotment result. Only the last and final round, which is the institute reporting, has to be done in offline mode. Herein candidates who have been allotted seats have to visit the institutes for document verification and complete the admission process by paying the requisite fee amount.
The NEET counselling is segregated into two categories, central or national, and state counselling. The central counselling for NEET is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee or MCC. The NEET counselling process conducted by MCC is for the admission to the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats. On the other hand, State Authorities or the Education Department of various states conduct NEET state counselling for the 85 per cent state quota seats. MCC conducts the NEET counselling for MBBS BDS and B.Sc. Nursing courses. On the other hand, the State Counselling Authorities conduct the admission process for MBBS BDS BAMS, BHMS, and other medical or allied courses.
Using the NEET College Predictors
Once test-takers have the estimated scores for NEET 2025, it’s time to find out what their expected rank in the exam. They can use the data given in the NEET marks vs rank articles to estimate the ‘All India Rank’ for NEET. You can also enter your scores directly in NEET College Predictor. With the help of this predictor, you can determine which colleges they can apply to for their medical admission. One can then start researching the courses/colleges predicted by the NEET College Predictor and make an informed decision.
What after NEET 2025: Announcement of the Result
Now that the NEET 2025 result is out, NEET takers' position in the merit list has become clearer. The NEET result carries details of the marks obtained by a candidate. It also reflects the candidate's qualifying status. Based on the result of NEET, NTA prepares the merit list for 15 per cent AIQ counselling. NTA also shares the details of the qualified candidates from each state with the respective authorities for 85 per cent state quota counselling.
NEET Cutoff
The NEET 2025 cutoff has been released along with the result. As predicted based on the NEET 2025 analysis, the NEET cutoff for 2025 has been reduced. Although the NEET cutoff percentile remains the same, the score has changed. The category-wise NEET 2025 cutoffs are given below:
| Category |
NEET 2025 Cutoff percentile |
NEET 2025 Cutoff score |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS |
50th |
686-144 |
| OBC, SC, ST |
40th |
143-113 |
| UR/EWS-PwD |
45th |
143-127 |
| OBC/SC/St-PwD |
40th |
126-113 |
What after NEET 2025: The Counselling Process
The NEET counselling process can be a little confusing for its aspirants, which is why we have tried to explain things in simple language. The first thing that candidates need to understand is that the counselling is not conducted by NTA. The role of NTA is limited to conducting the examination and preparing the results of NEET. From here, various authorities come into the picture to conduct the admission process.
The next important thing that NEET 2025 aspirants must understand is the division of seats for the counselling process. So basically, there are three types of counselling, Central, State and AYUSH. Let us discuss the counselling types one by one.
Central or All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling:
All the Central and Deemed Universities, such as AIIMS, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU), are included in this counselling process. Apart from these, 15 per cent of seats of all the government medical and dental colleges will also be filled through AIQ counselling. Candidates from all over the country can participate in this counselling process. AIQ counselling allows a candidate from Gujarat to take admission into a college located in Karnataka without having to present any Domicile or Residency Certificate.
The AIQ counselling is conducted by the MCC. Candidates who qualify for the examination can participate in the AIQ counselling by the MCC. The exception to AIQ counselling is the state of Jammu and Kashmir, which has opted out of it. Thus, admissions to the colleges in the state of Jammu and Kashmir will be through state quota counselling only.
AIQ Seat Reservation Scheme
The following table brings the new NEET reservation criteria for OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PwD categories under the 15 per cent AIQ seats are as follows:
| Categories |
Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| SC |
15 |
| ST |
7.5 |
| OBC |
27 |
| EWS |
10 |
| PwD |
5 |
Also Read: NEET UG Reservation for OBC, EWS, SC, ST and General
State Quota Counselling:
State Quota Counselling is for admission to the remaining 85 per cent seats of Government Medical and Dental Colleges. All the seats of the Private Medical and Dental Colleges, located in a particular state, will also be under this counselling process. However, the state quota seats are reserved for candidates domiciled in that particular state only. Candidates from any other state will not be eligible to participate in this counselling process.
The counselling of every state is conducted by a representative authority of the state government. To know about the counselling process of a particular state, click on the link given below.
NEET Counselling for the Different States
The table below brings the state-wise counselling details and procedures through NEET.
AYUSH Counselling:
Counselling for the AYUSH courses is conducted by a separate body, the AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC). This committee will conduct the admission process for all the Deemed AYUSH universities in India. Along with these 15 per cent seats of Government, Government-aided, Central, National and Private Colleges will also be filled in this counselling.
Also Read: AYUSH UG Counselling
What after NEET: For those who were unable to qualify
There are two options for those who are unable to qualify for NEET. The first one is for those who are determined to become doctors and do not mind giving another year for NEET preparation. Such candidates can start preparing for the examination with a new strategy based on the experience that they have gained this year.
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The next option is for those who do not want to spend another year preparing for the examination, yet want to pursue a career in the field of medicine. Such candidates can take a look at the courses given below. These admit candidates on the basis of the marks obtained in Class 12.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
It all depends on your state category rank and cateogory seats and no. Of students who are participating in state quota seat from your category
For college you have to check the previous year cutt off list of medical college
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered Yesterday
The AIIMS Paramedical previous year cutoff varies for different categories. The overall AIIMS Paramedical cutoff rank for UR candidates in 2023 was 676, while it was 1370 in 2024 for UR categories. Applicants who are from other categories are advised to check the cutoff rank in the table.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 days ago
326 general category pls suggest some colleges for mbbs
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 days ago
To study MBBS in the Philippines, Indian students must qualify NEET exam. There is no minimum NEET score requirement, just passing marks is enough. But higher NEET marks can help in getting better universities.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The table below shows the top 10 Medical colleges in India through NEET along with their India Today ranking 2024:
| Top Colleges | India Today Ranking 2024 |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | 1 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 2 |
| CMC Vellore | 3 |
| Armed Forces Medical College | 4 |
| Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi | 5 |
| Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU | 6 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The requirement for NEET depends on the course applied by the candidates. MMU Solan considers NEET-UG scores for admission to MBBS programme whereas, NEET-PG scores is required for MD and MS courses. Aspirants with a valid NEET score need to participate in centralised counselling conducted by the Go
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
Yes you can get the seat
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
Based on the surrounding page content, a NEET 2025 score of 300 puts you in a moderate to lower range for admission into BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery), especially for General category students.
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Contributor-Level 6