What are the qualifying cut off for NEET PG?

Qualifying cut off vary as per the category. Candidates of unreserved category have to score little more than their counterparts of reserved category to qualify for NEET PG exam. Check the categorywise qualifying cut off in the table given below: Category NEET PG cutoff qualifying percentile NEET PG cut off scores 2025 Unreserved (UR) 50th percentile 276 SC/ST/OBC 40th percentile 235 UR PWD 45th percentile 255

Will NBE revise cutoff for NEET PG 2025?

NEET PG 2025 cut off his reduced if seats remain vacant. Last year, MCC had reduced cut off percentile for general category to 15. For SC/ST, the cut off eligibility was reduced to 10. Candidates who have marks as per the revised cut off will be participating in remaining counselling rounds for NEET PG 2025.

Who releases cut off for NEET PG?

National Board of Examinations (NBE) releases cut off for NEET PG. It must be noted the cut off is releases along with NEET PG result. Candidates have to score minimum cut off to qualify for the exam. The minimum cut off is different for different category. For the general category, the minimum qualifying cut off is 50 percentile marks while for SC/ST, the qualifying cut off is 40. The cut off depends on a number of factors including the difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates appeared etc.

Which are the institutes that do not accept NEET PG scores for admission?

15 AIIMS including AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER, Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, SGPGI Lucknow, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum do not accept NEET PG scores. A separate exam is conducted for admission at these institutes, i.e INI CET. The exam is conducted twice in a year in computer-based mode.

What are NEET PG tie breaking criteria in case two candidates score same score?

In case of two students secure the same score in the NEET PG merit list 2025, then the following tie-breaking criteria will be considered for providing admission: More number of correct responses Lesser number of incorrect responses Candidate who will be older than his/her counterpart will be preferred Higher aggregate marks

What is revised date for round-3 NEET PG 2025 counselling result?

MCC has announced round-3 revised dates for NEET PG 2025 counselling. MCC announced round-3 result on February 3, 2026. Round-3 result was uploaded online. Students will have to download seat allotment result from mcc.nic.in.

What are the factors that determine cut off for NEET PG?

NEET PG cut off depends upon a number of factors including total number of candidates who appeared in NEET PG exam, number of seats available, difficulty level of examination, and previous years’ cutoffs. Students have to score minimum cut off to qualify for NEET PG exam. Cut off is released along with NEET PG result.

Does NBE reduce NEET PG cut off in any case?

Yes. NBE reduces NEET PG cut off in case seats remain vacant after counseling rounds. Reducation of cut off makes more number of candidates eligible to participate in the counselling who were earlier ineligible due to low score. NEET PG 2025 cut off percentile has been reduced for each category.

What is the qualifying NEET PG 2025 cut off percentile for the general category?

Candidates have to score the minimum cut off to qualify for the exam. The cut off varies for different categories. NEET PG 2025 cut off percentile for the general category students is 50. Those who score less than minimum cut off for that category do not qualify for the exam. A merit list is released based on the cut off marks, comprising name of candidates eligible for the counselling rounds. It must be noted that NEET PG result is valid for that particular academic year only and it can't be used next year or so.

Has NBE released NEET PG 2025 merit list for 50% All India Quota seats?

Yes. NBE released NEET PG 2025 merit list for 50% All India quota seats on August 27, 2025. the merit list was uplaoded online in PDF format, comprising deatials such as NEET PG 2025 rank, AIR rank, AIR category etc. NBE has already released NEET PG 2025 result on August 19, 2025.

How much to score in NEET PG to qualify the exam?

Candidates will have to score the minimum cut off percentile to qualify NEET PG exam. The qualifying cut off differs as per the category. For general category, candidates have to score 50 percentile while for reserved category, the qualifying cut off is 40th. A merit list is released based on marks score, overall rank, category rank etc. Candidates shortlisted in merit list are elligible for NEET PG counselling for seat allocation.

Do I need to declare choice for NEET PG counselling?

Yes. Candidates will have to declare preferences of choices for each round of NEET PG counselling after registration. It must be noted registration and choices can be declared online. At the same time, choices must be locked in the given deadline otherwise it gets locked automatically. Based on declared choices, seat availablity, NEET PG rank, seats will be allotted.

I didn't score the minimum cut off for NEET PG. Will I eligible for NEET PG counselling?

No. Candidates need the minimum cut off to qualify for NEET PG. It must be noted only those who qualify the exam with the minimum cut off score will be eligible to participate in the counselling rounds for seat allotment. Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts online counselling for seat allotment. Candidates have to register and declare choice for college and course for seat allotment.

I have registered for round 1 of NEET PG counselling. Should I register again for round 2/mop up round?

No, online registration for NEET PG counselling is a one-time process. Those who have already registered once don't need to register again. Only those candidates who have not registered themselves during round 1 need to register for the round 2/mop-up round. Registration can be done in any round except last one on the official website. Mcc. Nic. In. Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for allotment of 50% All India Quota seats.

Has MCC reduced NEET PG 2025 cutoff?

Yes. MCC has reduced NEET PG 2025 cutoff percentile as well as score for each category. NEET PG 2025 percentile has bene reduced by 7th percentile for general category and 0th percentile for SC/ST category. For general category revised cutoff score is 103.

I didn't score the minimum cut off for NEET PG. Will I eligible for NEET PG counselling?

No. Candidates need the minimum cut off to qualify for NEET PG. It must be noted only those who qualify the exam with the minimum cut off score will be eligible to participate in the counselling rounds for seat allotment. Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts online counselling for seat allotment. Candidates have to register and declare choice for college and course for seat allotment.

Why does MCC reduce NEET PG cutoff?

MCC reduces NEET PG cutoff to fill vacant seats remain after starting two rounds. It is being said students who score top rank wish to get top branches and colleges and they do get usually in round-1 and round-2 NEET PG counselling. Once these coveted seats get filled, students have least chance to get them in remaining rounds. That is reason cutoff is reduced to encourage and make more students elligible for NEET PG counselling.

What is NEET PG 2025 cut off score for SC/ST category?

NEET PG 2025 cut off has been reduced in comparision to last few year cut off. The cut off is the minimum marks required to qualify for the exam in that particular caregory. Only candidates who score the minimum marks can participate in seat allocation process. The table given below contains the cut off for each category: Category NEET PG 2025 cutoff NEET PG 2023 cut off scores Unreserved (UR) 276 291 SC/ST/OBC 235 257 UR PWD 255 274

Which are the institutes that do not accept NEET PG scores for admission?

15 AIIMS including AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, JIPMER, Puducherry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, SGPGI Lucknow, and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum do not accept NEET PG scores. A separate exam is conducted for admission at these institutes, i.e INI CET. The exam is conducted twice in a year in computer-based mode.

What is the duration of NEET PG counselling?

The duration of NEET PG counselling depends on number of vacant seats after each round. Usually, the counselling process goes on for over two months time. Each round of NEET PG counselling takes around 15-20 days time starting from registration to reporting. Initial rounds takes a bit more time than last rounds. Candidates have to register online and declare choice for college and course for seat allotment. Registration can be done on the official website. A total of 4 rounds of counselling is held for seat allotment. Based on choice declared by candidates, available seats, NEET PG rank, reservation factor etc. seats are allotted to candidates.

NEET PG 2025 Cut off (Revised); Check Category-wise Reduced Cutoff Percentile

1.1K Students Q&A

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 17:45 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

NEET PG 2025 cutoff was reduced on January 13, 2026. Cutoff has been reduced in order to make more students elligible for remaining counselling rounds for seat allocation. NBE has reduced NEET PG cutoff 2025 for each category. Students can check revised cutoff percentile and score in table given below. As per latest updates, NBE has informed Supreme Court it had no role in reducing NEET PG 2025 cutoff. NBE said its role is to conduct exam and the decision of cutoff reduction was undertaken by Minitsry of Health. NBE filed affidavit against petition filed for reduction of cutoff. Moreover, the decision made 95, 913 more candidates elligible for counselling round.

NEET PG 2025 stray round counselling is underprocess. Stray round result was announced on February 21, 2026. NEET PG 2025 counselling round-1 and round-2 have already been completed. Cutoff for NEET PG 2025 is basis for shortlisting candidates for MD/MS/ PG diploma courses in India. Students have to score more than or equal to the cut off to qualify for NEET PG exam. Read to know more about NEET PG 2025 cut off:

Also read: NEET PG 2025 Cutoff Reduction Made Additional 95,913 Candidates Eligible For Counselling, says NBEMS to SC

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MCC Reduces NEET PG 2025 Cutoff
NEET PG 2025 Counselling Dates
NEET PG 2025 Original Cutoff
NEET PG 2025 Expected Cut off of Top Colleges
NEET PG 2025 merit list
NEET PG Cut off: Previous Records
NEET PG Cutoff 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

MCC Reduces NEET PG 2025 Cutoff

NEET PG 2025 Counselling Dates

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Dates	Past Exam Dates
22 Feb ' 26 - 28 Feb ' 26	NEET PG 2025 stray vacancy round reporting
21 Feb ' 26	NEET PG 2025 stray round result
16 Feb ' 26 - 18 Feb ' 26	NEET PG 2025 stray round registration
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