To secure a seat in top government colleges, aim for at least 650 marks. Check state-specific cut-offs before the counselling process. Keep an eye on official NEET updates to know the exact results. Because NEET is very competitive, students need to prepare carefully to reach their goals.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is India’s most competitive medical exam. It decides admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses in both government and private colleges. As NEET 2025 nears, students want to know the expected cut-off scores, top marks, and qualifying thresholds for different categories and colleges.
This guide covers key points such as the highest score in NEET 2025, the exam date, and cut-off predictions for AIIMS, JIPMER, and state colleges. It also explains the scoring out of 720, the percentile system, and how to prepare for a successful admission.
The top score in NEET 2025 will likely be between 715 and 720 marks. Historically, the best students score just below a perfect 720. For 2025, average top scores are expected to be around 710–720 for general category students. Students in reserved categories might score slightly lower, around 680–700+. The exact top score depends on the exam’s difficulty but usually hovers near the maximum.
NEET 2025 results should be out by mid-June, with the exam held in May. The answer key will likely be released in the first week of June, and results could be available by the middle of June. Counselling is expected to start in July or August. Students can check results on the official NEET website.
Since AIIMS and JIPMER now use NEET scores for admission, their cut-offs are based on national rankings. Expected cut-offs for AIIMS Delhi are between 720 and 710 marks for top ranks. Other AIIMS colleges might require scores around 700 to 690. Reserved category cut-offs are generally lower, with OBC at 680–650, SC at 650–620, and ST between 630 and 600.
Each state sets its own cut-offs for government medical colleges. Expected marks for top states in the general category include Maharashtra at 650+, Tamil Nadu around 640+, Karnataka at 630+, Uttar Pradesh at 620+, Delhi above 660, West Bengal at 610+, and Kerala at 630+. For OBC categories, Maharashtra’s cut-off could be 600–620, while Uttar Pradesh ranges from 580 to 600. BDS college cut-offs are typically lower, with general scores between 550 and 600, OBC from 520 to 550, SC from 450 to 500, and ST from 400 to 450.
The qualifying percentile for NEET 2025 is expected to stay similar to previous years. For the general category, the cut-off will be around the 50th percentile, roughly scores from 130 to 720. Reserved categories like OBC, SC, and ST are expected to qualify at the 40th percentile, with marks between 105 and 120 on the scale up to 720.
Percentile rankings reveal the relative position of students. Top scorers in the 99.99 percentile usually have marks between 720 and 710. Students in the 99 to 95 percentile often score from 700 to 650. Those in the 90 to 80 percentile range typically score 600 to 500. A score above 130 generally meets the minimum requirement for general category candidates.
