Qualifying marks are the minimum scores in NEET UG or PG exams. The qualifying marks for NEET 2025 is part of the eligibility criteria for admission in MBBS programs. For the general category, the NEET 2025 cutoff is yet to be released. NEET qualifying marks for the general category in 2024 exam was 720-162 at the 50th percentile. 50th percentile in NEET is required for admission to UG programs such as BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS. The NEET qualifying marks or percentage criteria has been set by the NTA in consultation with the NMC and the Ministry of Education, India.
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For candidates belonging to reserved categories, the least qualifying marks for NEET UG 2025 for admission to the Bachelors courses in ayurvedic, siddha and unani medicine shall be at 40th percentile. General category aspirants who belong to the PwD segment shall stand at the 45th percentile for qualifying the NEET exam. 40th percentile is the least marks required for PwD candidates belonging to the SC, ST and OBC categories for clearing the NEET 2-25 cutoff. NEET cutoff or qualifying marks is a determinant of a candidate’s selection for counselling and seat allocation.
NEET UG Official Cutoff Release Date
The NEET UG cutoff date is expected to be June 2025. The official dates are yet to be announced by the NTA. Specific anticipated date for the release of NEET UG official 2025-26 cutoff is June 14th, 2025. Here are more details on NEET UG official cutoff or minimum marks release date.
| NEET UG Cutoff Release Date | |
| Event | Tentative Dates |
| NEET UG 2025 Qualifying Marks Release Date | June 2025 |
| NEET UG 2025 Score Card Release Date | June 2025 |
NEET UG Passing Marks Category Wise
The NEET exam passing marks for different categories of students will be confirmed upon the release of NEET results. The total marks for the NEET UG 2025 examination will be 720 for a total of 180 questions from the Physics, Chemistry and Biology sections. Check the table below for expected category wise NEET UG passing marks 2025.
| NEET UG Passing Marks Category Wise | |
| Categories | Expected Passing Marks |
| General | 720-162 |
| General – Physically Handicapped | 161-144 |
| SC | 161-127 |
| ST | 161-127 |
| OBC | 161-127 |
| SC and OBC – Physically Handicapped | 143-127 |
| ST – Physically Handicapped | 143-127 |
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NEET UG Cutoff Percentile 2025
The cutoff for the NEET exam in 2025 is not yet released. Candidates may expect the NEET cutoff to be released around June 2025. The cutoff is released in 2 categories. The first category NEET cutoff is for the 15% All India quota seats. The second category of NEET cutoff 2025 is for the remaining 85% state quota seats. Cutoffs for 15% seats are announced by the NTA and for 85% seats the cutoffs are released by the concerned state authorities. Check the table below for NEET UG cutoff percentile 2025.
| NEET UG Cutoff Percentile 2025 | |
| Categories | Minimum Percentile |
| General | 50th |
| General – Physically Handicapped | 45th |
| SC | 40th |
| ST | 40th |
| OBC | 40th |
| SC and OBC – Physically Handicapped | 40th |
| ST – Physically Handicapped | 40th |
NEET UG Previous Year Cutoff
The NEET exam cutoff for the general category in 2024 was 720-164. The minimum passing marks in 2025 for the general category are expected at 720-162 for the 50th percentile. Scoring the minimum marks is important for admission to top government and private medical colleges in India. Refer to the table below for NEET UG previous year cutoffs to anticipate cutoffs for 2025.
| NEET UG Previous Year Cutoff | |
| Categories | Qualifying Marks in NEET 2024 |
| General | 720-164 |
| General – Physically Handicapped | 163-146 |
| SC | 163-129 |
| ST | 163-129 |
| OBC | 163-129 |
| SC and OBC – Physically Handicapped | 145-129 |
| ST – Physically Handicapped | 145-129 |
NEET Exam Marks 2025
The NEET exam total marks are 720. Exam duration is 3 hours with 45 questions per section except biology. The biology section will have 90 MCQ type questions. The physics and chemistry section will hold 180 marks each while the biology section will comprise 360 marks. The NEET exam marks 2025 are presented in a table below.
| NEET UG Exam Marks Pattern 2025 | |
| Sections | Number of Questions and Marks |
| Physics | 45 questions for 180 marks |
| Chemistry | 45 questions for 180 marks |
| Biology | 90 questions for 360 marks |
| Overall | 180 questions for 720 marks |
NEET Marking Scheme 2025
NEET exam has 180 questions from 3 PCB sections. The question type is a multiple choice question with 1 unique answer. NEET 2025 will be conducted in a pen and paper mode. Students appearing for the exam should check the NEET exam marking scheme beforehand. Here is the NEET 2025 exam marking scheme.
| NEET UG Marking Scheme 2025 | |
| Particulars | Marks Awarded |
| Correct Answer | +4 |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 |
| Unanswered Questions | 0 |
| If a Question Has More Than 1 Correct Answer | +4 to those candidates who have marked any of the correct answers |
| If a All Options are Correct Answers for a Question | +4 to all students who have attempted the question |
Qualifying Marks for NEET 2025 – FAQs
Ans. The expected passing marks for general category students is 720-162 in NEET 2025 for admission to government and private medical colleges in India.
Ans. The cutoff marks for NEET 2025 are the minimum scores required for admission to medical courses. Candidates may expect the NEET cutoff to be released around June 2025 for the 15% All India quota seats and 85% state quota seats.
Ans. A safe score for NEET 2025 for the general category is expected to be around 720-162 out of total 720 marks.
Ans. The qualifying marks for NEET 2025 will be announced in June 2025 with the release of the NEET score cards.