NEET Cutoff 2021 (Released): Category, College-wise and Course-wise Closing Ranks

The NEET 2021 cutoff has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with the results. Candidates can check the category-wise, college-wise, and course-wise cutoff ranks on the official website https://neet.nta.nic.in/.

This page provides the detailed NEET cutoff analysis for 2021, helping students estimate admission chances in top colleges.

NEET 2021 cutoff for General category ranges from 87 to 17,550 rank, while EWS, EWS PwD, GeneralPwD, and NRI cutoffs are lower based on category reservations. Candidates with rank under 706 have high chances of getting top colleges like Maulana Azad Medical College, UCMS, and B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad.

NEET 2021 Cutoff Highlights

The NEET 2021 cutoff represents the minimum rank required to qualify for admissions into participating colleges.

The cutoff is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and is used for counselling and seat allocation.

Key Highlights

• Exam Name: NEET 2021
• Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
• Cutoff Type: Rank
• Total Counselling Rounds: 5
• Total Colleges Participating: 218
• Top Courses: MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Categories Covered: General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, EWS PwD, GeneralPwD, NRI, OBC A, OBC A PwD
• Quota Types: All India, Home State

NEET 2021 Cutoff Overview

The table below provides complete details of the NEET 2021 cutoff including exam structure, categories, and admission scope.

Status

• Cutoff Status: Released
• Last Updated: September 2025

NEET 2021 Cutoff Category Wise for Government and Private Colleges

The NEET 2021 category-wise cutoff highlights the opening and closing rank range for admission into government and private colleges across different categories. The cutoff varies based on factors such as category reservation, seat availability, and college type, with government institutes generally having more competition compared to private colleges.

Can You Get a College with Your Rank?

The NEET 2021 rank plays a crucial role in determining your chances of admission into top institutes across India. Based on previous cutoff trends, the table below highlights what type of colleges you can expect at different eligibility ranges.

NEET 2021 Marks vs Rank

The table below shows the relationship between marks scored and the corresponding rank in NEET 2021. Understanding this mapping helps candidates estimate their expected rank based on marks scored and compare it against historical cutoff trends.

NEET 2021 Expected vs Actual Cutoff

The NEET 2021 cutoff comparison between expected and actual values helps candidates understand trend accuracy and exam competitiveness.

Why Did the Cutoff Change?

The variation between expected and actual cutoff is influenced by:

• Exam Difficulty Level: Slightly easier paper can increase cutoff, while tougher papers may reduce it.
• Number of Candidates: Higher participation generally raises competition and affects closing trends.
• Normalization Process: Session-wise normalization may create minor variation in final rank outcomes.
• Seat Availability: Stable seat intake usually keeps cutoff movement within an expected range.

Accuracy Analysis

• Prediction Accuracy: Previous-year based estimates are generally close to actual cutoff outcomes.
• General Category: Shows comparatively tighter competition and visible year-to-year movement.
• Reserved Categories: Mostly follow expected direction with moderate variation.
• Overall Insight: NEET 2021 cutoff remained slightly varied across categories.

NEET Cutoff Trend (2021 vs 2020)

The NEET cutoff trend over the last few years helps candidates understand how competition and qualifying percentiles have evolved.

Year-wise Cutoff Trend

Key Insights

• Overall Stability: General cutoff remains stable around 90-91 percentile
• Increase from 2022 to 2023: Due to higher competition post-COVID normalization
• Minor Fluctuations (2020-2021): Caused by normalization and paper difficulty
• Reserved Categories: Gradual increase in cutoff due to rising participation
• ST Category: Shows highest variation due to lower applicant pool

Insight: Cutoff trends show consistent competition growth with slight yearly variation

Category-wise College Cutoff Comparison (General Category)

This table shows how college-level cutoffs have changed over the last 3 years for General category.

Insights

• Top Colleges: Slightly more competitive in recent years
• Mid-tier Colleges: Wider variation based on seat changes
• Overall Trend: Competition increasing gradually

College wise NEET 2021 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

The NEET 2021 college-wise cutoff includes opening and closing ranks for top colleges like Maulana Azad Medical College, UCMS, and B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad across categories. These cutoffs are released during counselling and vary based on college, branch, category, and quota

Insight: Maulana Azad Medical College, UCMS, and B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad close within top 87-706 ranks for core branches.

Key Insights

• Cutoffs vary significantly by college tier and branch popularity.
• MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery has the lowest closing rank (87), indicating highest competition.
• 10 colleges close within top 20,000 ranks, while 10 are within top 30,000 ranks.
• Final cutoff depends on counselling rounds, preferences, and seat matrix.

College-wise NEET 2021 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

Safe Score for NEET 2021

The NEET safe score is the minimum marks range required to secure admission into good colleges without high risk. It varies based on category, branch preference, and competition level.

Safe Score for Top Colleges

150-180+ marks

What this means:

• Strong chance in top colleges with competitive branches.
• Possible entry into MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in good institutes.
• Rank range typically under 199-706 for stronger options.

Safe Score for Other Good Colleges

120-150+ marks

What this means:

• Good chance in institutes offering MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
• Access to mid to top institutes with strong placement records.
• Rank range typically under 706-2,147.

Pro Tip: Always keep a buffer of +10-20 marks above the safe score due to normalization and yearly cutoff variation.

What Rank is Required for Top Colleges?

The NEET rank is the most critical factor in securing admission to top colleges. Based on previous trends, the table below shows what rank is required for Maulana Azad Medical College, UCMS, and GMCH Chandigarh across categories.

Rank under 455

Rank under 957

• Strong chance in colleges like Maulana Azad Medical College, UCMS, and GMCH Chandigarh.
• Likely branches: MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
• Category advantage applies for better branch outcomes.

Insight: Best range for highly competitive colleges in current trends.

Rank under 2,194

• Admission possible in colleges like Maulana Azad Medical College, UCMS, and GMCH Chandigarh.
• This range keeps more realistic options open across counselling rounds.
• Wider branch flexibility is usually available compared to lower rank bands.

Insight: Ideal for balanced college and branch targets with strong placement potential.

Final Takeaway: Under 455 ranks target top-tier options, under 957 ranks strengthen access to Top Colleges, and under 2,194 ranks open broader options like Good Colleges.

• Under 957: 6 strong cutoff outcomes in current trend set.
• Under 2,194: 9 broader cutoff outcomes in current trend set.

Top Colleges Accepting NEET 2021 Cutoff

Explore the top medical colleges accepting NEET 2021 scores. Click below to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and cutoff trends.

Top MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Colleges - 2021 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

The NEET 2021 cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery highlights the closing ranks required for admission into top colleges across categories. MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery remains highly competitive in most exams, with lower closing ranks compared to many other streams.

Key Insights

• Top 3 colleges (Maulana Azad Medical College, UCMS, and GMCH Chandigarh) close within top 455 ranks (General).
• SC/ST categories show comparatively relaxed closing ranks versus General in multiple colleges.
• MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in top colleges, aim for under 364 rank, while under 819 rank can still fetch strong options.

Top BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery Colleges - 2021 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

The NEET 2021 cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery highlights the closing ranks required for admission into top colleges across categories. BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery remains highly competitive in most exams, with lower closing ranks compared to many other streams.

Key Insights

• Top 3 colleges (Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore, and RIMS Ranchi) close within top 17,550 ranks (General).
• SC/ST categories show comparatively relaxed closing ranks versus General in multiple colleges.
• BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery in top colleges, aim for under 14,040 rank, while under 31,590 rank can still fetch strong options.

All India BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery Cutoff 2021 – Opening & Closing Ranks

The NEET 2021 cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery has comparatively higher closing ranks, making it more accessible for mid-rank candidates.

General Category Cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery (All India 2021)

OBC Category Cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery (All India 2021)

SC Category Cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery (All India 2021)

ST Category Cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery (All India 2021)

All India MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Cutoff 2021 – Opening & Closing Ranks

The NEET 2021 cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery has comparatively higher closing ranks, making it more accessible for mid-rank candidates.

General Category Cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (All India 2021)

OBC Category Cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (All India 2021)

SC Category Cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (All India 2021)

ST Category Cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (All India 2021)

Home State BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery Cutoff 2021 – Opening & Closing Ranks

General Category Cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Home State 2021)

OBC Category Cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Home State 2021)

SC Category Cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Home State 2021)

ST Category Cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Home State 2021)

Home State MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Cutoff 2021 – Opening & Closing Ranks

General Category Cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Home State 2021)

OBC Category Cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Home State 2021)

SC Category Cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Home State 2021)

ST Category Cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Home State 2021)

Course-wise Cutoff Range (All India Quota) 2021

College Wise Cutoff 2021

Explore college-wise cutoff pages for 2021 to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and admission trends.

State Wise Cutoff

The NEET 2021 cutoff also varies based on state quota (Home State vs Other State), making it important for candidates targeting colleges within their region.

Telangana Cutoff

Colleges in Telangana such as B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad offer:

• Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
• Better chances for local candidates
• Popular branches like MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery closing around 147-96,826 (General)

Gujarat Cutoff

Colleges in Gujarat such as PDUMC offer:

• Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
• Better chances for local candidates
• Popular branches like MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery closing around 589-22,643 (General)

Kerala Cutoff

Colleges in Kerala such as MESMC offer:

• Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
• Better chances for local candidates
• Popular branches like MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery closing around 2,023-32,953 (General)

Madhya Pradesh Cutoff

Colleges in Madhya Pradesh such as Maulana Azad Medical College offer:

• Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
• Better chances for local candidates
• Popular branches like MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery closing around 1,160-8,827 (General)

Chhattisgarh Cutoff

Colleges in Chhattisgarh such as Government Dental College And Hospital, Raipur offer:

• Higher closing ranks under Home State quota
• Better chances for local candidates
• Popular branches like BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery closing around 4,801-5,098 (General)

Insight: Choosing colleges under Home State quota can significantly improve admission chances, especially for mid-rank candidates.

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