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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduates (Neet PG)

Updated on 4 Sept, 2026 by Kollegeapply

The Neet PG 2021 cutoff has been released by the National Board of Examinations along with the results. Candidates can check the category-wise, college-wise, and course-wise cutoff ranks on the official website nbu.edu.in.

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


Neet PG 2021 cutoff for General category ranges from 3,020 to 28,699 rank, while EWS, GeneralPwD, OBC, and SC cutoffs are lower based on category reservations. Candidates with rank under 3,829 have high chances of getting top colleges like BMCRI, BJGMC, and RMLIMS.


Neet PG 2021 Cutoff Highlights

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

The cutoff is released by the National Board of Examinations and is used for counselling and seat allocation.


Key Highlights

  • Exam Name: Neet PG 2021
  • Conducting Body: National Board of Examinations
  • Cutoff Type: Rank
  • Total Counselling Rounds: 4
  • Total Colleges Participating: 45
  • Top Courses: MD in Anesthesiology, MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MS in Ophthalmology
  • Categories Covered: General, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, GeneralPwD
  • Quota Types: All India

Neet PG 2021 Cutoff Overview

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

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameNeet PG
Conducting BodyNational Board of Examinations
Cutoff TypeRank
Courses AcceptingMD, MS, PG Diploma
Categories CoveredGeneral, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, GeneralPwD
Total Rounds4
Total Colleges Participating45
Official Websitenbu.edu.in
QuotasAll India
Top CoursesMD in Anesthesiology, MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MS in Ophthalmology

Status

  • Cutoff Status: Released
  • Last Updated: June 2026

Neet PG 2021 Cutoff Category Wise for Government and Private Colleges

The Neet PG 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.

CategoryGovernment
General3020 - 28699
OBC12802 - 71130
SC14450 - 45342
ST30484 - 60963
EWS1622 - 18945
GeneralPwD20661 - 22107

Can You Get a College with Your Rank?

The Neet PG 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.

Eligibility RangeTop Colleges
1,000 – 5,000BJGMC, Government Medical College, Amritsar
10,000 – 30,000MGIMS Wardha, Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences, JNIMS

Neet PG 2021 Marks vs Rank

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

MarksRank
39458001
395 - 47425001 - 58000
475 - 50916001 - 25000
510 - 53910001 - 16000
540 - 5814001 - 10000
582 - 6062001 - 4000
607 - 6261000 - 2000
627 - 644501 - 1000
645 - 672100 - 500
673 - 71210 - 100
711 - 8001 - 10

Neet PG 2021 Expected vs Actual Cutoff

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

CategoryExpected (Rank)Actual (Rank)Difference
General-3,020 - 28,699-
OBC-12,802 - 71,130-
SC3462814,450 - 45,34210,714 Higher
ST41,971 - 47,30530,484 - 60,96313,658 Higher
EWS1,027 - 12,7221,622 - 18,9456,223 Higher

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 PG 2021 cutoff remained slightly varied across categories.

Neet PG Cutoff Trend (2021 vs 2020 vs 2019)

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


Year-wise Cutoff Trend

YearGeneralOBC-NCLSCST
202128699711304534260963
2020--3462847305

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 (2019-2021): 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.

College2021
BJGMC3829

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 PG 2021 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

The Neet PG 2021 college-wise cutoff includes opening and closing ranks for top colleges like MGIMS Wardha, Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences, and Government Medical College, Amritsar across categories. These cutoffs are released during counselling and vary based on college, branch, category, and quota

CollegeBranchCategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
MGIMS WardhaMD in AnesthesiologyGeneral1125611256
Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical SciencesMD in AnesthesiologyGeneral1335713357
Government Medical College, AmritsarMS in Obstetrics and GynaecologyGeneral30203020

Insight: MGIMS Wardha, Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences, and Government Medical College, Amritsar close within top 3,020-13,357 ranks for core branches.

Key Insights

  • Cutoffs vary significantly by college tier and branch popularity.
  • MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology has the lowest closing rank (3,020), indicating highest competition.
  • 3 colleges close within top 20,000 ranks, while 3 are within top 30,000 ranks.
  • Final cutoff depends on counselling rounds, preferences, and seat matrix.

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

CollegeGeneralSCSTOBC
BMCRI-45342--
BJGMC3829---
RMLIMS--42311-
IPGMER Kolkata--46885-
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer---62572
KIMS--40012-
GMCH---14910
PTJNM--50422 - 60963-
Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research--53144-
Bundelkhand Medical College---71130

Safe Score for Neet PG 2021

The Neet PG 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 MD in Anesthesiology and MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in good institutes.
  • Rank range typically under 3,020-11,256 for stronger options.

Safe Score for Other Good Colleges

120-150+ marks

What this means:

  • Good chance in institutes offering MD in Anesthesiology and MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
  • Access to mid to top institutes with strong placement records.
  • Rank range typically under 11,256-13,357.

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 PG 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 Government Medical College, Amritsar, MGIMS Wardha, and Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences across categories.


Rank under 3,020

College NameGeneral
BJGMC3829

Rank under 11,256

  • Strong chance in colleges like Government Medical College, Amritsar and MGIMS Wardha.
  • Likely branches: MD in Anesthesiology and MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
  • Category advantage applies for better branch outcomes.

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


Rank under 13,357

  • Admission possible in colleges like Government Medical College, Amritsar, MGIMS Wardha, and Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences.
  • 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 3,020 ranks target top-tier options, under 11,256 ranks strengthen access to Top Colleges, and under 13,357 ranks open broader options like Good Colleges.

  • Under 11,256: 2 strong cutoff outcomes in current trend set.
  • Under 13,357: 3 broader cutoff outcomes in current trend set.

Top Colleges Accepting Neet PG 2021 Cutoff

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

CollegeFeesMedian SalaryCoursesRanking
MGIMS Wardha₹ 12.11 Lakhs₹ 7.80 Lakhs36TheWeek #9
Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences₹ 3.46 Lakhs-15-
Government Medical College, Amritsar₹ 8.23 Lakhs-28-

Top MD in Anesthesiology Colleges - 2021 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

The Neet PG 2021 cutoff for MD in Anesthesiology highlights the closing ranks required for admission into top colleges across categories. MD in Anesthesiology remains highly competitive in most exams, with lower closing ranks compared to many other streams.

CollegeGeneralSCSTOBC
RMLIMS--42311-
IPGMER Kolkata--46885-
KIMS--40012-
PTJNM--50422 - 60963-
Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research--53144-
MGIMS Wardha11256---
Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences13357---
BFUHS-29025--
Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre-30903 - 34796--
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences-33213-12802

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (MGIMS Wardha and Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences) close within top 13,357 ranks (General).
  • MD in Anesthesiology remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure MD in Anesthesiology in top colleges, aim for under 10,686 rank, while under 24,043 rank can still fetch strong options.


Top MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Colleges - 2021 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

The Neet PG 2021 cutoff for MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology highlights the closing ranks required for admission into top colleges across categories. MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology remains highly competitive in most exams, with lower closing ranks compared to many other streams.

CollegeGeneral
Government Medical College, Amritsar3020

Key Insights

  • Top 3 colleges (Government Medical College, Amritsar) close within top 3,020 ranks (General).
  • MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

Insight: To secure MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in top colleges, aim for under 2,416 rank, while under 5,436 rank can still fetch strong options.


Top MS in Ophthalmology Colleges - 2021 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)

The Neet PG 2021 cutoff for MS in Ophthalmology highlights the closing ranks required for admission into top colleges across categories. MS in Ophthalmology remains highly competitive in most exams, with lower closing ranks compared to many other streams.

CollegeST
Regional Institute of Ophthalmology46912 - 50030

Key Insights

  • MS in Ophthalmology remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.

All India MD in Anesthesiology Cutoff 2021 – Opening & Closing Ranks


The Neet PG 2021 cutoff for MD in Anesthesiology shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. MD in Anesthesiology has comparatively higher closing ranks, making it more accessible for mid-rank candidates.

General Category Cutoff for MD in Anesthesiology (All India 2021)

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences1335713357
MGIMS Wardha1125611256

OBC Category Cutoff for MD in Anesthesiology (All India 2021)

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences1280212802

SC Category Cutoff for MD in Anesthesiology (All India 2021)

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
BFUHS2902529025
Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre3090334796
Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences3321333213
Government Villupuram Medical College And Hospital1886218862
Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule2891233462

ST Category Cutoff for MD in Anesthesiology (All India 2021)

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
IPGMER Kolkata4688546885
KIMS4001240012
PTJNM5042260963
RMLIMS4231142311
Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research5314453144

All India MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Cutoff 2021 – Opening & Closing Ranks


The Neet PG 2021 cutoff for MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology remains highly competitive, with relatively lower closing ranks in top institutes.

General Category Cutoff for MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (All India 2021)

CollegeAll
OpeningClosing
Government Medical College, Amritsar30203020

Course-wise Cutoff Range (All India Quota) 2021

CourseGeneralSCSTOBC
MD in Anesthesiology11256 - 1335718862 - 3479640012 - 6096312802
MS in Obstetrics and Gynaecology3020---
MS in Ophthalmology--46912 - 50030-
MS in Ear, Nose and Throat---14910
MD in Bio-Chemistry---62572
MD in Community Medicine28699---
MD in Psychiatry-14450--
MD in Anatomy---71130
M.D. in Pulmonary Medicine3829-30484-

College Wise Cutoff 2021

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

NameCutoff Links
BMCRIView Cutoff
BJGMCView Cutoff
RMLIMSView Cutoff
IPGMER KolkataView Cutoff
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AjmerView Cutoff
KIMSView Cutoff
GMCHView Cutoff
PTJNMView Cutoff
Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and ResearchView Cutoff
Bundelkhand Medical CollegeView Cutoff

Neet PG 2021 Cutoff FAQs

What is the cutoff for Neet PG 2021?
The cutoff for Neet PG 2021 is expected to be around 3,020-28,699 rank for General category, while reserved categories may have lower cutoffs based on previous year trends and exam difficulty.
What is the expected cutoff for Neet PG 2021 (category-wise)?
The expected cutoff for Neet PG 2021 is:
  • General: 3,020-28,699 rank
  • OBC: 12,802-71,130 rank
  • SC: 14,450-45,342 rank
  • ST: 30,484-60,963 rank
These values are based on trend analysis and difficulty level.
What was the cutoff for Neet PG 2020?
In 2020, the cutoff for Neet PG was:
  • General: 34,628-34,628 rank
  • OBC: data not available yet
  • SC: 34,628-34,628 rank
This helps estimate the expected cutoff for 2021.
What marks are required for top percentile in Neet PG 2021?
To achieve 99 percentile in Neet PG 2021, candidates typically need around latest trend range marks, depending on exam difficulty and normalization.
What marks are required for 90 percentile in Neet PG 2021?
Candidates scoring around latest trend range marks can expect approximately 90 percentile in Neet PG 2021, based on previous session data.
What rank can I get with 90 percentile in Neet PG 2021?
With 90 percentile, candidates can expect a rank between 3,020-11,256, depending on the number of candidates appearing for Neet PG 2021.
Is 95 percentile good in Neet PG 2021?
Yes, 95 percentile in Neet PG 2021 is considered good, and may allow admission to good to excellent colleges, depending on category and branch preference.
What rank is required for top colleges through Neet PG 2021?
For top colleges accepting Neet PG 2021:
  • Top tier colleges: Rank under 3,020
  • Mid-tier colleges: Rank under 11,256
Admission depends on branch and category.
What is a safe score for Neet PG 2021?
A safe score for Neet PG 2021 is typically 120-150 to 150-180, which increases the chances of admission to top colleges based on previous year trends.
Will the cutoff for Neet PG 2021 increase or decrease?
The cutoff for Neet PG 2021 is expected to decrease due to factors like higher competition and tighter score spread, candidate participation, and seat availability.
What factors affect the cutoff for Neet PG 2021?
The cutoff for Neet PG 2021 is influenced by:
  • Difficulty level: higher competition and tighter score spread
  • Total seats: 45+ participating college options
Can I get a top college with my rank in Neet PG 2021?
With a good rank, candidates may get into MGIMS Wardha, Chamarajanagar Institute Of Medical Sciences, and Government Medical College, Amritsar, depending on branch preference and category cutoff trends.
What is the difference between qualifying and admission cutoff in Neet PG 2021?
The qualifying cutoff for Neet PG 2021 is 3,020-28,699 rank, while admission cutoffs vary by college and can go much higher depending on demand and seat availability.
Where can I check college-wise cutoff for Neet PG 2021?
Candidates can check detailed college-wise and branch-wise cutoff for Neet PG 2021 on KollegeApply, including opening and closing ranks for top institutes.

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