• Updated on 9 Oct, 2026 by Kollegeapply
The NEET 2025 SC cutoff has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This page shows SC cutoff trends across colleges and courses (All & Female where available). Check the official site https://neet.nta.nic.in/ for notifications.
We’ve analyzed NEET cutoffs for 2025 to help you gauge admission chances at top colleges.
NEET 2025 SC category cutoff ranges from 644 to 361,338 rank. Candidates with rank under 135,577 have high chances of getting top colleges like AIIMS Delhi, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, and JIPMER.
NEET 2025 Cutoff Highlights
The NEET 2025 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 2025
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Cutoff Type: Rank
- Total Counselling Rounds: 3
- Total Colleges Participating: 496
- Top Courses: MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, B.Sc. in Nursing, BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Quota Types: All India
NEET 2025 Cutoff Overview
The table below provides complete details of the NEET 2025 cutoff including exam structure, categories, and admission scope.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NEET |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Cutoff Type | Rank |
| Courses Accepting | MBBS, BDS, B.Sc. |
| Total Rounds | 3 |
| Total Colleges Participating | 496 |
| Official Website | https://neet.nta.nic.in/ |
| Quotas | All India |
| Top Courses | MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, B.Sc. in Nursing, BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery |
Status
- Cutoff Status: Released
- Last Updated: December 2025
NEET 2025 SC Cutoff Category Wise for Government and Private Colleges
The NEET 2025 SC 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.
| Category | Government | Private |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 644 - 361338 | 30794 - 32675 |
Can You Get a College with Your Rank?
The NEET 2025 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 Range | Top Colleges |
|---|---|
| Below 1,000 | AIIMS Delhi |
| 5,000 – 10,000 | MMC |
| 10,000 – 30,000 | B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Seth G S Medical College |
| 30,000 – 50,000 | SMSMC, BMCRI, KGMU, SMC, IGMC |
NEET 2025 Marks vs Rank
The table below shows the relationship between marks scored and the corresponding rank in NEET 2025. Understanding this mapping helps candidates estimate their expected rank based on marks scored and compare it against historical cutoff trends.
| Marks | Rank |
|---|---|
| 150 - 199 | 200001 - 300000 |
| 200 - 249 | 150001 - 200000 |
| 250 - 299 | 100001 - 150000 |
| 300 - 349 | 75001 - 100000 |
| 350 - 399 | 50001 - 75000 |
| 400 - 449 | 30001 - 50000 |
| 450 - 499 | 15001 - 30000 |
| 500 - 549 | 7001 - 15000 |
| 550 - 599 | 2001 - 7000 |
| 600 - 649 | 501 - 2000 |
| 650 - 699 | 101 - 500 |
| 700 - 720 | 1 - 100 |
NEET 2025 Expected vs Actual Cutoff
The NEET 2025 cutoff comparison between expected and actual values helps candidates understand trend accuracy and exam competitiveness.
| Category | Expected (Rank) | Actual (Rank) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1,221 - 336,993 | 644 - 361,338 | 24,345 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.
- Reserved Categories: Mostly follow expected direction with moderate variation.
- Overall Insight: NEET 2025 cutoff remained slightly varied across categories.
NEET Cutoff Trend (2025 vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022)
The NEET cutoff trend over the last few years helps candidates understand how competition and qualifying percentiles have evolved.
Year-wise Cutoff Trend
| Year | SC |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 361338 |
| 2024 | 336993 |
| 2023 | 248354 |
| 2022 | 193011 |
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 (2023-2025): 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 (SC Category)
This table shows how college-level cutoffs have changed over the last 3 years for SC category.
| College | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | 644 | - | - |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College | 54765 | - | - |
| JIPMER | 135577 | - | - |
| UCMS | 185194 | 4315 | 3345 |
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 2025 Cutoff (Category-wise Opening & Closing Ranks)
The NEET 2025 college-wise cutoff includes opening and closing ranks for top colleges like AIIMS Delhi, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, and JIPMER across categories. These cutoffs are released during counselling and vary based on college, branch, category, and quota
| College | Branch | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | SC | 644 | 644 |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College | MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | SC | 2934 | 54765 |
| JIPMER | MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | SC | 3877 | 135577 |
| UCMS | MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | SC | 7456 | 69627 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College | B.Sc. in Nursing | SC | 205801 | 228584 |
| MMC | MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | SC | 6518 | 6518 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | SC | 7924 | 7924 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | SC | 2010 | 2010 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | SC | 3960 | 3960 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | SC | 7030 | 7030 |
Insight: AIIMS Delhi, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, and JIPMER close within top 644-135,577 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 (644), indicating highest competition.
- 6 colleges close within top 20,000 ranks, while 6 are within top 30,000 ranks.
- Final cutoff depends on counselling rounds, preferences, and seat matrix.
College-wise NEET 2025 Cutoff (SC Opening & Closing Ranks)
| College | All |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | 644 |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College | 2934 - 54765 |
| JIPMER | 3877 - 135577 |
| UCMS | 7456 - 185194 |
| B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad | 16367 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College | 13728 - 361338 |
| MMC | 6518 |
| Seth G S Medical College | 13389 - 18686 |
| IMS BHU | 14965 - 166494 |
| SMSMC | 13827 - 32890 |
Safe Score for NEET 2025
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 AIIMSs
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 and B.Sc. in Nursing in good institutes.
- Rank range typically under 2,010-7,030 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 and B.Sc. in Nursing.
- Access to mid to top institutes with strong placement records.
- Rank range typically under 7,030-69,627.
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 AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and AIIMS Jodhpur across categories.
Rank under 3,960
| College Name | General |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | 644 |
Rank under 7,924
- Strong chance in colleges like AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and AIIMS Jodhpur.
- Likely branches: MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and B.Sc. in Nursing.
- Category advantage applies for better branch outcomes.
Insight: Best range for highly competitive colleges in current trends.
Rank under 135,577
- Admission possible in colleges like AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and AIIMS Jodhpur.
- 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 3,960 ranks target top-tier options, under 7,924 ranks strengthen access to AIIMS, and under 135,577 ranks open broader options like other aiims.
- Under 7,924: 6 strong cutoff outcomes in current trend set.
- Under 135,577: 9 broader cutoff outcomes in current trend set.
Top Colleges Accepting NEET 2025 Cutoff
Explore the top medical colleges accepting NEET 2025 scores. Click below to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and cutoff trends.
| College | Fees | Median Salary | Courses | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | ₹ 20,151 | ₹ 12.50 Lakhs | 118 | IndiaToday #1 |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College | ₹ 2.62 Lakhs | - | 43 | IndiaToday #7 |
| JIPMER | ₹ 66,450 | ₹ 6.00 Lakhs | 95 | IndiaToday #2 |
| UCMS | ₹ 3.46 Lakhs | ₹ 5.50 Lakhs | 27 | IndiaToday #9 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College | - | - | 3 | IndiaToday #9 |
| MMC | - | - | 1 | TheWeek #9 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | ₹ 2.00 Lakhs | ₹ 14.00 Lakhs | 87 | IndiaToday #6 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | ₹ 1.80 Lakhs | ₹ 15.00 Lakhs | 42 | TheWeek #1 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | ₹ 20,151 | ₹ 8.00 Lakhs | 74 | IndiaToday #5 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | ₹ 20,151 | ₹ 14.50 Lakhs | 70 | IndiaToday #6 |
Top MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Colleges - 2025 Cutoff (SC Opening & Closing Ranks)
The NEET 2025 cutoff for MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.
| College | All |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | 644 |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College | 2934 - 54765 |
| JIPMER | 3877 - 135577 |
| UCMS | 7456 - 185194 |
| B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad | 16367 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College | 13728 - 361338 |
| MMC | 6518 |
| Seth G S Medical College | 13389 - 18686 |
| IMS BHU | 14965 - 20606 |
| SMSMC | 13827 - 32890 |
Key Insights
- Top 3 colleges (AIIMS Delhi, MMC, and B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad) close within top 16,367 ranks.
- 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 13,094 rank for stronger outcomes.
Top B.Sc. in Nursing Colleges - 2025 Cutoff (SC Opening & Closing Ranks)
The NEET 2025 cutoff for B.Sc. in Nursing highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.
| College | All |
|---|---|
| Lady Hardinge Medical College | 205801 - 228904 |
Key Insights
- Top 3 colleges (Lady Hardinge Medical College) close within top 228,904 ranks.
- B.Sc. in Nursing remains a high-demand branch across top colleges.
Insight: To secure B.Sc. in Nursing in top colleges, aim for under 183,123 rank for stronger outcomes.
Top BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery Colleges - 2025 Cutoff (SC Opening & Closing Ranks)
The NEET 2025 cutoff for BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery highlights category-specific closing ranks for top colleges. This branch continues to see strong demand among candidates.
| College | All |
|---|---|
| IMS BHU | 138864 - 166494 |
| Government Dental College And Hospital, Aurangabad | 84748 - 170480 |
| RIMS Ranchi | 135449 - 154017 |
| JNIMS | 134040 - 187809 |
| Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences | 24670 - 150342 |
| Nair Hospital Dental College | 134399 - 171444 |
| GDCHN | 150005 - 170623 |
| Government College Of Dentistry, Indore | 145425 - 180105 |
| Government Dental College And Hospital,Mumbai | 154379 - 179879 |
| Government Dental College And Research Institute, Bellary | 109870 - 168715 |
Key Insights
- Top 3 colleges (Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, RIMS Ranchi, and IMS BHU) close within top 166,494 ranks.
- 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 133,195 rank for stronger outcomes.
All India B.Sc. in Nursing Cutoff 2025 – Opening & Closing Ranks
The NEET 2025 cutoff for B.Sc. in Nursing shows the opening and closing ranks for top colleges under the All India quota. B.Sc. in Nursing has comparatively higher closing ranks, making it more accessible for mid-rank candidates.
| College | All | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Closing | |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College | 205801 | 228584 |
All India MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Cutoff 2025 – Opening & Closing Ranks
The NEET 2025 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.
| College | All | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Closing | |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 7030 | 7030 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 2010 | 2010 |
| AIIMS Delhi | 644 | 644 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 3960 | 3960 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 8326 | 8697 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 7924 | 7924 |
| JIPMER | 3877 | 135577 |
| MMC | 6518 | 6518 |
| UCMS | 7456 | 69627 |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College | 2934 | 54765 |
Course-wise Cutoff Range (All India) 2025 — SC
| Course | SC |
|---|---|
| MBBS-Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | 644 - 361338 |
| B.Sc. in Nursing | 205801 - 228904 |
| BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery | 84748 - 187809 |
All India and Home State Cutoff 2025 — SC
All India Cutoff 2025
| College Type | SC |
|---|---|
| AIIMS | 644 - 51471 |
College Wise Cutoff 2025
Explore college-wise cutoff pages for 2025 to check detailed branch-wise opening & closing ranks and admission trends.
NEET Cutoff Ranks for Top AIIMS
| Name | Cutoff Links |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | View Cutoff |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | View Cutoff |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | View Cutoff |
| AIIMS Bhopal | View Cutoff |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | View Cutoff |
| AIIMS Nagpur | View Cutoff |
| AIIMS Raipur | View Cutoff |
| AIIMS Mangalagiri | View Cutoff |
| AIIMS Patna | View Cutoff |
| AIIMS Bibinagar | View Cutoff |
NEET Cutoff Ranks for Top Colleges
| Name | Cutoff Links |
|---|---|
| MMC | View Cutoff |
| B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad | View Cutoff |
| Seth G S Medical College | View Cutoff |
| SMSMC | View Cutoff |
| PGIMS Rohtak | View Cutoff |
| Osmania Medical College | View Cutoff |
| BMCRI | View Cutoff |
| KGMU | View Cutoff |
| IGMC | View Cutoff |
| SMC | View Cutoff |
NEET 2025 Cutoff FAQs
What is the cutoff for NEET 2025?
What is the expected cutoff for NEET 2025 (category-wise)?
- General: data not available yet
- OBC: data not available yet
- SC: 644-361,338 rank
- ST: data not available yet
What was the cutoff for NEET 2024?
- General: 1,221-336,993 rank
- OBC: data not available yet
- SC: 1,221-336,993 rank
What marks are required for top percentile in NEET 2025?
What marks are required for 90 percentile in NEET 2025?
What rank can I get with 90 percentile in NEET 2025?
Is 95 percentile good in NEET 2025?
What rank is required for top colleges through NEET 2025?
- Top tier colleges: Rank under 6,518
- Mid-tier colleges: Rank under 7,924
What is a safe score for NEET 2025?
Will the cutoff for NEET 2025 increase or decrease?
What factors affect the cutoff for NEET 2025?
- Difficulty level: moderate paper and broader score spread
- Total seats: 496+ participating college options
