NEET 2025 Results Declared: Check Your Score, Cut-Off, and What’s Next

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is one of the most prestigious and competitive entrance exams for aspiring medical and dental students in India. This year, NEET 2025 was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 4, with results officially declared on June 14, 2025. With over 22.7 lakh students appearing for the examination, it marked yet another year of intense competition, pressure, and ambition. Let’s explore the key highlights of the results, the category-wise cut-offs, and what lies ahead for the qualified candidates.

NEET 2025: Quick Result Highlights

Exam Date: May 4, 2025

Result Date: June 14, 2025

Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in

Total Registered Candidates: Approx. 24 lakh

Appeared: 22.7 lakh

Qualified: 12.36 lakh

The top performer this year was Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan, who scored 686 out of 720, achieving a percentile score of 99.9999547. On the other hand, the highest-scoring female candidate, Avika Aggarwal from Delhi, secured the fifth overall rank with a percentile of 99.9996832.

Cut-Off Marks for NEET 2025

The cut-off marks this year saw a slight dip compared to previous years, possibly due to changes in question pattern and normalization adjustments. Here’s a breakdown of category-wise cut-off marks:

Category   Percentile Criteria Cut-off Marks Range 

  UR / EWS - 50th Percentile - 686 – 144

  UR / EWS (PwBD) - 45th – 50th Percentile - 143 – 127

  OBC / SC / ST - 40th – 50th Percentile - 143 – 113

  OBC / SC / ST (PwBD) - 40th – 45th Percentile - 126 – 113

The lower cut-offs could allow more students from reserved categories and PwBD candidates to qualify for counselling rounds, increasing inclusivity and opportunity.

Top Scorers & Their Achievements

Apart from Mahesh and Avika, several other high-ranking students scored above 670, showcasing exceptional preparation and consistency. While detailed biographies aren’t always available immediately after result announcements, it’s clear that strong time management, regular mock tests, and conceptual clarity played a big role in their success.

A few known preparation methods among toppers include:

•            Solving the previous 10 years of NEET papers

•            Time-bound NCERT-based study plans

•            Coaching institute mentorship and AI-based test analysis tools

NEET 2025 Rank vs Government College Chances

Getting into a top government medical college depends not just on the score but also the rank and category. Based on current trends, here’s an estimated cut-off rank range for premier government MBBS colleges under the All India Quota (AIQ):

   College Name Estimated Closing Rank (UR)

• AIIMS Delhi - Top 50

• Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi - Top 100 - 150

• VMMC & Safdarjung, Delhi -  Up to 300

• AFMC Pune (Interview Based) - Up to 600

• KGMU Lucknow- Up to 800

Students from reserved categories can expect cut-off relaxation ranging from 5% to 20%, depending on the institution and state rules.

NEET 2025 Counselling Process: What’s Next?

With results now declared, the next step for qualified candidates is to participate in the NEET counselling process, which is conducted separately for:

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)
• 85% State Quota by individual state counselling authorities
• Deemed/Central Universities, ESIC, and AFMC have their own criteria

Steps in Counselling:

    1. Registration on MCC website: Candidates must register at mcc.nic.in for AIQ.

    2. Choice Filling & Locking: Choose preferred colleges and courses.

    3. Seat Allotment Rounds: Usually 4 rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy).

   4. Document Verification: Candidates must upload or present original documents.

  5. Reporting to Allotted College: Final step to confirm admission.

previous year cutoffs (2024) :

 Round 1 cutoff:

    General:https://share.google/qsBlrPDi57EoUhout

    HK : https://share.google/C6kFVzB8E8ku4AET0

    Private(P), NRI(N), Others(O) : https://share.google/x5oN1cNfjiMsLjRJ1

 Round 2 cutoff :   

    Genral : https://share.google/YvnY2e0ACyRCiE9cT

    HK : https://share.google/aocwdykTJqrPGaJHV

    Private(P), NRI(N), Others(O) : https://share.google/EqgFWuAKN1u5sUrzW

Make sure to keep the following documents ready:

• NEET 2025 Scorecard

• Admit Card

• Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets

• Identity Proof

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Domicile Certificate (for state quota)

Key Advice for Aspirants

1. Be Realistic About Your Rank: Don’t waste choices on unreachable colleges.

2. Explore State Options: Many state government colleges have lower cut-offs.

3. Deemed Universities: If budget permits, keep them as a backup.

4. Prepare Backup Plans: Consider BDS, BAMS, or BSc options if MBBS is not within reach.

Final Thoughts

NEET 2025 has once again proven to be a challenging yet fair platform for India’s future doctors. While not everyone will get into a top-tier college, opportunities abound with proper research, counselling, and smart choices.

Congratulations to all qualifiers, and to those who didn’t make it — remember, it’s not the end. Many successful doctors didn’t succeed on the first attempt. What matters most is your passion, patience, and persistence.

Stay tuned to official websites for further counselling updates and notifications. Best of luck for your medical journey ahead!