Minimum Marks Required in NEET for MBBS Category-wise

NEET is the only way to get admission in MBBS in India. It is conducted every year for more than 20 lakh students vying for seats in government and private medical colleges. It is essential for every aspirant, be it from the General, OBC, SC, ST or EWS categories, to understand the minimum marks needed for NEET in their respective categories. The NEET cutoff is divided into two categories: one is the Qualifying Cutoff (the minimum percentile/rating to pass NEET), and the other is the Admission Cutoff (the minimum percentile/rating to get an MBBS seat). They are different by type and year.

Category-Wise NEET 2025 Qualifying Cutoff

NEET General Category Cutoff for MBBS — How Many Marks Required?

The NEET General cutoff is the highest among all categories. NEET: For general/UR students, the minimum qualifying marks will be calculated as per the 50th percentile. In the previous year of NEET 2025, the range for qualifying was 686-144 marks. To get an MBBS seat in the top government colleges, the General category candidates should score 600+ marks in AIQ (All India Quota) and 500-600 marks in State Quota.

• Minimum qualifying marks: 144 (2025), 162 (2024)
• The 50th percentile is required to be eligible for counselling
• AIIMS / MAMC needs 680+ for the General category
• The top government colleges close at 600+ marks in AIQ.
• The fee for admission in a private MBBS college ranges from 400 to 500 marks.

NEET OBC Category Minimum Marks for MBBS Admission

NEET OBC Cutoff is a little lower than General, with the OBC candidates having to achieve the 40th percentile. The NEET-2025 qualifying range for OBC was 143-113 marks. The candidates who are filling government MBBS seats under the OBC reservation will need a 500–560 marks in AIQ. The minimum qualifying marks for NEET OBC is as per the constitutional reservation policy, which ensures medical education for every child.

OBC Category — Key Highlights:

• 40th percentile required: 113-143 marks required for a minimum
• OBC reservation in central and government colleges is 27%.
• Safe score for govt MBBS (OBC category): 530+
• NEET OBC reservation cutoff is applicable to both AIQ and State Quota.
• No benefit is available for OBC without a certificate of non-creamy layer.

Minimum NEET Score Required for SC, ST, and MBBS Admission

The NEET SC and ST cutoff is one of the lowest that exists with the intention of inclusivity. Candidates of the SC (40th percentile) and ST (40th percentile) categories must get an admission cut-off in the range of 480-540 marks for Government MBBS seats, 400-500 marks for the ST category. The NEET SC ST reservation MBBS policy ensures 15% (SC) and 7.5% (ST) seats are reserved.

SC/ST NEET MBBS — Must Know Points:

• SC/ST candidates need a minimum of 113 Marks (2025) in the 40th percentile.
• SC reservation: 15% | ST reservation: 7.5% of total MBBS seats
• It is mandatory to carry a caste certificate to avail a reservation in counselling.A caste certificate is required for taking the reservation in counselling.
• The number of applicants may be lower for ST candidates and thus, they may also get seats at lower marks.
• AIQ SC/ST counselling conducted by MCC at MCC. nic. in

NEET EWS Category Eligibility and Cutoff Marks for MBBS

NEET EWS cut-off marks 2025 is the same as those of the general category (50 percentile, 144+ marks in NEET 2025). EWS or Economically Weaker Section was introduced in 2019. If the family income is less than or equal to ₹8 lakh per annum and is not covered under OBC/SC/ST, candidates can avail of 10% EWS reservation. Eligibility of NEET EWS category is provided with the issuance of a valid EWS certificate from any government body.

NEET Marks Required for Government vs Private MBBS Colleges

There is a major difference between the NEET marks required for a government medical college and a private college. The competition level of government colleges is high, particularly under 15% All India Quota (AIQ), which is managed by MCC. Norms are comparatively low in private colleges and there are chances of management quota seats even at 130–150 marks.

Important: AIQ vs State Quota — What's the Difference?

• 15% AIQ (All India Quota) is centrally managed by MCC, and it is very competitive.
• 85% State Quota: Counselling is done by the state counselling authorities, and domicile is required
• NEET rank vs marks: There is a possibility of getting shifted by 10,000+ positions with a 1-2 mark difference in rank.
• DGHS MBBS seat allotment is done through MCC's online counselling portal
• Teaming: Counselling Team, Counselling Team, Counselling Team, Counselling Team, Counselling Team.

Category Wise NEET Cutoff for MBBS 2025 — 5 Year Trend

The NEET 2025 minimum qualifying marks, category-wise, indicated a slight decrease in marks due to re-examinations and changes to difficulty levels. By analysing the year-wise trend, aspirants can make a realistic NEET 2026 cut-off target.

NEET Cutoff Marks for MBBS Abroad for Indian Students

Since 2019, the NEET qualification is mandatory for MBBS abroad for Indian students. The NEET cut-off for MBBS abroad for Indian students is very low compared to India. The foreign universities usually have 140+ marks as acceptance criteria, and some countries have even accepted 120+ marks.

NEET Counselling Eligibility Marks — MCC AIQ Cutoff MBBS

Once you clear the NEET qualifying cutoff, you become eligible for NEET counselling. NEET Admission Cutoff vs Qualifying Cutoff are two different cutoffs. After the 1st and 2nd rounds of the AIQ counselling, the MCC AIQ Cutoff MBBS is determined. NEET score vs percentile difference should be clearly understood — percentile denotes your ranking as compared to other candidates. 

NEET Counselling Process — Step by Step:

Step 1: NEET 2025/26 result check and qualifying status on the NEET official website – neet.nta.nic.in

Step 2: Register for MCC AIQ counselling (15% seats) at MCC. nic. in

Step 3: Register for State Quota counselling in your domicile state (85% seats)

Step 4: Fill college course preferences using NEET rank and category

Step 5: Sit the allotment — accept/upgrade for later rounds

Step 6: Applying to colleges with original documents (allotted)

Documents Required for NEET Counselling:

• NEET 2025/2026 Admit Card and Score Card Download Link
• Class 10 & 12 Marksheets and Certificates will be sent to the students.
• Category Certificate (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD) — (if applicable)
• Domicile/Residence Certificate (for State Quota)
• Passport-size Photographs and Photo ID Proof: These are typically taken on camera and are used to verify the identity of a person.

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Conclusion

The knowledge of the minimum marks needed in NEET for the MBBS category-wise will help you fix your target. For all categories, having a NEET score is the first step, whether it is a general category, OBC, SC, ST or EWS. The actual competition starts from the counselling process, where the college is based on NEET rank vs marks. Always get more than the minimum, more than 600+ (General), 530+ (OBC), 480+ (SC), and 400+ (ST), to get the best chance of getting an MBBS seat in a government medical college.