The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) exam on August 3, 2025.
Examinees are eagerly waiting for the announcement of the result and qualifying cut-off marks. NBEMS held NEET PG 2025 in a computer-based mode, in a single shift, across 301 cities and 1,052 test centres. Over 2.42 lakh candidates appeared for the postgraduate medical entrance exam. As per an Indian Express report, the NEET PG 2025 cut-off will be only a few marks apart from last year. General and EWS category candidates can expect the qualifying percentile to be the 50th, with an estimated cut-off score of 290 to 310 out of 800. SC, ST, and OBC candidates, on the other hand, may have to qualify with a minimum of the 40th percentile. Don't Miss | From Non-Medical Roots to NEET PG AIR 1: Vaibhav Garg’s Journey to Becoming a Doctor NEET PG 2025: Qualifying Percentile & Expected Cut-off Marks Refer to the following table to know the expected qualifying percentile and cut-off scores for different categories:
| Candidate Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Cut-Off Marks (Out of 800) |
| General / EWS | 50th percentile | 290 – 310 |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40th percentile | 270 – 290 |
| UR-PwBD | 45th percentile | 250 – 270 |
| SC/ST/OBC-PwBD | 40th percentile | 270 – 290 |
Responding to 160–170 questions would be considered a good attempt, as it would result in an anticipated score between 170 and 180.
Factors Affecting NEET PG Cut-off 2025
The following factors will impact the cut-off marks for different categories:
- Number of Candidates Appearing
- Difficulty Level of the Exam
- Total Number of Seats Available
- Performance of Candidates
- Reservation and Category-wise Percentile Criteria
