7k fewer students clear NEET in Gujarat, cut-offs likely to be lowered
Ahmedabad: A palpable shift has emerged in Gujarat's medical admission scene following the declaration of NEET 2025 results on Saturday. The state has witnessed a substantial decrease in qualifying students, with roughly 7,000 fewer candidates clearing the rigorous exam compared to the previous year.
This outcome is expected to trigger a significant downward adjustment in merit cut-offs, benefiting a broader range of aspirants eyeing MBBS, BDS, ayurveda, and homeopathy courses.
The stage is now set for the admission process, poised to begin in early July.
Last year, 57,232 students from Gujarat qualified in NEET, while this year, only 50,040 cleared the exam. Notably, in 2024, 16 students scored perfect 720 marks, but in 2025, no student achieved a full score.
According to medical admission sources, last year's last admission at BJ Medical College closed at 699 marks. This year, even the top scorer across India secured less than that, indicating that merit ranks will significantly drop across all medical colleges.
Currently, Gujarat has a total of 16,246 NEET-based seats: 6,958 in MBBS, 1,255 in BDS, 3,473 in ayurveda, and 4,560 in homeopathy. In addition, paramedical courses offer over 50,000 seats.
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Combining both, there are more than 70,000 seats available, meaning that most qualifying students are likely to get admission in at least one NEET or paramedical course.
The admission committee is preparing to begin the admission process in the first week of July. Officials mentioned that once all candidate data is received by the end of June, a detailed schedule will be announced.
Experts suggest that students who scored lower marks in NEET this year should explore opportunities not just in MBBS but also in BDS, ayurveda, and homeopathy. Moreover, approvals for three new medical colleges may add 300 more MBBS seats, along with expected increases in Ayush course seats.
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