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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
NEET PG 2025: What is the expected cut-off?
Now that the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) held the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) exam on August 3, medical aspirants are now wondering about the expected cut-off. The NEET PG cut-off will be announced along with the NEET PG result 2025. Over 2.42 lakh candidates took NEET PG this year. The exam was conducted online in a single shift across 301 cities and in 1052 test centres. According to Gaurav Tyagi, medical counsellor at Career Xpert, the cut-off marks for NEET PG 2025 are expected to be within a close range to that of the previous year. For the general and EWS category candidates, the qualifying percentile is at 50th, with an estimated cut-off score of 290 to 310 out of 800. Candidates belonging to the SC, ST and OBC categories are expected to qualify for a minimum of the 40th percentile, with the marks ranging between 270 and 290. For the UR-PwBD category, a 45th percentile is considered qualifying, with an expected score lying somewhere between 250 and 270. According to admission counsellor Anubhav Garg, founder of TAB India, a very good attempt in the exam would involve answering around 160 to 170 questions, which could result in an estimated score between 170 and 180 marks. He also shared anticipated cut-offs based on percentile thresholds. For candidates in the General (UR) and EWS categories, the expected cut-off — corresponding to the 50th percentile — is likely to be in the range of 275 to 320 marks. For SC, ST, and OBC candidates, the cut-off — aligned with the 40th percentile — is expected to fall between 230 and 275 marks, although this range may vary depending on the source. For candidates under the UR PwD category, the expected cut-off, based on the 45th percentile, is estimated to be between 250 and 290 marks. The NEET PG paper of 2025, according to Tyagi, was of an easy-to-moderate difficulty level, thereby hinting at the possibility of a slightly higher cut-off this year in comparison to 2023 and 2024. 'However, aspirants have to connect with the fact that qualifying cut-offs only make candidates eligible for counselling. Admission cut-offs, however, wherein seats in a particular specialty or college are allotted, are far more severe for highly sought-after specialisations, especially dermatology, radiology and general medicine,' Tyagi added. As per Garg, the overall NEET PG paper was easy to moderate. A large proportion of the questions were clinical and case-based questions. 'Around 160 questions were identical or extremely similar to previous years' questions and they were also adopted (normal questions). Section B was consistently the hardest section, Section A had moderate questions and section C had easy questions,' he added. The NEET PG 2025 cut-off is the minimum marks common for qualification on the basis of the percentile fixed by the authorities. The qualifying cut-offs are different for different categories and undergo certain changes depending upon the difficulty level of the examination, the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, and the total number of postgraduate medical seats across India. Last year, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in consultation with the National Medical Commission (NMC), reduced the NEET PG qualifying percentile across all categories to percentile 5. Mridusmita Deka covers education and has worked with the Careers360 previously. She is an alumnus of Gauhati University and Dibrugarh University. ... Read More
India Today
6 days ago
- Health
- India Today
NEET PG 2025 exam analysis highlights moderate paper and likely higher cut-off
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) successfully conducted the NEET PG 2025 on August 3, with a record turnout of more than 2.42 lakh candidates, the highest ever for the postgraduate medical entrance exam. The test was held across 1,052 centres in 233 cities, making it one of the largest computer-based examinations conducted in a single shift in exam was administered from 9 am to 12:30 pm, following the Supreme Court's mandate to conduct the test in a single shift to ensure fairness and avoid discrepancies between multiple sessions. Candidates attempted 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) spanning pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical subjects. The marking scheme included plus 4 for correct answers and a minus 1 penalty for incorrect LEVEL AND STUDENT FEEDBACKInitial student reactions suggest that the exam was moderate to easy compared to previous years. The pre-clinical and para-clinical sections were described as straightforward, while the clinical segment posed more of a challenge with a larger share of case-based and image-based questions. Popular subjects that featured prominently included Pharmacology, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, and General Medicine. While many students found the paper manageable, experts caution that the relatively easier difficulty level combined with the high number of candidates could push the cut-off higher than in recent to major coaching institutes, this year's NEET PG was one of the most student-friendly in recent memory. Faculty feedback indicates that a considerable portion of the questions had similarities with those asked in past examinations, allowing well-prepared candidates to attempt a higher number of questions with KEY AND RESULT DATEAlthough NBEMS does not officially release answer keys, several leading coaching centres have already shared their preliminary solutions, helping aspirants estimate their scores. The official results are expected to be announced on or around September 3, the exam concluded, the next step for aspirants is to prepare for NEET PG counselling. In line with the Supreme Court's directive, all medical colleges are required to publicly disclose their fee structures and admission policies before the counselling process has also issued an advisory urging students to beware of fraudulent counselling offers and rely solely on official announcements through the NBEMS and MCC now, candidates await the results with anticipation, as the record turnout and the test's moderate difficulty indicate that competition for postgraduate medical seats will be fiercer than ever this analysis shared by Gaurav Tyagi, Medical Counsellor, Career Xpert- Ends
Hans India
09-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
From Classroom to Counselling: What Every NEET Student Should Track Now
Byline: Gaurav Tyagi The journey doesn't end with the exam for lakhs of NEET aspirants in India. In fact, the most crucial and often overlooked phase begins right after the post-exam period, leading up to medical counseling. This stage is not about studying anymore; it's about strategy, awareness, and timely action. Yet, many students enter it with little guidance, making decisions based on panic or misinformation. If you've just taken NEET or are about to, here's what you should actually be tracking—from the exam hall to the counselling desk—without falling into common traps or relying solely on rank-based instincts. 1. Your Score is Just the Beginning—Understand the Context Once the exam is over, the immediate focus is on the answer keys. But beyond checking your correct answers, it's important to: ● Estimate your raw score carefully using official keys ● Compare your performance against expected cut-offs ● Track changes in the difficulty level and overall student feedback ● This isn't just about numbers—it's about gauging your standing in a dynamic pool of candidates. 2. Don't Obsess Over AIR Alone—Learn to Read the Layers All India Rank (AIR) grabs the headlines, but real admissions are about category rank, state quota eligibility, and reservation dynamics. You need to know: ● Your position in various categories ● Your eligibility for state counseling is based on domicile or schooling history ● How seat distribution changes between government, private, and deemed universities ● Tracking only AIR is like checking the weather by looking out one window. Broaden your view. 3. Track Official Counselling Authorities, Not Just Social Media Buzz Counselling processes in India are conducted by multiple authorities. You'll need to stay updated on: ● MCC for AIQ and central institutions ● State-specific counselling boards ● Deemed university admission portals Each has its timelines, documentation rules, and portal updates. Bookmark the official websites, and check them directly—don't rely on unverified summaries on social media. 4. Choice Filling Isn't a Rank Game – It's a Fit Game Most students make the mistake of choosing colleges by brand name or last year's closing rank. A more effective approach is to consider ● Type of institution (central, state, private, deemed) ● Fee structures (including hostel, caution deposit, and hidden charges) ● Bond obligations ● Distance from home, language of instruction, and local living conditions Make your list not just by preference but by fit. A mid-ranked college might offer a better clinical environment than a popular one with overcrowded OPDs. 5. Documentation is Not Last-Minute Work Start preparing your documents early. Common pitfalls include: ● Name mismatches across certificates ● Category certificates are not in the right format or are not valid for the current year ● Lack of proper domicile proof for the state quota ● Photos not matching those used in the NEET application 6. Track Your Own Decision-Making Process This may sound unusual, but during the counselling phase, your clarity and emotional control are as important as your marks. Many students: ● Freeze up when their first choice isn't allotted ● Panic and drop out of the process entirely ● Accept a far-off seat they could've avoided with better research 7. Stay Ready for the Unexpected The shift from tests to admissions is a mirror rather than a procedure. It shows how you deal with uncertainty, how you make choices when there is little clarity, and how you react when things don't go as planned. These characteristics—adaptability, research-mindedness, and emotional stability—are what will make you stand out as a future doctor as well as a student. Counselling should therefore be viewed as your first true exam in the medical field, where wisdom is more important than concern and clarity is more important than confusion, rather than as the last obstacle. (The author is Founder, Career Xpert)
