NEET 2025 Cut-Off Sees Major Dip: General/EWS Qualifying Marks Drop to 144

June 17, 2025 — New Delhi, The NEET 2025 qualifying scores for all categories have recently been reduced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). With the General and EWS cut-off decreasing dramatically from 162 marks in 2024 to about 144 this year, students now have new hope.

the cut off have been lowered for all categories

The decrease in NEET qualifying marks is applicable to all categories:
General/EWS: 162 marks to 144 marks
OBC/SC/ST: Matching category dip

More candidates are expected to be added to the qualified pool for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses as a result of this action.

Harder Exams and Lower Scores Contribute to the Decline

According to sources, the NEET UG exam this year was more difficult, particularly in Physics and Biology.

Tougher Paper, Lower Scores Behind the Drop:

Scores overall were decreased.
Fewer pupils attained top rankings.
To ensure a balanced distribution of seats, the NTA had to change the minimum cut-off.
More than a million pupils gain.

With the cutoff change, more than 1 million students are now anticipated to be eligible for NEET counseling, a notable increase over earlier years. Experts predict that this will make it easier for students from economically disadvantaged and rural areas to enter the field of medicine.

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What Are NEET Candidates’ Upcoming Plans?

Candidates for medical school are encouraged to:
Create files for counseling registration.
Monitor MCC and state counseling websites.
Apply more broadly using the lower cut off window.
The counselling timetable for NEET 2025 is anticipated to start in early July.

FAQs :

Q1. Why has the NEET 2025 cut-off been lowered?
Due to a tougher paper and lower average scores, NTA reduced the qualifying marks.

Q2. What is the new General category cut-off?
It has dropped to around 144 marks, down from 162 in 2024.

Q3. How does this impact medical seat admissions?
More students now qualify, increasing competition in counselling rounds.

Q4. Where can I check the official NEET 2025 scorecard and cut-off?
Visit the NTA portal at neet.nta.nic.in