NEET UG Cut-off 2024
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test — Undergraduate
NEET cut-off is the minimum marks required to qualify for MBBS/BDS admissions. Two types of cut-offs apply: (1) Qualifying cut-off — minimum percentile to be eligible for counselling; (2) Admission cut-off — actual closing marks at specific colleges, which varies widely.
Category-wise Cut-off — Year Wise
2024
Latest2023
2022
2021
Marks → Rank Reference
Marks → AIR Rank → College type (approximate, varies by year and state)
Key Insights
- Government MBBS seats in top states require 600+ marks (50,000 or better rank)
- AIIMS Delhi and JIPMER have separate counselling but use NEET score
- 15% AIQ seats counselled by MCC; 85% state quota by respective states
- NEET cut-off for qualifying is just 137/720 for General — admission cut-offs are far higher
- OBC/SC/ST candidates need 107+ to qualify; actual seat allotment depends on state reservation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NEET cut-off 2024 for General category?
The NEET 2024 qualifying cut-off for General category is 50th percentile (approximately 137 marks out of 720). However, for actual MBBS admission at a government college, you typically need 600–650+ marks depending on the state and college.
Is 550 marks good in NEET?
A score of 550 in NEET corresponds to approximately 25,000–60,000 AIR. This may not be sufficient for government MBBS seats in most top states. You may still get a seat in lower-competition states or in private MBBS colleges. BAMS/BDS is accessible at this score.
What rank is needed for government MBBS in NEET?
For government MBBS seats across India via All India Quota (15%), you typically need a rank within 15,000–25,000 for General category. For state quota seats, competition depends on the state — Maharashtra and UP have higher cut-offs; North-East and smaller states have lower cut-offs.
Can I get MBBS with 500 marks in NEET?
A score of 500 marks places you around 60,000–1,00,000 rank. Government MBBS is unlikely at this score. Private MBBS with high fees is possible. BAMS (Ayurveda) and BDS (Dentistry) government seats are accessible in several states at this score.
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