Revised NEET PG-2025 Cut-Offs: Major Changes for Medical Admissions

Significant Changes in NEET PG-2025 Admissions

In light of over 18,000 postgraduate seats remaining unfilled in medical colleges nationwide, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has adjusted the cut-off percentiles for NEET PG-2025 admissions. The cut-off for the reserved category has been lowered from 40 to zero, while the general category and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) cut-off has been reduced from 50 to seven percentiles. Additionally, for general category candidates with disabilities, the cut-off has been decreased from 45 to 5 percent.

This decision was made following the conclusion of the second round of counseling for NEET PG admissions. Notably, candidates in the reserved category who previously needed 235 marks for eligibility can now qualify even with a score of minus 40. This means that those scoring 40 marks below zero are now eligible for postgraduate admissions. For general category candidates, the previous requirement of 276 marks has been lowered to 103 marks. Likewise, general category candidates with disabilities now only need 90 marks instead of the previous 255.

Admission Process Based on Merit and Preferences

Medical postgraduate (PG) admissions will be conducted solely through NEET PG. The admission process will adhere to the guidelines of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate). The NBEMS has emphasized that seat allocation will occur exclusively through the counseling process, prohibiting any direct or discretionary admissions. All seats will be assigned based on merit, as has been the practice, and candidates' preferences will also play a role in the allocation process. The integrity and transparency of the admission process will be upheld, ensuring that academic standards remain uncompromised.

Concerns Raised by Medical Professionals

Dr. Rohan Krishnan, chief patron of the Federation of All India Medical Associations, expressed his concerns, stating, "It is shocking that candidates who scored zero after failing to answer any questions, as well as those who received negative marks for incorrect answers, are now deemed eligible to become specialist doctors. This raises serious questions about the purpose of the National Eligibility Test if the cut-off is lowered to zero. This represents a decline in standards."