New Delhi: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses (NEET-PG) is the gateway to MD, MS, and PG Diploma admissions across India. In an important development for medical aspirants, the qualifying cut-off for NEET PG 2025 has been reduced, expanding eligibility for the ongoing counselling process.
The NEET-PG 2025 result was declared on 19 August 2025. Subsequently, as per directions from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), the minimum qualifying percentile cut-off for the third round of NEET-PG 2025–26 counselling has been lowered for various categories of candidates.
Revised Qualifying Percentiles for NEET PG 2025–26
As per the latest update, the revised cut-off criteria are as follows:
General / EWS Category:
Qualifying percentile reduced from 50 to 7
Corresponding cut-off score: 103
General PwBD Category:
Qualifying percentile set at 5
Corresponding cut-off score: 90
SC / ST / OBC (including PwBD) Categories:
Qualifying percentile reduced to 0
Corresponding cut-off score: – 40
Rank Remains Unchanged: NBEMS has clarified that while the cut-off has been reduced, candidates’ ranks will remain unchanged. The revision only impacts eligibility for counselling and does not alter merit positions or score-based rankings.
Increased Competition in Counselling: With a larger pool of eligible candidates, the competition during counselling is expected to intensify. Experts advise aspirants to remain vigilant, as the counselling process will now demand close attention to official notifications, document verification, choice filling timelines, and round-wise schedules.
Further, you can directly download the NEET PG Cut Off Notice.
Important Advisory for Candidates
Candidates are strongly advised to:
- Regularly monitor the official NBEMS and MCC websites for updates
- Keep all required documents ready and verified
- Participate actively in each round of counselling, including mop-up and stray vacancy rounds, if applicable
On the Whole!
The revision of the NEET PG 2025 cut-off offers a renewed opportunity for many aspirants aiming for postgraduate medical seats. However, with increased participation, timely action and accurate information will be critical for securing a seat.
Moreover, for verified updates and counselling guidance, candidates should rely only on official sources and trusted educational platforms.
