The NEET 2025 exam has officially concluded, and now comes the critical phase: analyzing the paper and estimating the cutoff for MBBS admissions, especially in Government Medical Colleges under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ). If you’re aiming for MBBS in a government seat, this detailed breakdown will help you understand your chances.
🧾 NEET 2025 Paper Overview: Moderate to Tough
The NEET 2025 question paper retained the traditional format:
- 180 Questions (720 marks total)
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology)
However, the paper was notably tougher than NEET 2024, especially due to a complex and time-consuming Physics section.
🔬 Subject-Wise Difficulty:
- Biology:
About 85–90% questions were NCERT-based. However, the paper had more tricky and application-level MCQs than usual, especially from Genetics, Human Physiology, and Ecology. - Chemistry:
Moderate. Physical Chemistry had numerical problems that required precise calculation. Organic Chemistry saw many mechanism-based questions. Inorganic was mostly NCERT-based but required in-depth revision. - Physics:
The toughest section. Many students struggled with lengthy numericals from Electrodynamics, Rotational Motion, and Modern Physics. Time management became a major issue.
⭐ Overall Verdict:
Moderate to Tough, with Physics being the deciding factor.
🎯 NEET 2025 Expected Cutoff for MBBS (Govt Colleges – AIQ 15%)
Due to the paper’s difficulty and trends in student response, the cutoff is expected to drop significantly compared to NEET 2024.
| Category | Expected Cutoff (2025) | Previous Year (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 590 – 600 | ~650 |
| OBC | 590 – 595 | ~645 |
| EWS | 585 – 590 | ~640 |
| SC | 480 – 490 | ~530 |
| ST | 450 – 460 | ~510 |
📊 Why Cutoff Is Expected to Drop in 2025
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Physics Was a Game-Changer:
Most aspirants struggled to attempt or solve the Physics section completely. This alone could lead to a 30–50 mark drop in many scores. -
Higher Competition, Lower Scores:
While over 21 lakh students appeared for NEET 2025, the average marks are expected to be lower due to the increased paper complexity. -
Previous Year vs This Year:
In NEET 2024, students scoring 640–650+ secured top government MBBS seats. This year, that range may shift down to 590–600 due to score compression. -
Fewer Extremely High Scorers:
Early trends show a smaller number of students crossing the 650+ mark, compared to the previous year.
🏥 What This Means for You
If your expected score is:
- Above 600 (General/OBC/EWS) – Strong chance for MBBS in government colleges, including some top-tier ones in Round 2.
- 580–590 – Possibility in lower-rank AIQ colleges or good options in state quota.
- 480–550 (SC/ST) – Competitive edge for MBBS in reserved quota, especially in Mop-Up or state rounds.
📌 Final Words
The NEET 2025 cutoff marks a return to realism after a few high-scoring years. The increased paper difficulty, especially in Physics, has equalized the playing field. If you’ve managed 590+ in General or 480+ in SC/ST, you are still in a good position for government MBBS admission under AIQ or state quota rounds.
Now is the time to:
- Start preparing your documents for counselling
- Monitor the official counselling schedule
- Strategize choices in Round 1, 2, and Mop-Up based on realistic rank analysis
Stay patient, stay alert, and don’t underestimate the power of good counselling decisions.