NEET Reservation Criteria 2025: EWS, OBC, PWD, SC, ST & Others

NEET Reservation Criteria 2025: EWS, OBC, PWD, SC, ST & Others

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Shamshad Ali DarUpdated on 04 Jun 2025, 03:13 PM IST
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) affixes the NEET reservation criteria for the single largest medical entrance exam of India. The authority released the detailed NEET 2025 reservation criteria along with the information brochure. The reservation in NEET is provided to state medical and dental colleges under the All India scheme along with central universities.

This Story also Contains

  1. NEET reservation criteria 2025 for 15% AIQ
  2. NEET reservation criteria: Economically weaker section
  3. NEET reservation criteria 2025 (EWS) - List of colleges
  4. NEET reservation criteria 2025: Persons with disability
  5. Reservation criteria of NEET 2025: 85% state quota seats
  6. Reservation criteria of NEET 2025: Deemed/Central Universities & ESIC colleges
NEET Reservation Criteria 2025: EWS, OBC, PWD, SC, ST & Others
NEET 2025 Reservation Criteria

The seat reservation of NEET UG benefits nearly 1,500 OBC and 550 EWS candidates. Candidates must note that the NEET reservation criteria 2025 will be directed under the reservation guidelines of the Government of India (GOI). Besides the EWS quota and OBC quota, the reservation of 15% seats for Scheduled Caste (SC), 7.5% seats for Scheduled Tribe (ST) and 5% seats for Persons with Disability (PwD) is given. Medical aspirants must fill in their reservation criteria for NEET 2025 while registering.

In every state, 85% of seats are reserved under State Quota candidates and NEET 2025 reservation criteria for them is decided by the concerned state authorities. NEET is the single undergraduate national-level medical entrance examination. Based on the NEET result, admissions to over 1 lakh MBBS and 27,868 BDS seats, 52,720 AYUSH seats, and 603 BVSc & AH seats are offered in the medical-dental colleges of India. For more details on the reservation criteria of NEET 2025, SC ST reservation in NEET and others, candidates are advised to read the full article.

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NEET reservation criteria 2025 for 15% AIQ

NEET 2025 reservation criteria is provided to 27% OBC and 10% EWS categories. Out of the total seats in all government MBBS/BDS colleges, 15% are reserved for All India Quota (AIQ) seats. The seats under the 15% AIQ scheme are allotted through NEET UG reservation criteria.

Earlier, the Supreme Court introduced NEET reservation to 15% seats for SC and 7.5% seats for ST categories. While the 27% OBC reservation in NEET was implemented in Central universities only. However, it was not extended to AIQ seats of state MBBS and BDS colleges. In 2021, the Government of India (GoI) decided to provide 27% OBC and 10% EWS reservation in the AIQ scheme. The OBC and EWS students from across the country can take admissions under the AIQ scheme.

Check the OBC and EWS NEET reservation tweet here.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the NEET counselling for 15% of seats available for admission in all government medical and dental colleges. As per the NEET reservation criteria, there are certain percentage of seats reserved category-wise in government medical colleges, in the 15% AIQ. Candidates must note that the remaining unreserved seats are filled on the basis of merit secured in NEET result 2025. The article below provides information on OBC criteria for NEET, EWS criteria for NEET, and others.

NEET reservation category: AIQ 15% reservation criteria

Category

Reservation

SC

15%

ST

7.5%

NEET reservation for OBC-NCL

27%

GEN-EWS

10%

Persons with Disability (PwBD)

5%

*Horizontal reservation across all categories including unreserved seats.

NEET reservation criteria: Economically weaker section

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare brought EWS quota in NEET UG admission in 2019. Under this quota, 10% of seats are reserved in the government medical colleges for candidates from financially unstable backgrounds. The candidates must hold an EWS certificate for NEET exam. The distinguishing criteria for EWS category in NEET 2025 reservations are listed below. It must be noted that those candidates whose family owns any of these will not be eligible.

  • Annual income of the family must not be more than ₹8,00,000
  • 5 acres of agricultural land and above
  • Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above
  • Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities
  • Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas others than the notified municipalities
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Participating institutes in NEET EWS reservation

1. Central University/Institutes

2. National Institutes

3. State Government Medical Colleges

NEET reservation criteria 2025 (EWS) - List of colleges

Given below is the list of colleges that undertake admissions through NEET EWS reservations. Also this reservation will only be available to candidates belonging to unreserved categories.

NEET reservation criteria 2025: Persons with disability

In compliance with the last year NEET reservation criteria, those candidates who have a benchmark physical disability are eligible for getting a reservation of 5%. Candidates will be getting this provision under effect of the Rights of Persons with Disability Act, 2016. Those candidates who claim to be eligible for NEET 2025 reservation criteria under the same have to submit their PwBD Certificate for NEET, issued to them by any one of the fifteen authorities approved for disability certificates.

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Reservation criteria of NEET 2025: 85% state quota seats

Like previous years, the guidelines for NEET reservation criteria for the seats which are under state quota will be set by the state counselling authorities on the basis of the prevailing reservation policies. Candidates must be aware that all the states have their own reservation policies. These reservation policies are strategised for different indigenous categories that are governed under state rule.

Also, the concerned state counselling authorities govern the admission process in the government and dental colleges of the particular state. Their reservation policy might not match with NEET 2025 reservation criteria.

Reservation criteria of NEET 2025: Deemed/Central Universities & ESIC colleges

DGHS conducts All India Counselling for seats available in Deemed/Central universities, ESIC college and AFMS institutes and NEET reservation criteria 2025 is applied here. Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services, Ministry of Defence, Government of India lays down rules and regulations for admission to AFMC, Pune.

Also read: NEET Sample Papers | NEET Exam Pattern | NEET Exam Date

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many seats are reserved for SC and ST under AIQ?
A:

As per government regulations for NEET reservation criteria, 27% seats for OBC, 10% seats for EWS, 15% seats for SC and 7.5% seats for ST are reserved in Central Universities and state medical colleges. 

Q: Is domicile required for NEET reservations?
A:

For admission to 15% AIQ, seats will be allotted irrespective of the domicile NEET criteria. While for 85% state quota seats, candidates need to fulfill the domicile and other eligibility conditions asked by the respective authority.

Q: How many seats are reserved in a government college?
A:

15% seats will be reserved for All India Quota seats, while 85% seats will be reserved for state quota. The seats under this reservation will be allotted as per the NEET reservation criteria 2025.

Q: How many seats are reserved for general category candidates under NEET reservation?
A:

The seats left after the constitutional reservation for NEET exam will be available for general category candidates.

Q: What are the reservation criteria for NEET aspirants?
A:

As per the reservation criteria, seats for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates will be reserved. The admission to 15% AIQ, 85% state quota and other seats will be allotted through NEET 2025 scores.

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Questions related to NEET

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First, understand the NEET syllabus clearly for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Focus only on the NCERT syllabus, as most NEET questions are directly or indirectly based on NCERT, especially in Biology and Chemistry. Avoid unnecessary reference books at this stage.

Divide your 4 months into phases. In the first 2 months, focus on completing the entire syllabus. Study Biology daily, as it carries the highest weightage. Read NCERT Biology line by line, make short notes, and revise regularly. For Chemistry, give priority to NCERT for Inorganic and Organic Chemistry. Practice basic numericals and reactions consistently. In Physics, focus on understanding concepts and practicing standard questions rather than memorizing formulas.

In the third month, start intensive revision along with topic-wise and full-length mock tests. Analyze each test carefully to identify weak areas and work on them. Improve time management and accuracy during this phase.

In the last month, focus mainly on revision and mock tests. Revise NCERT multiple times, especially Biology diagrams, tables, and examples. Avoid learning new topics at the last moment. Maintain a proper sleep schedule and take short breaks to avoid burnout.

Stay consistent, avoid distractions, and believe in your preparation. Even a few focused hours daily with proper planning can make a big difference. All the best!

Scoring 600+ marks in NEET within 4 months is definitely challenging, especially if you are starting almost from scratch, but it is not impossible. It largely depends on your discipline, daily study hours, clarity of basics, and how smartly you plan your preparation.

First, you need to be very realistic and focused. In 4 months, your main goal should be to strengthen NCERT-based concepts rather than trying to study everything in extreme detail. NEET questions are largely NCERT-oriented, especially in Biology and Chemistry. If you can master NCERT thoroughly, your chances improve significantly.

Biology should be your top priority because it carries the maximum weightage and is comparatively scoring. Read NCERT line by line for both Class 11 and 12. Revise multiple times and practice MCQs daily. Even if Physics feels tough initially, focus on high-weightage and formula-based chapters like Modern Physics, Current Electricity, Semiconductors, Ray Optics, and Laws of Motion. Chemistry can be divided smartly: give more time to Organic and Inorganic NCERT, and practice numericals regularly for Physical Chemistry.

You should ideally study 10–12 focused hours daily with a fixed timetable. Daily revision and weekly full-length mock tests are extremely important. Initially, your mock scores may be low, but what matters is consistent improvement and learning from mistakes. Analyze each test carefully to understand weak areas.

Since you are already enrolled in another college, time management becomes even more important. Try to minimize distractions and use early mornings or late evenings effectively. Avoid too many reference books; stick to NCERT and one reliable question bank.

That said, aiming for 600+ in 4 months is ambitious and depends on your learning speed and consistency. Even if you fall slightly short, a strong score improvement can still open opportunities in government or private colleges depending on category and cutoff trends.

Stay disciplined, trust the process, and do not compare your journey with others. Many students have made significant jumps in short durations with focused effort. All the best.

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If you are asking about Motilal Nehru Medical College (MLN Medical College), Prayagraj, then admission is strictly through the NEET exam. For MBBS in this medical college, students usually need a high NEET rank because the cutoff is quite competitive.

In recent years, the closing ranks have often been within the top 20,000–30,000. This means you need a strong score to secure a seat. The exact marks may change every year depending on difficulty and competition.

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If you are a class 12th (Arts Stream) student, then you are not directly eligible for the NEET exam because you must belong to the Medical Science stream and have main subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This exam contains questions from these three subjects. But you can fulfil your dream to become a doctor by completing these subjects in class 12th from an open school like NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling), and then you will be eligible for the NEET exam. You need to score 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This step is the correct way for you.

Thank you.