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    NEET MDS Cut off 2025 (Out) For General, SC, ST, OBC & Others

    NEET MDS Cut off 2025 (Out) For General, SC, ST, OBC & Others

    Deep PathakUpdated on 15 May 2025, 03:51 PM IST

    The National Board of Examinations (NBE) releases the NEET MDS cutoff in the form of minimum qualifying percentile and cutoff scores out of 960 marks. The authority has released the NEET MDS cutoff 2025 along with the result at the official website natboard.edu.in. The NEET MDS cutoff scores 2025 for the General category is 261, for General-Pwd category candidates is 244 and SC/ST/OBC (including Pwd) is 227. The NEET MDS cutoff serves as a benchmark for aspiring dental postgraduates seeking admission into Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs across India.
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    This Story also Contains

    1. NEET MDS cutoff 2025
    2. NEET MDS 2025 cutoff – Percentile Vs marks
    3. NEET MDS previous year's cutoff
    4. NEET MDS 2025 cut off – Tie breaking procedure
    5. NEET MDS Cut off for Top Dental Institutes
    6. NEET MDS counselling 2025
    NEET MDS Cut off 2025 (Out) For General, SC, ST, OBC & Others
    NEET MDS cutoff

    The NEET MDS cutoff is the minimum score a candidate must achieve to qualify for counselling and secure a seat in government, private, and deemed universities. NEET MDS 2025 cutoff percentile for the general category is 50th and for SC/ST/OBC it is 40th. The result of NEET MDS 2025 is published, mentioning the names of the candidates, categories, and scores obtained. All dental colleges accepting NEET MDS scores grant admission based on the NEET MDS 2025 admission cutoff, which is different from the NEET MDS qualifying marks. The state competent authority releases the NEET MDS rank-wise college allotment 2025 for government and private colleges.

    Based on the NEET MDS exam, admission will be offered to 6,501 seats to 50% All India Quota seats, 50% state quota seats, deemed/central universities, ESIC, and private universities. Candidates can check here the category-wise expected NEET MDS cut-off 2025, minimum qualifying percentile, cutoff ranks, tie-breaking method, and other details.

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    NEET MDS cutoff 2025

    As mentioned above, qualifying marks for NEET MDS must be secured to pass the entrance exam. NEET MDS 2025 cut off varies for various categories. The cutoff for the 2025 session is released after the declaration of the NEET MDS result.

    NEET MDS 2025 cut-off marks

    Category
    NEET MDS cutoff percentile
    NEET MDS cutoff marks 2025
    General and EWS
    50th percentile
    261
    SC/ ST/ OBC
    40th percentile
    227
    General and EWS- PH
    45th percentile
    244
    SC/ ST/ OBC- PH
    40th percentile
    227
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    NEET MDS 2025 cutoff – Percentile Vs marks

    Aspirants who secure equal to or more than the qualifying percentile are considered eligible for admission to MDS courses. To qualify for the NEET MDS 2025 exam, candidates belonging to the general category must secure at least the 50th percentile, while the 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC aspirants.

    On the other hand, the NEET MDS cutoff marks are the minimum marks which a candidate must score in order to qualify the exam. The NEET MDS cutoff 2025 scores for the General category is 261, for the General-Pwd category candidates is 244 and SC/ST/OBC (including Pwd) is 227.

    NEET MDS previous year's cutoff

    Category
    Cutoff percentile 2024
    Revised cutoff percentile 2024
    NEET MDS cutoff marks 2024
    General/ EWS
    50th percentile
    28.308 percentile
    263
    SC/ ST/ OBC
    40th percentile
    18.308 percentile
    230
    General/ EWS- PH
    45 the percentile
    23.308 percentile
    246
    SC/ ST/ OBC- PH
    40th percentile
    18.308 percentile
    230
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    NEET MDS cutoff - Previous Years (2022, 2021, 2020)

    Category
    Cut off percentile
    Cutoff scores 2022
    Cutoff scores 2021
    Cutoff Marks (2020)
    General and EWS
    50th percentile
    263
    259
    286
    SC/ST/OBC
    40th percentile
    227
    227
    250
    General and EWS - PH
    45th percentile
    245
    243
    268
    SC/ST/OBC - PH
    40th percentile
    227
    227
    250


    NEET MDS Cut off – 2019, 2018

    Category

    NEET MDS cut off percentile

    NEET MDS 2018 cut off scores (out of 960 marks)

    NEET MDS cut off percentile 2019

    NEET MDS cut off scores (out of 960 marks)

    General

    50

    250

    50

    233

    SC/ST/OBC

    40

    215

    40

    204

    General-PH

    45

    232

    45

    219

    NEET MDS 2025 cut off – Tie breaking procedure

    In case the marks of two or more candidates are equal, then the authority uses the following inter-se merit process to determine the merit position:

    • Number of correct responses: Aspirants with more correct responses in the test are placed at a higher rank
    • Date of birth: If the first tie-breaker fails, then the age of the candidates is considered. Students older in age are allotted better ranks in the merit list

    NEET MDS Cut off for Top Dental Institutes

    The table below mentions the NEET MDS cut off for government colleges of the previous years in the top dental institutes in India. The NEET MDS 2025 cut off for government colleges will be updated here soon.

    Top Dental colleges NEET MDS Cutoff rank

    NEET MDS counselling 2025

    The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts the counselling for admission to 50% All India Quota seats, deemed and central universities/colleges. In order to be eligible for counselling, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying NEET MDS 2025 cut off as prescribed by NBE.

    To participate in NEET MDS counselling, aspirants have to register themselves online by entering the required details. During the registration process, they have to fill out their preferences of colleges as well as courses. On the basis of these preferences, NEET MDS rank and availability of seats, the seat allotment process is done. Once admission is granted, candidates must report to the allotted college for verification of documents and completion of the admission procedure.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the cut off for NEET MDS?
    A:

    The NEET MDS cutoff scores 2025 for the General category is 261, for General-Pwd category candidates is 244 and SC/ST/OBC (including Pwd) is 227.

    Q: What is the cutoff percentile for MDS in NEET?
    A:

    The cutoff percentile for NEET MDS is 50 for General and EWS, and 40 for SC, ST and OBC. 

    Q: What are passing marks in NEET MDS?
    A:

    For the NEET MDS 2025, the passing marks for General category is 261, for General-PwD category candidates is 244 and SC/ST/OBC (including PwD) is 227. 

    Q: What do institute-wise cutoffs for NEET MDS signify?
    A:

    The Institute-wise cutoffs for NEET MDS signify the minimum rank or score a candidate needs to secure a seat in a specific dental college or specialization. 

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    Questions related to NEET MDS

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    Have a question related to NEET MDS ?

    If you are applying under the NEET MDS 2026 and belong to the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) category, you will select OBC-NCL while filling the application form during registration, and in some cases you may be asked to upload a category certificate or declaration. However, the actual verification of your OBC-NCL

    With a NEET MDS rank of 1,172, your chances of getting admission to Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences, Chandigarh, are very strong under the All India Quota. The institute’s closing rank for general category candidates in recent years has been well beyond your rank, making you eligible

    Hello aspirant,

    As your rank is high, it is very much possible for you to get a seat in government dental college, Triuvananthpuram in OMFS department.

    For better updates, vist the link given below,

    https://medicine.careers360.com/neet-mds-college-predictor


    In NEET MDS, the All India 50% category rank is your rank among candidates of the same category (like OBC, SC, ST) only for AIQ 50% seats. It helps in category-wise seat allotment during counseling. The lower the rank, the better your chances in your category.

    With 211 marks in NEET MDS 2025, getting Endodontics in government colleges is very unlikely due to high cutoffs. However, you may have a chance in some private colleges or deemed universities where the competition is lower. Keep an eye on counselling rounds and management quota seats.