The wait is finally over! The NEET PG 2025 results have been declared, bringing clarity to lakhs of aspirants about their admission prospects. With over 49,800 seats across 557 medical colleges, this year’s counselling will see intense competition. In this detailed report, we break down the closing ranks, seat matrix, and college-wise cutoffs for government, private, and deemed universities — helping you predict your chances of securing a PG medical seat.
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Every year, lakhs of aspirants register for the NEET PG exam, but only a fraction manage to secure a postgraduate medical seat. In 2025, the competition reached a new peak with more candidates appearing compared to the previous two years.
The table below shows the year-wise registration and appearance trends for NEET PG:
NEET PG | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
Total Registered Candidates | 2.42 l | 2.28 L | 2.08 L |
Total Appeared Candidates | 2.3 L | 2.16 L | 2 L |
To qualify for NEET PG 2025, candidates must meet the minimum percentile NEET PG cutoff criteria set by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Here’s the official NEET PG 2025 qualifying percentile
Category | Percentile | NEET PG 2025 Cutoff Scores |
General/EWS | 50th Percentile | 276 |
General-PwBD / UR-PwBD | 45th Percentile | 255 |
SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th Percentile | 235 |
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially released the number of participating colleges and available postgraduate medical seats for NEET PG 2025. This year, both the number of colleges and seats have increased compared to previous years, offering more opportunities for aspirants.
| Particulars | 2024 | 2025 |
Total College Count | 541 | 557 |
Total Seats | 47,123 | 49,873 |
The total seat availability has increased from 47,123 in 2024 to 49,873 in 2025, giving candidates nearly 2,750 additional seats.
This expansion is mainly due to new medical colleges approved by NMC, along with an increase in seat intake in existing colleges.
For aspirants, this means a slightly higher chance of securing a PG medical seat compared to last year, although competition remains extremely high given the rising number of applicants.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has shared the seat distribution for NEET PG 2025, showing how many seats are available in government vs private medical colleges.
| Colleges | No. of seats |
Government Colleges | 27,273 |
Private Colleges | 22,600 |
Out of 49,873 NEET PG 2025 seats, about 55% are in government colleges and 45% in private colleges.
Here’s the list of top government medical colleges with their closing ranks under AIQ NEET PG 2024 (General category):
College Name | Course Name | Closing Rank | Round |
Government Medical College, Bettiah | MD Radiodiagnosis | 3116 | 3 |
Government Medical College, Siddipet | MD Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy | 4758 | 3 |
Tezpur Medical College, Tezpur | MD General Medicine | 5491 | 3 |
Government Medical College, Chandrapur | MD Paediatrics | 8289 | 3 |
Government Sivagangai Medical College and Hospital, Sivaganga | MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 12402 | 3 |
Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar | MS General Surgery | 13854 | 3 |
Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Madikeri | MS Orthopaedics | 15359 | 3 |
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Srikakulam | MD Psychiatry | 22787 | 3 |
Government Headquarters Hospital, Nellikuppam Main Road, Cuddalore | DNB Diploma Radio Diagnosis Post MBBS | 14377 | 3 |
These cutoffs act as a benchmark for NEET PG 2025 aspirants, giving a clear idea of the competition level for government medical seats.
Top government medical colleges under the All India Quota (AIQ) continue to attract the highest-ranking aspirants. The competition is especially fierce for MD Radiodiagnosis and General Medicine, which consistently close at very low ranks across premier institutes.
Here are the closing ranks for some of the top government medical colleges in NEET PG 2024 (General Category):
College Name | Course Name | Caste | Closing Rank | Round |
Institute of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | MD Radiodiagnosis | General | 102 | 1 |
MD General Medicine | General | 260 | 2 | |
Madras Medical College, Chennai | MD Radiodiagnosis | General | 73 | 3 |
MD General Medicine | General | 748 | 3 | |
Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi | MD Radiodiagnosis | General | 25 | 1 |
MD General Medicine | General | 93 | 2 | |
King George's Medical University, Lucknow | MD Radiodiagnosis | General | 295 | 2 |
MD General Medicine | General | 1166 | 3 | |
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata | MD Radiodiagnosis | General | 144 | 1 |
MD General Medicine | General | 545 | 3 |
Deemed universities play a major role in NEET PG counselling, offering thousands of seats under the management quota. These seats usually close at much higher ranks compared to government and private colleges, but they remain a crucial option for aspirants who do not secure admission in earlier rounds.
Here are the closing ranks for NEET PG 2024 in some top deemed universities under the management quota (General Category):
College Name | Counselling Course Name | Closing Rank | Round |
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | MD Radio Diagnosis | 4891 | 1 |
MD General Medicine | 6489 | 3 | |
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi | MD Radio Diagnosis | 15561 | 1 |
MD General Medicine | 15090 | 2 | |
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai | MD Radiology | 23658 | 2 |
MD General Medicine | 25551 | 1 | |
Dr D Y Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Pune | MD Radio Diagnosis | 35352 | 2 |
MD General Medicine | 37261 | 3 | |
Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Kanchipuram | MD Radio Diagnosis | 22916 | 1 |
MD General Medicine | 41972 | 2 |
Here are the last closing ranks for NEET PG 2024 in Deemed Universities (General Category):
Actual College Name | Counselling Course Name | Miscellaneous | Special Quota | Caste | Closing Rank | Round |
Sree Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry | MD General Medicine | Deemed Universities | Management/Paid Seats | General | 66340 | 3 |
Sree Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry | MD Radio Diagnosis | Deemed Universities | Management/Paid Seats | General | 65104 | 2 |
As counselling begins, staying updated with seat matrix, cutoff revisions, and round-wise allotments will be essential for maximising your chances of securing a PG medical seat in 2025.
On Question asked by student community
Tamil Nadu NRI quota seats for MS Ophthalmology: In Tamil Nadu, NRI seats for MS Ophthalmology are offered by self-financing colleges only. There are 2 NRI seats for MS Ophthalmology specilaity avaibale under Management Quota in Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital (DSMC), Perambalur.
Pondicherry NRI quota seats for MS
Yes, MCC can reduce the NEET PG cutoff if many seats remain vacant during counselling. The decision depends on seat availability in each round. Cutoff reduction does not happen every year. Candidates should keep checking the official MCC website for updates.
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Here is your NEET PG Merit List 2025. I am providing you the link. Kindly open and check it out.
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-pg-merit-list
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Hello there,
Here is a link for NEET PG 2025 merit-list. Tap on the link mentioned below to open it:
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-pg-merit-list
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Hi dear candidate,
For BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, the cut off in 2024 for open category ranked around 1500 to 1600 for general surgery, 1200 to 1300 for orthopaedics and higher for ENT.
Know complete details at:
BJMC Ahmedabad Cutoff 2026: Check Previous Year’s Closing Cut Off Score/Trends
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