NEET UG 2025: Massive Drop in MCC Round 1 Cutoffs - Check Analysis

Closing Ranks Required for Top Government Medical Colleges in NEET UG

The NEET UG 2025 MCC Round 1 results have shown some remarkable changes in closing ranks for India’s leading government medical colleges in India. While the very top institutions like AIIMS Delhi have seen only a slight change - moving from Rank 47 in 2024 to Rank 48 in 2025 - many others have experienced big shifts that open the door for more students.

Round 1 Closing Ranks - Top Institutions (General Category)

• MAMC Delhi saw a big improvement from Rank 145 to 103, making it tougher to get in.

• Madras Medical College’s jump from 1023 to 695 means stronger candidates in Round 1 compared to 2024, but its final Round 3 cutoffs in 2024 were much more relaxed.

• KGMU Lucknow’s cutoff relaxed slightly (1352 → 1628), offering more seats to lower-ranked aspirants this year.

• AIIMS institutes show mixed trends - Delhi almost static, Bhubaneswar and Rishikesh becoming slightly easier, and Jodhpur marginally tougher.

Overall, many top-tier government colleges admitted students with lower NEET ranks compared to last year - indicating a sizable shift in 2025’s admission dynamics.

Category-Wise Last Ranks for Government Medical Colleges (AIQ Seats) – NEET UG

The MCC Round 1 counselling data for NEET UG 2025 shows noticeable changes in the All India Quota (AIQ) last ranks for each category, especially in SC/ST and peripheral institutes. Several categories saw higher allotted ranks this year, meaning lower NEET scores could still secure government MBBS seats in Round 1.

AIQ Round 1 Closing Ranks by Category (2025 vs 2024)

• Open category closing rank increased from 19,603 (2024) to 21,190 (2025), making entry slightly easier this year in Round 1.

• EWS seats also saw a similar trend - jump of over 2,000 ranks compared to last year’s Round 1.

• OBC category cutoffs went higher, crossing 21,000.

• SC and ST categories saw the biggest changes, with closing ranks beyond 1.1 lakh (SC) and 1.45 lakh (ST) in Round 1 of 2025.

• These shifts indicate that more peripheral colleges and new government institutions are playing a bigger role in absorbing AIQ candidates this year.

Last Rank Required to Get Into AIIMS – NEET UG

The NEET UG 2025 MCC Round 1 data shows interesting shifts in the last rank required for admission to AIIMS Madurai, one of the newer institutions in the AIIMS network. While competition has intensified for some categories, others have seen slightly relaxed entry points compared to last year.

AIIMS Madurai – Category-Wise Last Rank Required (2025 vs 2024)

For 2025, top ranks are still needed to secure AIIMS Madurai under General and OBC categories, while reserved categories still offer some flexibility for later-round hopefuls.

Last Rank Required to Get Into Deemed Universities– NEET UG

While government medical colleges saw big rank changes in 2025, Deemed Universities also experienced dramatic shifts, especially with some institutions admitting students with ranks in the multiple lakhs.

Last Rank for Deemed Universities – NEET UG Round 1

Last Rank Required for top Deemed Universities – NEET UG

In 2025, government medical colleges generally made it harder to get admission by lowering cutoffs, but the situation was more varied among the top deemed universities. Some of these private institutions became more competitive, requiring better NEET ranks to get in, while others had easier entry criteria. This difference mainly depends on factors like the number of seats available and how many students preferred each college.

• KMC Manipal - entry remained almost the same in Round 1 (40,258 in 2024 vs 40,008 in 2025).

• Amrita Kochi - became more competitive, improving from 2,69,974 to 2,33,349.

• KMC Mangalore & KIIT - saw easier access in 2025 with higher last ranks compared to 2024.

• Several institutions like DY Patil Pune and Saveetha Tamil Nadu tightened cutoffs but still admit students with significantly lower NEET scores compared to government colleges.

NEET UG 2025 Round 1 counselling has brought notable changes in medical admissions across India. With NEET 2025 cutoffs dropping significantly in many top government colleges, more students have a realistic chance to secure seats this year. The lower qualifying marks combined with an increased number of seats and shifting student preferences have made admission more accessible, especially in newer and peripheral institutes.

At the same time, deemed universities showed mixed trends, with some becoming more competitive while others eased their entry criteria. As competition grows in upcoming counselling rounds, aspirants should stay informed and plan their choices carefully. Overall, NEET UG 2025 offers fresh opportunities for many aspiring doctors to take the first step toward their medical careers.