Passing Marks in NEET 2025 Out of 720: Check Latest Updates

Passing Marks in NEET 2025 Out of 720: Check Latest Updates

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Deep PathakUpdated on 16 Jun 2025, 09:28 AM IST
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The NTA released the NEET UG 2025 result on June 14 at neet.nta.nic.in. One of the most critical aspects for candidates who appeared in the exam is understanding the passing marks in NEET 2025 out of 720. The passing marks in NEET are the qualifying marks or cutoff scores, which are the minimum scores a candidate must score to be eligible for the NEET counselling process.

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  1. NEET 2025 passing marks
  2. Historical Trends of NEET Passing Marks
  3. Factors affecting NEET 2025 passing marks out of 720
Passing Marks in NEET 2025 Out of 720: Check Latest Updates
Passing Marks in NEET 2025 Out of 720

The NEET passing marks are determined based on percentiles, which vary by category, and are influenced by factors such as exam difficulty, the number of candidates, and seat availability. The NTA releases the category-wise NEET 2025 passing marks in the form of qualifying percentiles and corresponding marks after the NEET result is announced. Read the full article to know comprehensive details about the passing marks in NEET 2025 out of 720 marks.

NEET 2025 passing marks

The NEET passing marks or qualifying marks are the minimum marks a candidate has to secure in order to be eligible for the counselling process. The NEET qualifying marks 2025 are provided in the table below.

Passing marks for NEET 2025

CategoryQualifying percentileCutoff score
UR/EWS50th percentile686 - 144
OBC 40th percentile143 - 113
SC40th percentile143-113
ST40th percentile143-113
UR/ EWS - PwBD45th percentile143 - 127
OBC PwD40th percentile126 - 113
SC PwD40th percentile126 - 113
ST PwD40th percentile126 - 113
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Historical Trends of NEET Passing Marks

To better understand the expected passing marks for the NEET 2025, the previous years’ NEET passing marks are provided below.

NEET passing marks 2024

Category

Cut-off Percentile

Qualifying marks

General

50th

720-162

General-PH

45th

161-144

SC/ST/OBC

40th

161-127

SC/OBC-PH

40th

143-127

ST-PH

40th

142-127

Passing marks in NEET 2023

Category

Qualifying criteria

Passing marks

UR/EWS

50th Percentile

720-137

OBC

40th Percentile

136-107

SC

40th Percentile

136-107

ST

40th Percentile

136-107

UR / EWS & PH

45th Percentile

136-121

OBC & PH

40th Percentile

120-107

SC & PH

40th Percentile

120-107

ST & PH

40th Percentile

120-108

NEET 2022 passing marks

Category

Qualifying percentile

Passing marks

General Category/Unreserved (UR) Category

50

715-117

OBC/SC/ST

40

116-93

PwD (General/UR)

45

116-105

SC/ ST/ OBC PwD

40

104-93

Factors affecting NEET 2025 passing marks out of 720

Several factors determine the passing marks for NEET 2025, which are described below.

1. NEET exam difficulty level

The difficulty of the NEET 2025 question paper significantly impacts the passing marks. A tougher exam, as reported for 2025, tends to lower the passing marks, as fewer candidates are expected to achieve high scores.

2. Number of candidates

NEET 2025 has seen a slight decrease in the total number of candidates in NEET 2025, which could reduce competition and lower the cutoff. In 2024, over 24 lakh candidates appeared, contributing to a higher NEET cutoff.

3. Candidate performance

The overall performance of candidates affects the percentile-based passing marks. If fewer candidates score high marks, the qualifying marks decrease. Experts suggest that the highest score in NEET 2025 may not reach 720 due to the exam’s difficulty.

4. Seat availability

With approximately 1,17,950 MBBS seats and 27,868 BDS seats available, the number of seats influences competition. An increase in total NEET UG seats for 2025 may slightly lower the passing marks.

5. Category reservations

Reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, PWD) have lower qualifying percentiles, resulting in lower passing marks compared to the General category.

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Students can finish their NEET preparation and pass the test with flying colors thanks to the mock exams.  For NEET, NTA offers test papers and online practice exams.  To assess their level of preparation, students must rehearse the exams.  After completing the test, assess and analyze it to determine ways to raise your score.

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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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