For every NEET PG aspirant, admission to a government medical college is the pinnacle of achievement. However, the struggle is about the limited availability of seats. There’s confusion regarding the number of marks required to secure admission to a government medical college.

It depends on multiple factors, such as the concerned branch, the category of the aspirant, the exam difficulty, and the seat availability. This blog addresses all the key aspects and addresses your primary concerns regarding the NEET PG cut-off for admission to a government college.

Keep reading for a detailed insight.

What is the Required NEET PG Cut-Off for Government Medical Colleges?

Admission to a government medical college requires more than only the minimum qualifying percentile. It includes the concerned branch, state, and category, which play a significant role in determining the minimum marks required for admission to a government medical college.

The minimum required marks for a government medical college are much higher than the required cut-off marks for each category. The clinical branches demand the highest number of marks, with radiology topping the list.

The major factors that decide the minimum cut-off marks for a government medical college include:

• Branch: The branch you are targeting is one of the most crucial factors in deciding the minimum cut-off marks for you. The clinical branches, such as radiology, dermatology, paediatrics, etc., require much higher marks than non-clinical branches such as pathology or physiology.
• Category: Unreserved categories usually have higher marks required for a government medical college as compared to reserved categories.
• State: Some states have higher closing ranks than others.

What is the Minimum Qualifying Percentile for Each Category?

The minimum qualifying percentile depends on the category to which the aspirant belongs and is set by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). The category-wise cut-off has been tabulated below:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentile
General/General – EWS	50th Percentile
General – PwD	45th Percentile
SC/ST/OBC	40th Percentile

To get a better idea, the table below represents the cut-off for MD (Radiodiagnosis), the most sought-after seats at a few colleges across the country:

Name of Institute	2024 Opening Rank	2024 Closing Rank
Government Medical College, Kozhikode	19	19
Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi	3	25
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi	8	31
Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Medical College, Mumbai	17	34
Madras Medical College, Chennai	21	50
Lady Hardinge Medical College for Women, New Delhi	53	53
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Hospital and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Mumbai	47	89
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi	102	102
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore	36	115
Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh	26	119

What is the Tie-Breaker Method used in NEET PG?

Many times, two candidates may score the same marks. To decide between them, a tie-breaker method is used in NEET PG based on the number of correct answers, the number of incorrect answers, age, and various other criteria.

When two or more candidates score the same marks, a tie-breaker method has to be used to assign each individual a rank. This method encompasses a few criteria, which have been mentioned below:

• Higher Number of Correct Answers: The candidate with the higher number of correct answers is awarded the higher rank.
• Lesser Number of Incorrect Responses: If the above criterion fails to break the tie, then the candidate with the lesser number of incorrect responses is given the preference.
• Age: The candidate with the greater age is given the preference.
• Aggregate MBBS Marks: If all of the above criteria fail to break the tie, then the candidate with better aggregated MBBS professional marks is given the preference.

What are the Minimum Qualifying Marks Required for Different Branches?

The minimum marks for each branch vary across different states and colleges. These marks can be used as an indicator of your chances at that particular branch.

The minimum marks for a particular branch imply the eligibility for a candidate to apply for that particular branch at a government medical college. However, this does not ensure their admission in that particular branch.

The minimum marks required for admission to that branch may be significantly higher. Therefore, category-wise qualifying NEET PG 2024 marks for a few branches have been mentioned in the table below:

Branch	General	OBC	SC	ST
Dermatology	550	515	450	395
Radiology	545	535	500	443
Medicine	535	500	435	350
Paediatrics	510	485	405	360
OBGY	500	475	405	305
Pulmonary	495	500	400	300
Orthopaedics	490	480	395	300
Surgery	480	465	385	310
Psychiatry	460	460	365	280
Ophthalmology	450	435	370	295
ENT	440	430	370	280
Anaesthesiology	430	410	414	350

What is the Required NEET PG Score for Admission to a Government Medical College?

Government medical colleges typically have a higher range of rank scorers for clinical branches than for non-clinical ones. To secure a good clinical branch in a government medical college, one should aim for a high score, such as 550+.

The different mark ranges required for different branches in a government medical college, as expected for NEET PG 2025, have been tabulated below:

Marks Range	Type of Seat/College	Branch Type
530-550	Top Government Colleges	Clinical
500-530	Mid-tier Government Colleges	Clinical
470-500	Lower-ranked medical colleges/ Reputed DNB Hospitals	Clinical/Paraclinical
420-470	Government Colleges	Non-Clinical/Paraclinical
400-420	Government colleges/DNB hospitals	Non-clinical
370-400	Deemed or Private Colleges	Non-clinical

FAQs about Minimum NEET PG Score Required for Admission to a Government Medical College

1. What is the considerably safe score for NEET PG for admission to a government medical college?

A score of around 600+ is considered a safe score for the general category students. This score varies according to the category, with 580+ for OBCs and 450-550+ for SC/STs, being the safe level.

2. What is the required score in NEET PG for MD?

The minimum required marks in NEET PG for MD refer to the qualifying cut-off in NEET PG. It varies according to the category mentioned above.

3. What is the required score for general medicine in NEET PG?

The government colleges demand a higher score for general medicine, which is around 535-550+, whereas the private colleges offer general medicine MD courses at a score of 500-520.

4. Is 10,000 considered a good rank in NEET PG?

Usually, a safe rank in NEET PG refers to a rank anywhere around 1 to 10,000.

5. Can 570 be considered a good score for NEET PG?

A safe score in NEET PG for a reputed government medical college would be around 580+. For private colleges, it can be as low as 500+.

Conclusion

Securing a government medical college seat in NEET PG is a huge achievement. It requires persistent hard work, meticulous preparation, and comprehensive guidance. Aspirants must prepare accordingly to score the minimum qualifying marks and the expected cut-off marks to ensure a medical college seat.

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