NEET PG 2025 cut-off lowered for counselling; reserved categories reduced to 0 percentile

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NEET PG 2025 cut-off lowered for counselling; reserved categories reduced to 0 percentile

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially lowered the NEET-PG 2025 qualifying cut-off for Round 3 counselling, following approval from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Published by Priti | January 14, 2026

The decision is aimed at filling a large number ofvacant postgraduate medical seatsfor the2025–26 academic session.

Cut-off lowered, ranks remain unchanged

NBEMS clarified that while thequalifying percentile has been reduced,NEET-PG 2025 ranks will remain exactly the sameas declared earlier. The relaxation only expandseligibility for counselling, not merit order.

NEET-PG 2025 results were announced onAugust 19, 2025, and the revised cut-offs were approved through a Health Ministry letter datedJanuary 9, 2026.

Revised NEET PG 2025 qualifying cut-offs

Category	Earlier qualifying percentile	Revised qualifying percentile
General / EWS	50th percentile	7th percentile
General PwBD	45th percentile	5th percentile
SC / ST / OBC (including PwBD)	40th percentile	0 percentile

This means candidates fromreserved categoriescan now participate in counsellingeven if they scored at the 0 percentile, provided all other eligibility conditions are met.

Strict checks at admission stage

NBEMS emphasised that eligibility under the revised cut-off isprovisional. All candidates will undergostrict verificationat the time of admission, including:

MBBS or FMGE aggregate marks verification
Face ID or biometric authentication
Cross-checking of documents used for tie-breaking

Anyincorrect or false informationmay lead tocancellation of candidature, and candidates using unfair means may face action from NBEMS, theMedical Counselling Committee (MCC), or state authorities.

What candidates should do next

Monitor theMCC official websitefor Round 3 counselling schedules
Check updatedseat matrices and choice-filling dates
Keep original documents ready for verification

For queries, candidates can contact NBEMS at011-45593000or through its official communication portal.

Why the cut-off was revised

The move comes after thousands ofPG medical seats remained vacantdespite eligible MBBS graduates being available. Authorities stressed that lowering the percentile: