NEET PG Cutoff For Sc/st: Category-Wise Ranks & 2026 Admission Trends

NEET PG Cutoff for SC/ST for the 2025 admission cycle saw significant revisions, with the qualifying percentile for SC/ST/OBC candidates reduced to 0 percentile, corresponding to -40 marks. This NEET PG Cutoff is the minimum qualifying threshold for postgraduate medical admissions across India, impacting eligibility for various MD/MS and PG Diploma courses. While the 2025 data reflects these adjustments, the official NEET PG 2026 cutoff is still awaited, with the examination tentatively scheduled for August 30, 2026. The 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.

NEET PG 2025 Qualifying Percentiles (Latest — 2026 awaited)

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) announced revised qualifying percentiles for NEET PG 2025 to fill vacant seats, significantly lowering the thresholds across all categories.

NEET PG 2025 AIQ 50% Cutoff Ranks for SC/ST (Latest — 2026 awaited)

The following tables detail the All India Quota (AIQ) 50% closing ranks for various MD/MS specialities for SC and ST categories in NEET PG 2025 counselling rounds.

SC Category Cutoff Ranks: NEET PG 2025

ST Category Cutoff Ranks: NEET PG 2025

NEET PG 2025 Counselling Schedule (Latest — 2026 awaited)

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) released a detailed schedule for NEET PG 2025 counselling, outlining key dates for registration, choice filling, and seat allotment across multiple rounds.

FAQs

Q: What is considered a good NEET PG rank for SC/ST candidates?

A: A good NEET PG rank for SC/ST candidates varies significantly by specialty and college. Based on 2025 data, competitive clinical branches like Radio-Diagnosis and Dermatology had closing ranks around 9,941-12,811 for SC and 17,238-25,808 for ST in Round 1 of AIQ counselling.

Q: How are NEET PG cutoffs determined for reserved categories?

A: NEET PG cutoffs for reserved categories are determined by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) based on factors like the number of candidates, exam difficulty, total available seats, and government reservation policies. Percentile thresholds are set, which are then converted to raw scores.

Q: Are the NEET PG cutoffs the same for all branches for SC/ST?

A: No, NEET PG cutoffs are not the same for all branches, even within the SC/ST categories. Highly sought-after clinical branches typically have higher closing ranks (lower numerical ranks) compared to less competitive or non-clinical specialties.

Q: What documents are required for NEET PG counselling for SC/ST candidates?

A: SC/ST candidates generally need to provide their NEET PG admit card, result, MBBS/BDS degree and mark sheets, internship completion certificate, MCI/SMC registration certificate, date of birth proof, valid ID, and a valid caste certificate issued by a competent authority.

Q: Can SC/ST candidates get admission with a low NEET PG score?

A: Yes, due to reservation policies and recent revisions, SC/ST candidates can secure admission with relatively lower NEET PG scores. For the 2025 cycle, the qualifying percentile for SC/ST/OBC was reduced to 0 percentile, making a broader range of candidates eligible for counselling.

Q: When does NEET PG 2026 counselling begin?

A: The official NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule is yet to be released. Based on previous years, counselling typically commences after the examination results are declared, which is expected around August or September 2026.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms. He was instrumental in building Collegedunia from the ground up, shaping its product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection, content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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