NEET UG 2025 Result :
The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially announced the NEET UG 2025 result on June 14, bringing an end to the intense anticipation of over 22.7 lakh aspiring medical students across India. With the results out, the spotlight is now on the toppers, category-wise cutoffs, and the upcoming counseling process that will determine admissions into MBBS, BDS, and other allied medical courses across India.
Letβs dive into the full update on NEET UG 2025.
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π NEET UG 2025: Result Overview
The NEET UG 2025 exam was conducted on May 5, 2025, in offline (pen-and-paper) mode across 557 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. According to official data released by the NTA:
- Total applicants: 24,06,079
- Students appeared: 22,75,295
- Students qualified: 12,36,546
This year saw a significant rise in participation, underlining the growing interest in medical education.
π NEET UG 2025 Toppers
While NEET UG is always a highly competitive exam, this yearβs result brought several surprises. The top scorer of NEET UG 2025 is Mahesh Kumar from Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, who secured 686 out of 720 marks, making him the All India Rank 1 holder.
Hereβs a look at the top 5 All India Rank holders:
Rank Name State Score (out of 720)
- Mahesh Kumar Rajasthan 686
- Utkarsh Awadhiya Madhya Pradesh 685
- Krishang Joshi Maharashtra 684
- Mrinal K. Jha Delhi 684
- Avika Aggarwal Haryana 683
Notably, Avika Aggarwal emerged as the top female candidate in the country.
Interestingly, no candidate scored a perfect 720 this year, marking a deviation from recent years where toppers frequently hit the top score.
π State-Wise Highlights
Gujarat: Jenil Bhayani (AIR 6) and Bhavya Jha (AIR 8) brought the state into the national spotlight.
Uttar Pradesh: Over 2.4 lakh students appeared, and nearly 1.3 lakh qualified.
Maharashtra: Continues to lead with the highest number of participants.
π― Cutoff Marks (Category-Wise)
The qualifying percentile and corresponding cutoff scores for each category are as follows:
Category Qualifying Percentile Cutoff Score
- General (UR) 50th 137
- OBC/SC/ST 40th 107
- UR-PwD 45th 121
The cutoffs this year slightly dipped compared to 2024 due to the more balanced difficulty level of the paper.
π NEET UG 2025 Counseling: Whatβs Next?
The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) will conduct the NEET UG counseling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges and 100% seats in deemed and central universities.
Key Points: https://mcc.nic.in
Counseling begins: Expected to start from June 25, 2025
Registration mode: Online via mcc.nic.in
Rounds: Four rounds β Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy
State Quota counseling: Conducted by respective state authorities for 85% seats
Candidates must keep all documents ready including:
NEET scorecard
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets
- Domicile certificate (for state quota)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-sized photographs
π Paper Analysis & Expert Take
According to experts, the NEET 2025 paper was moderate to difficult:
Biology: NCERT-based, moderately easy
Chemistry: Conceptual with tricky numerical problems
Physics: Tougher compared to 2024; required in-depth understanding
This could be one reason why even top scorers didnβt breach the 690+ range often this year.
π¨ Controversies & Measures
There were several rumors of paper leaks, especially on Telegram and Instagram. The NTA took strong action by:
- Reporting over 165 social media groups/channels
- Launching a reporting portal for candidates to flag suspicious activities
- Working with Cyber Crime Cells to monitor exam integrity
Thankfully, the paper was not compromised officially, and no re-exam was needed.
π How to Download Scorecard?
For students yet to download their results:
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on βNEET UG 2025 Resultβ
- Enter your application number, DOB, and security pin
- Download and print your scorecard for future use
π Final Thoughts
NEET UG 2025 results have once again highlighted Indiaβs growing pool of talented aspirants aiming to serve in the medical field. With the results declared, the focus now shifts to counseling and admissions. Students are advised to stay updated via official MCC and state portals to ensure they donβt miss any deadlines.
Whether youβre among the toppers or just crossed the cutoff, rememberβNEET is just one step in your journey. The path ahead is filled with opportunities for those willing to stay persistent and informed.