OBC Cutoff for NEET
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the qualifying examination for aspirants seeking admission in MBBS/BDS courses. The National Testing Agency (NTA) organizes the NEET examination every year for aspirants seeking to get admission for medical courses. Competitors must clear the NEET exam with the required cutoff marks as per their category. Based on the NEET score, candidates will get admission to Government/private colleges/universities. Candidates belonging to General, OBC, SC, ST, and other categories must score NEET qualifying marks as per their respective category. Candidates belonging to OBC category can check the qualifying marks of the NEET exam, and NEET past year cutoff marks from the following. NEET Qualify Marks.
OBC (Other Backward Classes) Category
OBC Category candidates are required to score 40% of the total marks. Candidates scoring 40% or above marks can get admission to MBBS/BDS courses in Government/Private colleges.
Factors Affecting the NEET Cut-off Marks
Total Number of Candidates: The number of candidates appearing for the NEET exam can have a direct impact on the cut-off marks. If a large number of candidates compete for a limited number of seats, the competition becomes more intense, and the cut-off marks may increase. On the other hand, if there are fewer candidates, the competition may be less intense, and the cut-off marks may decrease.
Difficulty Level of the Exam:
The difficulty level of the NEET exam can vary from year to year. If the question paper is relatively tougher, it may affect the overall performance of the candidates. In such cases, the cut-off marks may decrease as the performance of the candidates may not be as high. Conversely, if the paper is easier, the candidates may perform better overall, leading to higher cut-off marks.
Availability of Seats:
The availability of seats in medical and dental colleges is an important factor in determining the cut-off marks. If there is a limited number of seats compared to the number of candidates, the competition becomes more intense. In such cases, the cut-off marks tend to be higher as securing admission becomes more challenging.
Reservation Policy:
The reservation policy for different categories, such as General, OBC, SC, ST, and others, can influence the cut-off marks. The relaxation provided to reserved categories can lead to lower cut-offs for those categories compared to the General category. The reservation policy aims to promote social equity and provide opportunities to historically disadvantaged sections of society.
Performance of Candidates:
The overall performance of the candidates appearing for the NEET exam also plays a role in determining the cut-off marks. If the majority of candidates perform exceptionally well, it indicates a higher level of competition, and the cut-off marks may increase. Conversely, if the performance of candidates is relatively lower, the cut-off marks may decrease.
NEET Cut-Off Marks for MBBS Government Colleges
Category | NEET Cutoff Marks for MBBS Government Colleges |
General | 120-700 Marks |
OBC | 110-550 Marks |
OBC-NCL | 105-500 Marks |
SC | 90-120 Marks |
ST | 90-115 Marks |
EWS | 115-350 Marks |
PwD | 85-150 Marks |
NEET Passing Marks 2023
Category | NEET Passing Marks 2023 | Marks Range |
General | 50th Percentile | 150 or Above Marks |
Other Backward Class | 45th Percentile | 130 or Above Marks |
OBC-NCL | 45th Percentile | 120 or Above Marks |
Scheduled Caste | 40th Percentile | 100 or Above Marks |
Scheduled Tribes | 40th Percentile | 100 or Above Marks |
Economically Weaker Section | 45th Percentile | 130 or Above Marks |
Person with Disability | 35th percentile | 85 or Above Marks |
NEET UG Cutoff Marks 2023 Category-Wise [Expected]
Category | NEET UG Cutoff Marks 2023 for BDS |
General | 150-720 Marks |
Other Backward Class | 145-450 Marks |
OBC-NCL | 135-400 Marks |
Scheduled Caste | 120-300 Marks |
Scheduled Tribes | 110-200 Marks |
Economically Weaker Section | 110-200 Marks |
Person With Disability | 85-200 Marks |
NEET UG 2023 Marks Vs Rank
NEET UG Marks | NEET UG Marks Vs Rank |
710-720 Marks | 1 – 20 |
700-710 Marks | 21 – 49 |
651-699 Marks | 50 – 9999 |
600-650 Marks | 10,000 – 20,000 |
551-599 Marks | 20,001 – 50,000 |
500-550 Marks | 50,001 – 1,25,000 |
450-499 Marks | 1,25,001 – 1,80,000 |
Below 449 Marks | 1,80,001 – 10,00,000 |
Previous Year NEET Cutoff Marks/Qualifying Marks
Category | Previous NEET Cutoff Marks (2022) | Previous NEET Cutoff Marks (2021) | Previous NEET Cutoff Marks (2020) |
General | 115-710 Marks | 140-710 Marks | 150-710 Marks |
Other Backward Class | 95-115 Marks | 115-140 Marks | 120-145 Marks |
OBC-NCL | 90-110 Marks | 110-130 Marks | 110-140 Marks |
Scheduled Caste | 90-110 Marks | 110-130 Marks | 110-140 Marks |
Scheduled Tribes | 90-110 Marks | 110-130 Marks | 110-140 Marks |
Economically Weaker Section | 95-115 Marks | 115-140 Marks | 120-145 Marks |
Person With Disability | 90-118 Marks | 100-125 Marks | 100-135 Marks |
NEET UG Cutoff Marks 2023 for BDS
Category | NEET UG Cutoff Marks 2023 for BDS |
General | 90-100 Marks |
Other Backward Class | 80-90 Marks |
OBC-NCL | 75-85 Marks |
Scheduled Caste | 65-75 Marks |
Scheduled Tribes | 65-75 Marks |
Economically Weaker Section | 80-90 Marks |
Person With Disability | 50-60 Marks |