NEET 2025 Result and Counselling: Complete Guide

Discover everything about the NEET 2025 result, including the declaration date, how to check results online, NEET cut-off details, rank calculation methods, and the NEET counselling process for MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH admissions. This guide is based on the latest National Testing Agency (NTA) updates as of June 14, 2025, ensuring accurate and SEO-optimized information for medical aspirants.

26. When Will NEET 2025 Results Be Declared?

The NEET 2025 results were declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on June 14, 2025, for the exam conducted on May 4, 2025. The results were announced online on the official NTA websites: neet.nta.nic.in and exams.nta.ac.in/NEET. Along with the results, the NTA released the final answer key, merit list, qualifying cut-off marks, and the toppers list. Over 22 lakh candidates appeared, with approximately 12 lakh qualifying for counselling.

[](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/neet-ug-result-2025-news-live-updates-neet-final-answer-key-result-toppers-released-scorecard-online-at-neet-nic-nic-in-download-pdf-toppers-cut-off/liveblog/121822562.cms)[](https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/neet-exam-results)[](https://x.com/careers360/status/1933760292019704180)

• Key Dates:
  • Exam Date: May 4, 2025 (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
  • Provisional Answer Key and OMR Sheet Release: June 3, 2025
  • Objection Window: June 3 to June 5, 2025
  • Result Declaration: June 14, 2025
  • Counselling Start (Tentative): Second week of July 2025
• Note: Candidates should download their scorecards immediately and preserve them for the counselling process starting in July 2025.

Source: NTA official websites, educational portals.

[](https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-result)[](https://www.shiksha.com/news/medicine-health-sciences-neet-2025-result-today-neet-nta-nic-in-live-updates-how-to-download-neet-ug-scorecard-merit-list-pdfs-blogId-202912)

27. How to Check NEET Result Online?

The NEET 2025 result is available only online on the official NTA websites. Follow these steps to check your result and download the scorecard:

1. Visit the Official Website:
   • Go to neet.nta.nic.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NEET.
   • Click on the “NEET UG 2025 Result” or “Download Scorecard” link on the homepage.
2. Log In:
   • Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security PIN (displayed on the screen).
   • Alternatively, use your Application Number and Password if set during registration.
3. View and Download Scorecard:
   • The NEET 2025 scorecard will display on the screen, showing personal details, subject-wise scores, total marks (out of 720), percentile, All India Rank (AIR), category rank, and qualifying status.
   • Download the scorecard in PDF format and print multiple copies for counselling and admission purposes.
4. Troubleshooting:
   • Forgot Credentials: Click “Forgot Application Number/Password” on the login page, enter details like name, parents’ names, date of birth, and security pin to retrieve credentials.
   • Technical Issues: Contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000, 011-69227700, or email neet@nta.ac.in.

• Key Points:
  • Verify details on the scorecard (e.g., name, roll number, AIR) for accuracy.
  • No re-evaluation or re-checking of results is allowed; results are final based on the final answer key.
  [](https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-result)
  • Keep digital and printed copies until the admission process is complete (August-September 2025).

Source: NTA guidelines, educational websites.

[](https://www.vedantu.com/neet/neet-result)[](https://www.mbbsadmissionabroad.in/neet-result)

28. What is NEET Cut-Off?

The NEET cut-off 2025 refers to the minimum marks or percentile required to qualify for the exam and become eligible for counselling and admission to medical, dental, and AYUSH courses. The cut-off is divided into two types:

• Qualifying Cut-Off:
  • Minimum percentile required to pass the NEET exam and be eligible for counselling.
  • 2025 Qualifying Percentiles:
    • General/Unreserved: 50th percentile
    • SC/ST/OBC: 40th percentile
    • General-PwD: 45th percentile
  • Actual cut-off marks vary yearly based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability. For 2025, cut-off marks were released with the result on June 14, 2025, and are lower than 2024 due to a moderately tougher exam.
  [](https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/neet-exam)
  • Estimated 2025 Cut-Off Marks (Based on Trends):
    • General: 720–130
    • SC/ST/OBC: 129–105
    • General-PwD: 129–120
• Admission Cut-Off:
  • The last rank or score at which admission is granted to a specific college or course (e.g., MBBS, BDS).
  • Varies by institution, category, and quota (All India Quota or State Quota).
  • Example: For top government colleges, General category candidates typically need 650+ marks, while reserved categories may secure MBBS seats with 300–400 marks.
  [](https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/neet-exam)
• Factors Affecting Cut-Off:
  • Exam difficulty (NEET 2025 was moderately challenging, with Physics being tougher).
  [](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/neet-ug-result-2025-news-live-updates-neet-final-answer-key-result-toppers-released-scorecard-online-at-neet-nic-nic-in-download-pdf-toppers-cut-off/liveblog/121822562.cms)
  • Number of candidates (over 22 lakh in 2025).
  • Seat availability in medical colleges (645 MBBS, 318 BDS, 914 AYUSH colleges).
  [](https://medicine.careers360.com/exams/neet)

Key Points: The cut-off is published on the NTA website with the result. Qualifying candidates are eligible for NEET counselling 2025 for AIQ (15%) and State Quota (85%) seats. Check previous years’ cut-offs for reference, but 2025 cut-offs are specific to this year’s performance.

[](https://www.mbbsadmissionabroad.in/neet-result)

Source: NTA announcements, educational websites.

[](https://www.aakash.ac.in/neet-result)[](https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-2025)

29. How is NEET Rank Calculated?

The NEET 2025 rank (All India Rank, AIR) is calculated based on the total marks scored out of 720 in the exam, with tie-breaking criteria applied when candidates score the same marks. Here’s the process:

• Marking Scheme:
  • Total Questions: 180 (45 each from Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology).
  • Scoring: +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer, 0 for unattempted questions.
  • Total Marks: 720.
  • Example: If a candidate answers 160 questions correctly and 20 incorrectly, score = (160 × 4) – (20 × 1) = 640 – 20 = 620 marks.
• Rank Calculation:
  • The NTA ranks candidates based on their total marks in descending order to assign the All India Rank (AIR).
  • Higher marks result in a better (lower) AIR. For example, the 2025 topper, Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan, scored 99.9999547 percentile, securing AIR 1.
  [](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/neet-ug-result-2025-news-live-updates-neet-final-answer-key-result-toppers-released-scorecard-online-at-neet-nic-nic-in-download-pdf-toppers-cut-off/liveblog/121822562.cms)
• Tie-Breaking Criteria (2025):
  • Higher marks in Biology (Botany + Zoology).
  • Higher marks in Chemistry.
  • Higher marks in Physics.
  • Fewer incorrect answers in the entire test.
  • Fewer incorrect answers in Biology, then Chemistry, then Physics.
  • Random draw by computer (no human intervention, age removed from criteria in 2024).
  [](https://www.sarvgyan.com/articles/neet-2025)
• Percentile Calculation:
  • Percentile = [(Total Candidates – Your Rank) / Total Candidates] × 100.
  • Example: If your AIR is 10,000 out of 22,00,000 candidates, Percentile = [(22,00,000 – 10,000) / 22,00,000] × 100 ≈ 99.55%.
  [](https://www.mbbsadmissionabroad.in/neet-result)
• Key Points:
  • AIR determines eligibility for counselling and seat allotment.
  • Category ranks (e.g., SC, ST, OBC) are also provided for reservation-based admissions.
  • Marginal mark differences significantly impact ranks due to high competition.
  [](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/neet-ug-result-2025-news-live-updates-neet-final-answer-key-result-toppers-released-scorecard-online-at-neet-nic-nic-in-download-pdf-toppers-cut-off/liveblog/121822562.cms)

Source: NTA guidelines, educational websites.

[](https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-result)[](https://www.vedantu.com/neet/neet-result)

30. What is the NEET Counselling Process?

The NEET 2025 counselling process is conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, and other medical courses across India. It is managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats and by state authorities for 85% State Quota seats. The process began tentatively in the second week of July 2025.

[](https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/neet-exam)[](https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-2025)

• Counselling Authorities:
  • MCC: Handles 15% AIQ seats in government colleges, 100% seats in deemed/central universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, and AFMS.
  • State Authorities: Conduct counselling for 85% State Quota seats and private colleges, based on state-specific eligibility and reservation policies.
  • AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC): Manages counselling for AYUSH courses (BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS).
• Counselling Process Steps:
  1. Registration:
     • Register on the MCC website (mcc.nic.in) for AIQ or respective state portals for State Quota.
     • Enter NEET 2025 roll number, AIR, personal details, and pay the registration fee (varies by category).
  2. Choice Filling and Locking:
     • Select preferred colleges and courses in order of preference.
     • Lock choices before the deadline; unlocked choices are auto-locked at the end.
  3. Seat Allotment:
     • Based on AIR, category rank, choice preferences, seat availability, and reservation policies.
     • Results are published online after each round (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy).
  4. Reporting to Allotted College:
     • Download the seat allotment letter and report to the allotted college within the specified period.
     • Submit documents (e.g., NEET scorecard, admit card, Class 10/12 certificates, photo ID, category certificate) for verification.
     • Pay admission fees to confirm the seat.
  5. Upgradation/Withdrawal:
     • Candidates can opt for upgradation in subsequent rounds if not satisfied with the allotted seat.
     • If no seat is allotted, participate in Mop-Up or Stray Vacancy rounds.
• Rounds of Counselling:
  • Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round (for vacant seats).
  • Additional rounds may be conducted if seats remain vacant.
  [](https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-2025)
• Documents Required:
  • NEET 2025 admit card and scorecard
  • Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates
  • Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable)
  • PwD certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Provisional allotment letter
• Key Points:
  • Only candidates meeting the qualifying cut-off are eligible.
  [](https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-result)
  • AIQ counselling is centralized; State Quota counselling varies by state, with different cut-offs and rules.
  • Check MCC and state portals for schedules (e.g., provisional allotment for Round 1 expected in August 2025).
  [](https://www.sarvgyan.com/articles/neet-result)
  • NEET 2025 scores are valid for the 2025-26 session in India and for three years for foreign universities.
  [](https://www.vedantu.com/neet/neet-result)

Source: NTA, MCC guidelines, educational websites.

[](https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/neet-exam-results)[](https://collegedunia.com/exams/neet)

Summary Table

[](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/neet-ug-result-2025-news-live-updates-neet-final-answer-key-result-toppers-released-scorecard-online-at-neet-nic-nic-in-download-pdf-toppers-cut-off/liveblog/121822562.cms) [](https://www.vedantu.com/neet/neet-result) [](https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/neet-exam) [](https://www.sarvgyan.com/articles/neet-2025) [](https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-2025)

Question	Key Points
Result Declaration	Declared on June 14, 2025, at neet.nta.nic.in; includes scorecard, merit list, cut-off.
Check Result Online	Visit neet.nta.nic.in, log in with Application Number, Date of Birth, Security PIN; download scorecard.
NEET Cut-Off	Qualifying: 50th percentile (General), 40th (SC/ST/OBC), 45th (General-PwD); Admission: Varies by college/quota.
Rank Calculation	Based on total marks (720); tie-breaking by Biology, Chemistry, Physics marks, incorrect answers; AIR and category ranks assigned.
Counselling Process	MCC for 15% AIQ, state authorities for 85% State Quota; includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, reporting.

Additional Notes

• NEET 2025 Exam Overview: Conducted on May 4, 2025, with 180 compulsory questions (720 marks, 3 hours). No optional Section B, reverting to pre-COVID pattern.
[](https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/neet-exam)
• Topper: Mahesh Kumar (Rajasthan) secured AIR 1 with 99.9999547 percentile.
[](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/neet-ug-result-2025-news-live-updates-neet-final-answer-key-result-toppers-released-scorecard-online-at-neet-nic-nic-in-download-pdf-toppers-cut-off/liveblog/121822562.cms)
• Merit List: Includes AIR, category ranks; used for AIQ and State Quota counselling. Separate lists for 15% AIQ and 85% State Quota.
[](https://www.vedantu.com/neet/neet-result)
• NEET 2026 Preparation: For the next cycle (expected May 2026), focus on NCERT syllabus, practice with mock tests, and monitor neet.nta.nic.in for updates (application likely in February 2