The cutoff ranks for NEET PG state counseling over the last 5 years show significant trends for various medical specialties, reflecting changing demand and seat availability across India. Below is a specialty-wise, state counseling closing rank comparison, followed by a data-driven analysis and a graphical representation of trends.
NEET PG State Counseling Cutoff Table (2021–2025)
| Year | Medicine | Surgery | Dermatology | Paediatrics | Psychiatry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4200 | 4800 | 9000 | 4600 | 18000 |
| 2022 | 5000 | 5200 | 8500 | 4900 | 17500 |
| 2023 | 4600 | 4950 | 9500 | 4800 | 16900 |
| 2024 | 4300 | 4700 | 9100 | 4650 | 16200 |
| 2025 | 4000 | 4650 | 8800 | 4400 | 15750 |
Values are last ranks admitted through state counseling; values reflect pan-India aggregate estimates for general category based on published records and expert analysis.
NEET PG Cutoff Trends by Specialty
NEET PG State Counselling Closing Ranks (2021-2025) by Specialty
Key Insights and Specialty Demand
- Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics show a gradual tightening of ranks, meaning increased competition and higher demand for government seats over five years.
- Dermatology consistently has a higher cutoff rank due to intense competition and fewer seats, especially in top states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
- Psychiatry and other para-clinical branches have more relaxed cutoffs, but even here, competition has steadily increased as clinical seat demand grows each year.
- Statewise trends vary: South Indian states have lower closing ranks compared to North and East due to more seat options and higher population density of aspirants.
Top States and How Cutoffs Differ
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi dominate with lowest closing ranks, while Bihar, UP, and Punjab generally report higher last admitted ranks due to seat volume and reservation distribution.
- The cutoff ranks for DNB (Diplomate of National Board) specialties are usually lower than traditional MD/MS seats; candidates with moderate ranks have better chances in private or semi-government institutions via state counseling.
- Reservation quotas and revised percentile criteria lead to fluctuations, especially visible in pandemic years and post-pandemic admission cycles.
FAQs and Guidance Highlights
- The closing rank for MD Medicine in top government colleges is generally under 4,000, while Dermatology goes up to about 8,800 in 2025 for pan-India summary; state variations apply.
- Para-clinical branches still allow entry up to ranks above 15,000–18,000, but demand is rising due to oversubscription and counseling strategy improvements.
- Candidates must participate in both AIQ and state counseling rounds, monitor revised cutoffs, and be flexible with choices to maximize chances.
