NBEMS Reduces NEET SS 2025 Qualifying Cutoff to 30th Percentile

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially announced a significant reduction in the qualifying percentile for the NEET SS 2025 examination. In accordance with a recent Supreme Court order and subsequent communication from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the board has lowered the minimum eligibility requirement from the 50th percentile to the 30th percentile.

This policy shift is intended to adjust the criteria for candidates seeking admission into super speciality medical courses. By revising the qualifying threshold, the board has effectively expanded the pool of candidates eligible to participate in the upcoming counselling process for the current academic cycle.

Revised Eligibility and Counselling Procedures

Candidates who have achieved scores equal to or higher than the newly established 30th percentile are now considered qualified for the admission rounds. The NBEMS has confirmed that the updated list of eligible candidates has been formally transmitted to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) to facilitate their participation in the next stages of the admission process.

The board has published a detailed notification on its official website, natboard.edu.in, which outlines the revised group-wise cutoff marks. These figures, calculated out of a maximum of 600, provide specific clarity for students across various medical branches. Candidates are encouraged to visit the official portal to review their individual eligibility status and the specific cutoff requirements relevant to their respective super speciality groups.

Background and Official Implementation

The decision to revise the cutoff follows a directive from the Supreme Court, which prompted the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to instruct the NBEMS to implement the change. This administrative update is a direct response to the legal mandate, ensuring that the selection process aligns with the latest regulatory requirements.

Students who were previously ineligible under the 50th percentile criteria should now verify their status against the new 30th percentile benchmark. The NBEMS notice serves as the primary reference for all candidates regarding the revised qualification standards and the subsequent steps for counselling participation.