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Understanding the trajectory of medical admissions in India requires looking beyond just a single year’s results. By analyzing the Round 2 (R2) Last Cut-Off data from the past five years for General Category, we can see clear patterns in competition, scoring inflation, and seat accessibility across Government, Private, and Deemed institutions.
The competition for Government seats are high. While the All India Rank (AIR) has seen a slight relaxation (climbing toward 25k), the Score requirement tells a more volatile
| Year | AIR | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24,949 | 529 |
| 2024 | 22,719 | 655 |
| 2023 | 21,957 | 612 |
| 2022 | 20,004 | 602 |
| 2021 | 17,517 | 603 |
| Year | AIR | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 876,820 | 184 |
| 2024 | 899,198 | 216 |
| 2023 | 1,215,500 | 107 |
| 2022 | 155,685 | 91 |
| 2021 | 692,844 | 157 |
| Year | AIR | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 821,077 | 195 |
| 2024 | 1,036,198 | 186 |
| 2023 | 1,216,025 | 107 |
| 2022 | 1,055,053 | 93 |
| 2021 | 921,383 | 108 |
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Q1. Why does the cut-off score vary so much even if the rank is similar?
The cut-off score is highly dependent on the difficulty level of the NEET exam and overall candidate performance.
Q2. What exactly is “Round 2 (R2)” and why is it important?
Most of the Seats are filled in R2. Vacancies are very less after R2. So better to check our Possibilities in R2.
Q3. Why are the Private and Deemed cut-offs so much lower than Government?
Government colleges are heavily subsidized, leading to extreme competition, whereas Private and Deemed universities have higher tuition fees.
Q4. Can I get a seat in a Deemed University with just the qualifying marks?
Yes, but not in all Deemed Universities. You generally have chances in high-fee colleges and those located in rural areas only.
Q5. What should be my strategy if my rank is around 25,000?
At 25k, you are on the borderline for Government seats. Your strategy should involve careful preference filling, having a backup plan in Private/Deemed sectors, and monitoring both State Quota and AIQ counseling.