How the Lowered NEET PG 2025 Cut-off Boosted Revenue

The recent decision to reduce the NEET PG 2025 cut-off has fundamentally changed medical admissions this year. Consequently, this policy allowed 48 deemed universities to fill seats worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore. The government originally slashed the qualifying percentile to address 18,000 vacant seats after Round 2. Furthermore, these vacancies mostly existed in pre-clinical and para-clinical specialties. However, the lowering of the cut-off primarily benefited clinical branches in private institutions.

Impact of the Lowered NEET PG 2025 Cut-off on Admissions

Analysis indicates that clinical seats filled in the third round generated Rs 550 crore annually. Over a three-year PG course, this amounts to a total revenue of Rs 1,650 crore for these colleges. Additionally, the stray vacancy round contributed another Rs 345 crore over the course period. Tuition fees for high-demand specialties like radiology and dermatology often exceed Rs 70 lakh per year. Therefore, the reduced cut-off served as a critical financial lifeline for many private medical colleges.

Category-wise Distribution in Clinical Specialties

Data from the centralized counselling reveals a sharp skew in seat allocation. Specifically, in deemed universities, general category candidates secured 78% of clinical seats filled after the cut-off reduction. In contrast, the All-India Quota showed a more balanced distribution among various categories. This trend suggests that financial capacity remains a major factor in accessing private medical education. Moreover, many candidates from reserved categories did not opt for these high-fee seats despite becoming eligible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Why was the NEET PG 2025 cut-off reduced by the government?

The government lowered the cut-off to fill approximately 18,000 postgraduate medical seats that remained vacant after the first two rounds of counselling.

Q2: Which clinical specialties carry the highest tuition fees in deemed universities?

High-demand branches such as Radiology, Dermatology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and General Medicine typically have the highest annual fees, often reaching Rs 1 crore.

Q3: What are the penalties for resigning from an allotted seat in Round 3?

Candidates resigning from an allotted Round 3 seat face forfeiture of their security deposit and may be barred from participating in further counselling rounds.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or replace professional judgment. Refer to the latest local and national guidelines for clinical practice.

References

1. Deemed univs to rake in Rs 2,000 cr thanks to lowering of 2025 NEET PG cut-offs - ETHealthworld


2. Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). NEET PG 2025 Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Allotment Data Analysis. 2026.


3. National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Notice on Revised Qualifying Percentiles for NEET PG 2025.