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Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off: General, OBC, SC & ST Expected Scores

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Puja Das • 7 Mins read • 24 Sep 25
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The predicted NEET 2025 All India Quota (AIQ) cutoff for Telangana government medical colleges is around 620 - 680+ scores for General/EWS, 590 - 610 for OBC and 520 - 550 for SC/ST candidates. 

  • These cutoffs apply to the 15% AIQ seats for government Medical Colleges in Telangana, for which MBBS admissions are centralized and open to applicants from all states.
  • General/EWS students should aim for at least 620 scores to have a competitive chance, though top-tier colleges may require marks close to exceeding 680.
  • A safe target of OBC candidates is 590 to 610 scores.
  • The competitive range of the SC/ST students is 520 - 550 scores for AIQ government seats.
  • Cutoff values are slightly lower for state quota than for AIQ, where competition is national-level. For comparison, Telangana NEET College Predictor 2025 are 650+ for general, 590+ for OBC, 525+ for SC and 515+ for ST.
  • These predictions are based on the trends of the current years, seat availability, reservation policies and the NEET 2025’s reported increase in competitive intensity and difficulty.


Factors influence the Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off

The Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off is primarily influenced by a combination of national and state-specific factors, most notably the difficulty level of the exam, total number of seats, shifts in scores-to-rank mapping, candidate performance and reservation policies.

Following are the key factors influencing the Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off:

Key Factors 

Details

Difficulty level of the NEET exam

A tougher exam usually results in lower cut-off marks, while an easier exam can push cutoffs higher, since more applicants score good in the latter scenario.

Total number of MBBS and BDS seats

More available seats generally reduce cutoff scores, while fewer seats increase the competition and push the cut-off higher.

Candidate Performance

The aggregate performance of students directly shifts the marks required for a provided rank. For example, in 2024, a higher score (573 vs 500 in 2023) was required for the same All India Rank (AIR 108486)

Reservation Categories

The cutoff varies significantly by category - General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS. Since each has a fixed percentage of seats, each with its own competition pool. Basically, cutoffs for reserved categories are lower than for the unreserved. 

Number of applicants

Increases in the number of aspirants, specifically highly ranked ones, raise the competition and hence the cutoff marks


Historical Trends of Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off

The historical trends for the Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off presents a gradual upward movement in cut-off marks and closing ranks over current years, reflecting heightened competition, relatively stable seat numbers and fluctuations in exam difficulty.

Year

Closing AIR

Closing Marks

Quota

2020

~16,500

~600

AIQ

2021

~15,800

~604

AIQ

2022

~15,500

~607

AIQ

2023

~16,000

~609

AIQ

2024

~16,200

~608–610

AIQ


Comparison Between Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off and Telangana NEET 2025 State Quota Cut-Off

The Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off is relevantly higher than the state quota cutoff for the same categories and colleges. This difference is because the AIQ 15% seats are open to applicants from all over India, while the 85% state quota seats are reserved for Telangana domicile students, resulting in stiffer competition under the AIQ.

Particulars

Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off

Telangana NEET 2025 State Quota Cut-Off

Government College (General Category)

640 - 660

540 - 560

OBC

590 - 610

550 - 590

SC/ST

520 - 550

420 - 490


Top Medical Colleges in Telangana Accepting NEET AIQ Scores

The top medical colleges in Telangana accepting NEET AIQ scores are primarily government colleges, with the highest AIQ cutoffs and prestige, followed by a range of private colleges that also participate in AIQ counselling. 

Government Medical Colleges

Government Medical Colleges

NEET 2025 AIQ Closing Rank

NEET 2025 AIQ Marks

Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad

2362

588

Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad

2987

581

Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal

9559

540

Government Medical College, Nizamabad

10069

538

Government Medical College, Mahabubnagar

10127

538

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Adilabad

10251

537


Private Medical Colleges

Private Medical Colleges

NEET 2025 AIQ Marks

Manata Medical College, Khammam

150 - 341

MediCity Institute of Medical Sciences, Medchal

169 - 558

Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences, Ghatkesar

170 - 259

CMR Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad

172 - 175

Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar

178 - 791


Comparison of Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off with top performing states (e.g., Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu) in 2022, 2023

For Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ MBBS admissions, cutoff scores for Telangana are generally lower than those in top-performing southern states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh for both 2022 and 2023, specifically for government colleges under the General category. 

State

2022 AIQ Cutoff (General)

2023 AIQ Cutoff (General)

Notable Trends/Details

Telangana

AIR ~22,000–23,000 (lowest govt. college)

AIR ~7000 (top college), ~22,000–23,000 (lowest)

NEET score for top govt. colleges: ~615–625; lowest: ~583–585

Tamil Nadu

AIR 11 (opening), 13,500 (closing)

AIR 11 (opening), 1,346 (closing for top), ~13,500 (lowest)

Cutoff >635 for top colleges; generally higher than Telangana

Andhra Pradesh

Top colleges close well under AIR 7,000

~6,900 (lowest closing rank)

Most seats fill at higher scores/ranks than Telangana

Karnataka

Top colleges close ~ AIR 5,000–7,000

~6,996 (lowest)

Cutoff marks for top colleges often above 600


Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off: Rank-wise Comparison 

Rank-wise comparison of the Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off is explained here:

AIR Range

2024 Candidates

2025 Candidates

Difference

Below 1000

20

45

+25

Below 10000

159

235

+76

Below 25000

356

436

+80

Below 50000

673

715

+42

Below 100000

1468

1541

+73

Below 150000

2611

2812

+201

Below 200000

4189

4539

+350

Below 250000

6155

6677

+522

Below 300000

8502

8989

+487

Below 350000

10930

11370

+440

Below 400000

13498

13635

+137

Below 450000

15906

15858

-48

Below 500000

18307

17933

-374

Below 550000

20561

19947

-614

Below 600000

22706

21790

-916


Changes expected in the NEET exam pattern or evaluation criteria for 2025 that might affect the Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off

Yes, significant changes in the NEET 2025 exam pattern have been confirmed. Primarily, the removal of all optional questions, decreasing the total number of questions from 200 to 180, all of which are now mandatory and shortening the exam duration from 200 to 180 minutes.

Particulars

Details 

No optional questions

The choice to skip or select 10 out of 15 questions in the Section B per subject-introduced during the pandemic-has been revoked, Every question among the 180 must now be answered. 

Reduced questions

The number of questions is not strictly 180 (45 each in Physics and Chemistry, 90 in Biology), compared to the previous 200 when optional questions were included. 

Shorter test duration

The total time for the exam is now 180 minutes (3 hours), down from the easier 200 minutes (3 hours and 20 minutes), giving candidates exactly one minute per question. 

Paper mode and scheduling

The exam continues to be pen and paper based (offline and single shift)


Telangana NEET 2026 AIQ Cut-Off Prediction

NEET AIQ cutoff predictions for Telangana in 2026 are based on analysis of current trends, with expected marks for the General category likely to be in the range of 710 - 164 scores and category cutoffs (OBC, SC and ST) expected around 159 - 123 scores.

Category

NEET Marks

General

686 - 144

SC/ST/OBC

143 - 113


Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What is the Telangana NEET 2025 cut-Off for government MBBS seats?

Ans. The Telangana NEET 2025 cut-Off is 605 for general, 590 for OBC, 525 for SC and 515 for ST categories. 


Ques. Can I get MBBS in Telangana with 450 scores in NEET?

Ans. With 450 scores in NEET, it is very unlikely to secure a government state quota MBBS seat in Telangana for OBC and General categories, However, applicants from SC/ST backgrounds may get B category (private or management) MBBS seats, when cutoffs are lower.


Ques. Where can I download the Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off PDF?

Ans. You can download the official Telangana NEET cutoff PDF from the https://www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in/. Latest PDFs are published after each round of seat allotment.


Ques. What is the NEET 2025 qualifying cutoff for Telangana?

Ans. The NEET 2025 qualifying cutoff for Telangana is set by the NTA and applies nationally. In 2025, the qualifying marks are:

  • General: 686 - 144
  • OBC: 143 - 113
  • SC: 143 - 113
  • ST: 143 - 113
  • UR-PwD: 143 - 127


Ques. Does Telangana NEET cutoff differ for government and private colleges?

Ans. Yes, cutoffs are significantly lower for private/B category/management quota medical seats than for government colleges seats.


Ques. Can I apply for both Telangana State and All India Quota counselling with the same NEET score?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for both state quota (Telangana) and All India Quota (AIQ) counselling using your single NEET score. AIQ is conducted by MCC and covers 15% of seats.


Ques.  Which factors influence the Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off?

Ans. The factors that influenced the Telangana NEET 2025 AIQ Cut-Off are difficulty level of the NEET exam, Total number of MBBS and BDS seats, candidate performance and reservation categories.


Ques. What are the significant changes expected in the NEET exam pattern or evaluation criteria for 2025 that might affect the cutoff?

 Ans. Following significant changes expected in the NEET exam pattern or evaluation criteria for 2025 that might affect the cutoff:

  • No optional questions.
  • Reduced questions
  • Shorter test duration
  • Paper mode and scheduling


Ques. What are the top medical colleges in Telangana accepting NEET AIQ scores?

Ans. Names of the top medical colleges in Telangana accepting NEET AIQ scores are:

Government Medical Colleges

Private Medical Colleges

Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad

Mamata Medical College, Khammam

Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad

MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences, Medchal

Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal

Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences, Ghatkesar

Government Medical College, Nizamabad

CMR Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad