Appearing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the first step to admission in medical colleges in India. This year, the minimum marks required to qualify for admission in a Government College for MBBS is 50%.
Minimum NEET Marks for MBBS 2021
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has set the minimum qualifying marks for NEET 2021 as 50th percentile for General category candidates, 45th percentile for General-EWS category candidates, 40th percentile for SC/ ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer) category candidates.
The minimum marks required in NEET 2021 to qualify and get admission in Government Medical College are as follows:
• General category: 50th percentile
• SC/ ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer): 40th percentile
• General-EWS category: 45th percentile
Government College Requirements
The Government College requirements for admission in MBBS vary from state to state. Generally, the minimum marks required for admission in a Government College for MBBS is 50%.
In some states, the minimum qualifying marks for Government College may be higher than 50%. For example, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the minimum qualifying marks for admission in Government College is 70%.
In some states, the Government College has a separate reservation for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. The minimum qualifying marks for these reserved categories may be lower than the general category.
Therefore, it is important for candidates to be aware of the minimum qualifying marks for NEET 2021 and the minimum marks required for admission in a Government College for MBBS in their respective states before applying for the exam. This will ensure that they are well-prepared for the exam and can make an informed choice when selecting the medical college of their choice.
