Preparing with the cut-offs in mind has a huge impact on the result of the candidate as it provides a goal-based target where competition has its say. While the NEET examination has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to have complete awareness regarding the NEET Cut Off which can help in understanding the amount of preparation the candidate must have in order to be able to qualify the examination as well as score past the NEET Cut Off.
As per the last year’s statistics, NEET has total test takers of around 14 Lacs, out of which 8 Lac candidates were able to clear the cut off by scoring either equal to or more than the NEET Cut Off qualifying percentile. Let us list below the NEET Cut Off for each category as per last year:
- The Unreserved (UR) category candidate has to score a minimum qualifying percentile of 50th Percentile which equates to a score of 134 and above.
- For candidates belonging to the Unreserved PH (UR-PH), 45th Percentile is the minimum criteria and the score of 120 to 133
- For Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates, 40th Percentile is the minimum qualifying criteria with a score of 107 to 133
- Candidates belonging to the SC-PH, ST-PH and OBC-PH must score a minimum of 40th Percentile or NEET Score in the range of 107 to 119.
It is also important to note that with each year, there has been a nominal increase in the NEET Cut off by at least 15 marks for each category. Thus, it is important to prepare with that in mind for this year’s examination.
Preparation Tips to Qualify the NEET Cut Off
- There is no doubt that there is a lot of competition for each and every seat and that many aspirants are working seriously to clear the cut-off and score well. Thus, in order to qualify the cut-off, it is important to have a study planner or a study time table to stay focused on your studies to achieve your goal.
- It is important to follow the time table very seriously and is the best way to prepare for NEET. Also, it is best to study 7 hours a day, as it makes sure that you are able to finish the important topics.
- In order to go qualify the NEET Cut Off, you would also have to prepare the most important concepts religiously which includes Mechanics, Electrostatics, Optics and Thermodynamics in the physics section, similarly each year a large number of questions based on reaction, Mole Concept and Periodic Table are asked in Chemistry and topics like Genetics, Ecology & Environment, Cell Biology, Morphology, Basics of Biotechnology, Reproduction, Physiology of Animals & Plants in Biology.
- While it is good to follow different books to get enough knowledge of different concepts, it is much better to follow one or two books for each section in order to clear the NEET Cut Off. This eliminates any pressure that might come due to a large amount of material.
- Ignoring concepts is not recommended but in order to go past a certain amount of marks, you can also leave a few topics aside which could be your weaker part. It will only make sure that you could provide more time to the stronger section and thus, be able to clear the NEET Cut Off.
- Last in the list is to take as many practice papers as possible because practising will give you a proper understanding of the weaker as well as the stronger subjects, and so that you have a plan accordingly to clear the NEET Cut Off.
NEET aspirants are advised to take mock tests as well as practice previous year papers. While the information required to calculate is available on our website, you can use the following steps to calculate your score and whether you were able to pass the NEET Cut Off:
- While attempting a previous year NEET examination, note down the number of correct and incorrect answers by referring to the Answer Key of the same question uploaded by NTA.
- Calculate your NEET score according to the marking scheme i.e. 4 for correct and -1 mark for an incorrect answer.
- Finally, match your calculated score with the qualifying marks. Through this, you can check the NEET Cut Off of different government colleges and which ones are you qualifying.
Some General Preparation Tips to Crack the NEET Exam
As now candidates have more time to prepare, candidates must make full use of it. Use digital media to prepare further for the exam. Some general preparation tips are:-
- Prepare Subject-wise plan.
- Give proper time to each subject
- Work more on weak topics
- Refer to the best books, start preparing from the NCERT
- Take a mock test regularly and practice previous year question paper.
- Stay connected with your teachers over digital media.
- Revision is very important, so keep time to revise the full syllabus.
Important Factors for Deciding NEET Cut off 2020
The important factors taken into consideration while deciding the NEET Cut Off includes the total students appearing in the examination, number of seats available, the difficulty level of the NEET question paper as well as the Reservation policy of the government as per category
As a student, you must keep preparing for the examination and remember that with every little hardship you are working towards the ultimate goal of having a seat in medical college.