After clearing NEET PG 2025, one of the most crucial factors in choosing a college is understanding the cutoff trends of top PG medical institutes in India. Colleges like AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER, AFMC, and top government medical colleges have extremely competitive cutoffs due to limited seats and high demand for clinical branches.

At TheCollegeXpert, we’ve analyzed previous year cutoffs and branch-wise data to help you make informed decisions during counseling.

Why Are Cutoffs Important?

If you secure a PG seat in a Govt. medical college via AIQ or state quota, you’ll enjoy low tuition fees and high academic credibility.
Understanding this helps you:

  • Set realistic expectations
  • Avoid missing better colleges by incorrect choice filling
  • Decide between AIQ vs Deemed vs State counseling

Cutoff Trends of Top PG Colleges

  1. AIIMS New Delhi (INI-CET based)
    Note: AIIMS does not participate in NEET PG but conducts INI-CET.

    2024 Trends:

    • MD Radiology – UR Cutoff Rank: 18
    • MD Medicine – UR Cutoff Rank: 27
    • MS General Surgery – UR Cutoff Rank: 58
    • MD Pediatrics – UR Cutoff Rank: 83
    • MD Dermatology – UR Cutoff Rank: 34

    ✅ AIIMS is ideal for top 100–150 INI-CET rankers

  2. JIPMER Puducherry (INI-CET)
    Equally prestigious with limited seats.

    • MD Medicine – UR Cutoff Rank: ~250
    • MS Surgery – UR Cutoff Rank: ~300
    • MD Pediatrics – UR Cutoff Rank: ~400

    👉 Preference goes to institutional quota candidates too.

  3. PGIMER Chandigarh (INI-CET)
    Seats are highly competitive. Preferred by North Indian aspirants.

    • MD Radiology – UR Cutoff Rank: 60–70
    • MD General Medicine – UR Cutoff Rank: 120–150

  4. AFMC Pune
    AFMC conducts central counseling through MCC but has unique eligibility (bond & service obligation). Admission also includes interview/medical tests post NEET PG.

    Cutoff Rank (NEET PG 2024):

    • MD General Medicine: 900–1200
    • MS Surgery: 1500–1800
    • MD Pediatrics: 1800–2200

    📌 Note: Only Indian citizens eligible, service bond of 4–5 years post-PG.

  5. Top Government Colleges via AIQ (NEET PG)

    College MD Medicine MS Surgery MD Dermatology MD Radiology
    MAMC Delhi <150 <300 <200 <150
    KGMU Lucknow <700 <900 <750 <600
    GMC Mumbai (Seth GS) <500 <700 <550 <400
    IMS BHU <800 <950 <900 <850

    ✅ AIQ cutoffs vary by category and round (Round 1 is always tighter)


Trends in 2025 So Far (Expected)

  • Radiology, Dermatology, Pediatrics, and Orthopedics remain the most demanded clinical branches
  • Cutoffs for top 10 govt. colleges expected to rise by 100–200 ranks compared to 2024
  • Students are preferring AIIMS/INI-CET colleges for academic exposure & research

🧠 TheCollegeXpert Tips:

  • Compare AIQ + Deemed + State cutoffs before locking choices
  • Keep an eye on Round 2 & Mop-Up seat conversions
  • Rank ≠ Everything. Factor in bond, stipend, faculty, and location
  • Plan backup options – deemed universities are ideal for mid-rankers (10k–40k)

🎯 Final Words – From TheCollegeXpert

Understanding cutoff trends helps you create a smart strategy for NEET PG 2025 counseling.
Whether you’re targeting AIIMS, AFMC, or a top govt. college, data-driven decisions = better outcomes.

Need help with personalized counseling or college selection strategy?
Talk to our NEET PG experts at TheCollegeXpert — your trusted PG admission partner.