To secure admission into BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) through NEET UG 2025, candidates must understand two key score thresholds:
- Minimum Qualifying Marks – This is the official NEET cutoff, released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It determines eligibility for counselling.
- Minimum Admission Marks – This is the actual score up to which candidates are offered seats in government or private Ayurvedic colleges, and it varies by category, state quota, and institute.
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of expected NEET 2025 marks required for BAMS admission, along with previous year cutoffs and trends.
NEET 2025 Qualifying Cutoff for BAMS (Expected)
These are the expected qualifying percentiles and marks required just to be eligible for NEET counselling rounds (not necessarily for admission).
Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Marks Range |
General (UR) / EWS | 50th Percentile | 720 – 160 |
OBC | 40th Percentile | 159 – 125 |
SC | 40th Percentile | 159 – 125 |
ST | 40th Percentile | 159 – 125 |
UR/EWS-PwD | 45th Percentile | 159 – 140 |
OBC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 139 – 125 |
SC/ST/OBC-PwD | 40th Percentile | 139 – 125 |
Expected Minimum Marks Required in NEET 2025 for BAMS Admission
These are estimated minimum admission scores based on past trends and expert analysis. Actual cutoffs may vary depending on the number of seats, applicants, and college preferences.
Category | Expected Minimum Marks |
General (UR) | 450 – 500+ |
EWS | 450 – 490+ |
OBC | 400 – 450+ |
SC | 350 – 420+ |
ST | 330 – 400+ |
General PwD | 320 – 400+ |
SC/ST/OBC – PwD | 300 – 380+ |
Note: These figures are indicative and should not be treated as final admission cutoffs.
Previous Year NEET Cutoff and Marks Required for BAMS
NEET 2024 BAMS Qualifying Cutoff
Category | Cutoff Percentile | Qualifying Marks |
General | 50th | 720 – 162 |
General-PwD | 45th | 161 – 144 |
SC/ST/OBC | 40th | 161 – 127 |
SC/OBC-PwD | 40th | 143 – 127 |
ST-PwD | 40th | 142 – 127 |
NEET 2024 Minimum Admission Marks for BAMS
Category | Marks Range |
General | 550 – 680 |
EWS | 570 – 645 |
OBC | 585 – 654 |
SC | 450 – 560 |
ST | 415 – 530 |
NEET 2023 BAMS Qualifying Cutoff
Category | Percentile | Cutoff Score |
General/EWS | 50th | 720 – 137 |
OBC/SC/ST | 40th | 136 – 107 |
UR-PwD | 45th | 136 – 121 |
OBC/SC/ST – PwD | 40th | 120 – 107 |
NEET 2023 Minimum Admission Marks for BAMS
Category | Marks Range |
General | 460 – 600 |
EWS | 450 – 580 |
OBC | 470 – 580 |
SC | 340 – 450 |
ST | 290 – 410 |
Important Points to Remember
- Qualifying cutoff ≠ Admission cutoff. Qualifying just allows entry into counselling, not guaranteed admission.
- Cutoffs vary by state quota (85%) and AIQ (15%), and by each college’s seat matrix.
- Government Ayurvedic colleges typically require higher scores than private institutions.
FAQs on NEET Marks Required for BAMS
Q1. What is the minimum NEET score required for BAMS admission in government colleges?
For the General category, a NEET score of 450–500+ is usually required. However, top government colleges may demand higher marks.
Q2. Is NEET mandatory for admission to BAMS in India?
Yes, NEET UG is mandatory for admission to BAMS courses across all government and private Ayurvedic colleges in India.
Q3. What is the NEET qualifying cutoff for SC/ST/OBC categories for BAMS?
The expected qualifying NEET 2025 cutoff for SC, ST, and OBC categories is 40th percentile, which corresponds to a score range of approximately 159–125.