I am from SC category. What minimum score do I need to qualify in NEET exam?

<p>The <strong>minimum score required to qualify in the NEET exam</strong> varies each year and depends on factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates, and available seats. For candidates belonging to the <strong>SC category</strong>, the qualifying criteria are as follows:</p><hr><h3><strong>NEET Qualifying Percentile for SC Category:</strong></h3><ul><li>The minimum qualifying percentile for SC candidates is <strong>40th percentile</strong>.</li><li>This is lower than the general category cutoff, which is the <strong>50th percentile</strong>.</li></ul><hr><h3><strong>Expected NEET Cutoff Score for SC (2024):</strong></h3><p>The exact cutoff score varies yearly, but based on past trends:</p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Year</strong></th><th><strong>SC Category Cutoff Score</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2023</td><td>136-107</td></tr><tr><td>2022</td><td>137-108</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>146-113</td></tr></tbody></table><p>For <strong>NEET 2024</strong>, the expected cutoff score for SC candidates is likely to be in the range of <strong>135-110</strong>. However, this can vary slightly.</p><hr><h3><strong>Important Notes:</strong></h3><ol><li><p><strong>Qualifying vs. Admission Cutoff:</strong></p><ul><li>The qualifying cutoff is just the minimum score needed to clear NEET.</li><li>For admission to government colleges, the actual cutoff score is <strong>much higher</strong> and varies by state, college, and course.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>State Quota and AIQ:</strong></p><ul><li>SC candidates applying under the <strong>state quota (85%)</strong> may benefit from lower cutoffs in their home state.</li><li>For the <strong>All India Quota (15%)</strong>, the cutoff is generally higher.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Target Score for Admission:</strong></p><ul><li>To secure a seat in a <strong>government medical college</strong>, SC candidates should aim for at least:<ul><li><strong>400+ marks</strong> for MBBS.</li><li><strong>350+ marks</strong> for BDS or other allied courses.</li></ul></li></ul></li></ol><hr><h3><strong>Preparation Tips:</strong></h3><ul><li>Focus on high-weightage chapters in <strong>Physics, Chemistry, and Biology</strong>.</li><li>Practice previous years' NEET question papers and take mock tests regularly.</li><li>Concentrate on time management and accuracy during the exam.</li></ul><hr><p>If you share your <strong>desired course (MBBS/BDS)</strong> or <strong>state of residence</strong>, I can provide more specific guidance tailored to your requirements!</p>

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