Which NEET SS Question Paper Sections Greatly Affect Speciality Cutoffs?

NEET SS Speciality cutoffs are determined by several factors, such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants in the NEET SS exam, etc. Generally, Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology & Hepatology affect the specialty cutoff greatly.

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NEET SS Question Paper Pattern
High Impact Sections in NEET SS 2025 Question Papers
Expected Number of MCQs in NEET SS 2025 Question Paper
How is NEET SS Cutoff Determined

Which NEET SS question paper sections greatly affect speciality cutoffs: NEET SS is just around the corner, and most students are in the final phase of their exam preparation. If you’re curious to know which NEET 2025 SS question paper sections greatly affect speciality cutoffs, this article breaks down the most important topics group-wise. The NEET SS 2025 cutoff is influenced by multiple factors, including the overall difficulty level, the number of applicants in each group, and previous year cutoff trends.

NEET SS Question Paper Pattern

NBEMS prescribes the NEET SS 2025 exam pattern. You can check the detailed NEET SS question paper pattern here:

Particulars	Exam Pattern
Mode of Examination	Online
Duration of Examination	2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes)
Total Number of Questions	200 multiple-choice questions
Question Type	The questions are usually based on the understanding and knowledge essential for any super speciality education.
Marking Scheme	+4 for each correct answer - 1 for each incorrect answer

Also check: What will be the Difficulty Level of NEET SS 2025?

High Impact Sections in NEET SS 2025 Question Papers

If you are preparing for the NEET SS exam, you should be aware of the NEET SS paper sections and their impact in the exam. Based on the previous year trends, you can check the high impact sections in NEET SS 2025 question papers here:

NEET SS Group	High Impact Sub Topics
Medicine Group	Cardiology, Neurology, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases
Surgical Group	HPB Surgery, Oesophageal & Colorectal Surgery, Bleeding Surgical Nutrition & Stomas
Pathology Group	Hematopathology, Tumours Pulmonary, Pathology, GI Pathology
Anesthesiology Group	Airway Management, Ventilation & ICU Care, Regional Blocks, Emergency Management

Expected Number of MCQs in NEET SS 2025 Question Paper

The NEET SS 2025 question paper will have a total of 200 MCQs, to help you understand the distribution of MCQs better, we have provided the expected number of MCQs in NEET SS paper here:

Topics	Expected MCQ Strength Out of 200
Neurology	30
Haematology	25
Cardiology	30
GIT & Liver	25
Endocrinology	25
Nephrology & Electrolytes	20
Respiratory	20
Miscellaneous Questions/Nutrition/PSM/Rheumato/Tumours/Genetics	25

Also check: What is a Good Score in NEET SS 2025?

How is NEET SS Cutoff Determined

In the following points, we have provided several factors that may affect speciality cutoffs for the NEET SS 2025 exam:
1. Qualifying percentile: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) generally sets a minimum required qualifying mark for each group and category. The qualifying marks are generally the 50th percentile for each group. Thus, the qualifying percentile further determines the cutoff for respective groups.

2. Difficulty level: The overall difficulty level of the NEET SS exam also helps determine the cutoff marks for admission to medical courses. Generally, when the difficulty level of the exam is high, lower cutoff scores are expected.

3. Number of applicants: The number of applicants appearing in the NEET SS 2025 exam will also play a crucial role in determining the upcoming cutoff marks. More number of applicants makes up for competitive cutoffs.

4. Speciality wise competition: Additionally, the cutoff for different specialities is different. Some of the more in-demand specialities, such as Cardiology and GI Surgery, usually have higher cutoff marks.

Respect sir/madam What is the minimum rank should be secured by the SC student to get admission

-mallikarjun arjunUpdated on February 19, 2026 06:16 PM

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P sidhu, Student / Alumni

At Lovely Professional University, SC students can secure admission by meeting the minimum eligibility criteria, such as passing 10+2 for undergraduate programs. LPU provides category-wise relaxation, so SC students may gain admission even with a lower rank compared to the general category. Admission depends on merit, availability of seats, and LPUNEST scores if applicable. Scholarships and fee concessions are also available for deserving SC students.

Please tell me if LPU provides any kind of education loan help.

-Prateek SinghUpdated on February 19, 2026 04:32 PM

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Udit Katiyar, Student / Alumni

Yes, Lovely Professional University provides education loan assistance to help students finance their studies. While the university does not give loans directly, it supports applicants by issuing admission and fee documents required by banks, guiding them through the loan process, and coordinating with nationalized and private banks that offer student loans. Many students apply under government education loan schemes or standard bank policies after securing admission. Approval depends on the bank’s criteria, course, and financial background, but LPU’s guidance makes the process smoother and faster.

I am an EWS category student with 79000 rank in NEET. Can I get a government college?

-Rishabh TiwariUpdated on February 19, 2026 01:09 PM

1 Answer

Sohini Bhattacharya, Content Team

Dear Student,

Securing a government college seat with a 79000 rank in NEET UG is a bit challenging even for the EWS category. However, you can take your chances by applying through the 'State Quota' in colleges across Delhi, Haryana, UP, and Rajasthan. For more details, you may check out List of Colleges for NEET 2025 AIQ Rank 75,000 to 1,00,000.

Thank you!