NEET OBC (Other Backward Class) Cutoff in Kerala

The OBC (Other Backward Class) category has cutoff data available across 35 medical colleges in Kerala. This data covers 3 years of counselling from 2023 to 2025. Closing ranks for this category range from 2,485 (most competitive) to 44,709 (least competitive).

The most competitive colleges for OBC (Other Backward Class) in Kerala are: Government Medical College, Palakkad (average closing rank 6,643), Government Medical College, Kasaragod (average closing rank 7,450), Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur (average closing rank 7,763), Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery (average closing rank 10,293), Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur (average closing rank 10,579). These colleges consistently attract candidates with the lowest NEET All India Ranks in this category.

Across the 35 colleges with OBC (Other Backward Class) data: 2 have tightened their cutoffs over the period, 30 have relaxed, and 3 remain stable. Based on the available data, OBC (Other Backward Class) seats in Kerala have become somewhat easier to secure compared to previous years.

Cutoff ranks often shift between counselling rounds as seats open up. Among colleges with OBC (Other Backward Class) data, Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam showed the largest movement: the closing rank went from 10,225 in Round 1 to 43,947 in later rounds, a gap of 33,722 ranks. On average, final-round cutoffs were 1,765 ranks higher than Round 1 cutoffs for this category.

For OBC (Other Backward Class) candidates targeting Kerala: cutoffs have relaxed at several colleges in recent years. Candidates with ranks up to 44,709 still had options in past cycles, though the most competitive colleges required ranks near 2,485.