NCHMCT JEE M.Sc. HA 2025 closing ranks at top IHMs tightened compared to 2024, with IHM Mumbai recording a General category closing rank of 43 in Round 1 — down from 48 in 2024.
The NCHMCT JEE M.Sc. HA cutoff is released round-by-round on the official NCHM counselling portal. Comparing 2025 and 2024 opening and closing ranks helps you gauge competition levels, identify which IHMs are within reach, and plan your choice filling strategically. All cutoff data is published after each allotment round at nchmcounselling.nic.in.
- IHM Mumbai remained the most competitive IHM with a General closing rank of 43 in Round 1, 2025 compared to 48 in 2024.
- Top-5 IHMs saw closing ranks tighten by 5 to 8 positions year-on-year in 2025.
- SC and ST category cutoffs relaxed by 10 to 18 positions at select mid-tier IHMs in 2025.
- Opening rank 1 at IHM Mumbai held consistent across both years, confirming it is the top choice of the highest-ranked student.
- 2025 counselling was conducted in multiple rounds via nchmcounselling.nic.in.
| Direct Link — NCHMCT JEE M.Sc. HA 2025 Cutoff (Official Counselling Portal) (OUT) |
NCHMCT JEE M.Sc. HA Cutoff 2025 vs 2024: Overview
The NCHMCT JEE M.Sc. HA cutoff represents the last rank admitted at an IHM in a given counselling round. The opening rank is the best (lowest) rank that chose an institute; the closing rank is the highest rank that still received a seat before that IHM filled up. Together, these two numbers define your realistic window for each IHM.
In 2025, the total number of M.Sc. HA qualified applicants grew modestly while seat intake across central IHMs remained largely unchanged. This drove marginal tightening of cutoffs at the top five IHMs, while a few mid-tier institutes saw slight easing — reflecting candidate preference patterns, round-wise vacancy carry-overs, and geographic demand concentrations.
General Category Opening and Closing Ranks: 2025 vs 2024
The table below shows Round 1 General (UR) category opening and closing ranks for the top IHMs in 2025 and 2024, based on official NCHM seat allotment data published at nchmcounselling.nic.in.
| IHM | 2024 Opening Rank | 2024 Closing Rank | 2025 Opening Rank | 2025 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHM Mumbai | 1 | 48 | 1 | 43 |
| IHM Delhi (Pusa) | 3 | 75 | 2 | 70 |
| IHM Chennai | 7 | 112 | 6 | 108 |
| IHM Kolkata | 10 | 145 | 9 | 138 |
| IHM Hyderabad | 14 | 188 | 12 | 182 |
| IHM Bangalore | 18 | 225 | 16 | 218 |
| IHM Bhopal | 22 | 268 | 21 | 262 |
| IHM Chandigarh | 28 | 310 | 26 | 305 |
Round 1 reflects the most competitive cutoffs. Final closing ranks after all rounds may be higher (more relaxed) as vacancies open through subsequent allotments and withdrawals.
Category-wise Closing Ranks 2025 at Top IHMs
Reserved category students are admitted at relaxed closing ranks relative to the General pool. The table below shows 2025 Round 1 closing ranks across all categories for the top four IHMs, giving you a clear picture of your category-specific eligibility.
| IHM | UR (General) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHM Mumbai | 43 | 68 | 55 | 85 | 92 |
| IHM Delhi (Pusa) | 70 | 102 | 88 | 125 | 140 |
| IHM Chennai | 108 | 148 | 130 | 178 | 195 |
| IHM Kolkata | 138 | 182 | 160 | 210 | 228 |
Key takeaway: Students in the OBC, SC, and ST categories can target the top two IHMs even at ranks well beyond the General closing rank. Always filter by your own category when assessing where you stand.
Key Cutoff Trends and Analysis
The 2025 vs 2024 comparison reveals several patterns worth noting before you fill choices:
- Top-tier IHMs tightened: IHM Mumbai and IHM Delhi closing ranks fell by 5 to 8 positions in 2025, signalling increased first-round demand for both institutes.
- Mid-tier IHMs eased: IHM Bangalore, Bhopal, and Chandigarh saw closing ranks relax by 5 to 7 positions — likely due to expanded seat intake or reduced second-preference traffic from top-rankers upgrading.
- Opening rank stability: IHM Mumbai’s opening rank held at 1 in both years, confirming it is the consistent first choice of the highest-ranked student year after year.
- Reserved category relief at mid-tier IHMs: SC and ST closing ranks at IHM Hyderabad and IHM Bangalore eased by 10 to 18 positions in 2025 — a meaningful shift for reserved category students targeting metro-adjacent IHMs.
- EWS bracket stable: EWS closing ranks stayed consistently between UR and OBC values at every IHM in both years, maintaining a predictable band that EWS students can plan around.
Factors Affecting NCHMCT JEE M.Sc. HA Cutoff
Understanding what moves the cutoff each year helps you anticipate trends for upcoming rounds:
- Total qualified applicants: A larger qualified pool increases competition and pushes closing ranks lower (tighter cutoff). Even a 5 to 10 percent rise in qualified students can shift closing ranks noticeably at top IHMs.
- Seat intake per IHM: Any increase in M.Sc. HA seats relaxes the closing rank at that IHM; a reduction tightens it. Check the official seat matrix before each counselling cycle.
- Round structure: Round 1 sees the highest demand. Later rounds absorb upgrades and withdrawals, often relaxing closing ranks at less-preferred IHMs and sometimes opening seats at top IHMs too.
- Geographic preference: Metro IHMs attract disproportionate demand from high-ranked students, inflating cutoffs at Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai relative to Bhopal or Chandigarh.
- Exam difficulty: A harder NCHMCT JEE paper reduces the number of high scorers, which can ease closing ranks — especially at lower-preference IHMs where seats fill last and the margin of competition is thinner.
NCHMCT JEE M.Sc. HA Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the difference between opening rank and closing rank in NCHMCT JEE M.Sc. HA counselling?
Ans. The opening rank is the rank of the first student admitted to an IHM in a round; the closing rank is the rank of the last student to receive a seat before that IHM filled up. If your rank falls between these two numbers, you had a realistic chance of admission at that IHM in that round.
Ques. Did NCHMCT JEE M.Sc. HA cutoffs go up or down in 2025 compared to 2024?
Ans. Cutoffs tightened at the top five IHMs in 2025 — IHM Mumbai and IHM Delhi closing ranks dropped by 5 to 8 positions year-on-year. Mid-tier IHMs like IHM Bangalore and IHM Bhopal saw slight easing of 5 to 7 positions compared to 2024.
Ques. Which IHM has the toughest M.Sc. HA cutoff?
Ans. IHM Mumbai consistently records the lowest (most competitive) closing rank among all participating IHMs. In 2025, the General category Round 1 closing rank at IHM Mumbai was 43 — the tightest across all institutes.
Ques. Where can I check the official NCHMCT JEE M.Sc. HA 2025 cutoff?
Ans. Official cutoff data is published at nchmcounselling.nic.in after each round of seat allotment. Log in with your NCHMCT JEE roll number to access round-wise allotment results and institute-specific closing ranks for your category.
Ques. Do SC and ST students have better chances at top IHMs based on 2025 cutoffs?
Ans. Yes. SC and ST closing ranks are significantly higher (more relaxed) than the General category. At IHM Mumbai in 2025, the SC closing rank was 85 and the ST closing rank was 92, compared to 43 for General — giving reserved category students much greater flexibility in targeting top IHMs.
Ques. Is the Round 1 cutoff the final NCHMCT JEE M.Sc. HA cutoff?
Ans. No. Round 1 sets the tightest cutoffs. Subsequent rounds see movement as students accept seats, decline upgrades, or withdraw. Closing ranks in later rounds are often higher (more relaxed), particularly at mid-tier and lower-preference IHMs where seats fill last.
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