1. Overview of Tamil Nadu NEET PG MS Orthopaedics Cutoff
MS Orthopaedics is one of the most sought-after surgical branches in Tamil Nadu NEET PG counselling. It consistently records competitive closing ranks across all quotas and categories, making it a top choice for surgical aspirants. The branch is offered in all government medical colleges and most private self-financing and deemed medical colleges across the state .
The cutoff for MS Orthopaedics varies significantly by quota type (Government, Management, NRI), college type (government vs private vs deemed), category (OC, BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA, ST), and counselling round. For the 2025 academic session, the Government Quota OC Open closing rank was AIR 65,230 [citation:3], while the Management Quota GEN closing rank was AIR 36,746 [citation:1]. The BCM category had the most competitive cutoff at AIR 20,234 [citation:3].
Top government colleges like Stanley Medical College (AIR 719 for BC, AIR 4,336 for General) [citation:12], Tirunelveli Medical College (AIR 770 for General, AIR 991 for BC) [citation:7], and Government Medical College Omandurar (AIR 797 for BC) [citation:13] have relatively competitive cutoffs. Newer government colleges like Government Thiruvarur Medical College (AIR 1,121 for General, AIR 5,764 for BC) [citation:8] have more relaxed cutoffs. This page presents the complete cutoff analysis for MS Orthopaedics.
2. Tamil Nadu MS Orthopaedics Cutoff — Government Quota (Category-wise)
The following table presents the category-wise closing ranks for MS Orthopaedics in Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges based on NEET PG 2025 counselling data [citation:3]:
| Category | Closing Rank 2025 (AIR) | Closing Rank 2024 (AIR) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| OC Open | 65,230 | 41,083 | ▲ Increased (More Relaxed) |
| BC Open | 57,611 | — | — |
| BCM Open | 20,234 | — | Most Competitive |
| SC Open | 1,43,125 | — | — |
| SCA Open | 91,363 | — | — |
| ST Open | 1,46,015 | — | — |
*Government Quota cutoff data based on NEET PG 2025 Tamil Nadu counselling [citation:3]. Actual 2026 cutoffs depend on candidate pool, seat matrix, and category-wise competition.
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The following table presents the Management Quota cutoff for MS Orthopaedics in Tamil Nadu private medical colleges based on NEET PG 2025 counselling data [citation:1]:
| Parameter | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All India Rank (AIR) | 36,746 | Management Quota Rank: 914 |
| Marks | 463 | NEET PG 2025 score |
| Private College (Non-Domicile) Cutoff | 1,24,605 | For candidates from other states [citation:11] |
*Management Quota cutoff data based on NEET PG 2025 Tamil Nadu counselling [citation:1]. Actual 2026 cutoffs depend on candidate pool and seat availability.
4. Tamil Nadu MS Orthopaedics Cutoff — College-wise (Government Colleges)
The following table presents the college-wise closing ranks for MS Orthopaedics in major Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges based on NEET PG 2025 counselling data:
| Government Medical College | Category | Closing Rank 2025 (AIR) |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Medical College, Chennai | BC | 719 [citation:12] |
| Stanley Medical College, Chennai | General | 4,336 [citation:12] |
| Stanley Medical College, Chennai | SC | 4,477 [citation:12] |
| Stanley Medical College, Chennai | MBC | 6,386 [citation:12] |
| Stanley Medical College, Chennai | ST | 889 [citation:12] |
| Tirunelveli Medical College | General | 770 [citation:7] |
| Tirunelveli Medical College | BC | 991 [citation:7] |
| Tirunelveli Medical College | SC | 2,247 [citation:7] |
| Government Medical College Omandurar, Chennai | BC | 797 [citation:13] |
| Government Thiruvarur Medical College | General | 1,121 [citation:8] |
| Government Thiruvarur Medical College | BC | 5,764 [citation:8] |
| Government Thiruvarur Medical College | MBC | 1,202 [citation:8] |
| Madras Medical College, Chennai | General (Round 2) | 8,618 [citation:16] |
| ACS Medical College, Chennai (Private) | General (Round 3) | 1,34,882 [citation:2] |
*College-wise cutoff data based on NEET PG 2025 Tamil Nadu counselling [citation:2][citation:7][citation:8]. Actual 2026 cutoffs will vary.
5. AIQ vs State Quota Cutoff Comparison for MS Orthopaedics
The All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota cutoffs for MS Orthopaedics differ significantly. The following table presents a comparison based on NEET PG 2025 data [citation:4][citation:11]:
| Quota | Open Category Closing Rank (2025) | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| AIQ (All India Quota) | 20,432 [citation:4] | 514 [citation:4] |
| State Quota (Tamil Nadu) | 23,826 [citation:11] | — |
| Government |