NEET qualification refers to achieving the minimum required percentile set by the authorities to become eligible for the counseling process. This qualifying cutoff is based on percentiles such as the 50th percentile for the General category and the 40th percentile for SC, ST, and OBC categories. The admission cutoff, however, refers to the minimum rank or score required to actually secure a seat in a specific medical college during counseling. Admission cutoffs vary significantly depending on factors such as the reputation of the college, number of applicants, category reservations, and seat availability.