Predict your All India Rank from NEET marks instantly. Based on NTA trend analysis across 26 lakh candidates. Free, accurate, no registration required.
Enter your NEET marks and category to get your predicted AIR and college eligibility:
Based on NTA trend data across 26 lakh candidates, here is the complete marks-to-rank mapping:
| NEET Marks | Expected AIR | College Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| 715 – 720 | 1 – 50 | AIIMS New Delhi |
| 700 – 714 | 51 – 200 | All AIIMs + Top GMCs |
| 690 – 699 | 201 – 500 | Top Govt Medical Colleges |
| 670 – 689 | 501 – 2,000 | Govt MBBS (Most States) |
| 650 – 669 | 2,001 – 5,000 | Govt MBBS Good Colleges |
| 620 – 649 | 5,001 – 12,000 | Govt MBBS All States |
| 600 – 619 | 12,001 – 20,000 | Govt MBBS State Quota |
| 580 – 599 | 20,001 – 35,000 | Govt MBBS + Private Top |
| 560 – 579 | 35,001 – 50,000 | Private Medical Colleges |
| 540 – 559 | 50,001 – 70,000 | Private MBBS |
| 520 – 539 | 70,001 – 95,000 | Private + Deemed Univ |
| 500 – 519 | 95,001 – 1,30,000 | Deemed Universities |
| 480 – 499 | 1,30,001 – 1,70,000 | Deemed / BDS |
| 450 – 479 | 1,70,001 – 2,30,000 | BDS / AYUSH |
| 400 – 449 | 2,30,001 – 3,50,000 | AYUSH / Homeopathy |
| 350 – 399 | 3,50,001 – 5,00,000 | Borderline Qualifying |
| 300 – 349 | 5,00,001 – 7,00,000 | May Qualify (Reserved) |
| Below 300 | Above 7,00,000 | Below Qualifying Cutoff |
NEET rank is your position when all appearing candidates are arranged in decreasing order of marks. Unlike JEE Main which uses percentile normalization across multiple sessions, NEET is conducted on a single day in a single shift — so your raw score directly determines your AIR. The student with 720 marks gets Rank 1. Over 26 lakh students appear for NEET every year, making it the most competitive medical entrance exam in India.
This means even 1 wrong answer (−1 mark) matters enormously. In the competitive zone between 580–650 marks, a difference of just 4 marks (one question) can shift your rank by 500 to 2,000 positions. This is why accuracy — not just speed — is the most critical factor in NEET.
When two candidates score identical total marks, NEET uses this priority order to break the tie:
| Priority | Tie-Breaking Criterion |
|---|---|
| 1st | Higher marks in Biology (Botany + Zoology combined) |
| 2nd | Higher marks in Chemistry |
| 3rd | Fewer wrong answers in Biology |
| 4th | Fewer wrong answers in Chemistry |
| 5th | Older age (Date of Birth) |
This means your Biology accuracy is doubly important — it affects your total marks AND your tie-breaking position if scores are equal.
NEET maintains separate merit lists for each category. For the same marks, reserved category candidates receive a significantly better category rank — which is used for seat allotment under reservation:
| Marks | General AIR | OBC-NCL Rank | SC Rank | ST Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650 – 680 | 800 – 2,500 | 350 – 1,100 | 90 – 280 | 45 – 140 |
| 600 – 649 | 2,500 – 10,000 | 1,100 – 4,400 | 280 – 1,100 | 140 – 550 |
| 550 – 599 | 10,000 – 30,000 | 4,400 – 13,000 | 1,100 – 3,300 | 550 – 1,650 |
| 500 – 549 | 30,000 – 75,000 | 13,000 – 33,000 | 3,300 – 8,200 | 1,650 – 4,100 |
| 450 – 499 | 75,000 – 1,50,000 | 33,000 – 66,000 | 8,200 – 16,500 | 4,100 – 8,250 |
All India Quota (AIQ): 15% of government MBBS seats are filled through AIQ counselling conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee). These seats are open to students from all states and are extremely competitive — requiring top AIR ranks nationally.
State Quota (85%): 85% of government seats in each state are reserved for domicile students of that state. This is where most government MBBS admissions happen. A student with rank 25,000 nationally may comfortably get government MBBS in their home state through state quota, which would have been impossible under AIQ.
Government MBBS cutoffs vary significantly across states due to different numbers of seats and applicants. Here is a reference based on recent NEET counselling data (General category, state quota):
| State | Last Rank (Approx) | Marks Needed (Approx) | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 15,000 – 18,000 | 580 – 600 | Very High |
| Tamil Nadu | 12,000 – 15,000 | 590 – 610 | Very High |
| Kerala | 10,000 – 13,000 | 600 – 620 | Very High |
| Karnataka | 22,000 – 28,000 | 565 – 585 | High |
| Uttar Pradesh | 20,000 – 25,000 | 570 – 590 | High |
| Rajasthan | 18,000 – 22,000 | 575 – 595 | High |
| Gujarat | 16,000 – 20,000 | 578 – 598 | High |
| Bihar | 30,000 – 38,000 | 555 – 575 | Moderate |
| Madhya Pradesh | 25,000 – 32,000 | 560 – 580 | Moderate |
| Himachal Pradesh | 5,000 – 8,000 | 605 – 625 | High (few seats) |
| Uttarakhand | 8,000 – 12,000 | 595 – 615 | High |
| Northeast States | 50,000 – 80,000 | 510 – 545 | Lower |
Most students misuse rank predictors and get misleading estimates. Follow these steps for the most accurate result:
After the exam, download the official answer key from NTA's website. Count correct answers (+4 each) and deduct wrong answers (−1 each). Unattempted questions score 0. Even a 4-mark error (one question) can change your rank estimate by hundreds of positions.
General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS have separate rank lists with different cutoffs. Your category rank determines which reservation-based seats you are eligible for. Always use your actual category — do not use General if you have a valid reserved category certificate.
Cross-check your predicted rank with the state-wise cutoff table above. Your home state quota cutoff matters more than the national AIQ cutoff for government MBBS. A lower national rank can still secure a government seat in a less competitive state.
Use your predicted rank to build a college preference list before counselling. Always have 3 categories: Dream colleges (top options), Realistic options (safe bets), and Backup options (private/deemed). Shortlist at least 20–25 colleges to maximize your chances.
Do NOT skip state quota counselling. Many students who miss state counselling registration end up without a seat despite having a good rank. Check your home state DME (Directorate of Medical Education) website for exact registration deadlines.
Over 26 lakh students appear for NEET making it the world's largest single-day medical entrance exam. Even a 1-mark difference in the 580–640 range shifts rank by 400–800 positions due to this massive candidate pool.
Easier papers raise average scores, pushing ranks down for the same marks. Tougher papers lower the average, potentially improving your rank for the same score. Each year's difficulty level directly impacts rank predictions.
Biology carries 360 out of 720 marks — 50% of the paper. Biology accuracy is doubly important because it affects total marks AND the tie-breaking rule. Every wrong Biology answer costs you more in rank terms than any other subject.
The density of candidates at each score level determines rank shifts. In the 580–640 range, thousands of candidates score within every 5-mark band, making competition extremely dense and rank predictions more sensitive.
Biology carries exactly half the NEET paper. Students who score 320+ in Biology alone (out of 360) and average in Physics and Chemistry still end up in the top 15,000–20,000 rank range. Read NCERT Biology cover to cover — every line, every table, every diagram caption — at least 4 times. There is no shortcut here. 90–95% of NEET Biology questions come directly from NCERT.
Many students underestimate NCERT and directly jump to reference books. This is a critical mistake. NEET questions are word-for-word from NCERT in Biology, concept-for-concept from NCERT in Chemistry, and numerically rooted in NCERT for Physics. Build NCERT mastery first, then supplement with practice books.
NEET has a consistent pattern of repeating similar questions year after year, especially in Biology. Students who solve and analyse 10 years of chapter-wise PYQs find that a significant percentage of their actual NEET paper feels familiar. Use the subject-wise PYQ links on this site to practice chapter by chapter.
Biology questions take less time to answer than Physics calculations. Start with Biology in NEET, complete all 90 questions within 40 minutes, then move to Chemistry and Physics with the remaining time. This strategy consistently gives students more time for difficult Physics numericals.
Every wrong answer costs you 5 marks effectively — 4 marks you could have scored plus 1 mark penalty. If your confidence in a question is below 50%, skip it. Quality over quantity in NEET always wins. Students who attempt 170 questions with 90% accuracy always beat students who attempt 190 questions with 75% accuracy.