Expected NEET 2026 Marks vs AIR analysis based on NTA trends (2023–2025)
| NEET Marks | Expected AIR Range |
|---|---|
| 715 – 720 | 1 – 50 |
| 700 – 714 | 51 – 200 |
| 690 – 699 | 201 – 500 |
| 670 – 689 | 501 – 2,000 |
| 650 – 669 | 2,001 – 5,000 |
| 620 – 649 | 5,001 – 12,000 |
| 600 – 619 | 12,001 – 20,000 |
| 580 – 599 | 20,001 – 35,000 |
| 560 – 579 | 35,001 – 50,000 |
| 540 – 559 | 50,001 – 70,000 |
| 520 – 539 | 70,001 – 95,000 |
| 500 – 519 | 95,001 – 1,30,000 |
| 480 – 499 | 1,30,001 – 1,70,000 |
| 450 – 479 | 1,70,001 – 2,30,000 |
| 400 – 449 | 2,30,001 – 3,50,000 |
| 350 – 399 | 3,50,001 – 5,00,000 |
| 300 – 349 | 5,00,001 – 7,00,000 |
| 250 – 299 | 7,00,001 – 9,50,000 |
| 200 – 249 | 9,50,001 – 12,00,000 |
| 150 – 199 | 12,00,001 – 15,00,000 |
| 100 – 149 | 15,00,001+ |
NEET rank is the most crucial parameter for medical admissions in India. While marks show raw performance, rank reflects real competition. NEET 2026 is expected to witness more than 24 lakh candidates, making rank prediction more important than ever.
Rank is determined using percentile-based normalization, meaning the number of candidates scoring above you decides your AIR. Even a small drop in marks can lead to a massive rank drop, especially in the 500–650 range where competition density is extremely high.
Students scoring above 700 marks usually secure ranks within top 200 and are almost guaranteed admission into AIIMS Delhi or top government colleges. Scores between 650–690 remain highly competitive and are sufficient for government MBBS seats under All India Quota.
Between 550–620 marks, rank fluctuation becomes very sharp. This range decides whether a candidate gets government MBBS, state quota seat, or must opt for private medical colleges. A difference of just 10 marks can shift rank by 10,000 or more.
Scores between 400–500 marks fall into a critical zone where private colleges, BDS, AYUSH, and state quota seats dominate. Candidates here must plan counselling choices carefully.
Below 400 marks, ranks deteriorate rapidly. While qualifying percentile may still be achieved, MBBS chances reduce significantly unless category reservation or state-specific cutoffs apply.
Marks below 200 usually correspond to ranks beyond 10 lakh, where medical seat options are extremely limited. However, percentile qualification still allows candidates to reattempt with strategic improvement.
NEET rank prediction helps aspirants estimate college possibilities, counselling strategy, and improvement targets. It also assists droppers in analyzing realistic score enhancement needed.
The above NEET 2026 marks vs rank data is prepared using previous NTA rank distributions from NEET 2023, 2024, and 2025, adjusted for rising competition and paper difficulty.
Actual ranks may vary slightly depending on normalization, difficulty level, and candidate pool, but these predictions stay very close to final results.
No, rank varies depending on competition and exam difficulty.
It is based on multi-year NTA data and remains very close to actual ranks.
Yes, counselling and seat allotment depend on rank, not marks.
Generally under 25,000 AIR for General category.
Possible under state quota or reserved categories.
Usually between 12,000 – 20,000 AIR.
No, AIR remains same; cutoffs differ by category.
Yes, percentile-based normalization impacts final rank.
Competition is increasing even if difficulty remains similar.
Yes, if they are based on official NTA trend analysis.