NEET Marks vs Rank 2026 — Predicted AIR Table
Predicted All India Rank for every NEET score range — based on previous years' data and expected competition.
NEET Marks to Rank Conversion Table 2026
| NEET Marks | Predicted Rank (AIR) | Rank Range | Percentile | MBBS Abroad Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720 | ~1 | 1 | 100% | Eligible for Abroad |
| 700 | ~100 | 50 - 150 | 99.99% | Eligible for Abroad |
| 650 | ~5,000 | 3,000 - 7,000 | 99.7% | Eligible for Abroad |
| 600 | ~20,000 | 15,000 - 25,000 | 98.9% | Eligible for Abroad |
| 550 | ~50,000 | 40,000 - 60,000 | 97.2% | Eligible for Abroad |
| 500 | ~80,000 | 65,000 - 95,000 | 95.5% | Eligible for Abroad |
| 450 | ~1,20,000 | 1,00,000 - 1,40,000 | 93.3% | Eligible for Abroad |
| 400 | ~2,00,000 | 1,70,000 - 2,30,000 | 88.9% | Eligible for Abroad |
| 350 | ~3,50,000 | 3,00,000 - 4,00,000 | 80.6% | Eligible for Abroad |
| 300 | ~5,00,000 | 4,50,000 - 5,50,000 | 72.2% | Eligible for Abroad |
Course-wise NEET Score Guide — MBBS, BDS, BAMS & BHMS
Different medical courses need very different scores. The bands below are indicative for the General category, based on recent-year trends — actual admission depends on your category, domicile state, quota (AIQ vs state) and that year's difficulty. Treat these as a planning guide and confirm against official counselling cut-offs.
| Course & seat type | Indicative score (General) | Approx. AIR band |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS — top govt (AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER, MAMC, top GMCs) | 680+ | Under ~10,000 |
| MBBS — state government college | 600–660 | ~10,000 – 50,000 |
| MBBS — private / deemed college | 500–600 | ~50,000 – 1,50,000 |
| BDS (dental) — government | 530–600 | ~40,000 – 90,000 |
| BDS — private | 300–500 | ~1,50,000 – 5,00,000 |
| BAMS (Ayurveda) | 350–500 | ~2,00,000 – 6,00,000 |
| BHMS (Homeopathy) | 300–450 | ~3,00,000 – 7,00,000 |
| Qualified but below competitive range | ~130–300 | Beyond Indian govt seats → NMC-approved MBBS abroad |
Indicative ranges based on previous years' counselling trends; not official. Reserved-category candidates typically qualify at lower scores. Verify on the official MCC (mcc.nic.in) and state counselling portals.
What Can You Get at Each NEET Rank?
A quick way to read your rank: which type of seat each All India Rank band realistically targets in the General category. Category reservation, state domicile and quota can shift these meaningfully.
| All India Rank band | Realistically targets |
|---|---|
| 1 – 10,000 | Top government colleges — AIIMS Delhi & older AIIMS, JIPMER, MAMC, top state GMCs |
| 10,000 – 50,000 | Most state government MBBS via state quota; strong All India Quota chances |
| 50,000 – 1,50,000 | Private & deemed MBBS, government BDS, some state govt seats with category benefit |
| 1,50,000 – 5,00,000 | BDS, BAMS/BHMS (AYUSH), management/NRI private seats |
| Qualified, beyond competitive range | NMC-approved MBBS abroad — only NEET qualification is required, no minimum rank |
Historical NEET UG Qualifying Cutoffs (Official NTA Data)
These are the official NTA qualifying cut-offs by category and year — the minimum score needed to qualify NEET (not to secure a college seat). Note how the General cut-off swings year to year with paper difficulty, which is exactly why a marks-to-rank table can only ever be an estimate.
| Year | Category | Qualifying %ile | Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PH_General | 45th | 146 |
| 2024 | EWS | 50th | 164 |
| 2024 | ST | 40th | 129 |
| 2024 | SC | 40th | 129 |
| 2024 | OBC | 40th | 129 |
| 2024 | General | 50th | 164 |
| 2023 | ST | 40th | 107 |
| 2023 | SC | 40th | 107 |
| 2023 | OBC | 40th | 107 |
| 2023 | General | 50th | 137 |
| 2022 | ST | 40th | 93 |
| 2022 | SC | 40th | 93 |
| 2022 | OBC | 40th | 93 |
| 2022 | General | 50th | 117 |
| 2021 | ST | 40th | 108 |
| 2021 | SC | 40th | 108 |
| 2021 | OBC | 40th | 108 |
| 2021 | General | 50th | 138 |
| 2020 | ST | 40th | 113 |
| 2020 | SC | 40th | 113 |
| 2020 | OBC | 40th | 113 |
| 2020 | General | 50th | 147 |
| 2019 | ST | 40th | 107 |
| 2019 | SC | 40th | 107 |
| 2019 | OBC | 40th | 107 |
| 2019 | General | 50th | 134 |
Source: NTA Official NEET UG results. Qualifying cut-off is the minimum score to be eligible for counselling — securing a seat needs a much higher score.
How NEET Marks to Rank Conversion Works
NEET rank depends on the total number of candidates and the difficulty of the exam. The conversion table above is based on analysis of previous years' (2019-2025) marks vs rank data. Since NEET is a relative exam, the same marks can give different ranks in different years.
For MBBS abroad, the minimum NEET qualification score matters more than rank. As of 2024-25, the NMC requires a minimum qualifying NEET score (50th percentile for General, 40th for SC/ST/OBC) to be eligible for admission to any foreign medical university.
Students scoring 250-400 in NEET often find better value in MBBS abroad programs, where admission is based on qualifying NEET score rather than competitive ranking — giving them access to quality medical education at NMC-approved universities.
Why the Same Marks Give Different Ranks Each Year
NEET is a relative exam, not an absolute one. Your rank isn't decided by how many marks you scored in isolation — it's decided by how many candidates scored more than you. That means the marks-to-rank relationship shifts every single year, driven by two things.
Paper difficulty: when the paper is easy, more students cluster at high scores, so a given mark fetches a worse rank. A tough paper spreads scores out and the same mark earns a better rank. Candidate volume: the number of NEET aspirants has trended upward year on year, pushing ranks higher for the same score over time.
This is why every honest marks-vs-rank table — including ours — is an estimate built on past trends, presented as a range rather than a single number. Use it to plan, not to guarantee.
Qualifying Score vs Competitive Rank — Know the Difference
Two numbers from your NEET result matter, and they serve different purposes. Your rank decides Indian counselling, where government and private seats are allotted strictly in rank order. Your qualifying status — clearing the 50th percentile (General) or 40th percentile (reserved) — is the gate for MBBS abroad.
A student with 350–450 marks may sit too low in the Indian rank order for a government seat, yet comfortably clear the qualifying cutoff that unlocks an NMC-approved foreign university. That gap between "rank good enough for India" and "qualified for abroad" is exactly why lakhs of students each year study MBBS overseas — and why this table flags abroad eligibility alongside every rank band.