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By Karan Singh Bisht
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Updated on 9 May 2025, 17:48 IST
Understanding how the National Testing Agency (NTA) calculates your NEET rank-and how that rank translates into college admission opportunities-is essential for every medical aspirant. With the competition for MBBS and BDS seats at an all-time high, knowing the latest NEET 2025 ranking system, marks vs rank trends, and expected college cutoffs can help you set realistic goals and plan your counselling strategy.
The NEET 2025 ranking system is primarily based on the marks you obtain in the exam. The NEET exam consists of 180 multiple-choice questions, each carrying four marks. For every incorrect answer, one mark is deducted, while unattempted questions receive zero marks. Your total score is calculated as:
Total Score = (4 × Number of Correct Answers) − (1 × Number of Incorrect Answers)
Key factors that determine your NEET 2025 rank:
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With thousands of students scoring similar marks, NTA has a detailed tie-breaking protocol for NEET 2025:
If still unresolved, a random process guided by an independent expert committee is used. This updated system ensures a fair and transparent ranking, even among top scorers.
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Understanding the NEET 2025 marks vs rank analysis is crucial for setting your target score. Here’s how your NEET 2025 marks are likely to convert into All India Ranks (AIR), based on the latest data and previous trends:
| NEET Marks Range | Expected NEET Rank Range |
| 720 – 715 | 1 – 67 |
| 715 – 700 | 177 – 2,250 |
| 690 – 665 | 4,406 – 17,800 |
| 656 – 638 | 25,500 – 40,116 |
| 630 – 615 | 47,810 – 65,000 |
| 606 – 591 | 70,000 – 91,527 |
| 550 – 500 | 144,000 – 209,000 |
| 451 – 414 | 285,550 – 351,425 |
| 380 – 287 | 420,000 – 657,138 |
| 251 – 142 | 774,559 – 1,200,000 |
NTA uses percentile scores to determine eligibility for counselling and category-wise cut-offs. The percentile indicates the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or below your score.
Percentile by Marks:
Percentile = (Your NEET Score / Topper’s NEET Score) x 100
Percentile by Rank:
Percentile = (Total Candidates − Your Rank / Total Candidates) × 100
For 2025, the qualifying percentile is expected to be:
General: 50th percentile (expected cut-off: 720–162 marks)
OBC/SC/ST: 40th percentile (expected cut-off: 161–127 marks)
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| College Name | Expected NEET 2025 Closing Rank (General – AIQ) | Expected Marks 2025 |
| AIIMS, New Delhi | 1 – 50 | 710+ |
| Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) | 50 – 100 | 610+ |
| University College of Medical Sciences | 100 – 200 | 680+ |
| JIPMER, Puducherry | 100 – 200 | 680+ |
| King George’s Medical University (KGMU) | 100 – 2000 | 650+ |
| B.J. Government Medical College, Pune | 7000 – 8000 | 630+ |
NTA uses a revised seven-point tie-breaking policy for NEET 2025. If two or more candidates secure the same marks, preference is given in this order: higher marks in Biology, then Chemistry, then Physics, followed by fewer incorrect answers overall, then fewer incorrect answers in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics respectively. If the tie still persists, a random draw is conducted under expert supervision. The age factor is no longer considered in 2025
For top government medical colleges, candidates generally need a NEET 2025 score above 600. For the most prestigious colleges like AIIMS Delhi, the closing rank may require scores above 700. State government colleges may have lower cutoffs, typically ranging from 580 to 650 marks, depending on category and state quota.
A NEET 2025 rank predictor tool allows you to input your expected marks, category, and state to estimate your All India Rank. This predicted rank helps shortlist colleges by comparing with previous years’ cutoffs and planning your admission strategy accordingly.
Use the formula:
Percentile=(Your NEET Score / Topper’s Score)×100
For example, a score of 560 with a topper’s score of 720 gives a 77.78 percentile
The National Testing Agency (NTA) uses:
Percentile = (Total Candidates − Your Rank / Total Candidates) × 100
If your rank is 40,000 out of 2,00,000 candidates, your percentile is 80%
MBBS eligibility requires meeting category-wise percentile cutoffs:
Percentile determines qualification, not direct admission
A 72 percentile implies scoring higher than 72% of candidates. For 2025, this could approximate 450–480 marks (assuming a topper’s score of 720). Actual marks depend on exam difficulty.
To calculate NEET marks with negative marking, use:
Total Marks = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1)
Example: 140 correct (140×4=560) and 30 incorrect (30×-1=-30) gives 530/720
A 98 percentile typically corresponds to 650–680 marks (assuming a topper’s score of 720). This rank usually falls within the top 1,000 ranks
A 35 percentile is below the qualifying cutoff. It may translate to 120–150 marks, making candidates ineligible for MBBS/BDS
NTA uses tie-breakers in this order:
Two methods:
Example: A rank of 90 out of 7,00,000 candidates gives a 99.98 percentile