How to calculate NEET marks 2025 with negative marking?

To calculate your NEET marks from your percentile, you need to understand the relationship between your percentile and the total number of candidates who appeared for the exam. The percentile score is a ranking system that reflects your performance relative to other candidates.

Step-by-Step Method to Calculate NEET Marks from Percentile:

1. Obtain the Total Number of Candidates:

The total number of candidates who appeared for NEET varies each year. For example, in 2024, around 20 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. You will need this number to calculate your rank.

2. Calculate Your Rank Using Percentile:

The percentile score reflects how well you performed compared to other candidates. The formula to calculate your rank from percentile is:

Rank = ((100 - Percentile) / 100) * Total Candidates 

Example: If your percentile is 90 and the total number of candidates is 20 lakh:

Rank = ((100 - 90) / 100) * 20,00,000 = 0.1 * 20,00,000 = 2,00,000

So, your rank is around 2,00,000.

3. Estimate NEET Marks Based on Rank:

After calculating your rank, you can estimate your NEET marks based on the previous year’s cutoff trends and rank-to-marks ratio. Typically, for NEET, the following pattern holds:

• A higher percentile (90+ percentile) generally correlates with higher marks (in the range of 600-700).
• A lower percentile (50-60 percentile) corresponds to lower marks (in the range of 300-400).

Note: There is no direct formula for converting percentile into marks, as it depends on multiple factors like:

• Difficulty level of the exam
• Total number of candidates
• Cut-off trends for the year