NEET 2026 Rank Predictor
Enter your expected NEET score and category. Get your predicted All India Rank, percentile, and likely MBBS college bucket — modelled on official NTA score-vs-rank data from NEET 2025 and 2024.
Score vs All India Rank — your point on the curve
NEET 2025 marks vs rank — quick reference
Below is the official NEET 2025 marks-to-rank mapping (NTA-released anchor points). The 2025 paper was tougher than 2024 — top score was 686 (no perfect 720), so the same rank now needs fewer marks than in 2024.
| NEET Score | All India Rank (NEET 2025) |
|---|---|
| 686 | 1 |
| 662 | 33 |
| 625 | 158 |
| 607 | 1,022 |
| 600 | 1,386 |
| 582 | 3,200 |
| 563 | 7,497 |
| 543 | 15,000 |
| 532 | 22,000 |
| 520 | 31,450 |
| 516 | 35,000 |
| 405 | ~1,99,000 |
| 342 | ~3,35,000 |
How this rank predictor works
The model uses official NTA score-vs-rank data from NEET 2025 (most recent) and NEET 2024, with log-linear interpolation to estimate AIR for any score. Three things drive the output:
- Two-year blend. Default mode averages NEET 2025 and 2024 curves (60/40 weight, favouring most recent). NEET 2026 difficulty is unknown, so a blend is more honest than either year alone.
- Category adjustment. Category ranks (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS) are derived from official NEET 2023 category-wise tables — typical ratios used: OBC ≈ 0.40 × AIR, SC ≈ 0.08 × AIR, ST ≈ 0.04 × AIR, EWS ≈ 0.10 × AIR.
- Confidence band. Year-over-year variance for the same score is typically ±10–15%. The displayed range reflects that uncertainty — your actual rank can land anywhere in it.
FAQ
How accurate is this NEET rank predictor?
Anchor points are from official NTA data. Within the 500–700 score range, predictions are typically within ±10–15% of actual rank. Below 400, the curve flattens and a 10-mark difference can shift rank by 20,000+ — so use those numbers as ballpark, not exact.
What rank do I need for government MBBS in India?
For all-India quota (15% seats), under-1,500 AIR is needed for top central institutes (AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER), under-10,000 for safe state government MBBS via AIQ. State quota (85% seats) is more lenient — many state governments admit up to 50,000–80,000 AIR depending on category and state. SC/ST/OBC reservations widen this further.
Is NEET 2026 going to be tougher like 2025 or easier like 2024?
NEET 2024 had 17 candidates tied at 720 (perfect score) due to a paper-leak controversy. NEET 2025 was deliberately toughened — top score was 686, no perfect 720. NEET 2026 difficulty is still uncertain. A safe assumption: expect difficulty similar to 2025, with a top score in the 680–700 range. Use the “Tougher paper” scenario for a realistic worst case.
Why do reserved category candidates get a different rank?
Every NEET candidate gets one All India Rank (AIR). In addition, reserved category candidates also get a separate Category Rank (e.g., SC rank, ST rank), which is used for reserved seats. For example, a candidate scoring 600 with AIR ~1,400 might have an SC category rank of ~110 — far better than their AIR — making them eligible for SC-quota seats they’d never reach via AIR alone.
Does this predictor account for state quota?
Not directly. Cutoffs vary widely by state — Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra are typically more competitive; Bihar, UP, MP have slightly more lenient state quotas. The “domicile state” field is used to flag your state but does not change the AIR prediction. State counselling cutoffs are a separate (year-specific) lookup.
Will this work for NEET 2025 result analysis?
Yes — if you’ve already given NEET 2025 and want to verify your expected rank, select the “Tougher paper (like 2025)” scenario for the closest match to actual NEET 2025 trends.
Get your NEET 2026 score up
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Disclaimer: This NEET rank predictor uses publicly released NTA data and statistical modelling. It is meant as a planning aid only — actual NEET 2026 rank depends on exam difficulty, candidate count, and normalisation, none of which are known until result day. ChapterNotes is an independent education resource; we are not affiliated with NTA.