In NEET 2026 the topper marks are expected to be 720 out of 720, with multiple students expected to score 720. This is mainly due to the fact that NEET 2026 was easy to moderate. Many coaching centres and experts are expecting at least 20-25 students to score 720 marks this year in NEET.
- NEET 2026, which was conducted on May 3rd, was easier than last year. Chemistry was more scoring, biology was lengthy but manageable, while Physics was slightly tougher than the other sections.
- Last year at NEET 2025, the topper scored 686 marks out of 720, which shows the toughness of the paper last year.
- If multiple students score 720, tie-breaking rules will apply to declare the ranking. Highest marks in this order will get the highest rank among them. First Biology, then Chemistry, then Physics, then Fewer Wrong answers (subject-wise).
"As of now, at least 15 students across the entire country are already known to be at 720 marks. There are large numbers of students scoring even above 700. There is a tremendous density of students who are scoring 715 marks", says Brajesh Maheshwari Sir.
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NEET 2026 Expected Topper Marks: Year-wise Trend
Topper marks in NEET are closely related to the difficulty level of the exam that year. When the paper is easier, topper scores reach 720, and multiple candidates achieve perfect marks.
- When the paper is on the tougher side, the top score drops to 686 - 715.
- Since NEET 2026 is widely considered easier than 2025 by many students and experts, 720/720 is the most likely topper score.
- Some experts also predict that the score may settle between 710 and 720 marks because of Physics was on the moderate to tougher side.
| Year | AIR 1 Score (out of 720) | Number of 720 Scorers | Difficulty Level | AIR 1 State / Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 720 (Expected) | 20 - 25 (Expected) | Easy to Moderate | To be announced |
| 2025 | 686 | 0 | Moderate to Difficult | Rajasthan (Mahesh Kumar) |
| 2024 | 720 | 67 | Easy to Moderate | Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR (multiple) |
| 2023 | 720 | 2 | Moderate | Multiple states |
| 2022 | 715 | 0 | Moderate to Difficult | Tanishka (Rajasthan) |
| 2021 | 720 | Multiple | Easy to Moderate | Multiple states |
| 2020 | 720 | 1 (Soyeb Aftab) | Easy to Moderate | Maharashtra (Soyeb Aftab) |
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Ques. What is the expected NEET 2026 topper score?
Ans. Based on the easy-to-moderate difficulty of NEET 2026, the expected topper score is 720 out of 720. Multiple coaching institutes have already claimed 720/720 scorers from their batches after checking against the NTA provisional answer key. Experts estimate 20 to 25 candidates may achieve a perfect score. The official AIR 1 and topper marks will be confirmed by NTA with the NEET 2026 result in June 2026.
Ques. Does scoring 720 guarantee AIR 1 in NEET 2026?
Ans. If multiple candidates score 720/720 in NEET 2026, AIR 1 is determined by tie-breaking criteria: the candidate with higher Biology marks ranks first; if that is also tied, higher Chemistry marks apply, then Physics marks, and finally age (older candidate ranked higher). All candidates scoring 720/720 are still considered co-toppers. In NEET 2024, 67 candidates scored 720, and all were formally recognized as toppers though only one received AIR 1.
NEET 2026 Expected Toppers: Score Range by Rank Band
Since the NEET 2026 paper was easier than 2025 paper, the score required for each rank range is likely to be higher than in 2025.
- The score for AIR 1,000 was around 630 marks in 2025; in 2026, it may require 635 - 640 marks for the same rank due to better overall performance.
- Above 710 marks are usually needed to get into AIIMS New Delhi.
| Rank Band | Expected Marks (2026) | Category Standing |
|---|---|---|
| AIR 1 (Topper) | 720 | Perfect Score / Expected Multiple Candidates |
| Top 10 | 684 - 720 | Elite tier |
| Top 50 | 670 - 684 | AIIMS New Delhi range |
| Top 100 | 655 - 670 | AIIMS Delhi / JIPMER range |
| Top 500 | 640 - 655 | Top AIIMS campuses and JIPMER |
| Top 1,000 | 630 - 645 | AIIMS campuses, Maulana Azad, Lady Hardinge |
| Top 5,000 | 615 - 630 | Top AIQ government colleges |
| Top 10,000 | 605 - 615 | Government MBBS via AIQ (General) |
| Top 20,000 | 595 - 605 | AIQ last seats / strong state quota |
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Ques. How many candidates scored 720/720 in NEET 2026?
Ans. The official count of 720/720 scorers in NEET 2026 has not been announced yet. Experts expect 20 to 25 candidates to achieve a perfect score given the easy-to-moderate difficulty. This is lower than NEET 2024 (67 perfect scorers) but significantly higher than NEET 2025 (zero perfect scorers). The official topper count will be released by NTA along with the result in June 2026. In 2024, NEET had 67 candidates with 720/720, the highest ever.
Ques. Will the NEET 2026 toppers list be released separately?
Ans. NTA releases the NEET toppers list along with the official result PDF at neet.nta.nic.in. The list includes state-wise toppers, category-wise toppers, and the overall national AIR 1. Coaching institutes may release their own unofficial toppers lists earlier based on provisional answer key analysis, but the official and verified list comes only from NTA at the time of result declaration.
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NEET 2026 Toppers: Impact on Cutoff and Counselling
The number of toppers and overall performance in NEET 2026 is directly going to affect the cutoff marks for top government colleges, especially AIIMS.
- The competition at the very top is very high as everyone is targeting top colleges such as AIIMS. AIIMS New Delhi admission usually requires a rank within the top 50 -70
- Since the overall exam performance is expected to be better than 2025, the AIQ General category cutoff mark for government MBBS may increase by 5 - 15 marks compared to 2025 levels.
- Toppers in NEET get a guaranteed seat across AIIMS, especially the top 50 candidates.
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Ques. Who was NEET 2025 AIR 1 and what was the score?
Ans. Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan secured AIR 1 in NEET 2025 with a score of 686 out of 720. He studied at Gurukripa Career Institute in Sikar, Rajasthan. The 2025 paper was considered tougher than usual, particularly Physics, which is why no candidate achieved 720/720 in 2025, compared to 67 candidates in 2024.
NEET 2026 Expected Topper Marks : Reddit Discussion
As per the user on r/MedicoreTards thread on Reddit, Many coaching institutes are already claiming that their students are scoring 720 out of 720 marks this year at NEET. GCI Sikhar is claiming 4 students from their coaching classes scoring a perfect 720 marks.
Ques. What score is needed for AIR 1 in NEET?
Ans. The score required for AIR 1 in NEET depends entirely on that year's exam difficulty. In easier years like 2023 and 2024, only a perfect 720/720 guaranteed AIR 1. In tougher years like 2022 and 2025, the top score was 715 and 686, respectively. For NEET 2026, experts expect 710 - 720 marks to be needed for AIR 1, with 720 being the most likely top score.
NEET 2026 Toppers: Official PDFs Last 3 Years
| Year | Document | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NEET 2026 Official Toppers List and Merit List PDF (Expected June 2026) | Official Portal (Active After Result) |
| 2025 | NEET 2025 Toppers List – AIR 1 Mahesh Kumar, 686/720 | NEET 2025 Results & Statistics |
| 2024 | NEET 2024 Toppers List – 67 Candidates, 720/720 | NEET 2024 Results & Statistics |
Note: PDFs are published by NTA after result declaration.
Source: NEET 2025 Results & Statistics
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