The NTA is expected to release the NEET Toppers List 2026 and the individual scorecards by June 15, 2026, on its official website neet.nta.nic.in.
- The official NEET Topper 2026 list released by the NTA will include the names, scores, states, and All India Ranks of the top-performing students in PDF format.
- In 2025, the AIR was 686, so for 2026 students should aim for 土10–15 marks.
Related Links:
- NEET Andhra Pradesh Counselling 2026- Dates, Registration @https://drntr.uhsap.in, Choice Filling, Seat Matrix
- NEET Merit List 2026: State-wise Merit Lists and All India Quota (AIQ) Merit List, Good Score, and Marks vs Rank
NEET Toppers 2026: Expected NEET 2026 Toppers List (AIR 1–20)
Most experts predict 710+ marks for All India Rank 1 if the paper is moderate. In 2025, AIR 1 scored 686 marks. A slightly easier paper this year could push the top score higher.
| AIR | Expected Marks (out of 720) | Expected Percentile (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 710–720 | 99.99998+ |
| 2 | 705–712 | 99.99995+ |
| 3 | 700–708 | 99.99992+ |
| 4 | 698–705 | 99.99990+ |
| 5 | 695–702 | 99.99985+ |
| 6 | 692–700 | 99.99980+ |
| 7 | 690–698 | 99.99970+ |
| 8 | 688–695 | 99.99970+ |
| 9 | 686–693 | 99.99965+ |
| 10 | 684–690 | 99.99960+ |
| 11–20 | 675–685 | 99.99940–99.99960 |
- Top 10 Range: Expected between 684 – 720 marks.
- Top 50 Range: Likely 670 – 685 marks.
- Top 100 Range: Expected around 655 – 670 marks.
How to Download the NEET Topper 2026 List?
NEET Topper 2026: Previous Year’s AIR 1 & Top 10
The NEET UG 2025 result was declared on June 14, 2025. Here is the official top 10 list from NEET 2025:
- No candidate scored a perfect 720/720; the highest score was 686, reflecting a tougher-than-usual paper.
- All top 10 positions were held by General category students, with 9 males and 1 female.
- Avika Aggarwal (AIR 5) was the sole female in the top 10 and the highest-ranking girl.
- All top rankers qualified on their first attempt.
Source: NEET UG 2025
NEET Topper 2026: Female AIR 2025
Historically, female candidates have been strong performers in NEET, and female participation continues to grow. In NEET 2025, Avika Aggarwal from Faridabad, Haryana, became the female topper at AIR 5 with a 99.99th percentile.
| Name | AIR | Percentile | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avika Aggarwal | 5 | 99.9996832 | Delhi (NCT) |
| Aashi Singh | 12 | 99.9994568 | Delhi (NCT) |
| Badhe Siddhi Manjabapu | 26 | 99.9987779 | Maharashtra |
| Tanisha | 29 | 99.9986421 | Rajasthan |
| Ooraja Rajesh Shah | 31 | 99.9985063 | Maharashtra |
| Tisha Jain | 51 | 99.9974653 | Punjab |
| Rishika Choudhary | 62 | 99.9971484 | Delhi |
| Aashna | 68 | 99.9968316 | Delhi |
| Harini Sriram | 72 | 99.9966958 | Karnataka |
| Shirin Gupta | 81 | 99.9962432 | Delhi |
Source: NEET UG 2025
NEET Toppers List 2026: Year-wise (2025-2019)
| Year | AIR Name | Score | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mahesh Kumar | 686 | Rajasthan |
| 2024 | Ved Sunilkumar Shende | 720 | Maharashtra |
| 2023 | Prabanjan J (AIR 1, tied) | 720 | Tamil Nadu |
| 2022 | Tanmay Gupta | 715 | Uttar Pradesh |
| 2021 | Mrinal Kutteri | 720 | Telangana |
| 2020 | Soyeb Aftab | 720 | Odisha |
| 2019 | Nalin Khandelwal | 701 | Rajasthan |
NEET Topper 2026: Mark vs Range Table (Expected)
The score required for NEET AIR 1 varies based on the difficulty level of the exam each year. In easier years (2023, 2024), multiple candidates achieved 720/720. In harder years like 2025, the topper's score was 686.
This is an expected table for NEET 2026, which is based on the actual data (where AIR 1 scored 686 marks), expert analysis, and trends for 2026.
| Marks Range (Out of 720) | Expected AIR Range |
|---|---|
| 705–720 | 1–5 |
| 695–704 | 6–15 |
| 685–694 | 16–50 |
| 675–684 | 51–150 |
| 665–674 | 151–400 |
| 655–664 | 401–800 |
| 645–654 | 801–1,500 |
| 635–644 | 1,501–3,000 |
| 625–634 | 3,001–5,000 |
| 615–624 | 5,001–8,000 |
| 600–614 | 8,001–15,000 |
- In NEET 2025, AIR 1 scored 686 marks, AIR 2 scored 682, and the Top 10 averaged around 680 marks.
- If the 2026 paper is easier, the top score can go up to 710+.
- If the paper is tougher (especially Physics/Chemistry), the top score may stay around 690–700.
Also Read:
- NEET Total Seat Matrix 2026 (Expected), State-wise and College-wise MBBS & BDS Seats
- NEET Marks vs Rank 2026: Check NEET Course-wise Marks vs Rank, Safe Score, Rank Predictor, and Expected Cut off
NEET Topper 2026: State-wise 2025 Toppers
NTA releases a state-wise topper list along with the main result. The 2025 state-wise official data highlights a significant shift in performance, where Rajasthan and Delhi-NCT dominated the top ranks with AIR 1 (Mahesh Kumar) and AIR 5 (Avika Aggarwal), respectively.
Source: NEET UG 2025
NEET Topper 2026: Tie-Breaking Rules
If two or more candidates obtain the same total score out of 720, the following rules are applied in this specific order to determine the higher rank:
- Biology Marks First: The candidate with higher marks in Biology (Botany and Zoology combined) is given the higher rank. As the core subject for medical studies, Biology acts as the primary "rank decider."
- Chemistry Marks: If the Biology scores are also identical, the candidate with the higher score in Chemistry is ranked higher.
- Physics Marks: If the tie persists after checking both Biology and Chemistry, the higher score in Physics is considered.
- Overall Accuracy (Negative Marking): If all subject scores are tied, the NTA examines the candidate's precision. The person with a lower ratio of incorrect answers to total attempted questions across the entire paper will be ranked higher.
- Subject-Specific Accuracy: If a tie still remains, the NTA further drills down into accuracy for each subject in the following order:
- Lower ratio of incorrect answers in Biology.
- Lower ratio of incorrect answers in Chemistry.
- Lower ratio of incorrect answers in Physics.
- The Final Resort (Random Selection): In the extremely rare event that all the above metrics are identical, the tie is resolved through a computerised random selection process conducted under the supervision of an independent expert committee.
Top Medical Colleges for NEET 2026 Toppers
NEET AIR 1 and top rankers almost universally secure admission to AIIMS New Delhi — the most coveted undergraduate medical seat in India.
| AIR Range | Institutes |
| 1–50 | AIIMS New Delhi (MBBS) |
| 51–200 | Other AIIMS campuses (Jodhpur, Bhopal, etc.) |
| 201–700 | JIPMER Puducherry / Top AIIMS |
| 701–2,000 | Top Government Medical Colleges (Maulana Azad, Grant, etc.) |
| 2,001–10,000 | State Government Medical Colleges |
| 10,001–50,000 | Private Medical Colleges such as Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, etc. |
Also Read: NEET College Predictor 2026: Predict Top MBBS/BDS/AYUSH Colleges based on NEET Marks and Ranks
FAQs
Ques. Who was NEET 2025 AIR 1?
Ans. Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan secured AIR 1 in NEET 2025 with 686 marks out of 720. He studied at Gurukripa Career Institute in Sikar.
Can more than one student be NEET AIR 1?
Ans. Yes. If two or more candidates score identical marks and all tie-breaking criteria are exhausted, both can be awarded AIR 1. This happened in NEET 2023.
What happens after the NEET topper list is released?
Ans. After the result, MCC begins AIQ counselling (expected July 2026) for 15% seats in government colleges. State counselling for 85% state quota seats follows.
In an interesting turn of events, NEET Candidates on Reddit were predicting the names of students who might bag AIR 1 in 2026.
Source: Reddit Discussion
What was the highest score ever in NEET?
Ans. The highest possible score is 720. Multiple candidates have scored 720/720 in NEET, including in 2020 (Soyeb Aftab), 2021, 2023, and 2024.
Does a NEET topper automatically get into AIIMS Delhi?
Ans. No, admission isn't automatic; a topper must officially register for MCC counselling and manually select AIIMS Delhi as their first preference during choice filling.
Securing the seat is also subject to category-wise availability (usually filling up by AIR 50) and successfully passing the institute's mandatory medical fitness test.
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