NEET 2022 Marks vs Rank - Check NEET Percentile Analysis

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, popularly known as NEET, was held on July 17 this year. The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the NEET 2022 Answer Key on its official website on August 31 and the results are expected to be out by September 7, 2022. Aspirants must note that NEET score and rank keeps changing every year based on the number of applicants appearing for the entrance exam, availability of seats, difficulty level of the questions etc. Before discussing NEET Marks Vs Rank, let’s take a quick look at the NEET 2022 Exam Highlights.

NEET 2022 Exam Highlights

As you already know, the NEET exam for MBBS will be conducted offline. Here are some of its highlights:

NEET 2022 Result

The NTA NEET 2022 results will be announced on September 7. NEET 2022 results are prepared on the basis of marks obtained by candidates. Those who pass the exam with the minimum cutoff marks will be eligible to appear for the counselling rounds. Candidates are advised to check neet nta nic in to access the results. 

NEET 2022 Marks vs Rank 

One of the major concerns for every NEET-UG aspirant is the NEET rank. Every year, lakhs of students appear for the NEET exam for MBBS/ BDS admissions. Students search for an estimated NEET-UG rank for their score in the entrance exam. By predicting NEET rank, students plan their choices of colleges. Most students aim for top medical colleges by checking the opening and closing ranks and there is a big demand for medical seats in government medical colleges. Students can also check the CBSE Board 12th Date Sheet which will soon be released on its official website and start their board preparations alongside. CBSE Class 12th Syllabus will also nurture the basic concepts of the students.

NEET 2022 Result Marks Vs Rank: Factors that Affect

Candidates must note that NEET marks and ranks vary each year depending on several factors, such as the following:

• The total number of candidates appearing for the exam

• The preparation level of the candidates

• The level of difficulty of NEET exam paper

• NEET previous question paper trends 

• The total number of seas available in colleges and universities

NEET 2022 Expected Marks Vs Ranks

A comparison of the tentative NEET 2022 marks vs rank is tabulated below for reference if candidates:

How to Calculate NEET 2022 Score

To evaluate NEET 2022 marks and ranks, candidates will first need to find out their probable score. Consult the NEET 2022 Answer Key to calculate your scores roughly. As mentioned, the full marks allotted for NEET Exam are 720. The paper consists of 180 questions, each carrying 4 marks. You get 4 marks for each right answer and 1 mark deducted for every wrong answer. If candidates choose to skip a question or select more than one answer, the particular question will be considered unattempted, which means no marking will be done for that question.

This is how you can predict your NEET 2022 Score:

• Note down the serial no. of the questions from your NEET exam paper

• Write +4 marks against every question answered correctly

• Write -1 mark against each question answered incorrectly

• Add up all the +4s (positive score or ‘P’) and -1s (negative score or ‘N’) separately

• Subtract the sum of your negative score from the sum of your positive score i.e. (P-N) = you will get your estimated NEET 2022 Score

Once you are done estimating your NEET score with the help of the Answer Key, you will be able to calculate your NEET 2022 Mark Vs Rank easily. Start by analyzing marks and rankings of the last 3-4 years to predict your All India Rank. To make things easier for you, we have prepared a list of NEET marks vs rank for the years 2021, 2020 and 2019.

NEET Marks Vs Rank Comparison 2020-2021

The table below features a detailed analysis of the number of candidates from both General and Reserved categories who qualified NEET 2021 and NEET 2020:

NEET Marks Vs Rank Previous Year Analysis

Here is a quick view of the marks vs rank for NEET 2022 for candidates:

• In the last two years i.e. NEET 2021 and NEET 2020, the highest marks secured by a candidate was 720. In NEET 2019, the highest mark obtained was 701. For NEET 2018 was 691 and for NEET 2017 was 697. 

• The qualifying score for candidates from the General category was 134 in NEET 2021. For NEET 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 it was 134, 134, 119, and 131 respectively.

• Looking at the previous year’s trend, a fact that needs to be observed as we go through the NEET marks in descending order is that the number of candidates scoring them is on the rise. 

• The opening rank of a score range is given in continuation to the closing rank since several candidates end up obtaining the same marks. 

NEET Marks Vs Rank 2021

Based on the results of NEET 2021, the following are the marks and ranks secured by candidates:

NEET Marks Vs Rank 2020

The table below shows the range of NEET Marks Vs Rank 2020:

NEET Marks Vs Rank 2019

The scores and ranks for NEET 2019 are tabulated below:

NEET Marks Vs Rank 2018

The score-wise rankings for NEET 2018 are mentioned below:

NEET Marks Vs Rank 2017

Refer to the table below to know about the NEET Rankings in 2017:

Category-Wise NEET-UG Marks of Candidates in 2018 & 2017

The information specified below will help candidates to know the total number of candidates under specific marks range. The category-wise total number of NEET-UG qualifiers in 2018 & 2017 along with the range of marks can be checked below.

*Denotes Category wise cutoff 

NEET-UG AIQ Closing Ranks 2018 & 2017

NEET-UG AIQ counselling is conducted for 15% of MBBS seats in government and private medical college across the country. 85% of seats are filled by respective states. Here are category wise closing ranks of NEET AIQ counselling 2018 & 2017.

NEET-UG Marks vs Ranks of 2018 & 2017 Toppers

Students aiming for higher marks in NEET-UG 2019 can have a look at the marks and ranks of NEET-UG toppers 2018 & 2017 (only all-India ranks are mentioned) here:

Looking at these tables, it is evident that the marks vs rank for 2020 and 2021 show different trends for NEET. The competition is only getting tougher with each passing year. Therefore, it is much more likely that the NEET 2022 Marks Vs Rank will have some changes as compared to the last year.

NEET Previous Year Cut Off Analysis

Another important piece of information for the test-takers of NEET 2021 is the cut off trend for the past years. Knowing the cut off for NEET will help aspirants evaluate their chances of getting the desired college or course. Apart from NEET marks vs rank data, students are advised to note the cut off trends. To know more about the past years' trends, check the NEET cut-off.  

The following table presents the category-wise NEET cut-off scores for the past year: 

NEET 2022 Cutoff (Expected)

Based on the previous cutoff trends of NTA NEET, here is a look at the tentative NEET 2022 cutoff for all categories:

NEET 2022 Tie-Breaker

Students must score at least 680-690 marks to feature in the list of top 100 NEET-UG 2022 ranks. However, when appearing for a competitive exam like NEET, it is likely that two students will score the same marks. In such cases, NEET Tie Breaker is applied. The rules for NEET 2022 Tie Breaker are as follows:

• If two or more candidates end up scoring the same marks, their Biology marks will be taken as a tie-breaker. Therefore, the candidate who gets a higher score in Biology will be assigned a higher rank.

• If the above process fails to break the tie due to a greater number of candidates securing the same marks, the conducting authority will take Chemistry marks into consideration. Students securing higher marks in Chemistry will thus be awarded a higher rank. 

• In case the above process fails to break the tie, then the number of questions answered incorrectly is counted. The candidate who has given the least number of incorrect answers gets a higher rank.

• Lastly, if all of the above rules fail to break the tie, the age of the candidates is considered. An older candidate is given preference. 

NEET AIQ Opening & Closing Ranks 

Students often get distracted thinking about the NEET Marks Vs Rank trend. While knowing about the scores and rankings gives you a fair idea of what to expect from NEET 2022, the key to achieving the desired results is to study hard. At the end of the day, it is your hard work and dedication that will take you ahead in life. 

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