NEET exams are the entry point to a prosperous life. The exams to prominent medical and dental institutions around the country have been a stress-inducing factor for both students and parents. Those who succeed in achieving top ranks can opt for the professional college of their choice. Probabilities of rank would directly depend on the mark one scores.
Are you aware of how tight the NEET entrance exam is? How many marks does one need to reach the top 100? Are you preparing accordingly?
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The NEET 2021 rank would depend directly on the mark scored by the candidate. The ranking may vary depending on different conditions.
These all facts point to a simple and direct thing; the candidate must approach NEET 2021 seriously. A diligent effort from the student and proper guidance from the tutor would turn decisive.
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Let’s see the statistics of the previous years. And try to analyze how the students have been performing.
NEET 2020 witnessed a quantum leap in the marks of the top rank holders. Two students scored a perfect 720. How insane, right!? Think of the dedication they might have put up, to register such a historical score.
The first ranks in 2019, 2018, and 2017 scored 701, 691, and 697 respectively.
Qualifying marks for General candidate in NEET 2021 is stipulated to be 50th percentile. Whilst the same for SC/ST/OBC is 40th percentile and for the specially-abled general candidate, it is 45the percentile.
The NEET 2020 cut-off for the general candidates was 147 out of 720 whereas in 2019 it was 134.
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Every student must aim to reach the top 10. As it is said, “shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you will land among the stars.” The aspirants must devote maximum time with only one vision in mind, cracking NEET. A perfect balance of study hours, time for rest, and a schedule for physical activities including yoga must be prepared. One must follow the timetable properly. Never allow the attitude of procrastination to take the reign of thoughts.
The top 40 ranks and their marks in NEET 2020 are:
All India Rank | Marks (in 720) |
1 | 720 |
2 | 720 |
3 | 715 (the rank was decided upon the DOB, as there were 04 candidates of the same mark) |
4 | 715 |
5 | 715 |
6 | 715 |
7 | 711 |
8 | 710 |
9 | 710 |
10 | 710 |
25 | 705 |
30 | 705 |
40 | 705 |
Ideally, a score above 700 can get a general candidate to elite medical institutions in the country.
Refer to this table for finding NEET 2021 cutoff
Category | Cut Off Percentile | Cut Off Scores |
General | 50th | 720-147 |
General-PH | 45th | 146-129 |
SC/ST/OBC | 40th | 146-113 |
SC/ST/OBC-PH | 40th | 128-113 |
A general picture of the mark and rank in NEET 2020 is given below. It would provide a basic idea concerning the ranking structure.
Students at ranks 1-10 had scored 700+ marks in NEET 2020
Ranks from 1000 to 2000 had scored 650+ marks. Just imagine how tight the competition turns out to be!
Those scored marks above 600 were placed in ranks 5000 to 10000
Mark above 550 could secure ranks from 15000-20000
Each mark counts in NEET. The scenario has been the same every year. Aspirants lost a seat in renowned professional institutions for one mark.
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