Updated on Sep 24, 2025 12:09 IST

Addressing a common query, Shiksha.com brings for its readers NEET PG marks vs rank analysis. Know your expected NEET PG 2025 rank by referring to this article.

NEET PG marks vs rank 2025 is a common query that pops into the minds of those who appear for the examination. Even medicine students preparing for the PG entrance are curious to know how many candidates usually end up securing the same marks in the NEET PG examination. The uncertainty regarding what institute one will get for a particular mark can also be resolved, to some extent, by referring to the marks vs rank analysis of NEET PG. NBE released NEET PG 2025 cut off along with the result on August 19, 2025. NEET PG 2025 result was uploaded at nbe.edu.in. NEET PG 2025 exam was held on August 3 in computer-based mode. 

Candidates can refer to the table below to know the expected rank for the corresponding marks range. In this article, apart from details about NEET PG marks vs rank, candidates can also check out previous year NEET PG cut toff. Also, know what factors determine the all India rank, in case of a tie in NEET PG result 2025. Those who qualify the exam with minimum cutoff will participate in NEET PG 2025 counselling.

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  • NEET PG Marks vs Rank Highlights
  • NEET PG Marks vs Rank 2025
  • How to calculate expected rank in NEET PG 2025?
  • Predict NEET PG CollegeNEET PG Marks vs Rank 2024
  • NEET PG 2025 Tie Breaker Criteria
  • NEET PG 2025 Cut off
  • NEET PG Cutoff: Previous Years Records
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NEET PG Marks vs Rank Highlights

Candidates should have an idea about percentile rank and percentage rank to understand overall ranking in NEET PG 2025. The percentile rank indicates your performance in comparision to other candidates who appeared for the exam. The percentile rank is comparative analayis of your performance among others. It is the merit postion among all candidates. The percentage rank shows only your performance in the exam. Candidates of general category have to score 50th percentile to qualify the exam. The qualifying percentile for SC/ST/OBC is 40th percentile.

Q:   What is the pattern of NEET PG exam?
A:

NEET PG pattern comprises details about exam mode, medium, total number of questions, allotted time, and marking scheme. NBE conducts NEET PG exam in computer-based mode. The medium of the exam is English only. Candidates don't have option to select any other language in NEET PG exam.

A total of 200 multiple choice questions are asked and candidates get 3.5 hours to answer them. According to the marking scheme, for every right answer, 4 marks are awarded while for wrong response -1 mark is deducted. No mark will be awarded/deduced for unanswered question.

Q:   Will there be some changes in NEET PG 2026 pattern?
A:

There is least chance National Board of Examinations (NBE) will make some changes in NEET PG 2026 pattern. The exam pattern is released along with the official information brochure online. The exam pattern comprises crucial details pertaining to exam including mode, medium, total number of questions, their type, and marking scheme.

Q:   Will there be negative marking in the NEET PG exam?
A:

Yes. According to the exam pattern, mark is deducted for each wrong answer in NEET PG exam. For each right answer, candidates get 4 marks and for each wrong answer, -1 mark is deducted. As there is a provision of the negative marking in the exam, candidates are advised to answer only those questions where they have confidence of right answer, otherwise negative marking may put toll on overall score. 

Type of NEET PG Rank

All India Rank (AIR)

This is comparision of rank of candidate with respect to others. AIR determines the overall postion of candidate in comparision to other candidates who appeared for the exam.

All India 50% Quota (AIR) Rank

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NEET PG Marks vs Rank 2025

The table given below highlights the marks and  rank for NEET PG 2025:

Marks scored (Out of 800)

Rank range

707

705

2-3

701

                                                                            4
                                              695                                                                           5-6

692

7-8

691

9-10

690

11

                                       689-678

12-28

677 to 663

29-113

                                        638

551

                                        632                                                                      758
                                        627

974

                                       621

1338

                                      620

1356

                                      620

1384

                                      601

2892

                                      600

3049

                                      591

4100

                                     582

5163

                                     576

6278

                                      575

6460

                                      571

6961

                                     563

8628

                                      561

8879

                                    558

9541

                                      553

10434

                                 555 to 499

10001- 25000

                                  499 to 427                                                                 25001 to 50000
                               427 to 363                                                               50001 to 75000
                                  363 to 307                                                               75001 to 100000

How to calculate expected rank in NEET PG 2025?

Candidates can calculate expected rank by following two methods

Q:   How many questions will be there in NEET PG 2025 exam?
A:

NEET PG 2025 question paper will comprise 200 questions. The total marks will be 800 marks. Candidates will be provided three and half hours to answer the question paper. There will be a provision of negative marking. Candidates are advised to attempt only those questions where they are confident of right answer otherwise negative marking may outweigh the overall score. 

Q:   Has NEET PG 2026 pattern released by NBE?
A:

Not yet. NEET PG 2026 pattern will be released by NBE. The pattern and other crucial details related to NEET PG 2026 exam is released along with the official information brochure. NEET PG 2026 is expected to be held in August 2025. The exam pattern carries crucial details such as mode and medium, total of questions, allotted time, and marking scheme. Candidates will have to register online to submit application form for NEET PG 2026.

Q:   What is the format for NEET PG exam?
A:

The format for NEET PG exam is a computer-based test (CBT) consisting of 200 multiple choice questions. The exam duration is 3.5 hours, and there is a provision of negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates will get 4 marks for right answer and -1 for wrong response. The exam pattern includes the structure of the exam, number of questions, language options, exam duration, and the marking system. Candidates should be aware of the exam pattern before starting their preparation to make better plans and strategies to score well in the exam.

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Predict NEET PG CollegeNEET PG Marks vs Rank 2024

Marks scored (Out of 800)

All India Rank

725 1
655 269
646 457
641 620
613 2700
610 2400
598 4400
571 8600
559 11000
                                                           549                                                         13000
                                                            534                                                          15900
                                                            528                                                          17400
                                                            513                                                           21476
                                                             455                                                          43000
                                                            440                                                          49000
                                                           357                                                          84000
                                                           322                                                           93000

NEET PG 2025 Tie Breaker Criteria

From the statistics mentioned above, you can infer that there are instances where multiple candidates score equal marks in the NEET PG examination.  National Board of Examinations (NBE) follows specific criteria for preparation of merit list in case of tied scores. The following NEET PG 2025 Tie Breaker criteria is used in descending order for resolution, if two or more candidates score same marks in the exam:

  • Fewer number of negative responses
  • Higher marks in Part C of the question paper
  • Fewer number of negative responses in Part C of the question paper
  • Higher marks in Part B of the question paper
  • Fewer number of negative responses in Part B of the question paper
  • Higher marks in Part A of the question paper
  • Fewer number of negative responses in Part A of the question paper
  • Candidate older in age

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NEET PG 2025 Cut off 

Category

NEET PG 2025 cutoff qualifying percentile

NEET PG cut off scores 2025

Unreserved (UR)

50th percentile

276

SC/ST/OBC

40th percentile

235

UR PWD

45th percentile

255

NEET PG Cutoff: Previous Years Records

Check cut off of previous years in the belowgiven table:

NEET PG 2023 Cutoff

Category

NEET PG cut off scores 2023

Unreserved (UR)

291

SC/ST/OBC

257

UR PWD

27

NEET PG Cutoff 2022

Category Cutoff marks (out of 800)
General 275
PWD 245
SC/ST/OBC 260

Revised Cutoff for NEET PG 2022

Category Cutoff marks (out of 800)
General 201
PWD 169
SC/ST/OBC 186

NEET PG Cutoff 2021

Category Cutoff marks (out of 800)
General 302
PWD 283
SC/ST/OBC 265

NEET PG 2020 cut off

Category Actual cutoff marks (out of 1200)
General 366
PWD 342
SC/ST/OBC/PWD 319

 

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Answered 4 days ago

Yes. MCC has started round-1 registration for NEET PG 2025 counselling on October 17, 2025. registration can be done at mcc.nic.in. Whole counselling dates and schedule for NEET PG 2025 will be released soon. 

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Nishtha Choudhury

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Answered a week ago

NEET PG 2025 counselling involves different steps starting with registration. Only those who qualify the exam can participate in counselling process. After registration, candidates ahve to declare choices. Thereafter seat allotment result is announced based on choices, reservation criteria, NEET PG

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Anushree Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

NEET PG 2025 counselling is delayed possibly due to two reasons. One reason is Nationaal Medical Commission has to add some colleges and seats for 2025-26 session and second is the pending court case. NEET PG 2025 answer key transparency plea is scheduled for hearing in Supreme Court on October 28.

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Pragati Saxena

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Answered a month ago

MCC has activated registration link for NEET PG 2025 counselling on October 17, 2025. Whole schedule for NEET PG 2025 will be released soon. Those who qualified NEET PG 2025 with minimum cutoff mark can participate in seat allocation process.

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Abhishek Divya

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Yes. Candidates will have to declare preferences of choices for each round of NEET PG counselling after registration. It must be noted registration and choices can be declared online. At the same time, choices must be locked in the given deadline otherwise it gets locked automatically. Based on decl

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Abhishek Shukla

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Answered a month ago

Yes. If you will be allotted seat in round-2 NEET PG counselling, your round-1 allotted seat will be automatically get cancelled. In case you don't get allotted seat in round-2, then round-1 seat will not be cancelled. Candidates have to register online and declare preferences of choice for NEET PG

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Bhumika Chauhan

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The merit list for Tripura NEET PG 2025 will be released online tentatively by the second week of October 2025. DMER Tripura will release separate merit lists for each round. Candidates have to download the merit list from the official website or from Shiksha.com. The merit list will include informa

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Pooja Kalra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Yes. NBE uploaded NEET PG 2025 scorecards on August 29, 2025. candidates who qualified NEET PG 2025 exam can download scorecards from official website, nbe.edu.in. They will have to enter login details in registration page to download scorecards for NEET PG 2025. The scorecard PDF comprises details

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Mukul Kumar Mishra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes. NBE released NEET PG 2025 merit list for 50% All India quota seats on August 27, 2025. the merit list was uplaoded online in PDF format, comprising deatials such as NEET PG 2025 rank, AIR rank, AIR category etc. NBE has already released NEET PG 2025 result on August 19, 2025. 

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Answered a month ago

Neet PG SCORE 455, AIQ, general category 

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