The relationship between NEET scores and corresponding ranks can vary annually due to
factors such as exam difficulty, the number of test-takers, and overall performance trends.
Analyzing data from recent years provides insight into these fluctuations.
NEET 2024:
• Perfect Scores: In 2024, 17 candidates achieved a perfect score of 720, all securing
the All India Rank (AIR) 1.
NEET 2023:
• Top Scores: The highest score was 720, with two candidates attaining this mark.
Score Distribution:
o Scores between 715-720 corresponded to ranks 1-20.
o Scores between 710-714 were associated with ranks 21-85.
o Scores between 705-709 aligned with ranks 86-210.
NEET 2022:
• Top Scores: The highest score was 715.
• Score Distribution:
o Scores between 710-715 corresponded to ranks 1-50.
o Scores between 700-709 were associated with ranks 51-200.
o Scores between 690-699 aligned with ranks 201-500.
NEET 2021:
• Top Scores: The highest score was 720.
• Score Distribution:
o Scores between 715-720 corresponded to ranks 1-20.
o Scores between 710-714 were associated with ranks 21-85.
o Scores between 705-709 aligned with ranks 86-210.
NEET 2020:
• Top Scores: The highest score was 720.
• Score Distribution:
o Scores between 715-720 corresponded to ranks 1-20.
o Scores between 710-714 were associated with ranks 21-85.
o Scores between 705-709 aligned with ranks 86-210.
Observations:
• Top Ranks: Achieving a score above 710 consistently places candidates within the
top 100 ranks.
• Score Sensitivity: Even a slight decrease in marks can result in a significant drop in
rank, especially at higher score ranges.
• Annual Variations: The exact marks-to-rank correlation varies each year based on
the exam’s difficulty level and the performance of the cohort.
Understanding these trends can help aspirants set realistic score targets to achieve their
desired ranks in the NEET examination.
