The official NEET Topper 2026 AIR 1 have not been formally released yet by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Based on expert analysis, the score for AIR 1 at NEET 2026 is expected to be around 710-715 marks.
- The top 100 ranks in NEET 2026 are expected to be achieved in the marks range of 670-680 out of 720.
- Students scoring above 710-715 are sure to get an MBBS seat in top AIIMS including AIIMS Delhi.
- In tough years like 2025, AIR 1 was achieved with 686 marks while in easier papers of 2023 and 2024 perfect scorers got 720/720.
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Key Summary
- NEET 2026 AIR 1 score is expected to fall between 710 and 715 marks; The official topper list will be released after the NEET results are announced.
- In 2025, AIR 1 (Mahesh Kumar, Rajasthan) scored 686/720, which was the lowest in recent years due to a tough Physics section.
- Many experts believe that the number of students scoring 720 marks are 0 this year, due to tough paper.
NEET 2026 AIR 1: What Score Does the Topper Need?
The NEET AIR 1 score changes every year based on how difficult the paper is.
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In years where the Biology and Chemistry sections are easy to moderate and Physics is somewhat manageable, multiple students usually score 720 and share AIR 1 (which happened in NEET 2023 and 2024).
- In tougher years like 2025, AIR 1 dropped to 686/720 because the Physics section was tougher and had challenging problems.
- Due to the high difficulty level of the NEET re-exam many experts believe that students with marks 710-715 can achieve AIR 1 in NEET 2026.
| Year | NEET AIR 1 Marks (out of 720) | Paper Difficulty | Number of AIR 1 Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Expected) | 710-715 | Tough | 1-2 |
| 2025 | 686 | Tough (Physics difficult) | 1 (Mahesh Kumar, Rajasthan) |
| 2024 | 720 | Moderate to Easy | 17 (after grace marks review) |
| 2023 | 720 | Moderate | 2 (Prabanjan J, Bora Varun Chakravarthi) |
| 2022 | 715 | Tough | 1 (Tanishka, Rajasthan) |
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Ques. What marks are needed for NEET 2026 AIR 1?
Ans. Based on previous year trends, a score of 710 to 715 marks out of 720 is expected to secure AIR 1 in NEET 2026.
NEET 2026 AIR 1 Score: Expected Marks Range
Based on many experts, the AIR 1 score is expected to be around 710-715 marks out of 720.
- Scoring 710-715 marks not only gets you an AIR 1, but it also guarantees you an MBBS seat at AIIMS Delhi.
- Students who scored 670-680 marks are likely to get top 100 ranks.
- 650-655 marks are likely to fetch you a top 1000 rank in All India Ranking.
| NEET AIR | Expected NEET Marks Range |
|---|---|
| AIR 1 | 710-715 |
| AIR 100 | 670-680 |
| AIR 1000 | 650-655 |
| AIR 7000 | 595-605 |
| AIR 15,000 | 575-585 |
| AIR 30,000 | 550-560 |
Source: Re-NEET Marks vs Rank Analysis by NEET e-Saral
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Ques. What rank will 700 marks fetch in NEET 2026?
Ans. Based on previous year data, 700 marks in NEET is expected to fetch a rank between AIR 5 and AIR 10 . This rank comfortably secures admission to AIIMS New Delhi and other AIIMS campuses through MCC AIQ counselling.
Ques. What is the minimum mark needed to be in the NEET 2026 top 100?
Ans. In NEET 2025, students needed at least 646 marks to feature in the top 100. In NEET 2026, it is expected that 670-680 marks can get you top 100 ranks.
NEET Topper AIR 1: Previous Year’s Trends
Last year at NEET 2025, no students scored 720 marks. Last year’s AIR 1 score was 686 marks.
- In NEET 2024, a total of 17 students scored perfect 720 marks. It was mainly due to the NEET 2024 paper being an easy-to-moderate paper.
- Due to the NEET 2023 being an easy-to-moderate paper, 2 students scored 720 marks in NEET 2023.
- Given the difficulty of the NEET 2026 re-exam, it's expected that no one will score a perfect 720 this year.
| Year | AIR 1 | Marks | Official Result / Topper PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mahesh Kumar (Rajasthan, General) | 686 / 720 | NEET 2025 Official Results Notification |
| 2024 | 17 students (joint AIR 1, post-review) | 720 / 720 | NEET 2024 Official Results Notification |
| 2023 | Prabanjan J (Tamil Nadu) and Bora Varun Chakravarthi (Andhra Pradesh) | 720 / 720 | NEET 2023 Official Results Notification |
Source: NEET 2025 Official Results
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Ques. Who was NEET AIR 1 in 2025?
Ans. Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan (General category) secured AIR 1 in NEET 2025 with 686 marks out of 720 and a percentile of 99.9999547.
Ques. Who was NEET AIR 1 in 2023?
Ans. Prabanjan J from Tamil Nadu and Bora Varun Chakravarthi from Andhra Pradesh jointly held AIR 1 in NEET 2023, both scoring a perfect 720/720 with a percentile of 99.9999019. It was only the second time in NEET history that two students shared AIR 1.
NEET 2026 AIR 1: Colleges and Admission
If you have an AIR 1, you get the opportunity to get into any of the AIIMS in India including AIIMS New Delhi.
- If you are among the top 50 ranks in NEET 2026, you can get into MBBS at AIIMS Jodhpur and AIIMS Bhopal.
- Students with top 200 ranks can easily get into JIPMER Puducherry for their MBBS program.
| Rank Range | Top College Options | Counselling Body |
|---|---|---|
| AIR 1 - 50 | MCC AIQ Counselling | |
| AIR 50 - 200 |
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MCC AIQ Counselling |
| AIR 200 - 1,000 |
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MCC + State Counselling |
| AIR 1,000 - 5,000 | Government medical colleges across Rajasthan, Maharashtra, UP, Tamil Nadu, AP, Karnataka | State Counselling |
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Ques. Does NEET AIR 1 automatically get AIIMS New Delhi?
Ans. No. The NEET AIR 1 holder must register for MCC AIQ counselling (expected July-August 2026) and manually select AIIMS New Delhi as their first preference during choice filling. Skipping the registration window forfeits the seat regardless of rank.
Ques. Is AIIMS New Delhi the only option for NEET AIR 1?
Ans. No, but it is the most preferred. AIR 1 students have consistently chosen AIIMS New Delhi in recent years. Other premier options include AIIMS Jodhpur, JIPMER Puducherry, and Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi, though these are far less commonly chosen by the actual AIR 1 holder.
NEET Topper 2026 AIR 1 Scores: Reddit Discussion
Users on the r/Neet_india subreddit, list the student’s score which they think can be AIR 1 toppers according to the different coaching centres.
- According to one user, a student who scored 700+ marks from Allen can be a topper, whereas another user claims that 680 marks can be the topper, since the exam was tough.
- Another user thinks a student from Education Square who is getting 715 marks can be the topper.
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