The NEET 2026 exam was conducted on 21 June 2026, and the NEET 2026 result was declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website. Everyone wants to know about the expected score and ranks of the NEET 2026 topper to get an idea of how many marks are required to become the exam topper. The NEET 2026 AIR 1 topper is Aryan Gupta (Punjab, 715 marks), followed by the Panshul Bansal (Haryana, 715 marks). The cut off marks for the General category is 715-213 marks.
In this blog, Matrix NEET Division provides you complete analysis regarding the NEET topper marks, estimated AIR range, category-wise topper, score vs college analysis, and previous year topper trends to help students strategically plan their preparation journey.
NEET 2026 Topper Marks & AIR 1 Score
The NEET 2026 topper is Aryan Gupta with AIR 1 and a total of 715/720 marks. Aryan Gupta is from Punjab. Aryan Gupta shared the highest marks with Panshul Bansal (715/720, AIR 2) from Haryana. Both Aryan and Panshul scored 99.9999 percentile, but Aryan is identified as the AIR 1 topper as per the tie breaking policy of the National Testing Agency (NTA). Biology is the highest-scoring subject, while Physics might creates challenge for most of the students. The Chemistry section was reported moderte difficult by most of the students.
Top 10 Performers of NEET 2026 Exam
The NEET 2026 result was declared by the NTA on 16 July 2026 through official website. A total of 2 students (Aryan Gupta & Panshul Bansal) scored highest score of 715/720 marks. The top performer of the NEET 2026 exam is Aryan Gupta (AIR 1) with 715/720 marks. A complete list of top 10 performers in the NEET 2026 exam is attached below for the reference of every reader-
| Sr. No. | Application No. | Candidate Name | Gender | Category | Percentile | NEET Rank | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 260410023990 | ARYAN GUPTA | Male | General | 99.9999 | 1 | Punjab |
| 2 | 260410023143 | PANSHUL BANSAL | Male | General | 99.9999 | 2 | Haryana |
| 3 | 260410040821 | UPLAKSHYA GOYAL | Male | General | 99.99985 | 3 | Rajasthan |
| 4 | 260410123392 | AYUSH BHALOTIA | Male | General | 99.99965 | 4 | Bihar |
| 5 | 260410769645 | KUDALE SHRAVANI KRISHNA | Female | OBC-NCL (Central List) | 99.99965 | 5 | Maharashtra |
| 6 | 260411319970 | RIYA RANJAN | Female | OBC-NCL (Central List) | 99.99965 | 6 | Bihar |
| 7 | 260410370457 | ARYAN DUBEY | Male | General | 99.99965 | 7 | Uttar Pradesh |
| 8 | 260410038936 | GEETANSH SARIN | Male | General | 99.99915 | 8 | Punjab |
| 9 | 260410079810 | GAURAV SINGH | Male | OBC-NCL (Central List) | 99.99915 | 9 | Rajasthan |
| 10 | 260410422846 | MOHANISH MARUTI BHOSALE | Male | General | 99.99915 | 10 | Maharashtra |
This level of NEET exam score clearly shows the intense competition level, especially for students targeting premier institutes like AIIMS Delhi and top government medical colleges. Check, how are seats allotted in NEET to get familair with the seat allottment mechanism by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
NEET 2026 Marks Range and Number of Students
Matrix NEET Division experts predicted that the number of students scoring higher marks may increase slightly this year. The total number of students scoring above 700- 720 marks is very good with a total of 19 students, as no one scored more than 700 marks in the NEET 2025 exam, and the highest marks were 686/720.
| Marks Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 701–720 | 19 |
| 651–700 | 1,371 |
| 601–650 | 8,425 |
| 551–600 | 27,055 |
| 501–550 | 52,471 |
| 451–500 | 77,023 |
| 401–450 | 105,403 |
| 351–400 | 142,003 |
| 301–350 | 180,494 |
| 251–300 | 215,148 |
| 201–250 | 250,899 |
| 151–200 | 289,565 |
Category-wise Toppers of NEET 2026 Exam
All the student categories in the NEET 2026 exam performed outstandingly by breaking all the previous year’s records. The General category and AIR 1 topper is Aryan Gupat with an overall score of 715/720 marks. A complete list of NEET 2026 category-wise toppers with marks is mentioned below-
| Category | Topper Name and AIR |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | Aryan Gupta- AIR 1 |
| OBC- NCL | Kudale Shravani Krishna- AIR 5 |
| EWS | Taha Samun Bhatia- AIR 25 |
| SC | Sanidhya Kshitij Dongre- AIR 28 |
| ST | Vivek Meena- AIR 260 |
| PwD | Vivek Chaurasiya- AIR 1164 |
Students from every category are competing for admission into AIIMS, JIPMER, and leading state government medical colleges. Check the top government medical colleges in Rajasthan and the top private medical colleges in Rajasthan to consider for admission after the NEET exam.
NEET 2026 Score Range and AIR Range
NEET 2026 rank vs score as per the marks help aspirants to evaluate their admission chances into top medical institutes, such as AIIMS, GMCs, and private medical colleges. For every marks category, NEET 2026 AIR range is mentioned in the table attached below-
| NEET 2026 Marks Range | AIR Range |
|---|---|
| 705–715 | AIR 1–20 |
| 690–704 | AIR 20–140 |
| 650–689 | AIR 140–1,500 |
| 600–649 | AIR 1,500–10,200 |
| 550–599 | AIR 10,200–40,000 approx. |
| 500–549 | AIR 40,000–90,800 approx. |
| 450–499 | AIR 90,800–1,60,000 approx. |
| 400–449 | AIR 1.6 lakh–2.8 lakh approx. |
| 350–399 | AIR 2.8 lakh–4.5 lakh approx. |
| 300–349 | AIR 4.5 lakh–6.5 lakh approx. |
| 250–299 | AIR 6.5 lakh–8.8 lakh approx. |
| 177–249 | Lower qualified range |
The final data will be provided here soon after the official NEET exam 2026 result announcement. Check the expected NEET 2026 cut-off marks to prepare accordingly.
Colleges to Target as per the NEET Score 2026
Every medical college has its own cutoff marks criteria, which ensures admission to that specific college. Before the exam, students can consider the following marks and their suitable college to target for admission, which are solely based on the previous year’s trends-
| Expected Marks | Type of College | Colleges to Target |
|---|---|---|
| 700+ | AIIMS (Central Government) Colleges | AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur, AIIMS Rishikesh |
| 680- 699 | Top Government Colleges | Maulana Azad Medical College, VMMC Delhi, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) |
| 620- 679 | State Government Colleges | GMC Kota, GMC Patiala, SMS Medical College, King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow |
| 580- 619 | Semi-Government Colleges | ESIC Medical Colleges, St. John’s, Bangalore |
| 520- 579 | Private Medical Colleges | Kasturba Medical College (KMC), SRM Medical College, Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMS), Jaipur |
| 450- 519 | Private/Deemed Universities | DY Patil Medical College, Amrita School of Medicine, Bharati Vidyapeeth |
NEET Exam Last 6 Year Toppers with Marks
The NEET topper trends over the last five years clearly show that achieving scores above 700 has become increasingly common among top-ranking students. Consistency, NCERT mastery, and advanced mock test practice have remained the key factors for toppers’ success.
| Year | Topper Name | Marks | AIR | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Aryan Gupta | 715/720 | AIR 1 | Punjab |
| 2025 | Mahesh Kumar | 686/720 | AIR 1 | Rajasthan |
| 2024 | Mridul Manya Anand | 720/720 | AIR 1 | Delhi |
| 2023 | Prabanjan J, Bora Varun Chakravarthi | 720/720 720/720 | AIR 1 AIR 1 | Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh |
| 2022 | Tanishka | 715/720 | AIR 1 | Rajasthan |
| 2021 | Mrinal Kutteri Tanmay Gupta Karthika G Nair | 720/720 720/720 720/720 | AIR 1 AIR 1 AIR 1 | Telangana Jammu and Kashmir Maharashtra |
All the top performers of the last 5 years’ NEET exam performed at their full efficiency. In 3 years, 2024, 2023, and 2021, students performed outstandingly and scored a perfect 720/720 marks. Matrix NEET Division identified that all these top students studied with conceptual clarity, revision consistency, and strategic test practice to compete successfully at the national level.
Conclusion
In India, the NEET is one of the most difficult exams, and every year, students perform at their full potential. In the NEET 2026 exam, Aryan Gupta with a score of 715/720 marks, AIR 1, followed by Panshul Bansal (715 marks), AIR 2. The General category topper is Aryan Gupta with 715 marks, while the SC category topper is Sanidhya Kshitij Dongre with AIR 28. The top colleges to target as per the 700+ marks are AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur, and AIIMS Rishikesh. Students with marks between 620 and 679 can target state medical colleges. At Matrix NEET Division, students receive expert guidance, advanced analytics, and structured mentorship designed to improve their NEET exam preparation.
FAQs
The NEET 2026 topper is Aryan Gupta with an overall score of 715/720 marks and AIR 1.
According to the National Testing Agency (NTA), a total of 19 students scored between a range of 700 and 720 marks.
Students with 700+ marks can secure an All India Rank between 1 and 20.
Students with 700+ marks can target premier medical institutes such as AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Jodhpur, and AIIMS Rishikesh to pursue MBBS.
The General category topper in the NEET 2026 exam is Aryan Gupta- AIR 1 with a total of 715/720 marks.
NEET aspirants 2026 with marks between 650 and 679 can achieve an AIR between 140–1,500
Students with a 620- 679 mark score range can target reputed state government medical colleges like SMS Medical College, GMC Kota, and KGMU Lucknow.
Matrix NEET Division commonly identified that previous toppers achieved high scores in the NEET exam with NCERT mastery, conceptual clarity, consistent revision, and regular mock test practice.
