NEET Passing Marks Out of 720 by NTA: NEET UG Qualifying Marks

Passing marks in NEET out of 720

The total marks in NEET are 720 marks. The NEET UG exam consists of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), distributed equally among three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology). Each correct answer is awarded 4 marks, and each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark (negative marking). The distribution of questions is as follows:

• Physics - 45 questions

• Chemistry - 45 questions

• Biology - 90 questions (45 from Botany and 45 from Zoology)

NEET UG passing marks

The "passing marks" in NEET are simply the qualifying marks. The minimum marks which a candidate must score to qualify for the examination are the NEET 2026 qualifying marks. Only such candidates who secure the NEET exam pass mark out of 720 are eligible for NEET counselling and admission to medical colleges.

NEET 2026 exam passing marks out of 720

NEET passing marks 2026 out of 720 (total marks) for each category will be provided here. The NEET 2026 exam passing marks out of 720 will be released by the NTA along with the NEET result 2026.

Previous year NEET passing marks out of 720

NEET passing marks category-wise- Previous year

Passing marks for NEET out of 720 in 2023

NEET passing marks out of 720 for government colleges

NTA releases the category-wise passing marks for NEET exam out of 720. The passing marks in NEET 2026 vary for each category. The NEET passing marks year wise of various categories are mentioned below -

NEET passing marks for general

NEET passing marks for OBC

NEET passing marks for SC

40 percentile of 720 means how many marks in NEET?

The 40th percentile of 720 in terms of marks can differ for each year. The 40th percentile in NEET UG is the minimum qualifying percentile mark a candidate must obtain to qualify for the exam for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.

How many marks are required in NEET for MBBS out of 720?

To qualify for MBBS admission through NEET, the minimum qualifying mark a candidate should score is the NEET cutoff. The minimum NEET passing marks for MBBS for the General category out of 720 is 162, while for SC/ ST/ OBC, it is 127 out of 720.

Factors affecting NEET exam pass marks

Several factors influence the NEET passing marks. Some of the major factors influencing the passing marks in NEET exam are as follows -

• Number of Candidates Appearing - If the number of candidates appearing for the NEET UG exam increases, the passing marks may also rise, as more candidates would compete for the same number of seats.

• Difficulty Level of the Exam - If the NEET exam is more difficult, the passing marks may be lower, and vice versa.

• Availability of Seats - The number of available seats in NEET UG exam determines the competition level, which can affect the passing marks of NEET.

• Category Reservations - Reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC, and PWD have lower passing marks in the NEET exam compared to the General category, based on the reservation policy.