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Section-wise score breakdown for Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology. Calculate net score out of 720 with official +4/-1 penalty accuracy.

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Earned: +0 MLost: -0 MSkipped: 0 Penalty
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Break-Even
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Marks / Att.
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Break-Even Threshold: 20.0%Current Accuracy: 0.0%

The gradient curve plots your net score as accuracy moves from 0% to 100%. The blue target marker highlights your exact score placement.

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NEET Negative Marking Calculator Rank & Cutoff Estimator

Benchmarked against previous year official NTA/UPSC/SSC result data

Historical Trends
Session / YearScore / RangeEstimated Rank / Percentile / Category Cutoff
2025 (Est)685+ MarksAIR < 1,100 (AIIMS Delhi & Top Central GMC Seats)
2024655 MarksAIR ~6,800 (AIQ Govt Medical College MBBS Cutoff)
2024 Qualifying164 MarksUR / EWS Cutoff (164 Marks), OBC/SC/ST Cutoff (129 Marks)
2023610 MarksAIR ~23,000 (State Quota Govt MBBS Seat Cutoff)
2023 Qualifying137 MarksUR / EWS Cutoff (137 Marks), OBC/SC/ST Cutoff (107 Marks)
2022595 MarksAIR ~26,500 (Govt MBBS Admission Cutoff)
2022 Qualifying117 MarksUR / EWS Cutoff (117 Marks), OBC/SC/ST Cutoff (93 Marks)
2021 Qualifying138 MarksUR / EWS Cutoff (138 Marks), OBC/SC/ST Cutoff (108 Marks)

How NEET UG Negative Marking Works

Verified: NTA NEET UG Information Bulletin

Negative marking is designed to eliminate random guessing and measure conceptual accuracy. In NEET UG, every incorrect bubble deducts marks from your hard-earned positive score. Below is the official marking structure verified against the latest examination bulletin.

Question TypeCorrect MarksNegative PenaltyRule / Exception
Correct Choice+404 marks awarded for every correct response.
Incorrect Choice0-1 (25%)1 mark deducted for every wrong bubble.
Unattempted Question00Zero penalty for leaving unattempted.

How to Calculate Your NEET UG Score

Use the formula below to manually verify your raw score or enter your responses into our interactive calculator above for instant evaluation.

Net Score = (Correct Answers × Marks Per Question) - (Incorrect Answers × Negative Penalty)
Total Attempted
170
Correct (+ve)
+592 pts
Wrong (-ve)
-22 pts
Net Final Score
570 / 720

Formula: (148 × 4) - (22 × 1) = 592 - 22 = 570 Marks out of 720. Note that losing 22 marks due to wrong bubbles drops your projected All India Rank (AIR) significantly compared to leaving those 22 questions unattempted.

Negative Marking Rules for NEET UG 2026-27

  • •NTA NEET UG Pattern: 180 questions must be attempted out of 200 total questions across Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology (45 questions per subject).
  • •Section A & Section B: In Section B (any 10 out of 15 questions), negative marking of -1 mark applies identically. If more than 10 questions are attempted, only the first 10 responses are evaluated.
  • •Multiple Bubbles: Marking more than one option on the OMR sheet is treated as an incorrect response and awarded -1 mark penalty.
  • •Break-even accuracy: An aspirant must maintain at least 20% accuracy when guessing randomly on 4-option questions just to break even, but guessing carries high downside volatility on AIR.

Tips to Avoid Losing Marks in NEET UG

  • Strategy Tip #1

    Biology High Precision Rule: Botany & Zoology account for 360/720 (50%) of the total score. Achieving 95%+ accuracy in Biology provides a crucial score cushion.

  • Strategy Tip #2

    Avoid Blind Guessing: Losing 5 marks (4 positive not gained + 1 negative penalty) per wrong guess severely degrades your All India Rank (AIR).

  • Strategy Tip #3

    Physics Sectional Strategy: Prioritize high-yield formulaic questions first before tackling long numerical calculations.

  • Strategy Tip #4

    Bubble Verification: Ensure OMR sheet bubble numbers align with question paper numbers to prevent systematic negative marking cascade.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NEET UG

What is the negative marking penalty in NEET UG?▼

NEET UG uses a +4/-1 scheme. Correct answers give +4 marks, while wrong answers deduct 1 mark (25% penalty).

What score is required for a Government MBBS seat in NEET?▼

For General category students, a score of 650+ out of 720 is generally required to secure an All India Quota (AIQ) Government MBBS seat.

Does NEET have section-wise pass marks?▼

No, NEET does not enforce sectional cutoffs. Your overall total score out of 720 determines your All India Rank.

Which NEET rank predictor is most accurate?▼

Our NEET Rank Predictor utilizes normalized score distribution curves and multi-year NTA cutoff data to deliver accurate All India Rank predictions.