NEET UG 2025 results: Meet the all-India topper who secured rank 1 with a 99.99% score
Mahesh topped with near-perfect score; Utkarsh, Krishang secured 2nd and 3rd ranks
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NEET UG 2025 results, with Mahesh Kumar from Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, emerging as the All India Topper, scoring 686 out of 720 marks. Mahesh, who had been preparing for the past three years at a reputed coaching institute in Sikar, emerged as the topper, according to IANS.
Record-breaking participation
The NEET UG 2025 exam saw participation from 22.06 lakh (2.2 million) candidates. It was conducted across 5,468 centres in 552 Indian cities and 14 international locations, including Dubai, Doha, Singapore, and Kathmandu.
Female candidates continued to outnumber males, with 1.31 million women appearing for the exam, compared to 965,000 men — a consistent upward trend in female participation.
Toppers from across India
Mahesh Kumar topped the exam with a percentile score of 99.9999547, followed by Utkarsh Awadhiya from Madhya Pradesh and Krishang Joshi from Maharashtra. Mahesh prepared for NEET in Sikar, which is known for its competitive exam coaching institutes.
Utkarsh Awadhiya from Madhya Pradesh claimed Rank 2, while Krishang Joshi from Maharashtra secured Rank 3. Avika Aggarwal from Delhi was the top female scorer, achieving All India Rank 5. Aashi Singh, also from Delhi, ranked 12th overall and was the second-highest female performer.
The top 10 ranks were largely secured by General category students from states including Delhi, Gujarat, Punjab, and Maharashtra.
Humble background, determined effort
Mahesh comes from a modest family — both of his parents work in government jobs. His success is credited to disciplined preparation, institutional support, and sheer perseverance. His achievement adds to Sikar’s growing reputation as a coaching hub for medical and engineering aspirants.
Over 2 million candidates appeared
This year’s NEET UG was held on May 4, 2025, with over 2 million students participating across the country. Results, including final answer keys, are now available on the official websites:
* neet.nta.nic.in
* nta.ac.in
Cut-offs and counselling details
The NTA will soon release the official cut-off scores for MBBS and BDS admissions.
Last year, the cut-off was:
• 50 percentile for General category
• 40 percentile for OBC, SC, and ST candidates
The 2025 cut-off will be determined based on top scores in the all-India merit list.
Qualified candidates will be eligible for centralised counselling for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical programmes.
All India Quota (AIQ) counselling will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
State quota counselling will be carried out by respective state authorities.
Next steps for students
Download and preserve your NEET UG 2025 scorecard — it is essential for admissions.
Regularly check the official NEET websites for updates on counselling schedules and cut-off announcements.
How to check NEET UG 2025 result: Step-by-step guide
Candidates can download their NEET UG 2025 scorecard from the official website using their application number and date of birth. Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to the official NTA website — neet.nta.nic.in or nta.nic.in.
On the homepage, click on ‘Examinations’ and then select ‘National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (UG) – 2025’.
Step 2: Click on the link that says ‘Download NEET UG 2025 Scorecard’.
Step 3: Enter your application number and date of birth, then click Submit.
Step 4: Your NEET 2025 scorecard will appear on the screen.
Check your marks and qualifying status, then download and print a copy for future use during counselling and admission.
With Inputs from IANS
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