Complete Guide: Names, Marks, Ranks, Preparation Strategy & AIIMS Admission
NEET AIR 1 Toppers 2022-2025: Complete List with Marks, Strategy & Story
NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate) is India’s most competitive medical entrance exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Every year, lakhs of students appear for NEET to secure admission in MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS courses across government and private medical colleges in India, including the prestigious AIIMS and JIPMER.
Every year, one or more students achieve the coveted AIR 1 (All India Rank 1) in NEET UG, becoming an inspiration for millions of aspirants across India. In this comprehensive article, we bring you the complete list of NEET AIR 1 toppers from 2022 to 2025, including their names, marks, scores, percentile, state, preparation strategy, coaching details, and their journey to becoming India’s top medical entrance rankers.
Whether you are a NEET 2026 aspirant, a parent, or a teacher, this article will give you everything you need to know about NEET toppers — what they scored, how they prepared, and what you can learn from their success stories.
NEET Topper List 2022 to 2025: Quick Summary Table
The table below gives a quick overview of all NEET AIR 1 toppers from 2022 to 2025 at a glance:
| Year | AIR 1 Name(s) | Marks (out of 720) | State | Category | Percentile |
| 2022 | Tanishka | 715/720 | Rajasthan | General | 99.9997733 |
| 2023 | Prabanjan J & Bora Varun Chakravarthi | 720/720 | Tamil Nadu / Andhra Pradesh | General / OBC | 99.9999019 |
| 2024 | 17 students (720/720 — revised list) | 720/720 | Multiple States | Multiple | 99.9992714 |
| 2025 | Mahesh Kumar | 686/720 | Rajasthan | General | 99.9999547 |
NEET 2022 Topper: Tanishka (AIR 1) — Complete Profile
Who Got AIR 1 in NEET 2022?
Tanishka from Rajasthan secured the All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in NEET UG 2022. The NEET 2022 result was declared on September 7, 2022, by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website neet.nta.nic.in. Tanishka is one of the most inspiring NEET toppers in recent years, and her story has motivated millions of medical aspirants across India.
NEET 2022 AIR 1 — Key Details
| Category | Details |
| Name | Tanishka |
| All India Rank (AIR) | 1 |
| NEET 2022 Score | 715 out of 720 |
| Percentile | 99.9997733 |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Exam Date | July 17, 2022 |
| Result Date | September 7, 2022 |
| AIR 2 | Vatsa Ashish Batra (Delhi) — 715/720 |
| AIR 3 | Hrishikesh Nagbhushan Gangule (Karnataka) — 715/720 |
| AIR 4 | Rucha Pawashe (Karnataka) — 715/720 |
About NEET 2022 Topper Tanishka
Tanishka not only topped the NEET 2022 exam with a remarkable score of 715 out of 720 but also secured an impressive 99.30% in the JEE Mains exam. This shows her exceptional academic capabilities across both engineering and medical streams. She is a role model for students who aspire to crack India’s toughest competitive exams.
NEET 2022 was considered the toughest edition in recent years. Unlike 2023 and 2024, no student scored a perfect 720 in NEET 2022. The maximum score recorded was 715/720. A total of 18,72,343 candidates registered for NEET 2022, out of which 17,64,571 appeared, and 9,93,069 qualified.
NEET 2022 Topper — Top 10 List
| AIR Rank | Name | Marks | State |
| 1 | Tanishka | 715/720 | Rajasthan |
| 2 | Vatsa Ashish Batra | 715/720 | Delhi |
| 3 | Hrishikesh Nagbhushan Gangule | 715/720 | Karnataka |
| 4 | Rucha Pawashe | 715/720 | Karnataka |
| 5 | Errabelly Sidharthrao | 711/720 | Telangana |
| 6 | Rishi Vinay Balse | 710/720 | Maharashtra |
| 7 | Arpit Narang | 710/720 | Punjab |
| 8 | Krishna SR | 710/720 | Karnataka |
| 9 | Zeel Vipul Vyas | 710/720 | Gujarat |
| 10 | Haziq Parveez Lone | 710/720 | Jammu & Kashmir |
NEET 2022 Key Statistics
- Total registered candidates: 18,72,343
- Total appeared: 17,64,571
- Total qualified: 9,93,069
- Highest score: 715 out of 720 (no perfect score)
- NEET 2022 was conducted in pen-and-paper mode on July 17, 2022
- Seats available: 91,927 MBBS + 27,698 BDS + 52,720 AYUSH + 603 BVSc & AH
- General category cutoff: 715-117 marks
NEET 2023 Toppers: Prabanjan J & Bora Varun Chakravarthi (AIR 1) — Full Profile
Who Got AIR 1 in NEET 2023?
NEET 2023 produced two joint AIR 1 toppers — Prabanjan J from Tamil Nadu and Bora Varun Chakravarthi from Andhra Pradesh. Both achieved the perfect score of 720 out of 720 marks, with a percentile of 99.9999019. The NEET 2023 result was declared on June 13, 2023. The exam was conducted on May 7, 2023, across 4,097 centres in 499 cities across India, including 14 cities outside India.
This was only the second time in NEET history that two candidates simultaneously scored 720/720 to share the AIR 1 position. Their achievement set the benchmark for NEET 2024 aspirants and inspired an entire generation of medical students.
NEET 2023 AIR 1 — Prabanjan J Profile
| Category | Details |
| Name | Prabanjan J |
| All India Rank (AIR) | 1 (General Category) |
| NEET 2023 Score | 720 out of 720 |
| Percentile | 99.9999019 |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Hometown | Villupuram, Tamil Nadu |
| Father’s Profession | History Teacher in Government School |
| Mother’s Profession | Mathematics Teacher in Government School |
| College Preference | AIIMS, New Delhi |
NEET 2023 AIR 1 — Bora Varun Chakravarthi Profile
| Category | Details |
| Name | Bora Varun Chakravarthi |
| All India Rank (AIR) | 1 (OBC-NCL Category) |
| NEET 2023 Score | 720 out of 720 |
| Percentile | 99.9999019 |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Age at Exam | 17 years |
| School | Sri Chaitanya Junior College, Vijayawada |
| Board | AP Board of Intermediate Education |
| Board Exam Marks | 98.7% |
| Coaching Type | Integrated Coaching |
| College Preference | AIIMS, Delhi |
| Number of Attempts | First Attempt |
NEET 2023 Top 10 Topper List
| AIR | Name | Marks | State | Category |
| 1 | Prabanjan J | 720/720 | Tamil Nadu | General |
| 1 | Bora Varun Chakravarthi | 720/720 | Andhra Pradesh | OBC-NCL |
| 3 | Kaustav Bauri | 716/720 | Tamil Nadu | SC |
| 4 | Pranjal Aggarwal | 715/720 | Punjab | General (Female) |
| 5 | Dhruv Advani | 715/720 | Karnataka | General |
NEET 2023 Key Statistics
- Total candidates appeared: 20,87,462
- Total qualified: 11,45,976 (an increase from 9.93 lakh in 2022)
- Only 2 students scored perfect 720 out of 20+ lakh candidates
- Top female topper: Pranjal Aggarwal (AIR 4, Punjab) — 715 marks
- Second female topper: Ashika Aggarwal (AIR 11, Punjab) — 715 marks
- NEET 2023 conducted in 13 languages across India
- Seven candidates were caught using unfair means
NEET 2024 Toppers: 17 Students Score 720/720 — Controversy & Revised List
NEET 2024 Overview — A Historic and Controversial Year
NEET 2024 became the most controversial edition of the exam in its history. The exam was conducted on May 5, 2024, for over 24 lakh registered candidates. The result was declared on June 4, 2024 — 10 days before the expected date — which itself raised eyebrows.
Initially, 67 students scored a perfect 720 out of 720, which was unprecedented. In comparison, only 2 students had achieved this in 2023. Multiple irregularities were flagged, including a paper leak in Patna, Bihar, and grace marks being awarded to students due to time loss at exam centres. After Supreme Court intervention, grace marks were withdrawn, and 1,563 affected candidates were given a retest on June 23, 2024. After the retest, the revised merit list showed 17 students at AIR 1 with 720/720 marks.
NEET 2024 Paper Leak & Controversy — Key Facts
- Paper was allegedly leaked on May 5, 2024 in Patna, Bihar
- Accused paper leak mafia allegedly charged Rs. 30-50 lakh per candidate
- Candidates were taken to lodges in Patna and shown question papers for memorizing
- Initially 67 students scored 720/720 — reduced to 17 after retest
- 44 of the initial 67 toppers had received grace marks for a faulty Physics question
- 6 toppers were from the same exam centre in Jhajjar, Haryana — raising suspicion
- Supreme Court ruled no large-scale failure warranting a full re-examination
- NTA implemented stricter security, CCTV coverage, and invigilator protocols going forward
NEET 2024 AIR 1 Revised Toppers — State-wise Distribution
| State | Number of AIR 1 Toppers |
| Rajasthan | 4 |
| Maharashtra | 3 |
| Delhi (NCT) | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2 |
| Bihar | 1 |
| West Bengal | 1 |
| Punjab | 1 |
| Chandigarh | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 |
| Kerala | 1 |
NEET 2024 Key Statistics
- Total registered candidates: 23,33,297
- Total AIR 1 holders (revised): 17 students
- Score of AIR 1 holders: 720/720
- Percentile of AIR 1 (revised): 99.9992714
- Retest conducted on June 23, 2024 for 1,563 grace mark candidates
- 813 candidates appeared for the retest out of 1,563
- Total qualified: 13,16,268 candidates
NEET 2025 Topper: Mahesh Kumar (AIR 1, Rajasthan) — Complete Profile
Who Got AIR 1 in NEET 2025?
Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan secured AIR 1 in NEET UG 2025. The NEET 2025 result was declared on June 14, 2025. The exam was conducted on May 4, 2025. Mahesh Kumar belongs to the General category and topped the exam with a score of 686 out of 720, which was the highest score in NEET 2025. His percentile was 99.9999547, making him the undisputed number one in the exam.
NEET 2025 was considered tougher than previous years. The Physics section in particular was extremely difficult, with numerically-based questions from chapters like Modern Physics and Optics. Due to this high difficulty level, no student could achieve a perfect score of 720, and the highest mark was 686 — significantly lower than 2024’s 720.
NEET 2025 AIR 1 — Mahesh Kumar Key Details
| Category | Details |
| Name | Mahesh Kumar |
| All India Rank (AIR) | 1 |
| NEET 2025 Score | 686 out of 720 |
| Percentile | 99.9999547 |
| Category | General |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Exam Date | May 4, 2025 |
| Result Date | June 14, 2025 |
| AIR 2 | Utkarsh Awadhiya (Madhya Pradesh) |
| AIR 3 | Krishang Joshi (Maharashtra) & Mrinal Kishore Jha (Delhi — NCT) |
| Female Topper (AIR 5) | Avika Aggarwal (Delhi NCT) |
NEET 2025 Key Statistics
- Total candidates appeared: 22,09,318
- Total qualified: 12,36,531
- Highest marks: 686 out of 720 (no perfect score)
- NTA cutoff for General category: 144 marks (reduced from 162 in 2024)
- Rajasthan has the highest number of toppers in NEET 2025 top 20
- Among top 20, 18 are male and 2 are female
- States with toppers: Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Gujarat
- NEET 2025 Physics was the toughest section — most questions from Modern Physics & Optics
NEET 2022 to 2025: Year-wise Comparison — Difficulty, Toppers, Marks
The following table shows a comprehensive year-wise comparison of NEET results from 2022 to 2025:
| Parameter | NEET 2022 | NEET 2023 | NEET 2024 | NEET 2025 |
| Topper Name | Tanishka | Prabanjan J & Bora Varun | 17 Students | Mahesh Kumar |
| AIR 1 Score | 715/720 | 720/720 | 720/720 | 686/720 |
| Toppers at AIR 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 (revised) | 1 |
| Candidates Appeared | 17.64 lakh | 20.87 lakh | 23.33 lakh | 22.09 lakh |
| Qualified Candidates | 9.93 lakh | 11.45 lakh | 13.16 lakh | 12.36 lakh |
| Perfect Score (720)? | No | Yes | Yes (post-controversy) | No |
| Exam Month | July 2022 | May 2023 | May 2024 | May 2025 |
| Result Month | Sep 2022 | June 2023 | June 2024 | June 2025 |
| Difficulty Level | Toughest (no 720) | Moderate | Moderate (controversy) | Very Hard |
| General Cutoff | 117-715 | ~720 | ~720 | 144-686 |
How NEET Toppers Prepare: Study Strategy, Books & Tips
Common Traits of NEET AIR 1 Toppers
What separates NEET AIR 1 toppers from the rest? After studying the backgrounds and preparation strategies of toppers from 2022 to 2025, here are the common patterns that emerge:
- NCERT is the Bible: All NEET toppers, without exception, have mastered NCERT books for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. NCERT is the foundation of NEET preparation.
- Consistent daily study: Most toppers dedicated 10-14 hours per day during the final months of preparation.
- Mock tests and previous year papers: Regular practice of NEET previous year question papers (PYQs) is a common strategy among all toppers.
- Coaching support: According to research, 38 out of the top 50 NEET 2023 rankers attended coaching. However, self-study students have also topped the exam.
- First attempt success: Most NEET toppers, including Bora Varun Chakravarthi (2023) and Mahesh Kumar (2025), cracked the exam on their first attempt.
- Revision cycles: Toppers revise each chapter multiple times before the exam to ensure long-term retention.
- Focus on Biology: Biology carries the highest weightage (360 marks) in NEET. Toppers devote maximum time to Botany and Zoology.
Best Books for NEET Preparation — As Used by Toppers
| Subject | Recommended Books |
| Biology | NCERT Biology (XI & XII) — Primary source | Trueman’s Biology | Pradeep’s Biology |
| Physics | NCERT Physics (XI & XII) | H.C. Verma Concepts of Physics | D.C. Pandey NEET Physics |
| Chemistry | NCERT Chemistry (XI & XII) | O.P. Tandon Physical & Organic | M.S. Chauhan for Organic |
| Practice | MTG 33 Years NEET PYQs | Oswaal NEET Sample Papers | NTA Official Mock Tests |
Ideal Daily Study Schedule for NEET Aspirants
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM: Biology revision (NCERT reading + diagrams)
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Morning exercise, breakfast, and short break
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Physics — concept study + numerical practice
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and rest
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Chemistry — theory and reactions
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Short break / walk
- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Mock test practice or PYQ solving
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Weak topic revision and notes review
- 10:00 PM onwards: Sleep — 7-8 hours is essential
NEET Toppers and AIIMS Admission — How AIR 1 Secures AIIMS Delhi
Almost all NEET AIR 1 toppers in recent years have preferred AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi, as their first choice. AIIMS Delhi is India’s most prestigious medical institution and requires the top rank in NEET for admission through the NEET counselling process conducted by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee).
After NEET results, the MCC conducts NEET counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats across government medical colleges. The state counselling authorities handle 85% state quota seats. Students with AIR 1 typically get AIIMS Delhi in Round 1 counselling itself.
AIIMS Delhi NEET Cutoff — Approximate Opening Ranks
| Year | AIIMS Delhi Approx Opening Rank | Closing Rank (General) |
| 2022 | AIR 1 | ~AIR 50 |
| 2023 | AIR 1 | ~AIR 50 |
| 2024 | AIR 1 | ~AIR 100 |
| 2025 | AIR 1 | ~AIR 80 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — NEET Toppers 2022-2025
Q1. Who is the NEET 2022 AIR 1 topper?: Tanishka from Rajasthan secured AIR 1 in NEET 2022 with a score of 715 out of 720 marks and 99.9997733 percentile.
Q2. Who are the NEET 2023 AIR 1 toppers?: Prabanjan J from Tamil Nadu and Bora Varun Chakravarthi from Andhra Pradesh both scored 720/720 and jointly held AIR 1 in NEET 2023.
Q3. How many students scored 720 in NEET 2024?: Initially 67 students scored 720 in NEET 2024. After the Supreme Court-ordered review and withdrawal of grace marks, only 17 students retained AIR 1 with 720/720 marks.
Q4. Who is the NEET 2025 topper?: Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan secured AIR 1 in NEET 2025 with 686 out of 720 marks and a percentile of 99.9999547.
Q5. Did NEET 2025 have a perfect scorer?: No. NEET 2025 had no perfect scorer. The highest score was 686 out of 720. The Physics section was particularly difficult in 2025.
Q6. Who is the female NEET topper 2025?: Avika Aggarwal from Delhi (NCT) is the NEET 2025 female topper with AIR 5.
Q7. Which coaching institute do most NEET toppers attend?: Many toppers have attended Allen Career Institute (Kota), Sri Chaitanya, Narayana, and Aakash Institute. However, several toppers have also cracked NEET through self-study.
Q8. What is the total marks in NEET exam?: NEET UG is conducted for a total of 720 marks — 180 each from Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.
Q9. How many candidates appear in NEET every year?: Between 17 to 23+ lakh candidates appear in NEET UG every year. In 2024, over 23 lakh candidates appeared.
Q10. Is NCERT enough for NEET preparation?: For Biology, NCERT is the most important source. For Physics and Chemistry, NCERT must be supplemented with additional reference books like H.C. Verma and O.P. Tandon.
Conclusion: What NEET Toppers Teach Us
The NEET AIR 1 toppers from 2022 to 2025 — Tanishka, Prabanjan J, Bora Varun Chakravarthi, and Mahesh Kumar — all share one common trait: relentless dedication and a systematic, disciplined approach to preparation. Whether from a government school background in Villupuram (like Prabanjan J) or from Rajasthan’s coaching hub, these toppers have proved that hard work, the right strategy, and consistent practice can beat any competition.
If you are a NEET 2026 aspirant, take inspiration from these toppers. Master NCERT, practice PYQs, join a quality coaching institute or self-study with a proper schedule, and never give up. The road to becoming a doctor starts with NEET, and with the right preparation, you can be the next AIR 1 topper.
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