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    How Is AIR 1 Decided When Two Students Score 715? NTA NEET 2026 Official Tie-Breaking Rules Explained

    How Is AIR 1 Decided When Two Students Score 715? NTA NEET 2026 Official Tie-Breaking Rules Explained

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    Manisha TiwariUpdated on 17 Jul 2026, 05:00 PM IST

    In the Re NEET 2026 result, two candidates have scored 715 marks out of 720, obtaining the highest marks in the medical entrance examination. When two or more candidates secure equal marks in NEET 2026, the NTA applies the tie-breaking rules to assign a unique rank to each candidate. Read the full article to understand how is AIR 1 decided when two students score 715.

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    1. What Is NEET 2026 Tie-Breaking Rule?
    2. Why Is NEET Tie-Breaking Rule Required?
    3. How Is AIR 1 Decided When Two Students Score 715 Marks?
    4. Can Two Students Secure AIR 1 In NEET UG?
    How Is AIR 1 Decided When Two Students Score 715? NTA NEET 2026 Official Tie-Breaking Rules Explained
    How Is AIR 1 Decided When Two Students Score 715? NTA NEET 2026 Official Tie-Breaking Rules Explained

    What Is NEET 2026 Tie-Breaking Rule?

    The NEET 2026 tie-breaking rule is a set of criteria used by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the All India Rank (AIR) when two or more candidates obtain the same marks in the examination. The authority does not assign the same rank to the candidates with identical marks. The NTA has specified the NEET tie-breaking rules to assign a unique rank to each candidate.

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    Why Is NEET Tie-Breaking Rule Required?

    The total appeared candidates in Re NEET 2026 are 19,99,895. With these many students appearing for the NEET 2026, many candidates obtain equal marks in the medical entrance examination. Since the All India Rank determines admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other courses, the NTA cannot allot the same rank to every candidate with identical marks. Therefore NEET 2026 tie-breaking rules are required.

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    How Is AIR 1 Decided When Two Students Score 715 Marks?

    If two or more candidates secure equal marks in the NEET exam, the NTA follows the prescribed tie-breaking rules to determine who will be awarded All India Rank (AIR) 1. The NEET 2026 tie breaking rules are explained below.

    • Higher marks/percentile score in Biology (Botany & Zoology):
      The candidate scoring higher in Biology is awarded AIR 1.

    • Higher marks/percentile score in Chemistry:
      If the Biology scores are the same, the candidate with higher Chemistry marks is ranked higher.

    • Higher marks/percentile score in Physics:
      If both Biology and Chemistry scores are identical, Physics marks are compared.

    • Lower proportion of incorrect answers to correct answers in all subjects:

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    If the subject-wise marks are also same and tie still remains, the candidate with a lower proportion of incorrect answers relative to correct answers across all subjects is given the higher rank.

    • Lower proportion of incorrect answers to correct answers in Biology:
      If the tie still persists, the same proportion is calculated for Biology only.

    • Lower proportion of incorrect answers to correct answers in Chemistry:
      If required, the proportion in Chemistry is considered next.

    • Lower proportion of incorrect answers to correct answers in Physics:
      If the tie remains unresolved, the proportion in Physics is compared.

    • Random selection:
      If all the above criteria are exhausted and the tie still persists, NTA resolves the tie through a random process conducted under the guidance of an independent expert committee.

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    Can Two Students Secure AIR 1 In NEET UG?

    No, two candidates cannot secure AIR 1 in NEET 2026 exam. If two candidates secure the same marks, they are assigned different All India Ranks after applying the NEET 2026 tie-breaking criteria. For example, if two students score 715 marks, one candidate will be declared AIR 1, while the other will receive AIR 2 based on the prescribed rules.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How is AIR 1 decided if two students score 715 marks in NEET 2026?
    A:

    NTA applies the NEET 2026 tie-breaking rules to assign different rank to the candidates. NEET tie breaking rules 2026 include: comparison of the candidates' Biology marks. If the tie persists, Chemistry marks, Physics marks, and the number of incorrect answers are considered sequentially.

    Q: Can two students get AIR 1 in NEET 2026?
    A:

    Even if two candidates obtain the same marks, the tie-breaking criteria ensure that each candidate is assigned a unique All India Rank.

    Q: Does age play any role in the NEET 2026 tie-breaking process?
    A:

    No. Age is no longer a tie-breaking rule in NEET UG.

    Q: Which subject has the highest priority in the NEET 2026 tie-breaking rules?
    A:

    Biology has the highest priority, followed by Chemistry and Physics.

    Q: Why are incorrect answers considered in the NEET 2026 tie-breaking process?
    A:

    If subject-wise marks are identical, NTA compares the number of incorrect answers to identify the candidate with greater accuracy and assign the higher rank. 

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