Short answer
If two or more candidates get equal marks, the tie is broken first by higher marks in Biology (Botany and Zoology), then Chemistry, then Physics. If still tied, the candidate with a lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers to correct answers ranks higher, checked first across all subjects and then in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in turn. If the tie still remains, it is settled by a random process guided by an independent expert committee.
Based on the NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin. The 2027 bulletin hasn't been published yet — rules can change, so check it when it is.
Who this applies to
All NEET (UG) candidates with equal marks/percentile scores
The rule, explained
The NEET (UG) 2026 bulletin sets this order (from a Public Notice dated 13.06.2023 issued by the NMC's Under Graduate Medical Education Board): (a) higher marks/percentile in Biology (Botany and Zoology); (b) higher marks/percentile in Chemistry; (c) higher marks/percentile in Physics.
Next: (d) lower proportion of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all subjects; then the same check in (e) Biology, (f) Chemistry and (g) Physics.
(h) If criteria (a) to (g) are used up and the tie still persists, it is resolved through a random process with the guidance of an independent expert committee.
What the official document says
Candidate obtaining higher marks/percentile score in Biology (Botany & Zoology) in the Test, followed by,
National Testing Agency (NTA) · Information Bulletin for NEET (UG) – 2026, PDF page 45 (opens the official site)
Candidate with less proportion of the number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test,
National Testing Agency (NTA) · Information Bulletin for NEET (UG) – 2026, PDF page 45 (opens the official site)
In case, a-g criteria are exhausted and tie still persists, it will be resolved through a random process with the guidance of an independent expert committee.
National Testing Agency (NTA) · Information Bulletin for NEET (UG) – 2026, PDF page 45 (opens the official site)