NEET 2025 Topper List: Names, Ranks, Scores & Inspiring Stories

The NEET UG 2025 results have been announced, showcasing the top performers from a pool of over 22.7 lakh candidates who took the exam in May 2025. Excitement is high as students see their efforts reflected in scores and ranks.

NEET 2025 Toppers (AIR 1–10)

According to the official merit list, these candidates claimed the top 10 All India Ranks:

Notable Top Performers & State Stories

• Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan secured AIR 1, scoring 686/720 with a near-perfect percentage. 

• Avika Aggarwal from Delhi is the female topper who earned AIR 5 and a wonderful percentage. 

• Maharashtra showed a strong performance as Krishang Joshi bagged AIR 3 with a high percentage. 

• From Karnataka, Ruchir Gupta (AIR 22), Tejas Shailesh Ghotgalkar (AIR 38), and others ranked impressively in the top 100. 

• Daivik Ambati (AIR 513) and Daksh SR (AIR 318) from Hubballi, Karnataka, also performed well earning honors from Aakash Institute. 

• A heart-touching story comes from Jharkhand: Rohit Kumar, who used to sell phone covers to earn money, has now scored AIR 12,484 in NEET.

• Himanshu Kumar, whose father is a mechanic, ranked AIR 134 for Jharkhand, topping his state, and credited hard work and counseling support. 

Why Does it Matter?

NEET ranks play a very important role in deciding which students get admission to medical courses like MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH programs. Students who score high ranks have a better chance of getting seats in top and famous medical institutes such as AIIMS and JIPMER. 

The toppers list also shows that talent is not limited to big cities only. Students from small towns, villages, and even remote areas have proven that they, too, can achieve great success with hard work and dedication. These state and district-level toppers inspire other young students who dream of becoming doctors and encourage them to believe that they can also achieve their goals, regardless of their background. 

This success proves that with the right guidance, effort, and support, students from every corner of the country can shine bright in national-level exams like NEET and make their families and communities proud.

What’s Next?

• Counseling Process:
  

• 15% of seats filled under the All India Quota through MCC.
  

• 85% of seats at the state level.
  

• Preparation Tips for Top Scorers:
  

• Keep documents ready for counseling.
  

• Register on MCC and state portals quickly.
  

• Research preferred colleges and courses.

Summary:

The NEET UG 2025 Topper List shows extraordinary performance: Mahesh Kumar (AIR 1) and Avika Aggarwal (female topper) led the charts with stellar scores and percentiles. Alongside state achievers and those with unique success stories, they offer new goals for future aspirants. These students prove that with focus, good planning, support, and a positive mindset, anyone can achieve their medical dreams.