What 490 marks means for you
Government MBBS is possible through state quota in many states, more so for reserved categories. Government BDS is likely. Category matters: OBC, SC and ST students get seats at much higher (worse) ranks than General students, and state quotas vary a lot from state to state.
Ten more marks (500) would move you to about rank 50,959, which is 6,311 places higher. In NEET that's just three more correct answers, or avoiding a few careless mistakes.
Scores around 490
| Marks | Easier year | Average year | Tough year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 460 | 98,307 | 80,517 | 64,646 |
| 470 | 88,872 | 71,748 | 58,044 |
| 480 | 79,330 | 64,059 | 51,482 |
| 490 | 70,379 | 57,270 | 45,107 |
| 500 | 62,515 | 50,959 | 39,521 |
| 510 | 55,650 | 44,414 | 30,689 |
| 520 | 49,483 | 38,709 | 23,831 |
Questions students ask
What rank will I get with 490 marks in NEET?
About 57,270 in an average year. In a tough year like 2025 it was closer to 45,107, and in an easier year like 2026 about 70,379.
Can I get a government MBBS seat with 490 marks?
Government MBBS is possible through state quota in many states, more so for reserved categories. Government BDS is likely.
Is 490 a good score in NEET?
490 marks puts you ahead of about 20,42,730 students in a typical year. It comfortably clears the qualifying cutoff.