40 percentile means how many marks on average based on previous records

Hey Balaji!

Assuming that you are asking about NEET, the 40th percentile represents the qualifying criteria for reserved category candidates, meaning that only candidates in the 40th percentile and above will be considered qualified in the exam. NEET is conducted out of 720 marks.

In 2016, a total of 7,31,223 candidates appeared for NEET 1 and NEET 2 and a combined result was released. The score equivalent to the 40th percentile then was 118 out of 720.

In 2017, a total of 10,90,085 candidates appeared for the exam when it was held as a single window entrance for the first time. The score equivalent to the 40th percentile then was 107 out of 720.

With over 13.3 lakh candidates registered for NEET 2018, it is difficult to make an accurate estimate as to where the 40th percentile score will stand. Hoping the above information helps all the same.

All the best!