The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially published the long-awaited NEET UG 2026 results and scorecards. Medical aspirants nationwide can now access their official performance metrics online. Out of a massive registration count of 22.79 lakh applicants, approximately 20 lakh candidates appeared for the examination across 5,440 centers spread throughout 551 Indian cities and 14 international locations. A robust total of 11.21 lakh students have successfully qualified.
For aspirants looking to verify their marks, you can Download Re-NEET UG 2026 Result and Score Card - Official Portal directly to acquire your official credentials.
Important Dates for NEET UG 2026
Keeping track of key timelines ensures you stay ahead during the admission and counselling phases. Review the vital milestones below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | 21st June 2026 |
| Result & Scorecard | 16th July 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | 16th July 2026 |
| Fee Refund Window (May 3 exam candidates) | 31st July 2026 |
| MCC Counselling Registration | To be notified |
How to Download the Re-NEET UG 2026 Scorecard?
- Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the “NEET (UG) 2026 Result” link on the homepage.
- Log in using your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security Pin.
- Your scorecard showing subject-wise marks, total score, percentile, All India Rank and category rank will appear on screen.
- Download and save a PDF copy, and keep at least two printouts for the counselling process.
Details to be checked in NEET UG 2026 Result
- Candidate’s Roll Number
- Application Number
- Candidate’s name
- Father’s and mother’s names
- Gender
- DOB
- Nationality
- Category/sub-category
- Percentile obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology)
- Total Marks obtained
- Percentile Score
- NEET All India Rank
- NEET Qualifying Status
- NEET AIR for 15% AIQ seats
- NEET Cutoff Score
Category-Wise Qualified Candidates
Female candidates showcased exceptional performance, making up over 58% of the total qualifiers. Here is the breakdown of qualified students across various reservation categories:
| Category | Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|
| General | 2.91 lakh |
| OBC-NCL | 5.12 lakh |
| SC | 1.59 lakh |
| ST | 63,716 |
| Gen-EWS | 95,026 |
| PwBD | 3,666 |
| PwD | 303 |
| Total | 11.21 lakh |
NEET UG 2026 Toppers & AIR 1 Achievers
The top honor is shared this year. Aryan Gupta from Punjab and Panshul Bansal from Haryana jointly clinched All India Rank 1, each securing an impressive score of 715 out of 720 marks.
| All India Rank | Candidate Name | State | Marks (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 1 | Aryan Gupta | Punjab | 715 |
| AIR 1 | Panshul Bansal | Haryana | 715 |
| AIR 2 | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| AIR 3 | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| AIR 4 | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| AIR 5 | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| AIR 6 | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| AIR 7 | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| AIR 8 | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| AIR 9 | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| AIR 10 | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Notable State and UT Toppers
| State/UT | State Topper | Marks (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab | Aryan Gupta | 715 |
| Haryana | Panshul Bansal | 715 |
| Ladakh | Jigmet Yangchan Lamo | 530 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Dhruv Tripathi | 606 |
| Lakshadweep | Fahmida Anees | 573 |
NEET UG 2026 Score Distribution
A deep dive into the performance records reveals competitive score distributions across the candidate pool:
- 19 candidates scored above 700 marks
- 138 candidates scored 690 marks or above
- 1,492 candidates scored 650 marks or above
- 10,160 candidates scored 600 marks or above
- 90,780 candidates scored 500 marks or above
Expected Qualifying Cut-Off Scores
The minimum qualifying marks vary depending on candidate categories. Review the expected cut-off benchmarks below:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Cutoff (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 50th Percentile | 138–148 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 108–117 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 108–117 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 108–117 |
| UR-PwBD | 45th Percentile | 122–131 |
| OBC/SC/ST-PwBD | 40th Percentile | 108–117 |
What Happens After Re-NEET UG Result?
- Download and thoroughly verify your Re-NEET 2026 Scorecard.
- Check your All India Rank and qualifying cut-off.
- Register separately for MCC (All India Quota) and/or your respective State counselling authority.
- Complete your college and course preferences and lock them during the choice-filling window.
- Participate in the rounds for seat allotment as per the published schedule.
- Complete document verification and report to the allotted institute within the stipulated time.
NEET 2026 Counselling Process Seats Included
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) Seats
- State Government Quota Seats
- Central Universities, Deemed Universities and Other Central Institutions
- State, Management and NRI Quota Seats in private medical and dental colleges
- Central Pool Quota Seats
- All seats (including Management and NRI Quota) in private aided/unaided minority and non minority medical colleges
- AIIMS and JIPMER institutes across India
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