NEET Result 2026 — Date, Cutoff, Toppers and Key Numbers
The NEET UG 2026 result came out on 16 July 2026 after the 21 June re-exam. Cutoffs, toppers, score counts, how to get your scorecard and what comes next.
NTA declared the NEET (UG) 2026 result on 16 July 2026. It was the result of the 21 June re-exam — the original 3 May paper was cancelled by NTA on 12 May. Close to 20 lakh candidates appeared and 11.21 lakh qualified. The highest score was 715 out of 720, shared by Aryan Gupta (Punjab) and Panshul Bansal (Haryana).
NEET 2026 — What Happened When
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original exam | 3 May 2026 (Sunday), 2:00–5:00 PM |
| Exam cancelled by NTA | 12 May 2026; matter referred to the CBI |
| Re-exam | 21 June 2026 (Sunday), pen and paper, 2:00–5:15 PM including exam formalities |
| Provisional answer key | 25 June 2026; challenges 25–28 June |
| OMR sheets and recorded responses shown | 13–15 July 2026 |
| Final answer key and result | 16 July 2026 |
NEET 2026 Result at a Glance
| Figure | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registered | 22,79,743 |
| Appeared in the re-exam | 19,99,895 (5,440 centres in 551 cities in India and 14 abroad) |
| Qualified | 11,21,185 (more than 58% of them women) |
| Highest score | 715 out of 720 (two candidates) |
| Scored above 700 | 19 |
| Scored 650 and above | 1,492 |
| Scored 600 and above | 10,160 |
| Scored 500 and above | 90,780 |
Source: NTA press release "NTA Declares Result of NEET (UG) 2026" and key data points, 16 July 2026. For what these scores mean in rank terms, see our NEET score to rank guide.
NEET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff
| Category | Percentile | Marks (out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th | 715–213 |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40th | 212–177 |
| General / EWS – PwBD | 45th | 212–194 |
| OBC / SC / ST – PwBD | 40th | 193–177 (ST-PwBD 191–177) |
More on cutoffs and college closing ranks: NEET cutoff by category.
How to Download Your NEET 2026 Scorecard
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in.
- Open the NEET (UG) 2026 scorecard link and log in with your application number and password or date of birth.
- Check your marks, All India Rank and category details.
- Download and save the PDF — you will need it for counselling and admission.
What to Do After the Result
- Register for counselling — MCC for All India Quota, AIIMS, JIPMER, central and deemed universities (mcc.nic.in), and your state's counselling portal for state quota seats. See our NEET counselling guide.
- Keep documents ready — scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 documents, category and domicile certificates.
- Aiming for NEET 2027? — NEET-UG moves to computer-based testing from 2027. See the NEET 2027 important dates.
- If disappointed — remember, one exam does not define your future. Multiple paths lead to success.
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Start freeFrequently Asked Questions
When was the NEET 2026 result declared?
NTA declared the NEET (UG) 2026 result on 16 July 2026, on neet.nta.nic.in. The result was for the re-exam held on 21 June 2026. The final answer key was published the same day.
Why was NEET 2026 held twice?
NEET (UG) 2026 was first held on 3 May 2026. On 12 May 2026, NTA, with the approval of the Government of India, cancelled that examination based on inputs examined with central agencies and findings shared by law enforcement agencies, and the Government referred the matter to the CBI. The exam was re-conducted on 21 June 2026. Registration and exam-city choices carried over, no fresh fee was charged, and NTA said fees already paid would be refunded.
Can I get my NEET result rechecked?
No. NEET has no provision for re-checking or re-evaluation of answer sheets. Before the result, candidates could challenge the grading of their OMR sheet and the provisional answer key, at ₹200 per question challenged. In 2026 the provisional key came out on 25 June, with challenges open from 25 to 28 June.
What was the NEET 2026 qualifying cutoff?
General/EWS: 715–213 marks (50th percentile). OBC/SC/ST: 212–177 (40th percentile). General/EWS-PwBD: 212–194 (45th percentile). Reserved-category PwBD: 177 and above. All of these were much higher than in 2025, when the General cutoff was 144.
What should I do after the NEET 2026 result?
If you qualified, take part in MCC counselling for All India Quota seats on mcc.nic.in and in your state's counselling. The 2026 MCC rounds run until the online stray vacancy round on 12–17 October 2026. If you are aiming for NEET 2027, note that NEET-UG moves to computer-based testing from 2027 — see our NEET 2027 important dates guide.