NEET UG Result 2026 Declared: Scorecard, Toppers, Cut-Off & Counselling Details
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the NEET UG Result 2026 today. Candidates who appeared in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) can now download their scorecards from the official website. Along with the result, NTA has also released the category-wise cut-off, topper list, state toppers and other important examination statistics.
The result has been announced in time to ensure the smooth commencement of MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other medical counselling processes across the country.
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NEET UG Result 2026 Overview
The NEET UG Result 2026 has been published for nearly 20 lakh candidates who appeared for the examination held on 21 June 2026. According to NTA, 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified for admission to undergraduate medical courses.
Qualified candidates will now participate in the All India Quota (AIQ) and State counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and respective State authorities.
Who is Affected?
- NEET UG 2026 candidates
- MBBS aspirants
- BDS aspirants
- AYUSH admission candidates
- B.Sc Nursing candidates
- Veterinary admission aspirants
Why This Matters
The declaration of the NEET UG Result marks the beginning of the medical admission process for the 2026 academic session.
Important Dates
- NEET UG Exam Date: 21 June 2026
- Provisional Answer Key: 25 June 2026
- OMR Response Display: 13–15 July 2026
- Final Answer Key Released: 16 July 2026
- NEET UG Result Declared: 16 July 2026
- Medical Counselling: To begin shortly as per MCC schedule
Key Highlights of NEET UG Result 2026
- Around 20 lakh candidates appeared.
- 11.21 lakh candidates qualified.
- Examination conducted in 13 languages.
- More than 58% of qualified candidates are women.
- Candidates qualified from all 36 States and Union Territories.
- Results announced in time for MBBS and BDS counselling.
NEET UG 2026 Toppers
NTA has announced that:
- Aryan Gupta (Punjab) – 715/720
- Panshul Bansal (Haryana) – 715/720
Both candidates secured the highest marks in NEET UG 2026.
Other highlights include:
- 19 candidates scored above 700 marks.
- 138 candidates scored above 690 marks.
- Over 93% of top rankers were first-time NEET candidates.
Category-wise Qualified Candidates
According to NTA:
- 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
The official category-wise cut-off and percentile have also been released with the result.
Score Distribution
NTA has shared the following score distribution:
- 19 candidates scored above 700.
- 1,492 candidates scored 650 and above.
- 10,160 candidates scored 600 and above.
- 90,780 candidates scored 500 and above.
Women Candidates Performance
Women continued to perform strongly in NEET UG 2026.
- More than 58% of all qualified candidates are women.
- Women recorded a higher qualification rate (56.8%) compared to men (55.1%).
What Happens Next?
Following the declaration of the result:
- MCC will announce the All India Quota Counselling Schedule.
- State counselling authorities will release their respective admission schedules.
- Candidates should regularly check the official counselling portals for registration and choice filling.
Important Instructions
- Download your scorecard immediately.
- Verify all details mentioned on the scorecard.
- Keep multiple printouts for counselling.
- Follow only official counselling websites.
- Beware of fake admission offers or fraudulent calls demanding money.
Direct Links
Check NEET UG Result 2026:
https://examinationservices.nic.in/ResultoService26/Ntnt/Login
https://cnr.nic.in/ResultDir/Ntnt/Login
Official NEET Website:
https://neet.nta.nic.in
Also: NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026–27 Released: J&K Gets 1,675 MBBS Seats, Check College-Wise Distribution
Student Advice
Candidates are advised to keep all required documents ready for counselling, including their NEET UG scorecard, admit card, identity proof, Class 10 and 12 certificates, category certificate (if applicable) and other supporting documents. Keep checking the official MCC and State counselling portals for the latest admission schedule.
FAQs
Q1. Has NEET UG Result 2026 been declared?
Yes. NTA has officially declared the NEET UG Result 2026.
Q2. Where can I download the NEET UG 2026 scorecard?
Candidates can download it from the official NEET website using their login credentials.
Q3. How many candidates qualified in NEET UG 2026?
A total of 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified.
Q4. Who secured the highest marks in NEET UG 2026?
Aryan Gupta (Punjab) and Panshul Bansal (Haryana) jointly secured the highest score of 715/720.
Q5. What is the next step after the NEET UG Result?
Qualified candidates must participate in MCC All India Quota Counselling or their respective State counselling process.
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