The NEET UG 2026 result was declared on 16.07.2026 for the re-examination held on 21.06.2026. Close to 20 lakh candidates sat the exam and 11.21 lakh qualified. The highest score was 715 out of 720, shared by Aryan Gupta (Punjab) and Panshul Bansal (Haryana). Scorecards are on neet.nta.nic.in. NTA’s role ends at the All-India Rank. Merit lists and counselling are run by MCC and the state authorities.
NEET UG 2026 exam and result timeline
Checked on 11.09.2026 against the notices and press releases on neet.nta.nic.in.
| Stage | Date and detail |
|---|---|
| First exam | 03.05.2026. NTA is refunding the fee for this exam, and has reopened the window for candidates to confirm their bank details more than once. |
| Re-examination notice | 15.05.2026, following NTA’s press release of 12.05.2026. No fee was charged for the re-exam. |
| Re-examination | Sunday 21.06.2026, 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm, pen and paper, in 13 languages, at 5,440 centres in 551 Indian cities and 14 abroad. |
| Provisional answer key | 25.06.2026, with challenges accepted from 25.06.2026 to 28.06.2026. |
| OMR sheets on display | 13.07.2026 to 15.07.2026. |
| Final key and result | Both on 16.07.2026. |
Important Links
| Resource | Link and status as on 11.09.2026 |
|---|---|
| Scorecard login | NEET UG 2026 scorecard. Linked from neet.nta.nic.in. An alternate link is on the same page. |
| Result press release, 16.07.2026 | Download press release. Opens, checked 11.09.2026. |
| Toppers list | Download toppers list. Includes state and category toppers. |
| Re-examination notice | Download notice, 15.05.2026. Opens, checked 11.09.2026. |
| MCC counselling 2026 | NEET UG MCC counselling round status. Our page tracking the counselling rounds. |
Who qualified, in numbers
From NTA’s result press release of 16.07.2026.
| Group | Qualified candidates |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 5.12 lakh, the largest group. |
| General | 2.91 lakh. |
| SC and ST | SC 1.59 lakh, ST 63,716. |
| Gen-EWS and disability | Gen-EWS 95,026. PwBD 3,666. PwD 303. |
| Women | More than 58% of those who qualified. 56.8% of women who appeared qualified, against 55.1% of men. |
| By state | Every state and UT has qualified candidates, from over 1.7 lakh in Uttar Pradesh to 43 in Lakshadweep. |
How high scores ran
These figures show how crowded the top of the list is, which is useful for judging where a score sits.
| Score band | Candidates |
|---|---|
| Above 700 out of 720 | 19. |
| Above 690 | 138, from 66 cities. Over 93% were first-time candidates. |
| 650 and above | 1,492. |
| 600 and above | 10,160. |
| 500 and above | 90,780. |
Last checked on 11.09.2026 against neet.nta.nic.in and NTA’s notices of 15.05.2026 and 16.07.2026. NTA says the category-wise cut-off marks and percentiles were published alongside the result.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the NEET UG 2026 result declared?
On 16.07.2026, the same day as the final answer key, for the re-examination held on 21.06.2026.
How many candidates qualified NEET UG 2026?
11.21 lakh of the close to 20 lakh who appeared, according to NTA's press release of 16.07.2026.
Why was NEET UG 2026 held again on 21 June?
NTA announced a re-examination by its notice of 15.05.2026, following its press release of 12.05.2026. The exam of 03.05.2026 is being refunded, and no fee was charged for the re-exam.
What was the highest score in NEET UG 2026?
715 out of 720, scored jointly by Aryan Gupta from Punjab and Panshul Bansal from Haryana.
How many students scored above 600 in NEET UG 2026?
10,160 candidates scored 600 and above, 1,492 scored 650 and above, and 19 scored above 700.