Short details
| First exam | 03.05.2026, its fee is being refunded by NTA. |
| Re-examination notice | 15.05.2026, after NTA’s press release of 12.05.2026. |
| Re-examination | Sunday 21.06.2026, 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm, pen and paper. |
| Provisional answer key | 25.06.2026, challenges open until 28.06.2026. |
| OMR sheets on display | 13.07.2026 to 15.07.2026. |
| Final key and result | Both on 16.07.2026. |
| Facts last read | 11.09.2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| Scorecard login | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Result press release, 16.07.2026 | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Toppers list | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
| Re-examination notice, 15.05.2026 | Click here · Live, checked 15.10.2026 |
Qualifiers in numbers
| 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. |
Range of high scores
| 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. |
Written By: GD Sarkari Naukri Desk
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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.