NEET UG 2026 Result Declared: AIR 1, Cutoff Marks & Scorecard Download Guide
The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially declared the NEET UG 2026 result on July 16, 2026, clearing the path for the MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and allied medical admissions cycle to stay on schedule. If you appeared for the exam, here's everything you need — from your scorecard to cutoff marks to what comes next.
NEET UG 2026 Result: Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Result Declared On | July 16, 2026 |
| Exam Conducted On | June 21, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Total Registrations | 22+ lakh candidates |
| Candidates Appeared | Nearly 20 lakh |
| Candidates Qualified | 11.21 lakh |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
The result announcement followed a structured post-exam timeline: the provisional answer key was published on June 25, with the objection window open until June 28. Scanned OMR sheets and recorded responses were made available to candidates between July 13–15, and the final answer key was released alongside the result on July 16.
NEET UG 2026 Toppers List
Aryan Gupta from Punjab and Panshul Bansal from Haryana jointly secured All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) with 715 out of 720 marks — the highest score recorded this year. Nineteen candidates scored above 700 marks, and 138 candidates crossed the 690-mark threshold. The Top 17 rank holders, all scoring above 705 marks, represent a wide geographic spread across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
A notable trend among this year's top 138 performers: over 93% were first-time NEET aspirants, and nearly 99% fell between the ages of 17 and 19 — suggesting strong first-attempt preparation strategies are paying off.
NEET UG 2026 Category-Wise Cutoff Marks
| Category | Cutoff Marks (out of 720) |
|---|---|
| General | 213 |
| OBC / SC / ST | 177–212 |
Scores in the General category this year ranged from 715 (topper) down to the 213-mark qualifying cutoff. Note that the qualifying cutoff is typically set at the 50th percentile for General category candidates and the 40th percentile for SC, ST, and OBC-NCL candidates, with additional relaxation for EWS and PwBD candidates — always cross-check the exact percentile-based cutoff on your official scorecard.
In good news for aspirants, the National Medical Commission (NMC) recently announced an increase of 11,682 MBBS seats nationwide, which should ease competition slightly during counselling.
How to Download Your NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
Follow these steps to download your scorecard in under two minutes:
- Visit the official NTA website: neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the "NEET (UG) – 2026 Result" link on the homepage
- Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security PIN
- Submit the form — your scorecard will appear on screen
- Download the PDF and print at least two physical copies for counselling
Your scorecard will show subject-wise marks (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), your total score out of 720, All India Rank (AIR), category rank, and percentile score. Keep this document safe — it's required at every stage of MCC and state-level counselling.
What's Next: NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process
Once you've checked your qualifying status and AIR, here's the sequence to follow:
- Register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in — this covers the 15% All India Quota seats, deemed universities, and central institutes
- Register for state counselling through your respective state's medical counselling authority — this covers the 85% state-quota seats
- Fill in and lock your college and course preferences
- Participate in seat allotment rounds
- Complete document verification
- Report to your allotted college within the prescribed timeline
Results are also being used for admissions to B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing and BVSc & AH programs under the 15% VCI quota, so keep an eye on those specific counselling notifications if relevant to you.
FAQs: NEET UG 2026 Result
Q1. When was the NEET UG 2026 result declared? The NTA declared the result on July 16, 2026, on neet.nta.nic.in.
Q2. Who topped NEET UG 2026? Aryan Gupta (Punjab) and Panshul Bansal (Haryana) jointly secured AIR 1 with 715 out of 720 marks.
Q3. What is the NEET 2026 General category cutoff? The General category qualifying cutoff is 213 marks out of 720.
Q4. How many candidates qualified NEET UG 2026? A total of 11.21 lakh candidates qualified out of nearly 20 lakh who appeared for the exam.
Q5. How do I download my NEET 2026 scorecard? Visit neet.nta.nic.in, click on the NEET UG 2026 Result link, and log in with your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security PIN.
Q6. What is the next step after checking the NEET 2026 result? Register for MCC counselling (for AIQ seats) at mcc.nic.in and for your state counselling for state-quota seats.
Have questions about your NEET 2026 rank or counselling strategy? Drop them in the comments and we'll help you figure out your next move.

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