NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam 21 June — Provisional Answer Key Released 25 June 2026 — Challenge Window CLOSED 28 June — Final Answer Key Expected 1st Week July — Result Expected ~15 July 2026
Last Updated: 05 July 2026, Sunday | Source: neet.nta.nic.in
The NEET UG 2026 Result is expected around 15 July 2026 (2nd week of July) on the official website neet.nta.nic.in. The provisional answer key was released on 25 June 2026 and the objection window closed on 28 June 2026. NTA will next publish the Final Answer Key, followed by the result along with the scorecard, All India Rank (AIR) and merit list.
Official schedule — Re-Exam 21 June · Answer Key 25 June · Result ~15 July 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Form Opens | 08 February 2026 | Closed |
| Last Date to Submit Application (Extended) | 11 March 2026 (11:50 PM) | Closed |
| Application Correction Window | 10 March – 12 March 2026 | Closed |
| City Intimation Slip Released | April 2026 | Closed |
| NEET UG 2026 Admit Card Released | April / May 2026 | Closed |
| NEET UG 2026 Main Examination (Cancelled) | 03 May 2026 — Cancelled (Paper Leak) | Closed |
| Re-Exam Admit Card Released | 14 June 2026 | Closed |
| NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) — 02:00 – 05:15 PM | Closed |
| OMR Sheet & Recorded Responses Released | 25 June 2026 | Closed |
| Provisional Answer Key Released by NTA | 25 June 2026 — Code 50, 60, 70, 80 | Closed |
| Answer Key Challenge / Objection Window | 25 June – 28 June 2026 (11:50 PM) — CLOSED | Closed |
| Fee Refund Verification Deadline | 30 June 2026 | Upcoming |
| Final Answer Key Release (after expert review) | Expected: 1st Week of July 2026 | Awaited |
| NEET UG 2026 Result Declaration | Expected: ~15 July 2026 (2nd Week) | Awaited |
| NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Card Download | With Result Declaration at neet.nta.nic.in | Awaited |
| AIQ Counselling (MCC) — Registration Opens | Expected: 1st Week of August 2026 | Awaited |
| AIQ Round 1 Seat Allotment | Expected: Mid-August 2026 | Awaited |
| State Quota Counselling | After AIQ Rounds — Respective State Authorities | Awaited |
| AYUSH Counselling (AACCC) | After NEET Result — aaccc.gov.in | Awaited |
Source: NTA Official Information Bulletin & neet.nta.nic.in. Always verify on neet.nta.nic.in.
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Subject-wise breakdown from NTA Official Bulletin
| Subject | Type | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | MCQ | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | MCQ | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | MCQ | 90 | 360 |
| TOTAL | — | 180 | 720 |
Marking: +4 Correct | −1 Wrong | 0 Unattempted. Total Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours).
NTA released the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Provisional Answer Key on 25 June 2026. The NEET 2026 Answer Key is available for Code 50, 60, 70 and 80.
Score Calculation Formula: NEET Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1). Maximum Score: 720 marks. Note: one Physics question was dropped (Code 50, Q.26) — all candidates who attempted it receive +4 bonus marks. One more Physics question has two correct options, and both are being awarded full marks.
Challenge Window: 25 June – 28 June 2026 (until 11:50 PM IST), now closed. Fee: ₹200 per question (refunded if accepted). Final Answer Key: expected 1st week of July 2026.
NTA has not yet announced the official NEET UG 2026 result date. However, based on the NTA timeline and expert analysis, the NEET 2026 Result is expected in the 2nd week of July 2026 (around 15 July). Once the result is declared, the Scorecard, All India Rank (AIR), Category Rank, Merit List and counselling eligibility will all be available together.
The moment the result is out, the direct result link will be activated here — bookmark NEETResult.in, or join our Telegram / WhatsApp group for instant notifications.
Category-wise qualifying cutoff — based on 2024–25 data and expert analysis
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Expected Cutoff Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50th Percentile | 145–165 (Expected) | Min score to be eligible for counselling |
| General-PwBD | 45th Percentile | 130–145 (Expected) | For PH candidates in General category |
| SC / ST / OBC-NCL | 40th Percentile | 100–120 (Expected) | Qualifying marks for reserved categories |
| SC/ST/OBC PwBD | 40th Percentile | 100–120 (Expected) | Reserved category persons with disability |
| EWS (Economically WS) | 50th Percentile | 145–165 (Expected) | Same as General — follows 50th percentile |
These are qualifying cutoffs — the minimum required to appear in counselling. The actual AIQ admission cutoff is much higher (600+ marks for General category in Government Medical Colleges). The official cutoff will be released along with the result.
Estimated rank range based on NEET 2024–25 trend data
| Marks Range | Expected AIR | College Possibility |
|---|---|---|
| 700–720 | Top 100 | AIIMS Delhi, Top Govt Medical Colleges |
| 680–699 | 100–500 | AIIMS (other campuses), Top Govt Colleges |
| 660–679 | 500–1,500 | AIIMS regional, Top State Govt Colleges |
| 640–659 | 1,500–4,000 | State Top Govt Medical Colleges |
| 620–639 | 4,000–8,000 | Good State Govt Medical Colleges |
| 600–619 | 8,000–15,000 | State Govt Colleges, ESIC Medical Colleges |
| 580–599 | 15,000–25,000 | State Govt Colleges (State Quota) |
| 550–579 | 25,000–45,000 | Govt Colleges (SC/OBC), Private Colleges |
| 500–549 | 45,000–80,000 | Private Medical Colleges (State Quota) |
| 450–499 | 80,000–1,20,000 | Private / Deemed Medical Colleges |
| 400–449 | 1,20,000–1,80,000 | Deemed Universities, AYUSH Colleges |
| 350–399 | 1,80,000–2,50,000 | AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, BHMS) — possible |
| 145–349 | >2,50,000 | Only AYUSH if seats available; consider reappear |
Ranks indicative based on NEET 2024–25. Actual rank depends on exam difficulty, number of candidates and NTA normalization. Use our Rank Predictor for more accurate estimate.
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Year-wise exam data, cutoffs, toppers, and result dates
| Year | Exam Date | Registered | General Cutoff | Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 Jun 2026 (Re-Exam) | 22.79 Lakh (Re-exam) | Expected 145–165 | Expected ~15 Jul 2026 |
| 2025 | 04 May 2025 | ~23.6 Lakh | 164 marks (50th %ile) | 14 June 2025 |
| 2024 | 05 May 2024 | 24.06 Lakh | 164 marks | 04 June 2024 |
| 2023 | 07 May 2023 | 20.87 Lakh | 137 marks | 13 June 2023 |
| 2022 | 17 Jul 2022 | 18.72 Lakh | 117 marks | 07 Sep 2022 |
| 2021 | 12 Sep 2021 | 16.14 Lakh | 138 marks | 01 Nov 2021 |
| 2020 | 13 Sep 2020 | 15.97 Lakh | 147 marks | 16 Oct 2020 |
| 2019 | 05 May 2019 | 15.19 Lakh | 134 marks | 05 Jun 2019 |
Data sourced from NTA official result notifications. NEET 2026 result expected 3rd–4th week of July 2026 after Re-Exam (21 June 2026).
NEET UG 2026 — National Eligibility cum Entrance Test — was originally conducted on 3 May 2026. Due to paper leak, NTA cancelled the exam and conducted NEET Re-Exam on 21 June 2026 for ~22.79 lakh candidates across 551 Indian cities and 14 international centres. The Provisional Answer Key was released on 25 June 2026. The NEET UG 2026 Result is expected around 15 July 2026.
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Score Formula: NEET 2026 Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1). Unattempted questions = 0 marks. Maximum score = 720 marks.
Special cases in NEET 2026: (1) 1 Physics question dropped (Code 50, Q.26) — all candidates get bonus 4 marks. (2) 1 Physics question with 2 correct options — both options get full marks. After calculating your score, use our Free NEET 2026 Rank Predictor to estimate your expected All India Rank and check which medical colleges you may get admission to.
After NEET UG 2026 Result declaration, counselling will begin through different authorities: MCC (mcc.nic.in) for AIQ (15%) seats in Government Medical Colleges, Deemed Universities, and Central Universities; State Medical/Counselling Authorities for 85% State Quota seats; and AACCC (aaccc.gov.in) for AYUSH courses. NEET 2026 Counselling expected to begin in August 2026.
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