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Official schedule including Re-Exam — Updated June 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Form Opens | 08 February 2026 | Closed |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 08 March 2026 (Extended to 11 March) | Closed |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 11 March 2026 (11:50 PM) | Closed |
| Application Correction Window | 10 March – 12 March 2026 | Closed |
| City Intimation Slip Release | Released (April 2026) | Completed |
| NEET UG 2026 Admit Card Download | Released (April / May 2026) | Completed |
| NEET UG 2026 Main Examination | 03 May 2026 (Sunday) — 02:00 – 05:00 PM | Completed |
| Main Exam Cancelled — Re-Exam Announced by NTA | May 2026 — Paper Leak Investigation | Completed |
| Re-Exam Admit Card Released | 14 June 2026 | Completed |
| NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) — 02:00 – 05:15 PM | Completed |
| Re-Exam: OMR Sheet & Recorded Responses Released | 25 June 2026 | Completed |
| Re-Exam: Provisional Answer Key Released by NTA | 25 June 2026 — Code 50, 60, 70, 80 | Upcoming |
| Answer Key Objection / Challenge Window CLOSES | 28 June 2026 at 11:50 PM IST (TODAY) | Upcoming |
| Answer Key Challenge Fee Refund Deadline | 30 June 2026 | Awaited |
| Release of Final Answer Key (NTA) | Expected: 1st week of July 2026 | Awaited |
| NEET Fee Refund Verification | Till 30 June 2026 | Awaited |
| Declaration of NEET UG 2026 Result | Expected: ~15 July 2026 (2nd week) | Awaited |
| NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Card Download | With Result Declaration — 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 Round — State Medical 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.
Subject-wise breakdown from 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).
Provisional Answer Key released by NTA on 25 June 2026. Challenge closes 28 June at 11:50 PM IST.
| Re-Exam Date | 21 June 2026 (Sunday) — 22.79 Lakh Candidates |
|---|---|
| Answer Key Released | Released — 25 June 2026 |
| Question Paper Codes | Code 50, Code 60, Code 70, Code 80 |
| OMR Sheet Status | Released — 25 June 2026 |
| Challenge Window | 25 June – 28 June 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Challenge Fee | ₹200 per question (Refunded if objection accepted) |
| Physics Note | 1 question dropped + 1 question with 2 correct answers |
| Final Answer Key | Expected: 1st week of July 2026 |
| NEET 2026 Result | Expected: ~15 July 2026 (2nd week) |
| Score Formula | (Correct × 4) − (Wrong × 1) = Your Score (Max 720) |
Re-Exam held on 21 June 2026 for 22.79 Lakh Candidates at 551 cities across India
| Re-Exam Date | Completed — 21 June 2026 (Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM IST (Extra 15 minutes) |
| Candidates Registered | 22.79 Lakh Candidates |
| Exam Cities (India) | 551 cities across India + 14 cities abroad |
| Difficulty Level | Physics Hard | Chemistry Moderate | Biology Easy |
| OMR Sheet Released | Released — 25 June 2026 |
| Answer Key | Released — 25 June 2026 |
| NTA Helpline | 011-40759000 | 011-69227700 |
Everything you need to know about the national medical entrance exam
The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026 is the single national-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses including MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, and B.Sc. Nursing across all medical colleges in India.
NEET UG 2026 Main Exam was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on 03 May 2026 (Sunday) from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST. A Re-Examination is scheduled on 21 June 2026 (Sunday) for eligible candidates.
Approximately 22+ lakh (2.2 million) students registered for NEET UG 2026, making it one of the largest entrance examinations in the world. The result, once declared by NTA (expected July 2026), will determine admissions to over 1.1 lakh MBBS seats across 706+ medical colleges in India.
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View AnalysisCategory-wise expected cutoff for govt. and private colleges.
Check CutoffCategory-wise qualifying percentile and reservation policy
| Category | Percentile | Approx. Marks | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50th Percentile | ~145–170 (2023–25 trend) | Min qualifying marks for AIQ/State Counselling eligibility; confirmed after result |
| General-PwBD | 45th Percentile | ~120–145 (2023–25 trend) | For PwBD General candidates |
| SC / ST / OBC-NCL | 40th Percentile | ~95–130 (2023–25 trend) | Min qualifying marks for state + AIQ quota |
| SC/ST/OBC-NCL-PwBD | 40th Percentile | ~85–115 (2023–25 trend) | For reserved PwBD candidates |
| EWS | 50th Percentile | ~145–170 (2023–25 trend) | Same percentile as General category |
These are qualifying cutoffs to appear in counselling — not AIQ admission cutoffs. AIQ admission cutoffs depend on available seats and number of applicants.
| Category | Reservation % | Details |
|---|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 27% | Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer). Certificate from Central Govt. list. |
| SC | 15% | Scheduled Caste. Certificate from competent State authority required. |
| ST | 7.5% | Scheduled Tribe. Certificate from competent State authority required. |
| EWS | 10% | Economically Weaker Section. Annual family income < ₹8 lakh. Income certificate required. |
| PwBD (PwD) | 5% | Persons with Benchmark Disability. Horizontal reservation across all categories. Certificate from Medical Board as per NEET bulletin format. |
| NRI / OCI | Special | Separate NRI quota seats in Private Colleges. OCI holders treated as NRI. Seats outside 15% AIQ. |
| Kashmiri Migrant | Special | As per state policies and Supreme Court directions. |
Expected rank range based on NEET 2024–25 data
| Marks Range | Expected Rank | College Possibility |
|---|---|---|
| 715–720 | 1 – 100 | AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER — Top Ranks |
| 700–714 | 101 – 500 | Premier Government Medical Colleges |
| 680–699 | 500 – 2,000 | Good Government Medical Colleges (AIQ) |
| 660–679 | 2,000 – 5,000 | State Govt. Medical Colleges (AIQ) |
| 640–659 | 5,000 – 10,000 | Govt. + Top Private Colleges |
| 600–639 | 10,000 – 28,000 | State Govt. Colleges (State Quota) |
| 550–599 | 28,000 – 55,000 | State Quota Government Colleges |
| 500–549 | 55,000 – 1,15,000 | Private MBBS (Low/Mid Fees) |
| 450–499 | 1,15,000 – 1,80,000 | BAMS / BHMS / BDS or Private MBBS |
| 400–449 | 1,80,000 – 2,70,000 | BDS / BAMS at Private Colleges |
| 350–399 | 2,70,000 – 4,00,000 | BUMS / Nursing — Private |
| Below 350 | 4,00,000+ | SC/ST/OBC may qualify via category cutoff |
Ranks are indicative based on NEET 2024–25 data. Actual ranks depend on difficulty level, number of candidates, and NTA normalisation. Use Rank Predictor for more accurate estimates.
Complete guide to AIQ, State Quota & AYUSH counselling
Authority: MCC of DGHS (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare)
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Official PortalAuthority: Respective State Medical Education Directorate
85% of Govt. seats + All Private Medical Colleges in the state
State Counselling GuideAuthority: AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee
BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS — Central Quota Seats
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Year-wise exam data, cutoffs, and result dates
| Year | Exam Date | Registered | General Cutoff | Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 04 May 2025 | 22.07 Lakh | 164 marks (50th %ile) | 14 June 2025 |
| 2024 | 05 May 2024 | 24.06 Lakh | 164 marks (50th %ile) | 04 June 2024 |
| 2023 | 07 May 2023 | 20.87 Lakh | 137 marks (50th %ile) | 13 June 2023 |
| 2022 | 17 July 2022 | 18.72 Lakh | 715 (top score) | 07 September 2022 |
Data sourced from NTA official result notifications. NEET 2026 result is expected in the 3rd–4th week of July 2026 (after Re-Exam on 21 June 2026).
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The NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key has been released by NTA on 25 June 2026. The NEET 2026 Answer Key is available for Code 50, Code 60, Code 70, and Code 80. Candidates can challenge incorrect answers at neet.nta.nic.in by paying ₹200 per question. The challenge window closes on 28 June 2026 at 11:50 PM IST. The NEET UG 2026 Result is expected around 15 July 2026 (2nd week of July), after the Final Answer Key is released in the 1st week of July.
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Candidates can calculate their expected NEET UG 2026 score using the Provisional Answer Key released by NTA. The formula is: NEET Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) − (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1). Unattempted questions carry zero marks. The maximum score is 720 marks. Note: NTA has confirmed that 1 Physics question has been dropped (all candidates get 4 bonus marks) and another Physics question had 2 correct options. These adjustments will be made in the Final Answer Key. Use the NEET 2026 Rank Predictor to estimate your expected All India Rank based on your calculated score.
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