This page tracks every NEET UG 2026 important date — from the re-exam and answer key to the result and counselling — as published by NTA. Bookmark it and check back as dates are confirmed.
NEET UG 2026 — Full Schedule
| 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.
Previous Years — Result Date Trend
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Important Dates
The NEET UG 2026 Result is expected around 15 July 2026 (2nd week of July). NTA has not announced the exact official date yet. The Answer Key challenge window closed on 28 June 2026; after this, the Expert Committee reviews all objections, the Final Answer Key is released (expected 1st week of July), and then the result is declared. Along with the result, NTA releases the Scorecard, All India Rank (AIR), Category Rank and Merit List on neet.nta.nic.in.
NEET 2026 AIQ (All India Quota) Counselling is expected to begin in August 2026, roughly 2–3 weeks after the result is declared. It is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at mcc.nic.in. The process is: Registration → Fee Payment → Choice Filling → Seat Allotment → Reporting. State Quota counselling is conducted separately by each State Medical Authority, and AYUSH counselling is held at aaccc.gov.in.