When will the NEET UG 2026 Result be declared?

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.

When was the NEET 2026 Provisional Answer Key released and how do you challenge it?

NTA released the NEET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key on 25 June 2026 for Code 50, 60, 70 and 80. The challenge/objection window was open until 28 June 2026 (11:50 PM IST) and is now closed. The challenge fee was ₹200 per question, refunded if the objection is accepted. NTA is now reviewing all objections through its Expert Committee, and the Final Answer Key is expected in the 1st week of July 2026.

How can I check my NEET 2026 Result online?

To check your NEET 2026 result: (1) visit neet.nta.nic.in, (2) click the "NEET UG 2026 Result" link, (3) enter your Application Number and Date of Birth, and (4) enter the CAPTCHA and click Submit. Your scorecard will display your subject-wise marks, total marks out of 720, percentile score and All India Rank (AIR). Download and save the PDF. The scorecard is also available on DigiLocker.

What is the NEET 2026 qualifying cutoff?

NEET UG 2026 qualifying cutoff percentiles are: General (UR) — 50th percentile (approx. 145–165 marks expected), General-PwBD — 45th percentile, and SC/ST/OBC-NCL — 40th percentile (approx. 100–120 marks expected). These are only the qualifying cutoffs needed to appear in counselling. For actual admission to a Government Medical College, General category candidates usually need 600+ marks.

What is the NEET 2026 exam pattern and total marks?

NEET UG 2026 is worth 720 marks across 180 MCQs: Physics 45 questions (180 marks), Chemistry 45 questions (180 marks), and Biology — Botany 45 + Zoology 45 = 90 questions (360 marks). The marking scheme is +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer, and 0 for unattempted. Duration is 180 minutes, in offline OMR-sheet mode. For the 2026 re-exam, NTA confirmed one dropped Physics question and one question with two correct options.

Why was one Physics question dropped in NEET 2026?

NTA confirmed two adjustments in the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam (21 June): (1) Question 26 (Physics) in Code 50 was dropped — every candidate who attempted it automatically gets +4 bonus marks; and (2) another Physics question had two correct options, so candidates who selected either correct option get full marks (+4). Both adjustments are reflected in the Final Answer Key and final score calculation.

When will NEET 2026 AIQ Counselling begin?

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.

Which documents are required for NEET 2026 Counselling?

Documents required for NEET 2026 counselling include: NEET Scorecard, Class 10 certificate (date-of-birth proof), Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), PwBD certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (for state quota), a government photo ID (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID), passport-size photographs, character certificate, medical fitness certificate, income and asset certificate (for EWS), and a migration certificate if applicable.

How do I calculate my NEET UG 2026 score from the answer key?

Use the formula: Total Score = (Correct Answers × 4) − (Incorrect Answers × 1). Unattempted questions score 0, and the maximum score is 720. Compare each of your OMR responses against the provisional answer key, count your correct and incorrect answers, and apply the formula. Note that the benefit of the dropped Physics question and the two-correct-options question is added automatically in the Final Answer Key.

What is the age limit and attempt limit for NEET 2026?

For NEET UG 2026, the minimum age is 17 years as on 31 December 2026. There is currently no upper age limit (following the Supreme Court order), and there is no cap on the number of attempts. Eligibility requires passing Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology as compulsory subjects, with a minimum of 50% marks for General and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

What is the difference between AIQ and State Quota in NEET 2026?

All India Quota (AIQ) covers 15% of government medical college seats plus all seats at AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC and AFMC; it is conducted by MCC at mcc.nic.in and is open to candidates from any state. State Quota covers the remaining 85% of government seats plus all private/deemed college seats in a state; it is conducted by the State Authority and usually requires a state domicile certificate. Private college fees are considerably higher (₹10–30 lakh per year).

How many MBBS and BDS seats are filled through NEET 2026?

Approximately 1,10,000+ MBBS seats and around 27,000+ BDS seats across 700+ medical and dental colleges are filled through NEET UG 2026. This includes government colleges (15% AIQ + 85% state quota), private medical colleges, deemed universities, and central institutions such as the AIIMS network, JIPMER, ESIC medical colleges and AFMC Pune. The exact, finalised seat matrix is published by MCC and state authorities before counselling.

What is the difference between NEET percentile and marks?

Your NEET marks are your raw score out of 720, while your percentile shows the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or below you. For example, the 50th percentile means you scored better than about half of all candidates. NTA fixes the qualifying cutoff as a percentile every year, and then converts it to the equivalent marks based on that year's candidate performance, which is why the cutoff marks change annually even though the percentile stays fixed.

What should I do immediately after the NEET 2026 result is declared?

As soon as the NEET 2026 result is out, download and save your scorecard PDF in multiple places, note your All India Rank (AIR) and category rank, and confirm your qualifying status against the category-wise cutoff. Then start collecting your counselling documents and register on the official portals as soon as they open — mcc.nic.in for All India Quota, your state medical education portal for state quota, and aaccc.gov.in for AYUSH courses.

NEET Cutoff 2026

The NEET UG 2026 Cutoff is the minimum qualifying percentile a candidate must secure to be eligible for MBBS/BDS/AYUSH admission counselling. NTA declares the qualifying percentile (not fixed marks) — the actual cutoff marks vary every year based on exam difficulty and the number of candidates appearing, and will be confirmed once the result is declared.

NEET UG 2026 Qualifying Cutoff Percentile — Category-Wise

NEET UG 2026 — Qualifying Cutoff Criteria
Category	Qualifying Percentile	Expected Cutoff Marks	Notes
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

Category-Wise NEET 2026 Cutoff Pages

Explore detailed, category-specific cutoff information and previous-year trends:

NEET 2026 Marks vs Expected All India Rank

NEET 2026 — Marks vs Expected All India Rank
Marks Range	Estimated AIR	Admission 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

Previous Years’ NEET Cutoff Trend (2022–2025)

NEET UG — Previous Year Exam Statistics
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

The cutoff marks have risen steadily over the last four years even though the qualifying percentile stays fixed, because more candidates appear each year and competition increases. Use this trend only as a rough guide — NEET 2026’s actual cutoff marks will depend on this year’s difficulty level and total registrations (~22+ lakh).

Cutoff percentile is fixed by NTA every year as per the NEET regulations. Cutoff marks are calculated afterwards based on candidate performance, and are officially announced only with the result.

State-Wise NEET 2026 Cutoff

Frequently Asked Questions — NEET 2026 Cutoff

What is the qualifying cutoff percentile for NEET UG 2026?

The NEET UG 2026 qualifying cutoff percentile is: General (UR) — 50th Percentile, General-PwBD — 45th Percentile, SC/ST/OBC-NCL — 40th Percentile, SC/ST/OBC-NCL PwBD — 40th Percentile. These percentile requirements remain fixed every year. However, the actual marks corresponding to these percentiles vary each year based on difficulty level and number of candidates.

What is the difference between NEET AIR and Category Rank?