NEET UG Result 2026 Declared: NTA Releases Merit List & Category Cutoffs

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the NEET UG 2026 results on July 16, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the national-level medical entrance re-examination conducted on June 21, 2026 (following the cancellation of the initial May 3 exam due to irregularities) can now view and download their scorecards.

Out of nearly 20 lakh candidates who registered and appeared for the examination, a total of 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified for the medical counselling process.

Aspirants can access their NEET scorecards, All India Rank (AIR), category-wise ranks, and subject-wise percentile scores on the official NTA results portal at neet.nta.nic.in.

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📊 NEET UG 2026 Result Highlights

This year’s results present a significant shift compared to the initial cancelled exam. Notably, no candidate secured a perfect score of 720/720.

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🏆 NEET UG 2026 Toppers List (AIR 1)

Unlike the cancelled May exam where multiple candidates shared the perfect score, the June 21 re-test witnessed a much more competitive spread of top marks:

• AIR 1 (Joint): Aryan Gupta (Punjab) – 715 / 720 Marks
• AIR 2 (Joint): Panshul Bansal (Haryana) – 715 / 720 Marks

Both toppers secured a stunning 99.99+ percentile, leading the national merit list for medical admissions this year.

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📈 Official NEET UG 2026 Qualifying Cutoff Marks

The NTA has released the category-wise qualifying percentile and marks ranges alongside the results. Candidates must score within these specified ranges to be eligible for the MCC and State Quota counselling processes.

[!IMPORTANT] The qualifying cutoff is only the threshold required to register for counselling. Admission to top-tier government and private medical colleges will depend on the institutional cutoffs released during seat allotment.

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🛠️ Official NTA Tie-Breaking Rules 2026

If two or more candidates secure identical total marks in the NEET UG 2026 exam, the NTA resolves the tie and determines their All India Rank (AIR) based on the following criteria in order of priority:

1. Higher Marks in Biology: Preference is given to the candidate with higher marks/percentile in Biology (Botany & Zoology combined).
2. Higher Marks in Chemistry: If the tie remains, the candidate with higher marks/percentile in Chemistry ranks higher.
3. Higher Marks in Physics: If the tie persists, the candidate with higher marks/percentile in Physics is ranked higher.
4. Fewer Incorrect Answers (Overall): The candidate with a lower ratio of incorrect answers to correct answers across all subjects is preferred.
5. Fewer Incorrect Answers by Subject: The NTA will sequentially check for lower error ratios in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
6. Computerized Random Draw: If all components are identical, a computerized, transparent random draw resolves the final ranking (age and application number are no longer criteria).

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🔍 How to Check NEET UG 2026 Result & Merit List

Candidates can follow these steps to download their official NTA NEET UG 2026 scorecard:

1. Go to the official website: neet.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on the active link labeled "NEET (UG) 2026 Scorecard Download".
3. Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY), and the displayed Security PIN / Captcha.
4. Click Submit to view your scorecard.
5. Download and print multiple copies of your scorecard for use during the verification and admission rounds.

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🔗 Related Reading & Guides

Stay updated with our comprehensive resources as you prepare for the counselling process:

• NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Date & Timings
• NEET UG 2026 Cancellation & Investigation Details
• Direct MBBS Admission & Management Quota Guide 2026
• Top Medical Colleges in Delhi NCR 2026

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