NEET UG 2026 Result has been declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on July 16, 2026. More than 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified for undergraduate medical admissions, while Aryan Gupta from Punjab and Panshul Bansal from Haryana jointly secured the highest score of 715 out of 720. Qualified candidates can now prepare for the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and state counselling process for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and allied courses.
NEET UG 2026 Result: Key Takeaways
| Key Highlights | Details |
| Result declared | July 16, 2026 |
| Conducting authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Official website | neet.nta.nic.in |
| Examination date | June 21, 2026 |
| Candidates appeared | Nearly 20 lakh |
| Qualified candidates | More than 11.21 lakh |
| Top score | 715 out of 720 |
| Joint toppers | Aryan Gupta (Punjab), Panshul Bansal (Haryana) |
| Candidates scoring above 700 | 19 |
| Counselling authority | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for 15% AIQ seats; respective state authorities for state quota seats |
NEET UG 2026 Result Declared by NTA
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 result on July 16. Candidates who appeared for the medical entrance examination can download their scorecards from the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
According to the NTA, nearly 20 lakh candidates appeared for the examination conducted on June 21, 2026. Out of them, more than 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified for admission to undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH and allied courses.
The agency said the results have been announced on time to ensure that the counselling and admission process for medical colleges begins as per schedule.
NEET UG 2026 Examination Overview
NEET UG 2026 was conducted at 5,440 examination centres across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad.
The examination was held in 13 languages, including:
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Bengali
- Marathi
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Assamese
- Urdu
The NTA stated that more than 58 per cent of the qualified candidates are women, with female candidates recording a higher qualification rate than male candidates.
The agency also said that most of the top-performing candidates are between 17 and 19 years of age.
Aryan Gupta and Panshul Bansal Emerge as Joint Toppers
The highest score of 715 out of 720 was jointly secured by Aryan Gupta from Punjab and Panshul Bansal from Haryana.
According to the NTA:
- 19 candidates scored above 700 marks.
- 138 candidates secured more than 690 marks.
- 1,492 candidates scored 650 marks and above.
- 10,160 candidates scored 600 marks and above.
- 90,780 candidates obtained 500 marks and above.
Among the top 138 candidates:
- More than 93 per cent appeared for NEET UG for the first time.
- Around 99 per cent were between 17 and 19 years of age.
The top 17 candidates, who scored above 705 marks, belonged to Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
The NTA also said 17 state toppers scored 700 marks or above, while 26 state toppers secured more than 690 marks.
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Qualified candidates emerged from all 36 States and Union Territories. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of qualified candidates with over 1.7 lakh, while Lakshadweep recorded 43 qualified candidates.
Score Distribution Highlights
The NTA shared the following score distribution for NEET UG 2026:
| Score Range | Number of Candidates |
| Above 700 | 19 |
| 650 and above | 1,492 |
| 600 and above | 10,160 |
| 500 and above | 90,780 |
Category-Wise Qualified Candidates in NEET UG 2026
The NTA released the category-wise number of candidates who qualified in NEET UG 2026. The figures are as follows:
| Category | Qualified Candidates |
| General | 2.91 lakh |
| OBC-NCL | 5.12 lakh |
| SC | 1.59 lakh |
| ST | 63,716 |
| Gen-EWS | 95,026 |
| PwBD | 3,666 |
| PwD | 303 |
The category-wise cut-off marks and qualifying percentiles were also released along with the results.
Result Process Followed the Scheduled Timeline
According to the NTA, the result process was completed through a revised system that allowed several stages to run simultaneously, ensuring that the results were declared on time.
The examination timeline was as follows:
| Event | Date |
| NEET UG 2026 Examination | June 21, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | June 25, 2026 |
| Objection Window Closed | June 28, 2026 |
| OMR Answer Sheets and Recorded Responses Available | July 13–15, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Released | July 16, 2026 |
| Result Declared | July 16, 2026 |
The result was declared a day after the final answer key was released.
Physics Questions Revised During Evaluation
Earlier, the NTA revised two Physics questions as part of the evaluation process.
According to the agency:
- One Physics question was dropped.
- Another Physics question accepted two correct answers.
- As per the evaluation policy, this resulted in 8 bonus marks being awarded to all candidates.
The revisions formed part of the final evaluation before the declaration of the result.
Expert Insight
Qualifying NEET does not guarantee an MBBS seat. Admission depends on the candidate’s score, category, domicile, seat availability, counselling choices and the previous year’s closing ranks. Preparing a counselling strategy is as important as securing a good score.
Counselling Process to Begin for Qualified Candidates
Following the declaration of the results, qualified candidates will participate in the counselling process for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other undergraduate medical programmes.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct counselling for the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats in MBBS and BDS programmes.
Counselling for the remaining state quota seats will be conducted by the respective state counselling authorities.
The NTA said the timely declaration of the result was intended to ensure that the counselling and admission schedule for medical colleges proceeds as planned.
NTA Advises Candidates to Rely Only on Official Sources
The NTA advised candidates to rely only on the official websites for counselling-related updates.
The agency also cautioned candidates against fake calls, messages and websites claiming to offer admissions, seat blocking or score improvement. It clarified that it never asks candidates for money or personal credentials and urged aspirants to remain vigilant against fraudulent communications.
NEET UG 2026 Results Set the Stage for the Admission Process
With the declaration of the NEET UG 2026 results, more than 11.21 lakh qualified candidates can now prepare for the upcoming counselling process for undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH and allied courses. The NTA has completed the examination process according to the announced schedule and has advised candidates to follow only official channels for further updates related to counselling and admissions.
FAQs on NEET Result 2026
1. When was the NEET UG 2026 result declared?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NEET UG 2026 result on July 16, 2026.
2. Who topped the NEET UG 2026 examination?
Aryan Gupta from Punjab and Panshul Bansal from Haryana jointly topped the examination with 715 out of 720 marks.
3. How many candidates qualified in NEET UG 2026?
More than 11.21 lakh candidates qualified for admission to undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH and allied courses.
4. Who will conduct the NEET UG 2026 counselling?
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct counselling for the 15% All India Quota, while state authorities will handle state quota counselling.
5. Where can candidates check official NEET UG 2026 updates?
Candidates should rely only on the official NTA website (neet.nta.nic.in) for result and counselling-related updates.
