NEET UG Result 2026 Out: Download Scorecard, Check Qualifying Candidates, Toppers & Cut-Off
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the NEET UG Result 2026 for candidates who appeared in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate). Over 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, B.Sc. Nursing, BVSc & AH and other undergraduate medical programmes across India. Candidates can now download their scorecards from the official NEET website and prepare for the upcoming counselling process.
NEET UG Result 2026 Highlights
| Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) 2026 |
| Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Result Status | Declared |
| Result Date | 16 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 21 June 2026 |
| Candidates Appeared | Nearly 20 Lakh |
| Qualified Candidates | 11.21 Lakh |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
NEET UG Result 2026 Released
The National Testing Agency has declared the NEET UG 2026 result within the scheduled timeline to ensure that the medical admission and counselling process begins without delay. Nearly 20 lakh candidates appeared for the examination conducted across 5,440 examination centres in 551 cities in India and 14 international cities.
The examination was conducted in 13 languages, making it accessible to students from different regions of the country. More than 58% of the qualified candidates are women, reflecting strong participation and performance by female candidates.
NEET UG 2026 Top Scorers
Some major highlights of the highest-performing candidates are:
- 138 candidates scored above 690 marks.
- 19 candidates secured more than 700 marks.
- Highest score: 715 out of 720.
- Two candidates jointly secured the highest marks.
- More than 93% of the top rankers were first-time NEET candidates.
- Most top-performing candidates were between 17 and 19 years of age.
Category-wise Qualified Candidates
| 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 |
Women Candidates Performance
Women continued to perform exceptionally well in NEET UG 2026.
- More than 58% of all qualified candidates are women.
- Female candidates recorded a higher qualification rate than male candidates.
Languages of NEET UG 2026
The examination was conducted in the following 13 languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
How to Download NEET UG Result 2026
Candidates can download their scorecard by following these steps:
- Visit the official NEET website.
- Click on NEET UG Result 2026.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Submit the required details.
- Download your scorecard.
- Take a printout for future counselling and admission.
Important Links to download Admit Card
| Check Result Now | Click Here |
| Toppers List | Click Here |
| NEET Result Notice | Click Here |
| DOWNLOAD ADMIT CARD FOR RE-NEET EXAM | DOWNLOAD FROM HERE |
NEET UG 2026 Counselling
After the declaration of results, qualified candidates can participate in counselling for medical admissions.
- All India Quota (AIQ) counselling will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
- State quota counselling will be conducted by the respective State counselling authorities.
- Candidates should rely only on official counselling websites and avoid fraudulent admission offers.
Important Points to Remember
- Admit card must be downloaded using your login credentials
- After Print of Admit Card check all details carefully like Exam Centre, Name timing etc.
- Read instruction carefully mentioned in the admid card
- Exam centre details are clearly mentioned in the admit card.
- Download Admit Card as early as possible so that you get late due to high traffic of the portal
FAQs
Q1. Is the NEET UG Result 2026 declared?
Ans: Yes. The National Testing Agency declared the NEET UG 2026 result on 16 July 2026.
Q2. How many candidates qualified in NEET UG 2026?
Ans: A total of 11.21 lakh candidates qualified the examination.
Q3. What is the highest score in NEET UG 2026?
Ans: The highest score is 715 out of 720, achieved jointly by two candidates.
Q4. Where can I download my NEET UG 2026 scorecard?
Ans: Candidates can download their scorecard from the official NEET portal.
Q5. Who will conduct NEET UG 2026 counselling?
Ans: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct All India Quota counselling, while State counselling authorities will handle state quota admissions.