The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NEET UG 2026 results, with more than 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying for admission to undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH, and allied health science courses across India. The declaration of results keeps the admission and counselling schedule on track for the 2026 academic session.

Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access their scorecards through the official NEET portal. Along with the results, the NTA has released the All India Rank list, state-wise toppers, category-wise merit lists, qualifying cut-offs, and language-wise participation details.

Punjab and Haryana Students Share the Top Rank

This year’s examination saw a tie for the highest score. Aryan Gupta from Punjab and Panshul Bansal from Haryana jointly secured the top position by scoring 715 out of 720 marks.

The performance data released by the NTA highlights the strong competition among top-ranking candidates.

Top Score Statistics

• 19 candidates scored more than 700 marks
• 138 candidates secured 690 marks or above
• 1,492 candidates scored 650 or higher
• 10,160 candidates crossed the 600-mark milestone
• 90,780 candidates obtained 500 marks or more

Most of the highest-performing candidates were first-time NEET aspirants, with the majority falling in the 17 to 19-year age group.

Qualified Candidates from Every State and Union Territory

Candidates qualified from all 36 States and Union Territories, reflecting nationwide participation in India’s largest undergraduate medical entrance examination.

Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of successful candidates, with more than 1.7 lakh qualifiers. At the other end, Lakshadweep reported 43 qualified candidates.

The NTA also stated that 17 state toppers scored 700 marks or above, while 26 state toppers secured more than 690 marks.

Nearly 20 Lakh Students Appeared for the Exam

The NEET UG 2026 re-examination, conducted on June 21, witnessed participation from nearly 20 lakh candidates.

The examination was held at 5,440 examination centres spread across 551 cities in India and 14 international cities. Candidates had the option to take the exam in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Urdu, and several regional languages.

Female Candidates Outperform in Qualification Rate

The latest data shows that female candidates continued to perform strongly in the examination.

More than 58% of the qualified candidates are women, giving female aspirants a higher qualification rate compared to male candidates this year.

Category-Wise Qualified Candidates

The category-wise number of successful candidates is as follows:

The NTA has also released the category-wise qualifying percentiles and cut-off marks along with the final results.

Final Answer Key Included Physics Evaluation Changes

The results were declared shortly after the release of the final answer key.

During the evaluation process, the NTA revised two Physics questions. One question was removed, while another accepted two correct answers. As part of the evaluation policy, eligible candidates received eight bonus marks, ensuring uniform assessment.

The examination process followed a structured timeline, beginning with the provisional answer key, followed by OMR response sheets, the final answer key, and finally the declaration of results.

NEET UG 2026 Counselling to Begin Soon

With the results now available, qualified candidates can prepare for the counselling process for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical programmes.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct counselling for the 15% All India Quota seats. Admissions under the remaining 85% state quota will be managed by the respective state counselling authorities.

Candidates are advised to regularly check official counselling portals for schedules, registration dates, seat allotment updates, and document verification requirements. Aspirants should also remain cautious of fraudulent admission offers and avoid sharing personal information or making payments through unofficial channels.

What Comes Next for Aspirants?

The release of NEET UG 2026 results marks the beginning of the admission process for thousands of aspiring medical students. With counselling expected to commence shortly, candidates should keep their documents ready, monitor official announcements, and complete registrations within the prescribed timelines to secure seats in medical, dental, and AYUSH institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Has the NEET UG 2026 result been declared?

Yes. The National Testing Agency has officially announced the NEET UG 2026 results.

2. How many candidates qualified in NEET UG 2026?

More than 11.21 lakh candidates qualified for undergraduate medical admissions.

3. Who topped NEET UG 2026?

Aryan Gupta from Punjab and Panshul Bansal from Haryana jointly topped the examination with 715 out of 720 marks.

4. How many candidates scored above 700 marks?

A total of 19 candidates scored more than 700 marks.

5. Which state recorded the highest number of qualified candidates?

Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of qualified candidates, with over 1.7 lakh successful aspirants.

6. How many students appeared for NEET UG 2026?

Nearly 20 lakh candidates appeared for the examination.

7. When was the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted?

The re-examination was held on June 21, 2026.

8. Who conducts NEET UG counselling?

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for the 15% All India Quota, while individual states manage their respective quota admissions.

9. Were bonus marks awarded in NEET UG 2026?

Yes. Following revisions to two Physics questions, eligible candidates received eight bonus marks under the NTA evaluation policy.

10. What should qualified candidates do next?

Qualified candidates should register for counselling, keep all required documents ready, and follow updates released on the official counselling portals for seat allotment and admission schedules.