The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET 2026 result on the night of 16 July 2026. A total of 22,00,000 students registered for the NEET 2026 exam, out of which nearly 20,00,000 appeared for the exam conducted on 21 June 2026 (Sunday) across India and international locations. Aryan Gupta (Punjab), AIR 1, and Panshul Bansal (Haryana), AIR 2, scored 715 marks out of 720. A total of more than 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified out of nearly 20 lakh who appeared. The overall pass percentage in the NEET 2026 exam is around 56-57%. This result reflects the dream of lakhs of NEET aspirants to get admission to prestigious medical colleges.
At Matrix Academy, we understand the value of NEET exam results for every aspirant. So, we prepared this blog regarding the NEET 2026 result by covering important areas like result date, result highlights, cutoffs, result-checking steps, answer key details, tie-breaking rules, Matrix Academy result, and the counselling process.
Re NEET 2026 Result Highlights
The NEET 2026 result of more than 22 lakh registered students was declared on 16 July 2026. In India, NEET is one of the most prestigious and difficult exams, where the qualifying bar remains high. Out of the nearly 20 lakh candidates who appeared, more than 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified, taking the overall NEET 2026 exam qualification rate to around 56-57%. Complete key highlights of the NEET 2026 exam are as follows-
- Aryan Gupta (715/720) secured AIR 1 from Punjab, and Panshul Bansal (715/720) secured AIR 2 from Haryana.
- Kudale Shravani Krishna is the female category topper with 711/720 marks and an AIR 5 position.
- According to the NTA, 19 candidates scored above 700 marks, while 138 candidates secured more than 690 marks out of 720.
- The Top 17 candidates, each scoring more than 705 marks, belong to Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
- Among the 138 candidates who scored above 690 marks, more than 93% were appearing for NEET for the first time, and nearly 99% belonged to the 17-19 years age group, representing 66 cities across the country.
- The NTA confirmed that more than 58% of the qualified candidates are women, while men’s overall pass rate is around 55.1%.
Source: NTA NEET 2026 Result Notification
Check the total MBBS Seats in India 2026-27 to target a college for admission as per the marks obtained in the NEET exam.
NEET 2026 Score Distribution and Category-wise Qualified Candidates
Along with the overall result, the NTA also released a detailed marks-wise breakup of NEET 2026 candidates, which gives aspirants a clearer picture of where their score stands nationally.
| Marks Scored | 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 for NEET 2026 are mentioned below-
| 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 NTA has also released separate topper lists for each of these categories, along with category-wise cutoff marks and percentiles, which can be checked by clicking on the attached link: NEET 2026 top performer list.
How to Check NEET 2026 Result?
The NEET 2026 result has been announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website. Students can check the NEET 2026 result by clicking on the direct link attached below.
Steps to Check NEET 2026 Result:
A student should have his/her application number, date of birth, and CAPTCHA to check the result by following the easy steps attached below.
- Step 1: Visit the official NTA website for the NEET domain. The NEET NTA official website is: https://neet.nta.nic.in/.
- Step 2: Open the “NEET UG 2026 Result” link under the “Candidate Activity” section on the homepage.
- Step 3: From your admit card, submit your application number, date of birth, and CAPTCHA/security pin for verification.
- Step 4: In this step, your NEET 2026 result page or scorecard will be visible on your screen. You can carefully check whether all the details are correct or not.
- Step 5: Download and save the result for future reference. Take a printout for counselling and admission purposes. Finally, you can save or download the result page to participate in the NEET 2026 counselling process.
- Students can regularly check the NTA official website to get the latest updates regarding the counselling schedule.
NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks (Category-wise)
The NEET 2026 cutoff is crucial for every medical aspirant because it serves as the minimum qualifying score for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses. At the primary level, the NEET exam cutoff is influenced by factors like the availability of MBBS seats, the exam difficulty level, and the number of appearing students.
The NEET 2026 exam cutoff marks have been announced along with the result by the NTA. The General category qualifying cutoff stands at 213 marks out of 720, with scores in the General category ranging from 715 (topper) to 213 (cutoff). The OBC/SC/ST category cutoff range is 212-177 marks out of 720. A category-wise cutoff mark for NEET 2026 is mentioned below-
NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks
| Category | Marks Out of 720 |
|---|---|
| GEN | 715-213 |
| GEN-EWS | 715-213 |
| OBC | 212-177 |
| SC | 212-177 |
| ST | 212-177 |
| PwD | 212-194 |
It is also important for NEET aspirants to consider the previous years’ cutoff marks, as it helps in understanding the real competition level, which you can use to shape your NEET exam preparation. Also, check the process to get admission to AIIMS Delhi to become familiar with the admission process.
Last 5 Years NEET Exam Cutoff Trends:
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (EWS/UR) | 686-144 | 720-162 | 720-137 | 715-117 | 720-138 |
| UR/EWS – PwD | 143-127 | 161-144 | 136-121 | 116-105 | 137-122 |
| OBC/ST/SC | 143-113 | 161-127 | 136-107 | 116-93 | 137-108 |
| OBC/ST/SC – PwD | 126-113 | 143-127 | 120-107 | 104-93 | 121-108 |
Recently, the National Medical Commission (NMC) announced an increase of 11,682 MBBS seats, which is good news for NEET aspirants as it helps in reducing the competition level by providing more opportunities to get a medical seat.
How to Download NEET Result 2026 Answer Key?
The NEET 2026 final answer key was released by the NTA with the final result for all 4 codes: 50, 60, 70, 80. NEET 2026 answer key is a crucial document for NEET aspirants because it is considered the final legal version of the answers, released after all valid challenges to the provisional answer key. The NTA does not accept any corrections or challenges from NEET aspirants, and the final results have been prepared based on this final answer sheet. The provisional answer key of the NEET 2026 exam was released on 25 June 2026, while the final answer key was released as the result on 16 July 2026. Students can download or access the NEET 2026 Answer Key from the direct link attached below-
NEET 2026 Final Answer Key- Download
Follow the easy steps mentioned below to download the NEET 2026 Answer Key-
- Open the official NEET NTA website.
- Open the “Final Answer Key NEET 2026” link under the Candidate Activity section.
- Log in with your credentials, such as DOB, application number, and password.
- Select your exam paper with the paper code and click on the download button.
- A PDF version of the answer key will be saved to your device, and you can use it to cross-check.
What is the Crucial Information Mentioned on the NEET 2026 Result Card?
The result/scorecard of the NEET 2026 exam includes important information crucial for subsequent proceedings, such as NEET 2026 counselling and admission. So, Matrix Academy makes a list of all the crucial information to check on the scorecard, which is mentioned below-
- Full Name of the Candidate as per Admit Card
- Roll Number and Application Number
- Date of Birth
- Category
- Subject-wise & Total Marks
- Percentile Score
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category-based Rank
- Qualification Status
- Cutoff Marks
- NEET AIR for 15% AIQ Seats
- Name of State
Tie-Breaking Rules of NEET 2026 Result
In the NEET exam, tie-breaking rules are designed to manage a situation where multiple NEET aspirants score the same marks. Tie-breaking rules help in analysing the toppers’ rank based on the criteria mentioned below-
- A NEET candidate with higher marks in Biology (Botany + Zoology) is ranked higher.
- After this, if there is still a tie-breaking situation, then the higher marks of a candidate in Chemistry are considered to decide the higher rank.
- If the situation is still the same, then the higher marks of a candidate in Physics are considered to decide the higher rank.
- If candidates are still tied, then the student with the lower number of in-correct answer of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology will be considered on priority.
- If candidates are still tied, then the same lower incorrect number of answers criterion will be applied to the Biology section, which is considered the main subject in the NEET exam.
- Next, the same comparison will be applied to the Chemistry section.
- If a tie situation still occurs, then the same lower number of incorrect answer criteria will be applied to the Physics section.
- By considering all the scenarios mentioned above, if a tie-breaking situation remains unsolved, then the situation will be managed by using a random process to select the topper under the guidance of an independent expert committee.
What to do After NEET 2026 Results Declaration?
Now that the NEET 2026 exam result has been announced, candidates with good marks can prepare to participate in the NEET 2026 counselling process. A candidate can actively participate in the All-India Quota (AIQ) and state counselling process. As per your rank, you can apply to these categories of counselling. The AIQ category counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), while state quota counselling is conducted by the state medical council.
A total of 4 rounds will be conducted under the complete counselling process, such as:
- Round 1: Round 1 is open to all qualified candidates to get an MBBS seat by allowing NEET candidates to accept or upgrade their seats.
- Round 2: Round 2 is for those candidates who did not get a seat or opted for upgradation.
- Mop-Up Round (Round 3): To get an MBBS seat in deemed universities and private colleges.
- Stray Vacancy Round (Round 4): Conducted for college-level seats that are still empty after the 3 rounds of counselling.
Every NEET aspirant should properly participate in the counselling process with their documents to get a medical MBBS seat in the desired college.
Matrix Academy’s NEET 2026 Results
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the NEET 2026 result, and Matrix Academy is proud to share that 7 of its students have secured an All India Rank (AIR) under 500 this year. The top performers from Matrix Academy are mentioned below-
| AIR | Student Name | Parent’s Name |
|---|---|---|
| 344 | Ashish Chahar (With 12th) | S/o Mukesh Kumar Chahar |
| 372 | Shinnu Yadav | D/o Mahipal Singh |
| 380 | Sunil Choudhary | S/o Rajuram |
| 387 | Krishanpal Singh (With 12th) | S/o Than Singh Rathore |
| 394 | Hardik (With 12th) | S/o Shri Sanjay Kumar |
| 485 | Sachin Gurjar | S/o Lal Chand Gurjar |
| 493 | Rohan Saini | S/o Prakash Chand Saini |
Complete result highlights of Matrix Academy’s NEET 2026 results will be shared soon. Matrix Academy’s performance in the NEET exam results is outstanding, with the selection of 1100+ students in the last 3 years to different government medical colleges. In NEET 2025 results, 559+ Students secured admission to various govt. medical colleges. In 2024, Matrix’s 417 students were selected into different government medical colleges, and 5 students scored 705+ marks out of 720. NEET 2023 is the first year of Matrix, and 201 students were selected for the government medical college in the very first year.
NEET 2026 Important Dates: From Exam to Counselling
The NEET Re-Exam 2026 was conducted on 21 June 2026 (Sunday) in 551 cities across India and 14 international centres. In India, the NTA conducted the NEET 2026 exam at approximately 5,440 centres. The NEET 2026 admit card was released on 14 June 2026, and the NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip was released on 7 June 2026 (Sunday). The NTA released the NEET 2026 result on 16 July 2026. Matrix NEET division prepared the table mentioned below, which makes you familiar with all the important dates of the NEET 2026 exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)- UG 2026 |
| Regulatory Bodies | National Testing Agency (NTA), National Medical Commission (NMC), Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| City Intimation Slip Release Date | 7 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 14 June 2026 |
| NEET 2026 Exam Date | 21 June 2026 (2 PM- 5:15 PM) |
| NEET Result 2026 Date | 16 July 2026 (Declared) |
| Answer Key Release | NEET 2026 Provisional Answer Key was released on 25 June 2026, and the Final Answer Key was released ahead of the result on 16 July 2026. |
| Counselling Round 1 | July 2026 (Expected) |
| Counselling Round 2 | July/ August 2026 (Expected) |
| Counselling Round 3 | August/September 2026 (Expected) |
| Counselling Round 4 (Stray Vacancy) | September/October 2026 (Expected) |
Check all the important information regarding the NEET 2026 counselling, as the results are live to check from 16 July 2026.
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Conclusion
Every NEET aspirant wants to check the NEET exam result on time, as it is a gateway to getting an MBBS seat at the desired medical college. The NEET 2026 exam result was declared on 16 July 2026 by the NTA, and more than 11.21 lakh candidates qualified out of the nearly 20 lakh who appeared. Aryan Gupta and Panshul Bansal have jointly topped the exam with 715 marks out of 720. After the NEET exam result, every candidate should prepare for the NEET 2026 counselling process to get an MBBS seat from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
FAQs
The NEET 2026 result was declared by the NTA on 16 July 2026 late at night.
The NEET 2026 admit card was released by the NTA on June 14, 2026. The official admit card of the NEET 2026 exam can be downloaded from the website of the NTA.
The NEET 2026 exam General category cutoff stands at 213 out of 720 marks. The reserved categories’ cutoff marks are mentioned below-
Gen-EWS: 715-213
OBC: 212-177
SC: 212-177
ST: 212-177
The NEET 2026 exam result can be checked on the official website of the NTA with information like the application number, date of birth, and CAPTCHA/security pin.
The provisional answer key of the NEET 2026 exam was available to download from 25 June 2026, while the final answer key was released by the NTA on 16 July 2026, ahead of the result.
Out of the nearly 20 lakh candidates who appeared, more than 11.21 lakh candidates qualified in the NEET 2026 exam, taking the overall qualification rate to around 56%. Aryan Gupta (Punjab, 715 marks) and Panshul Bansal (Haryana, 715 marks) jointly secured AIR 1 with 715 marks out of 720.
The crucial information to check on the NEET 2026 result card is the candidate’s name, roll number, marks, percentile, All India Rank, category rank, qualification status, and cutoff marks. All these details are important during the NEET 2026 counselling and admission process.
In case of equal scores, priority is given to higher Biology marks, followed by Chemistry and Physics. If the score remains the same, the minimum incorrect answer priority will be checked by the NTA in Biology, followed by Chemistry and Physics. By using all the rules mentioned above, if the student’s score remains the same, these unresolved ties are decided randomly by an expert committee of the NTA.
