| Updated On - Jul 17, 2026
NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 result on July 16 with 11.21 lakh candidates qualified. General category qualifying marks stand at 715 to 213 while OBC SC and ST categories qualify between 212 and 177 marks.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 result on the official website at neet.nta.nic.in. A total of 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified the examination this year. The category-wise qualifying marks and percentiles were published along with the result on July 16, 2026.
This year records the highest General category cutoff so far in NEET UG history. The rise across every category signals tighter competition for MBBS and BDS seats. Qualifiers have come from all 36 states and union territories of India.
NEET UG 2026 Cutoff (Category-wise)
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Qualifying Marks (Out of 720) | Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
|
UR / EWS |
50th Percentile |
715 – 213 |
996,935 |
|
OBC |
40th Percentile |
212 – 177 |
81,111 |
|
SC |
40th Percentile |
212 – 177 |
29,947 |
|
ST |
40th Percentile |
212 – 177 |
12,452 |
|
UR / EWS – PwBD |
45th Percentile |
212 – 194 |
480 |
|
OBC – PwBD |
40th–45th Percentile |
193 – 177 |
185 |
|
SC – PwBD |
40th–45th Percentile |
193 – 177 |
64 |
|
ST – PwBD |
40th–45th Percentile |
191 – 177 |
11 |
NEET Cutoff 2026: Expected Opening Ranks for Top 10 Government MBBS Colleges
| College | GEN | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi | 1 | 52 | 53 | 197 |
| Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) | 49 | 209 | 1076 | 5519 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 50 | 321 | 624 | 2203 |
| Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), University of Delhi | 54 | 251 | 745 | 1867 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 55 | 408 | 1233 | 1551 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 60 | 762 | 941 | 2488 |
| Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College & KEM Hospital | 96 | 1842 | 1333 | 3349 |
| GMCH, Chandigarh | 98 | 1752 | 5120 | 26373 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 136 | 915 | 1162 | 6913 |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital | 145 | 402 | 6189 | 14062 |
NEET Cutoff 2026: Expected Closing Ranks for Top 10 Government MBBS Colleges
| College | GEN | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | 48 | 207 | 644 | 1405 |
| MAMC, University of Delhi | 103 | 381 | 5218 | 5543 |
| VMMC | 132 | 232 | 2934 | 7556 |
| ABVIMS & Dr. RML Hospital | 215 | 1125 | 14062 | 14191 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | 260 | 748 | 3877 | 12503 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 392 | 766 | 6920 | 7835 |
| UCMS, University of Delhi | 559 | 2106 | 13670 | 14605 |
| AIIMS Bhopal | 634 | 1142 | 7030 | 11713 |
| GMCH Chandigarh | 690 | 11273 | 14060 | 46497 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 785 | 1481 | 6034 | 23884 |
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NEET UG 2026 Toppers and Overall Performance
Aryan Gupta and Panshul Bansal have emerged as joint toppers with 715 marks each. Women accounted for 58 percent of all qualified candidates this year. The high top score also reflects the sharp rise in the upper cutoff limit.
Category-Wise Qualified Candidate Count
| Category | Candidates Qualified |
|---|---|
| General | 2.91 lakh |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1.59 lakh |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 63,716 |
| General EWS | 95,026 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 3,666 |
Check Now: NEET UG 2026 Topper List Released; Check How to Download Scorecard
NEET UG 2026 College Predictor
Now that the NEET UG 2026 re-exam result has been declared, estimating your admission chances is the next important step. Use our NEET UG 2026 College Predictor to check the medical colleges you may get based on your NEET score, AIR, category, and state quota preferences.
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What Happens After the Result Declaration?
The role of NTA concludes with the result and cutoff declaration. Further merit lists, seat allocation, and counselling now shift to other authorities. Admission bodies for AYUSH courses handle their own counselling process separately.
| Course Stream | Counselling Authority |
|---|---|
| All India Quota MBBS and BDS (15 percent seats) | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) |
| State Quota MBBS and BDS (85 percent seats) | Respective State Counselling Authorities |
| BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BHMS | AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) |
The General category cutoff of 715 to 213 is the highest ever in NEET UG history. It reflects sharper competition for MBBS and BDS seats this admission cycle. Aspirants should plan their college preferences carefully during MCC counselling.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Download your NEET UG 2026 scorecard from neet.nta.nic.in without delay.
- Verify all personal details and subject-wise marks on the scorecard.
- Register on the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in once the schedule opens.
- Track your respective state counselling website for the 85 percent quota seats.
- Keep original documents like Class 10 and 12 certificates and category proof ready.
- Arrange the counselling registration fee and security deposit well in advance.
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Watch the MCC portal at mcc.nic.in for the All India Quota counselling schedule and state portals for the 85 percent quota registration dates.
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