NEET PG 2026 Scorecard and Answer Key Out at natboard.edu.in: Download Steps, Cutoff and What Next
Published 1 Oct 20262 min read
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) released the NEET PG 2026 scorecard and answer key on October 1, 2026. Candidates access them through their individual login at natboard.edu.in, not as a public PDF. You need your user ID and password. The scorecard stays available for six months from release.
NBEMS declared the NEET PG 2026 result on September 24. The answer key and response sheet now let you check your marked responses and work out your own marks. Heavy traffic on the candidate portal was expected, so if it doesn't load, try again later and check the NBEMS public notice.
Key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | NBEMS |
| Result declared | September 24, 2026 |
| Scorecard and answer key released | October 1, 2026 |
| Where to download | natboard.edu.in (applicant login) |
| Login credentials | User ID and password |
| Scorecard availability | 6 months from release |
| Maximum score | 720 |
How to download the answer key
- Go to natboard.edu.in.
- Open the Public Notice section and find the answer key link.
- Click the link to open the answer key PDF.
- You can also reach your response sheet through the login portal with your user ID and password.
How to download the scorecard
- Go to natboard.edu.in.
- Click the NEET PG 2026 link.
- Click the Application link, then Login.
- Enter your user ID and password.
- Download the scorecard.
What the documents show
- Scorecard: score out of 720, total correct and incorrect responses, NEET PG 2026 rank and cutoff score.
- Answer key and response sheet: section-wise question IDs, response status (answered or not attempted), the correct answer key ID (1, 2, 3 or 4), the response you marked and the score for each question.
How to calculate your score
Each correct answer carries 4 marks, and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Compare your responses with the answer key and apply this scheme. If your calculated score differs from your final score, you can raise it through the NBEMS Communication Web Portal.
NEET PG 2026 qualifying cutoff
| Category | Percentile | Cutoff (out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th | 244 |
| SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th | 226 |
What happens next: MCC counselling
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts NEET PG counselling for 50% All India Quota (AIQ) postgraduate seats. The MCC notification and schedule are yet to be announced. The process covers registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting, and only candidates who meet the qualifying cutoff can take part. Download your scorecard and keep a printed copy, since you will need it at admission.
NEET PG seat matrix
According to the NMC seat matrix, there are 63,177 MD/MS seats across 645 colleges.
| State | Colleges | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 75 | 8,323 |
| Maharashtra | 68 | 6,988 |
| Tamil Nadu | 65 | 6,306 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 71 | 6,096 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 37 | 4,136 |
Live Updates
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NEET PG 2026: MD Dermatology Closing Ranks in Top Colleges
College Rank Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 29 Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore 634 Government Medical College, Kannur 812 Government Medical College, Srinagar 1,300 Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla 1,563 Government Medical College, Jammu 1,674 Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa 2,110 Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura 2,538 Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh 2,562 Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital, Gaya 3,770 A lower rank means a more competitive college. Closing ranks change every year with seats, candidates and the counselling round, so treat these as a rough guide.
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What Is the Use of the NEET PG 2026 Answer Key?
Use the NEET PG 2026 answer key to check your marked responses, see the marks for each question and calculate your score.
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Last Date to Download the NEET PG 2026 Scorecard
The NEET PG 2026 scorecard is available for six months from release (October 1, 2026). Download it early and keep a copy.
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When Will NEET PG 2026 Counselling Start?
NEET PG 2026 counselling is expected in October, but MCC hasn't announced the official dates yet. Watch mcc.nic.in for the schedule.
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NEET PG 2026 Marking Scheme
NEET PG 2026 marking: +4 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong answer and 0 for unanswered questions.
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Can You Compare Your Responses With the NEET PG 2026 Answer Key?
Yes, you can compare your NEET PG 2026 responses with the answer key, then work out your score using 4 marks for each correct answer and minus 1 for each wrong one.
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Login Details You Need for the NEET PG 2026 Scorecard and Answer Key
You need your NBEMS candidate portal user ID and password to download the NEET PG 2026 scorecard and answer key.
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Steps to Download the NEET PG 2026 Scorecard
- Go to the NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in.
- Select the examination and click on NEET-PG.
- Click the Application link.
- Click the Login link.
- Enter your user ID and password.
- Download your NEET PG 2026 scorecard and save a copy.
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Where Can You Download the NEET PG 2026 Scorecard and Answer Key?
Download your NEET PG 2026 scorecard and answer key at natboard.edu.in using your user ID and password, and keep a copy for counselling.
