NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Result Declared: 11.21 Lakh Candidates Qualify; Check Cut-Off, AIR 1-10 Toppers and Counselling Updates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Result on July 16, 2026, bringing relief to nearly 20 lakh medical aspirants across the country. Along with the results, the agency has released the category-wise qualifying cut-off, topper list, merit details, and scorecards.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Result on July 16, 2026, bringing relief to nearly 20 lakh medical aspirants across the country. Along with the results, the agency has released the category-wise qualifying cut-off, topper list, merit details, and scorecards. Candidates who appeared for the re-examination can now access their results through the official website, neet.nta.nic.in, using their application number, password, and security code.
The declaration of the result ensures that the medical admission process remains on schedule for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical programs. According to the official notification, 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified, making them eligible to participate in the upcoming counselling process.
NEET UG 2026 Result Highlights
The re-examination witnessed participation from approximately 20 lakh candidates across India and abroad. The exam was conducted smoothly at 5,440 examination centres spread across 551 cities in India and 14 international cities in 13 different languages.
More than 58% of the qualified candidates are women, reflecting a significant representation of female aspirants among successful candidates.
NEET UG 2026 Result at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Result Date | July 16, 2026 |
| Candidates Appeared | Around 20 lakh |
| Candidates Qualified | 11.21 lakh |
| Women Among Qualified Candidates | Over 58% |
| Exam Centres | 5,440 |
| Cities Covered | 551 in India & 14 Abroad |
| Languages | 13 |
NEET UG 2026 Topper List
Punjab's Aryan Gupta secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 with an impressive 715 marks and 99.9999 percentile. Haryana's Panshul Bansal also scored 715 marks, securing AIR 2, while Uplakshya Goyal claimed AIR 3 with 711 marks.
Top 10 NEET UG 2026 Rank Holders
| AIR | Candidate Name |
|---|---|
| AIR 1 | Aryan Gupta |
| AIR 2 | Panshul Bansal |
| AIR 3 | Uplakshya Goyal |
| AIR 4 | Ayush Bhalotia |
| AIR 5 | Kudale Shravani Krishna |
| AIR 6 | Riya Ranjan |
| AIR 7 | Aryan Dubey |
| AIR 8 | Geetansh Sarin |
| AIR 9 | Gaurav Singh |
| AIR 10 | Mohanish Maruti Bhosale |
The NTA also confirmed that 138 candidates scored above 690 marks, while 19 candidates secured more than 700 marks, highlighting the highly competitive nature of this year's examination.
Category-Wise NEET UG 2026 Cut-Off
The qualifying cut-off has been announced along with the results.
| Category | Qualifying Cut-Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 715–213 |
| OBC | 212–177 |
| SC | 212–177 |
| ST | 212–177 |
| SC/OBC PwD | 193–177 |
| ST PwD | 191–178 |
Candidates meeting the prescribed cut-off are eligible to participate in the counselling process based on their rank, category, reservation policy, and seat availability.
How to Download NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
Candidates can download their scorecards by following these steps:
- Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the NEET UG 2026 Result link.
- Enter the Application Number, Password, and Security Code.
- Submit the details.
- Download and save the scorecard for future admission and counselling.
What Happens After the Result?
With the declaration of results, the focus now shifts to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which is expected to release the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule shortly. The counselling process will be conducted online for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other participating medical courses.
Candidates are advised to:
- Download and preserve multiple copies of their scorecard.
- Keep original academic and identity documents ready.
- Regularly check counselling notifications issued by MCC.
- Complete registration and choice filling within the stipulated deadlines.
- Participate in seat allotment and document verification as per the counselling schedule.
Admission to participating institutions will be based on NEET rank, category, reservation norms, and seat availability.
The declaration of the NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam result marks the beginning of the admission process for thousands of aspiring doctors across the country. Qualified candidates should now prepare for counselling and complete all required formalities to secure admission into their preferred medical colleges.
