NEET UG Result 2026 – Score Card, Rank & MBBS Counselling

Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA) • Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in • Last Updated: 2026-04-20

About NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) 2026

NEET UG 2026 is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as the single entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BVSc & AH courses in medical colleges across India. NEET is the only gateway to study medicine in India. Over 24 lakh students appeared for NEET in 2025, making it the largest medical entrance exam in the world.

NEET 2026 consists of 200 questions (180 to be attempted) covering Physics (50Q), Chemistry (50Q), and Biology/Zoology/Botany (100Q). Each correct answer: +4 marks; Wrong answer: -1 mark. Maximum score: 720 marks. The result includes total score, subject-wise score, All India Rank (AIR), state rank, category rank, and qualifying status. Result is used for Central Counselling (MCC) and state counselling across all 682+ medical colleges.

Key Exam Details

Total Medical Seats (2026)	1,09,000+ MBBS seats, 27,000+ BDS seats across India
Qualifying Score (General)	50th percentile (approx. 137-140 marks)
Qualifying Score (SC/ST/OBC)	40th percentile (approx. 107-108 marks)
Exam Mode	Pen and Paper (OMR sheet)
Counselling	MCC (Central) + State Counselling (15% AIQ + 85% State Quota)

Important Dates – 2026

Event	Date / Status
NEET UG 2026 Exam	May 4, 2026
NEET 2026 Provisional Answer Key	May 2026
NEET 2026 Result	June 2026 (Expected)
MCC Counselling Round 1	July 2026 (Expected)
State Counselling	July-Sept 2026

How to Check Result – Step by Step

Visit neet.nta.nic.in after result announcement
Click on "NEET UG Result 2026" link
Login with Application Number and Date of Birth
View your score card: Total marks, Subject-wise marks, AIR, Category Rank
Download and print the score card (valid for 3 years for admission)
Register for MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in for 15% AIQ seats
Apply for state counselling in your home state for 85% state quota seats

NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) 2026 – 2026 Updates

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Official website: neet.nta.nic.in

What to Do Next – After Result

After NEET 2026 result, register for MCC counselling (for AIQ seats in government colleges) at mcc.nic.in. Fill preferences for college and course carefully. Also register for state counselling in your state for state quota seats. A good NEET rank (above 50,000 AIR) is needed for government MBBS seats. Keep original marksheets and NEET scorecard ready for document verification during counselling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the NEET 2026 cut-off for government MBBS?

For a government MBBS seat (AIQ), the expected NEET 2026 cut-off is 550-600 marks for General category and 480-510 marks for OBC/SC/ST. State quota government seats vary by state. Private medical colleges accept admission from around 300-400 marks depending on college.

2. What rank is needed for MBBS in a government college?

For AIIMS (Delhi/Mumbai): Rank under 100-150. For top government medical colleges (GMC, BJ Medical): Rank under 5,000-10,000. For state government colleges: Depends on state — UP/Bihar state quota colleges may accept up to rank 80,000. Check state-specific cut-off lists.

3. Is NEET 2026 result valid for how many years?

NEET 2026 result/score card is valid for 3 years for admission purposes. This means if you qualify NEET 2026 but do not get admission this year, you can use the same score card for 2027 and 2028 admissions as well (subject to age criteria for veterinary courses).

4. What is NEET 2026 MCC counselling vs state counselling?

MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) handles 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical colleges and 100% seats in central/deemed universities (AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC). State counselling handles 85% state quota seats in government colleges. ESIC and other government seats also come under MCC.

5. Can I repeat NEET 2026 if I am not satisfied with my score?

Yes, NEET has no limit on number of attempts (as of 2026). However, the age limit is 17-25 years for general category (17-30 for SC/ST). Each year you can write NEET afresh. Your latest year's score is what counts for that year's admission. Previous year scores remain valid for 3 years.

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