NEET Result 2020 (Link Activated): Check NTA NEET UG Result @ ntaneet.nic.in

NEET result 2020 has been announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on October 16. The result for NEET 2020 is uploaded on the official website of NTA. To download the NEET 2020 result, candidates have to log in to their registered accounts on the official website.

Candidates must note that the result of NEET 2020 will not be sent by post under any circumstances. The announcement of NEET result 2020 was accompanied by the release of the final answer key. Candidates must note that the result of NEET 2020 shall be considered final for allocation of ranks. NTA does not entertain any requests for the re-evaluation of the answer sheet post the declaration of NEET 2020 result. The role of NTA is limited to the release of NEET result 2020 and preparation of the merit list. Candidates who qualify NEET 2020 will be eligible to participate in the counselling process, which will be conducted at both state and national level. The national-level counselling for admission to the 15 per cent all India quota seats will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).  

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NEET Result 2020: Important Dates

*Tentative date, subjected to change.

NEET 2020 Result: Process to Check the Scores

• Go to the official website of ntaneet.nic.in
• Navigate to 'Download Result' tab
• Enter the roll number, date of birth and security pin
• NEET 2020 scorecard will be displayed on the screen
• Download and print the scorecard for future reference

NEET Result 2020 and the Merit List

National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the merit list of the candidates based on the NEET result 2020. Multiple lists are released based on the category of the candidate. An overall NEET merit list is also released which has details of all the candidates who have cleared the examination. The merit lists of NEET are then shared by the NTA with the different bodies responsible for the counselling process. Based on these lists, MCC and various counselling authorities will prepare their seat allotment lists. 

Types of Merit Lists 

Overall merit list: This merit list includes the names and ranks of all the candidates who have appeared for NEET 2020. This is the first merit list and is prepared by NTA. This merit list will be forwarded to all counselling bodies, both national and state.

15% AIQ merit list: This merit list will contain the names of only those candidates who have qualified in NEET 2020 result. This merit list is prepared by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

State quota merit list: Every state will prepare their individual merit lists for admissions to the 85% state quota seats. These merit lists will include only those candidates who qualify NEET result 2020 and register for the counselling of that respective state.

NEET Scorecard 2020

Candidates who qualify the examination can download the scorecard of NEET 2020 online. However, those who do not score above the qualifying cutoff marks/percentile will not be issued the NEET scorecard 2020. Candidate will require the NEET 2020 scorecard during the counselling process, thus, they are advised to keep it safe till the admission process is over.

Details printed on NEET 2020 scorecard

• Candidate's name
• Candidate’s roll number
• Category
• Application number
• Overall score
• Subject-wise score
• Percentile score
• All India Rank
• Qualifying status
• NEET AIR for 15% AIQ seats
• NEET cut off score

NEET 2020 Result: Qualifying Percentile

NEET 2020 Result: Statistics for Qualified Candidates

NTA has uploaded the statistics for NEET 2020 qualified candidates. These figures can also be found on the individual scorecards of the candidates.

NEET 2020 result statistics

NEET Result 2020: Tie-breaking Protocol

What happens when two or more candidates secure the same marks in NEET 2020 Result? Owing to a large number of test-takers, it is not rare for two or more candidates to secure the same marks in this examination. However, such candidates cannot share the same rank in NEET 2020 merit list. Hence, NTA has a tie-break mechanism in place for such situations. The following parameters are considered in case of a tie in scores: 

• Candidate with higher marks in Biology is assigned a higher rank compared to others
• If the marks scored in the Biology section are equal, a candidate with higher marks in Chemistry is assigned a higher rank compared to others
• If marks scored in Biology and Chemistry are equal, a candidate with a lesser number of incorrect answers is assigned a higher rank
• Lastly, if everything else is equal, the candidate older in age will be assigned a higher rank compared to others

NEET 2020 Result: How to calculate the percentile score?

The formula mentioned below is used to calculate NEET percentile score:

Validity of NEET Result 2020

The validity of NEET 2020 result depends on where the candidate wants to apply. Candidates who wish to pursue MBBS from a foreign University will also have to qualify NEET 2020. The validity depends on the location of the institute one desires to apply for. 

NEET result validity for an institute located in India: For aspirants who wish to apply for MBBS courses within India, the NEET result 2020 will be valid for the current academic session only.

NEET result validity for a foreign university: For aspirants who wish to apply for MBBS courses outside India, the NEET result 2020 will be valid for three years. 

NEET Result Statistics

NEET Result 2020: List of Toppers

Along with the result, NTA also releases a list of NEET toppers. Details of the NEET 2020 toppers such as names, marks obtained and the state from which they hail from are listed in the table given below:

NEET 2020 toppers

NEET Toppers 2019

What after NEET 2020 Results are Announced?

The actual admission process begins after the announcement of NEET result. Candidates must then prepare themselves for the NEET 2020 counselling process by doing their research on the colleges that they can apply for. After the NEET 2020 results are announced, every candidate will know their individual ranks. These ranks can be used in the NEET College Predictor to get a list of colleges they are eligible for.  

Candidates can then check the NEET 2020 cut off for admission to these colleges. They can then visit the official websites of the respective colleges and check the infrastructure and fee structure of the colleges. Being prepared with a list of colleges where one plans to apply can prove beneficial during the counselling process. 

NEET Result Date Trends

Result date for NEET always causes anxiousness amongst the test-takers. Not knowing the NEET result date can also cause the same effect. To help figure out the date for NEET result, candidates can refer to the past years' trends here. 

NEET Result 2020: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How can I check my NEET 2020 result?

A. Candidates will be able to check their NEET result by logging into their registered accounts. 

Q. What is the NEET cut off for 2020?

A. The cut off for NEET 2020 was released by NTA along with the results. The cut off marks for general category students is 147.

Q. When we can expect the NEET 2020 Answer Keys to be out?

A. NEET 2020 answer keys by various coaching institutes are out and the final NEET 2020 answer key by NTA will be released soon.

Q. By when we can expect the NEET 2020 counselling to start?

A. NEET 2020 counselling is expected to start from the last week of October 2020 after the declaration of the result.

Q. Will NTA send the scorecard by post?

A. No, NTA will not send the scorecards by post to any candidate. NEET result has to be downloaded online from the official website of NTA only.

Q. I could not qualify NEET. Can I still download my NEET result?

A. Yes, you can still download the result of NEET 2020. 

Q. Will the qualifying marks for NEET Result 2020 be revised?

A. The qualifying marks of NEET 2020 will be revised only in a situation where the number of seats available exceeds the number of qualified candidates. NTA will release a notification regarding the same if the marks are being revised.

Q. I lost my scorecard. Where can I get a duplicate?

A. Candidates can download the NEET scorecard again from the official website if they misplace it.

Q. Who will prepare the NEET 2020 merit list?

A. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will prepare the merit list for NEET 2020.

Q. What is the official website for NEET Result?

A. The result of NEET 2020 will be available on the official website of NTA, ntaneet.nic.in

Q. What is the validity of NEET scorecard?

A. NEET scorecard will be valid for admission to the current academic session only. NEET 2020 result cannot be carried forward for admission to 2021-22 academic session.

Q. Can I apply for admission to AIIMS and JIPMER, Puducherry on the basis of NEET 2020 result?

A. Yes, AIIMS and JIPMER will now take admissions on the basis of NEET result 2020. After the implementation of NMC Act, NEET is the sole entrance examination for admission to UG medical courses in India.

Q. Will the result of NEET 2020 be published in newspapers?

A. No, NEET results will not be published in the newspapers. Candidates will have to log in to their registered accounts on the official website of NTA to check the result of NEET 2020.

Q. Can I download the NEET 2020 result again if I misplace it? 

A. Yes, you can download the result of NEET 2020 any number of times. However, candidates are advised to save a soft copy of their result, as the result link may be broken or the server could be unavailable at times.  

Q. Is NEET result same as the scorecard?

A. NEET result can be downloaded in the form of a scorecard. Thus, NEET result is the same as NEET scorecard.