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

Yes, you will still be able to download the result of NEET by logging in to the official exam website. The scorecard will consist of information such as subject-wise and overall scores, percentiles and All India Rank, along with the qualifying cutoff or marks. In case a candidate does not qualify for NEET then he/she would not be able to participate in the counselling process. However, they may take admission to other courses conducting admission through NEET scores, for which counselling process is not conducted.

Can I get a duplicate copy of my NEET scorecard?

Since the NEET scorecards are released by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam conducting body, in an online mode, it can be accessed and downloaded anytime by the test-takers. Once the NEET result is declared, candidates will have to download the NEET scorecard by logging in with their registration credentials and take multiple printouts. They are also advised to save the NEET scorecard PDF softcopy in their computer systems or mobile phones for easy access. In case they lose the hardcopy or even the softcopy of the NEET scorecard, they can visit the NEET website, click on the Download NEET-UG Scorecard tab from the latest News section and download it by entering the NEET application number, date of birth and security pin. The validity of the NEET scorecard is one year. Hence, candidates will be able to download the NEET scorecard PDF as many times they wish to within this period.

What is the procedure to download the NEET scorecard PDF?

The NEET result is declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA), in an online mode. Once the NEET result is declared, candidates will have to follow the steps given below to download their scorecards. 1. Visit the official website - neet.ntaonline.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NEET 2. Click on the link indicating NEET scorecard download 3. Enter the NEET application number and date of birth or password 4. Enter the security pin 5. Download the NEET scorecard PDF document 6. Take multiple printouts After checking the scores, percentile and rank of NEET, candidates must preserve the NEET scorecard PDF properly till the admission or the counselling rounds are over. This is one of the most crucial documents which is verified by the counselling authorities.

What are the information released by NTA along with the NEET result?

NTA releases the NEET result in two methods. The first one is the NEET scorecard, which candidates will have to download by logging in to the NEET website along with their registration credentials. On the other hand, NTA releases an official press release or document carrying all the information related to the NEET result such as the names of the top rankers upto 50, followed by the NEET result and testtakers statistics in terms of candidate category, states, exam languages, 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats, tie-breaking criteria and other information.

What is the format of the NEET scorecard?

The NEET scorecard or the NEET result is declared in an online mode. The NEET scorecard is released online in PDF format. Candidates will have to obtain the NEET scorecard by following the steps given below: 1. Visit the official website - neet.nta.nic.in 2. Click on the link indicating NEET scorecard download 3. Enter the NEET application number and date of birth or password 4. Enter the security pin 5. Download the NEET scorecard PDF document 6. Take multiple printouts Candidates must preserve the hard and soft copy of the NEET scorecard till the admission or counselling process is concluded.

Where can I check the NEET result?

The NEET result is declared on the official websites of NTA and NEET. The URLs where the result or the scorecard of NEET are available for download are as follows: neet.nta.nic.in nta.ac.in The above-mentioned websites carry the official notice about the NEET result declaration, procedure and links to download the NEET scorecard.

Who is the topper of NEET 2025?

Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan has secured AIR 1 in the NEET 2025 exam. He has scored 686 marks out of 720, and his percentile is 99.9999547. Utkarsh Awadhiya from Madhya Pradesh has bagged AIR 2. Avika Aggarwal from Delhi (NCT) is the female topper of NEET 2025 with AIR 5.

What is the marking scheme of NEET?

The marking scheme for NEET has been stated by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is expected that the marking scheme will remain the same for the next year's NEET as well. Four marks is awarded for each correct answer and one mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The complete marking scheme is given in the table below. Response Type Marks awarded Correct answer +4 Incorrect answer -1 Question with more than one response -1 Unanswered question 0 Extra attempted question 0 Since the total number of questions in NEET question paper is 200, out of which 180 questions have to be attempted, the total marks of the exam is 720.

What is the procedure to calculate the NEET percentile score?

A percentile refers to the comparison between the score of one candidate vis-a-vis the other test takers. It is the percentage of scores that a particular score surpassed. NTA has stated the formula to calculate the NEET percentile, which is given below: 100 multiplied by the Number of candidates with their raw score equal to/ less than the candidate divided by the Total number of candidates who appeared for NEET. As per the NEET 2023 result data, the highest percentile obtained was 99.9999019.

What is the validity of the NEET scorecard?

NEET score card is valid for admission to the current academic session only. NEET 2025 result cannot be carried forward for admission to the 2026-27 academic session. Hence, in case a candidate fails to qualify for NEET 2025 or unable to take admission in that academic year, then they have to appear for NEET next year and seek admission. Beyond a year, the NEET scorecard will just be another document or a record to prove the appearance in NEET.

What is the difference between NEET scorecard and NEET merit list?

NEET scorecard is an individual document which carries information regarding candidates' obtained scores, percentiles and ranks. On the other hand, merit list is a common document which consists of the list of test takers along with their scores and ranks. Both the documents are prepared by NTA the exam conducting body. The NEET scorecard is issued only to candidates who can download it by logging in through their registration credentials and nobody else can access it. NEET merit list, on the other hand, is released publicly and includes the All India Rank list of candidates along with their obtained scores, percentiles and state.

Will NTA lower the NEET cut off for this year?

Yes, NTA lowered the NEET cutoff for this year. As the difficulty level of the NEET 2025 exam was higher than last year and the number of test takers was lower, the NEET 2025 cutoff has reduced than last year. NTA determines the NEET cut off based on the factors such as difficulty level of the exam, total number of test-takers, total number of seats, candidate category and programme. The table below brings the qualifying or pass marks of NEET over the past few years. Category NEET 2025 Qualifying Score NEET 2024 Qualifying Score NEET 2023 Qualifying Score NEET 2022 Qualifying Score NEET 2021 Qualifying Score General/Unreserved (UR) 686-144 720-164 720-137 715-117 720-138 OBC/SC/ST 143-113 163-129 136-107 116-93 137-108 PwD (General/UR) 143-127 163-146 136-121 116-105 137-122 PwD (Reserved) 126-113 141-129 120-107 104-93 121-108

When did NTA release the official cutoff for NEET 2025?

The NEET 2025 cutoff was released along with the result on June 14, 2025. The NEET cutoff for each candidate category was mentioned on the result PDF. The NTA lowered the NEET cut off 2025 as the level of difficulty was higher and the number of test-takers was lower.

What is a NEET safe score for SC and ST category candidates?

NEET safe score for the reserved category candidates or the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories is likely to be in the range of 400 to 600, or above. Candidates aiming for an MBBS seat at the top medical colleges in India or AIIMS should score above 500 to be on the safer side. On the other hand, scoring in the range of 400 and 600 will also be fruitful if candidates plan to join MBBS score at the mid to top rung medical college, or if he or she would like to opt for BDS or BSc Nursing courses at a top instittue in India. In case a candidate scores below 400 in NEET, then he or she may need to wait till the third or fourth round of NEET counselling to get a seat allotment.

How many marks are required in NEET to get AIIMS Delhi?

If a candidate belongs to the General Category, he/she should aim for at least 700+, and in the case of a reserved category, a candidate should aim for at least 675+. This is with regard to marks. In case the candidate wishes to know the same percentile-wise, he/she must score above 99 percentile to secure admission to AIIMS Delhi. Until 2020, students with 650+ score were able to get admission to MBBS at AIIMS Delhi, but the competition has been rising every year.

When will NEET result 2026 be released?

The NTA is expected to release the NEET 2026 results in June 2026, as per previous years trends. The NEET result 2026 release date has not been announced yet. The exam will be held on May 3, 2026.

NEET 2026 Result: Release Date & Steps To Download NEET UG Scorecard

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Exam On - 3 May '26

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 15:38 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

NEET Result 2026 will be announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website- neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET 2026 result is expected to be released in June 2026. The result will be made available in two separate formats- PDF and login link. The NEET result PDF displays the cutoff marks, merit list of top 10 AIR rankers, marks of toppers and other details. On the other hand, the NTA will release the NEET scorecards on the login window. Candidates can check their result status, rank and download the scorecards using their application number and password.

The NTA will release the NEET 2026 cutoff scores and merit list along with the result. The NEET cut-off percentile is 50% for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for PwD- Gen and EWS candidates. The NEET Merit List 2026 will be prepared based on cutoff scores.

The NEET exam is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026.

Table of contents

How to Check NEET Result 2026?
NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to Download NEET 2026 Scorecard?
NEET Cutoff: Check Previous Years Marks
NEET Marks Calculator Process: How to calculate the percentile score?
NEET Result 2026: Tie-breaking Criteria
NEET Merit List 2026
NEET Marks Vs Rank: How to Calculate
What after NEET 2026 Results?
NEET Toppers of Previous Year
Previous Years' NEET Result Data
FAQs on NEET 2026 Result

How to Check NEET Result 2026?

The NEET 2026 result will be released around a month after the exam. Students can check the NEET result using the process shared below-

Visit the official website- neet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the result link.
Go through the NEET result PDF and read the details carefully.
Check the NEET cutoff and toppers list.
Download the result for your reference.

Know which colleges you can get into based on your NEET marks, use the Shiksha College Predictor.

College Predictor

NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
25 Dec ' 25 - 31 Dec ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 reporting
24 Dec ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 result
20 Dec ' 25 - 22 Dec ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 registration & Choice filling
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How to Download NEET 2026 Scorecard?

The NEET scorecard 2026 download link will be released along with the results. Only the test-takers will be able to download it by logging in with their credentials. The login details required to check NEET result and download the scorecard are application number, date of birth, and security code. Candidates can download the NEET scorecard using the process shared below-

Visit the exam website.
Click on the scorecard link.
Enter the required details.
Download the NEET scorecard.

The scorecard will display the subject-wise scores, percentile, and All India Rank (AIR). The validity of the NEET scorecard is for one year, or one academic season. Candidates who obtained the NEET qualifying scores became eligible to participate in the NEET 2026 counselling process.

Details Given on NEET Scorecard

The information printed on the NEET scorecard is shared below-

Candidate's name
Candidate’s roll number
Category
Application number
Overall score
Subject-wise score
Percentile score
All India Rank
Category Rank
Qualifying status
NEET AIR for 15 per cent AIQ seats
NEET cutoff score

NEET Cutoff: Check Previous Years Marks

The NEET cutoff 2026 will be released along with the result. The NEET cutoff percentile remains the same every year, however, the scores are changed. Have a look at the NEET cut off percentile below.

Category	Cut off percentile
UR/EWS	50th
OBC, SC, ST	40th
UR/EWS-PwD	45th
OBC/SC/St-PwD	40th

NEET Previous Years' Cut Off Scores & Percentile

Have a look at the previous years' cutoff scores of NEET UG exam below.

NEET 2025 Cutoff

The 2025 NEET cutoff was reduced. have a look at the scores below-

Category	Cut off percentile	Cut off score
UR/EWS	50th	686-144
OBC, SC, ST	40th	143-113
UR/EWS-PwD	45th	143-127
OBC/SC/St-PwD	40th	126-113

Also Read: NEET Cut Off 2025 for MBBS Government Colleges

NEET 2024 Cutoff

To have a comparison of the year-wise cut off marks, refer to the category-wise NEET 2024 cutoffs below-

Category	Cut off percentile	Cut off score
UR/EWS	50th	720-162
OBC, SC, ST	40th	161-127
UR/EWS-PwD	45th	161-144
OBC/SC/PwD	40th	143-127
ST-PwD	40th	142-127

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NEET Cutoff for 2023

The following table carries the NEET 2023 cutoff percentile and scores for each category.

Category	NEET 2023 Cutoff Percentile	NEET 2023 Cutoff Marks
General/EWS	50	720-137
OBC, SC, ST	40	136-107
General/EWS/PH	45	136-121
OBC, SC, ST & PH	40	120-107

NEET 2022 Cutoff

The following table carries the NEET 2022 cutoff percentile and the score range according to categories:

Category	Qualifying percentile	Cut off Score
UR	50th Percentile	715-117
OBC/SC/CT	40th Percentile	116-93
UR-PH/EWS	45th Percentile	116-105
PH (SC/ST//OBC)	40th Percentile	104-93

NEET 2021 Cutoff

The following table carries the NEET 2021 cutoff percentile and the score range according to categories:

Category	Qualifying percentile	Cut off Score
UR	50th Percentile	720-138
OBC/SC/CT	40th Percentile	137-108
UR-PH/EWS	45th Percentile	137-122
PH (SC/ST//OBC)	40th Percentile	121-108

NEET Marks Calculator Process: How to calculate the percentile score?

Students tend to searh for NEET marks calculator process soon after the release of answer key. Candidates can guesstimate their raw scores using the NEET answer key 2026. Check the NEET percentile calculation formula below:

NEET Percentile = 100 x Number of candidates with their raw score equal to/ less than the candidate

Total number of candidates who appeared for NEET

NEET 2026 Marking Scheme

The NEET 2026 marking scheme is given below:

Response Type	Marks awarded
Correct answer	+4
Incorrect answer	-1
Question with more than one response	-1
Unanswered question	0

Also Read: Total Marks in NEET 2026: Know How to Calculate NEET Marks

NEET Result 2026: Tie-breaking Criteria

What happens when two or more candidates secure the same marks in the NEET UG results? 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 will not share the same rank on the NEET merit list. Hence, NTA has a tie-break mechanism in place for such situations. The NEET 2026 Tie-Breaking criteria were changed by NTA. The following parameters are considered in the case of tie-in scores:

Candidate obtaining higher marks/percentile score in Biology (Botany & Zoology) in the Test, followed by,
Candidate obtaining higher marks/percentile score in Chemistry in the Test, followed by,
Candidate obtaining higher marks/percentile score in Physics in the Test, followed by,
Candidate with less proportion of the number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test,
Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Biology (Botany & Zoology) in the Test, followed by
Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the Test, followed by
Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the Test, followed by
In case, the first seven criteria are exhausted and the tie still persists, it will be resolved through a random process with the guidance of an independent expert committee.

NEET Merit List 2026

NTA releases the merit list of the candidates based on the NEET result. Multiple lists are released based on the category of the candidate. The NEET merit list carries details of all the candidates who cleared the examination. Based on these lists, MCC and various counselling authorities prepare their merit or seat allotment lists.

Types of Merit Lists

Top 100 AIR Ranks: This merit list includes the names and ranks of candidates who obtained top 100 ranks in the exam. This NEET merit list is prepared by the NTA.
15 per cent AIQ merit list: This merit list will contain the names of only those candidates who would qualify for the NEET UG result. This merit list is prepared by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
State quota merit list: Every state will prepare its counselling merit lists for admissions to 85 per cent of state quota seats. These merit lists will include only those candidates who will qualify for NEET result 2025 and register for the counselling of that respective state.

NEET Marks Vs Rank: How to Calculate

The NEET Marks vs rank refers to the range of marks and the rank range it can fetch. The following table brings the NEET marks vs rank for last year.

NEET Marks	NEET Rank
686	1
685-651	2-71
650-600	72-1259
600-551	1260-10658
550-501	10659-39521
500-451	39522-69503
450-401	69504-88239
400-351	88240-105578
350-301	105579-126935
300-251	126936-157952
250-201	157953-198346
200-144	198347-303040

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What after NEET 2026 Results?

The actual admission process begins after the announcement of the NEET results. Candidates who qualify for NEET 2026 exam will be considered eligible to participate in the NEET counselling 2026, which is conducted at both state and national levels. The national-level counselling for admission to the 15 per cent All India quota seats will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee. Candidates must then prepare themselves for the NEET counselling process by researching the top medical colleges to which they can take admission. These ranks can be used in the NEET College Predictor to get a list of medical colleges for which they are eligible.

Candidates can then check the NEET cutoff for admission to these colleges. They can then visit the colleges and check the infrastructure and fee structure. Being prepared with a list of medical colleges to which one plans to apply can prove beneficial during the counselling process.

Validity of NEET Result

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

NEET result validity for an institute located in India: For aspirants who wish to apply for MBBS courses within India, the NEET UG result 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 is valid for three years.

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NEET Toppers of Previous Year

The NTA releases the NEET toppers list along with the result. The table below contains the list of NEET toppers of previous year (2025) along with their ranks and percentile.

Name	AIR	Percentile	State
Mahesh Kumar	1	99.9999547	Rajasthan
Utkarsh Awadhiya	2	99.9999095	Madhya Pradesh
Krishang Joshi	3	99.9998189	Maharashtra
Mrinal Kishore Jha	4	99.9998189	Punjab
Avika Aggarwal	5	99.99906832	Delhi NCT
Jenil Vinodbhai Bhayani	6	99.99906832	Gujarat
Keshav Mittal	7	99.99906832	Punjab
Jha Bhavya Chirag	8	99.99906379	Gujarat
Harsh Kedawat	9	99.9995474	Delhi NCT
Aarav Agrawal	10	99.9995474	Maharashtra

Also Read: NEET 2025 Toppers List: Check AIR 1, 2, 3 Name, Rank and Percentile

Previous Years' NEET Result Data

As per the NEET result data of previous year, 12,36,531 candidates passed the exam. Read the highlights of the result in the table below.

Parameters	Details
Total number of registered candidates	22,76,609
Total number of appearing candidates	22,09,318
Total number of absent candidates	66,751
Indian Nationals	22,73,528
NRIs	741
OCIs	861
Foreigners	939
Male Candidates	9,65,996
Female Candidates	13,10,062
Third Gender Candidates	11
General/Un-reserved (UR) Candidates	6,89,366
SC Candidates	3,33,646
ST Candidates	1,50,224
OBC Candidates	9,48,507
EWS Candidates	1,54,326

NEET Result Date Trends

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

Academic session	Exam date	Result date
2025-26	04-May-2025	14-Jun-2025
2024-25	05-May-2024	04-Jun-2024 14-Jun-2024 26-Jul-2024 (re-revised)
2023-24	07-May-2023	13-Jun-2023
2022-23	17-Jul-2022	07-Sep-2022
2021-22	12-Sep-2021	01-Nov-2021
2020-21	13-Sep-2020	16-Oct-2020
2019-20	05-May-2019	05-Jun-2019
2018-19	06-May-2018	04-Jun-2018

FAQs on NEET 2026 Result

Check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for NEET 2026 Result.

Q: How should I check the NEET 2025 result?

NEET 2025 result has to be checked in an online mode only. The step-by-step procedure to check and download the NEET 2025 result or scorecard.

Visit the official website of NEET 2025 - neet.nta.nic.in
Click on the tab indicating NEET 2025 Scorecard
Log in with NEET 2025 application number and date of birth
Download the NEET 2025 scorecard in PDF format.

Candidates must preserve the scorecard till the conclusion of their admission process.

Q: Can there be more than one topper in NEET?

Yes, there can be more than one topper in NEET. Basically, any NEET taker, who has scored 720 or close to that, and has ranked between 1 and 10, are considered as NEET toppers. Since NEET is an objective-type multiple-choice question (MCQ) test, there is a possibility that more than one candidates can score full marks. In that case, the tie-breaking criterion will be applied to determine the All India Rank (AIR) of the toppers. In rare scenario, two NEET toppers can be given AIR 1. For instance, in NEET 2023, two candidates scored 720 and both of them secured AIR 1. On the other hand, the third candidate scored 716 out of 720 and was allotted AIR 3.

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

Yes, AIIMS and JIPMER conduct admissions on the basis of NEET result or scores. After the implementation of the NMC ACT NEET is the sole entrance examination for admission to UG medical courses in India. Earlier, AIIMS and JIPMER used to conduct their own entrance exams which were scrapped in 2020. The admission to these institutes will be done through the counselling process conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under the 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) seats.

Q: What is a NEET safe score for OBC category candidates?

The NEET safe score for OBC category candidates can be anything between 400 to 600, or more. The total marks of NEET exam is 720. According to the NEET 2024 cutoff for OBC category is 127 to 161, which is the 40th percentile. While this is the qualifying score or marks as decided by NTA, in terms of admission, a score range of 400 to 600 is considered safe for admission to MBBS courses and for admission to BDS, BSc Nursing, BAMS, BUMS or BHMS courses, a NEET score of 300 or above would be good enough.

Q: How to download the NEET 2025 scorecard if I forget my password?

In case candidates forget the NEET 2025 password, they have to click on the 'Forgot Password' link under the Password field. They will get three options to recover the password, which are given below:

Using the Security Question and its Answer, candidates chose during NEET 2025 application form filling
Usine a verification code sent through SMS to their registered mobile number and email id
Using a reset link sent via email to the candidates' registered email addresses

Based on the above option selection, NTA will help restore or reset the NEET 2025 registration password.

Q: What will the NEET scorecard consist of?

The NEET scorecard consists of the following information:

Candidate Name
Candidate Photograph
NEET Roll Number
Subject-wise scores
Overall scores
Subject-wise percentile
Overall percentile
All India Rank
Qualifying Percentile

Candidates must preserve the scorecard till the end of the medical admission process.

Q: Will NTA send the NEET scorecard by post?

No, NTA does not send the NEET scorecards by post to any candidate. The scorecard has to be downloaded online from the official website of NTA NEET or sent by NTA through email. Candidates must take multiple copies of printout and preserve those till the admission process is complete. It is one of the most crucial documents required for the counselling or the admission process. In case candidates lose the soft copy, they can download the NEET scorecard from the NEET website archive section or the DigiLocker or Sandes portal of the Government of India.

Q: What is a NEET safe score for PwD category candidates?

The NEET cutoff score for the PWD candidates across categories is given in the table below.

PWD Category	NEET Cutoff Score
UR/EWS	161-144
OBC, SC, ST	143-127

A NEET score of 150 and above can be considered as a NEET safe score for PWD category candidates.

Q: Why NTA released NEET 2025 result twice?

The NEET 2025 result was originally released on June 14, 2025. The results for candidates who were affected due to a power cut at the exam centres were withheld. These candidates had filed a petition at the MP High Court demanding a retest. As per the verdict dated July 14, 2025, the Division Bench of the MP High Court ruled out the re-test request, but asked NTA to release the scorecards for the petitioners or the withheld candidates. Accordingly, NTA released the NEET 2025 scorecard for these candidates on July 15, 2025.