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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Result 2026: Download Scorecard & Merit List PDF

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NEET Result 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the results of the NEET UG 2026 exam on the official website- neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET 2026 result will likely be released in June 2026. The result will be displayed 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. However, to check the individual result status, NEET scores and rank, candidates need to login to their registered accounts and download their scorecards. 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 NEET exam will be held on May 3, 2026. The NEET Merit List 2026 will be prepared based on cutoff scores. The NEET cut-off percentile is 50% for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for PwD- Gen and EWS candidates.

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How to Check NEET Result 2026?
NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to Download NEET 2026 Scorecard?
NEET Cutoff: Check Previous Years Marks
NEET Result 2026: 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 Regarding NEET 2026 Result

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NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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25 Dec ' 25 - 31 Dec ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 reporting
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