NEET UG 2026 Results Declared: Over 11.21 Lakh Qualify, Aryan Gupta and Panshul Bansal Top Exam

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NEET UG 2026 results, with 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying for admission to undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH and allied courses across India. The results have been released in line with the counselling schedule, allowing the admission process to begin without delay.

Candidates who appeared for the examination can download their scorecards from the official NEET website. Along with the results, the NTA has also published the All India Rank (AIR) list, state-wise toppers, category-wise toppers, qualifying cut-offs and language-wise participation data.

Aryan Gupta and Panshul Bansal Emerge as Joint Toppers

The highest score in NEET UG 2026 was 715 out of 720, jointly secured by:

• Aryan Gupta (Punjab)
• Panshul Bansal (Haryana)

According to the NTA, the top-performing candidates include:

• 19 candidates scored above 700 marks
• 138 candidates scored above 690 marks
• 1,492 candidates secured 650 or more marks
• 10,160 candidates scored 600 or above
• 90,780 candidates obtained 500 or more marks

The agency also stated that over 93% of the top 138 performers were first-time NEET candidates, with nearly all of them aged between 17 and 19 years.

Uttar Pradesh Records Highest Number of Qualified Candidates

Qualified candidates came from all 36 States and Union Territories.

Among them:

• Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of qualified candidates with over 1.7 lakh.
• Lakshadweep recorded 43 qualified candidates.

Additionally, 17 state toppers scored 700 marks or above, while 26 state toppers secured more than 690 marks.

Nearly 20 Lakh Candidates Appeared

The NEET UG 2026 re-examination, conducted on June 21, witnessed participation from nearly 20 lakh candidates.

The examination was held at:

• 5,440 examination centres
• 551 cities across India
• 14 international cities

The test was conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi and Urdu.

The NTA also noted that more than 58% of the qualified candidates are women, with female candidates recording a higher qualification rate than male candidates.

Category-Wise Qualified Candidates

The number of qualified candidates across major categories is:

• General: 2.91 lakh
• OBC-NCL: 5.12 lakh
• SC: 1.59 lakh
• ST: 63,716
• Gen-EWS: 95,026
• PwBD: 3,666
• PwD: 303

The category-wise cut-off marks and qualifying percentiles have also been released along with the results.

Bonus Marks Awarded After Final Answer Key

The results were declared after the release of the final answer key.

Earlier, the NTA revised two Physics questions by dropping one question and accepting two correct answers for another, resulting in 8 bonus marks being awarded to eligible candidates as per the evaluation policy.

NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process Begins

Following the declaration of results, qualified candidates can now participate in the counselling process for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other undergraduate medical programmes.

• 15% All India Quota counselling will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
• The remaining 85% state quota seats will be filled through respective state counselling authorities.

The NTA has advised candidates to rely only on official websites for counselling updates and warned against fraudulent admission offers or fake communications seeking money or personal information.

Key Highlights

• NTA has declared the NEET UG 2026 results.
• 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified for undergraduate medical admissions.
• Aryan Gupta (Punjab) and Panshul Bansal (Haryana) are joint toppers with 715 marks.
• Nearly 20 lakh candidates appeared for the examination.
• MCC will conduct counselling for the 15% All India Quota seats.

FAQs

Where can candidates check the NEET UG 2026 result?

Candidates can download their scorecards from the official NEET website at neet.nta.nic.in.

Who topped NEET UG 2026?

Punjab's Aryan Gupta and Haryana's Panshul Bansal jointly topped the examination with 715 marks out of 720.

How many candidates qualified for NEET UG 2026?

According to the NTA, 11.21 lakh candidates qualified for admission to undergraduate medical and allied courses.

Who will conduct NEET UG 2026 counselling?

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct counselling for the 15% All India Quota, while state authorities will manage the remaining state quota seats.

Were bonus marks awarded in NEET UG 2026?

Yes. Following revisions to two Physics questions in the final answer key, eligible candidates received 8 bonus marks as per the NTA's evaluation policy.