The NTA has successfully conducted the NEET 2026 on June 21, for more than 20 lakh candidates. The NEET 2026 provisional answer key has been released on 25th June 2026 on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
Source: NTA X Handle
- NTA has provided candidates with an opportunity to challenge the NEET answer key for a fee of Rs. 200/- per question from 25 June to 28 June 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
- After verification of the challenges, NTA will prepare and release a final answer key.
- The NEET 2026 result will be announced based on the final answer key in the second week of July, and candidates will be able to download their scorecards.
- The NTA will prepare a merit list of eligible candidates who have opted for the 15% of All India quota seats based on marks obtained in the NEET UG 2026.
- For the 85% state quota seats, NTA will provide All India Rank, and the counselling authorities will draw a merit list of the candidates as per the state-applicable rules.
- You must participate in state and national-level counselling to secure a NEET UG seat based on your rank.
- The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will announce the NEET 2026 counselling and seat matrix for AIQ seats, and the State Counselling Authorities will release the notification for state quota seats.
The NEET 2026 score will be used for around 1.29 lakh MBBS seats in 780-800 medical colleges, 28,000 BDS seats in ~320 dental colleges, more than 52,000 AYUSH seats, and for 600+ BVSc seats. There will be only one MBBS seat available for every 18-20 candidates.
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- NEET Cutoff 2026: Check Expected Cutoff, Qualifying Marks, and Previous Years Cutoff Trends
- NEET Marks vs Rank 2026: Course-wise Qualifying Marks, Safe Score, Rank Predictor and Cut off
NEET 2026 Latest Notice
Answer Key
NTA has released the Provisional Answer Keys for NEET (UG) 2026 (re-exam held on 21 June 2026) along with the Answer Key Challenge Window.
- Window open: 25 June - 28 June 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
- Fee: ₹200 per question challenged (fully refunded if your challenge is accepted)
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Successful Conduct of the Exam
Team NTA has released a notice congratulating all students who took the NEET Exam and thanking the team for making the exam possible.
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Re-NEET 2026 Important Dates
The NEET 2026 calendar has been reshuffled because of the re-exam. The table below lists every key event in the order it will occur from today, with completed events listed at the bottom in chronological order.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Re-NEET 2026 Exam Date | 21st June 2026 |
| Re-NEET 2026 Provisional Answer Key | 25th June 2026 (OUT) |
| Re-NEET 2026 Final Answer Key | Second week of July 2026 (Expected) |
| Re-NEET 2026 Result | Second week of July 2026 (Expected) |
| MCC Counselling Registration | First week of August 2026 (Expected) |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | Mid-August 2026 (Expected) |
| NEET 2026 Notification Release | 5th February 2026 (Over) |
| NEET 2026 Application Form Start | 7th February 2026 (Over) |
| NEET 2026 Application Form Last Date | 11th March 2026 (Over) |
| NEET 2026 Correction Window | 13th–18th March 2026 (Over) |
| NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip (Main) | 22nd April 2026 (Over) |
| NEET 2026 Main Admit Card | 29th April 2026 (Over) |
| NEET 2026 Main Exam Date (Cancelled) | 3rd May 2026 (Cancelled) |
| Re-NEET 2026 Announcement | 12th May 2026 (Over) |
| Re-NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip | 7th June 2026 (Over) |
| Re-NEET 2026 Admit Card | 14th June 2026 (Over) |
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Re-NEET 2026 Answer Key
The Re-NEET 2026 provisional answer key has been released by NTA on 25th June 2026 on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET answer key comes in two stages — provisional and final.
- The provisional answer key is available on the official website, and NTA has provided an opportunity to candidates to challenge the answer key.
- Candidates will be able to challenge the answer key by paying a fee of Rs. 200/- per question. If your challenge is accepted, the fee will be refunded.
- The answer key challenge window has been provided 4 days from 25 June to 28 June, and candidates should only make the challenge in the online mode.
- After the verification of the challenges by the expert panel, the final answer key will be released.
- The NEET UG 2026 result will be announced based on the final answer key only.
Source: neet.nta.nic.in
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Official Answer Key
| Re NEET June 21 | Download PDF |
How to Calculate Your NEET Score Using the Answer Key?
Note: You should remember that the calculated score is only an estimate. The final score will depend on the corrected answer key after objections are reviewed.
Given below is the original NEET 2026 provisional Answer key notice for candidates’ reference:
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NEET 2026 Re-checking and Re-evaluation of Answer Sheets
In NEET UG, there is no provision for revaluation of the result, as the machine-readable answer sheets are evaluated with extreme care and are repeatedly scrutinised.
The result is not reevaluated due to the following reasons:
- The OMRs are machine gradable and are evaluated through specific software impartial to all.
- The candidates are provided with an opportunity to make a representation on the OMR gradation of their OMR sheets.
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NEET 2026 OMR Sheet and Responses
As per the recent NTA notice, the scanning of OMR answer sheets is still in progress, and the answer sheet challenge window has been activated.
- This will help in enabling expert review of the challenges to commence in parallel with OMR scanning, rather than sequentially after it.
- By this, the NTA aims to publish the final answer key and declare the result at the earliest possible date.
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NTA will soon display the scanned images of OMR Answer Sheets and the recorded responses of all candidates on the website.
- Applicants will be allowed to submit a representation against the OMR grading by paying a non-refundable processing fee of ₹ 200/- per question.
- The NTA will verify the challenges made by candidates in the OMR grading, and the same will be updated in the data if challenges are found to be correct. However, no intimation in this regard will be sent to an individual candidate.
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Applicants are advised to visit the website neet.nta.nic.in for viewing and downloading the image of the OMR Answer Sheet by the candidates.
NEET 2026 Result
The Re-NEET 2026 result is expected by the second week of July 2026. NTA typically takes around 6 weeks after the exam to declare the result. However, as per NTA guidelines, the result and the final answer key will be released sooner than expected.
Candidates can download their NEET 2026 scorecard from the official candidate portal by entering their application number, password, and security code. The scorecard shows your subject-wise percentile, total score, overall percentile, All India Rank (AIR), and category rank.
Details Mentioned on the NEET Scorecard:
- Candidate name, roll number, and application number.
- Date of birth and category.
- Subject-wise marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Total marks out of 720.
- NEET percentile score.
- All India Rank and category rank.
- Qualifying status for 15% AIQ and state quota counselling.
The result is final, and NTA does not entertain any request for re-evaluation or re-totalling. The scorecard is valid for three years for admission to MBBS or equivalent medical courses abroad under the NMC rules.
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NEET 2026 Tie Breaking Criteria
| Priority | Tie-Breaking Rule | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higher marks in Biology (Botany & Zoology) | Candidate with more Biology marks gets a better rank. |
| 2 | Higher marks in Chemistry | If Biology marks are equal, Chemistry marks are compared. |
| 3 | Higher marks in Physics | If Biology and Chemistry marks are equal, Physics marks are compared. |
| 4 | Lower incorrect-to-correct answer ratio in all subjects | Candidate who made fewer mistakes relative to correct answers overall gets a better rank. |
| 5 | Lower incorrect-to-correct answer ratio in Biology | If still tied, Biology answer accuracy is compared. |
| 6 | Lower incorrect-to-correct answer ratio in Chemistry | If still tied, Chemistry answer accuracy is compared. |
| 7 | Lower incorrect-to-correct answer ratio in Physics | If still tied, Physics answer accuracy is compared. |
| 8 | Random selection process | If all above criteria are identical, NTA uses a random process under an independent expert committee's supervision. |
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NEET 2026 Merit List (AIQ and State Quota)
In NEET 2026, there will be 2 merit lists, i.e. one is prepared by the NTA for the 15% AIQ, and the other is prepared by the respective state counselling authorities for the 85% State quota.
- NTA Merit List: The merit list of the eligible and successful candidates who have opted for 15% of the All India quota seats will be prepared by the NTA on the basis of marks obtained in the NEET UG 2026.
- State counselling authorities Merit List: For the seats other than the All India Quota of 15%, the NTA will provide the All India Rank and Result.
- The counselling authorities will then draw a merit list of the candidates based on All India Rank in their respective categories for admission/counselling as per the State applicable rules.
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NEET 2026 Cutoff
The NEET 2026 cutoff will be released by NTA along with the result. There are two types of cutoffs you should be aware of — the qualifying cutoff that decides eligibility for counselling, and the admission cutoff that is decided by MCC and state authorities based on seats available.
The Re NEET 2026 expected qualifying cutoff based on the previous years' trend and experts' analysis is given below:
- The qualifying cutoff for the UR/EWS categories is expected to be 137-142 as per the difficulty level of this year.
- The qualifying cutoff for the OBC/SC/ST categories is expected to be 106-111 based on experts' analysis.
- The qualifying cutoff for the Re NEET 2026 for the UR PwD category is expected to be 121-126.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Qualifying Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | ≥50th percentile | 137-142 |
| OBC | ≥40th but <50th percentile | 106-111 |
| SC | ≥40th but <50th percentile | 106-111 |
| ST | ≥40th but <50th percentile | 106-111 |
| UR PwD | ≥45th but <50th percentile | 121-126 |
Source:
YouTubeAs per the Reddit discussion, if we compare the 2026 exam with that of 2025, the bio was easier and not as lengthy as the 2025 exam.
- The physics was difficult, but candidates are prepared this time to face tough questions, unlike in 2025. However, the physics questions this year were new and unique.
- Chemistry was trickier than in 2025 and was moderate.
So the crux of the discussion is that the cutoff will go around 20-25 marks higher than in 2025.
Source: NEET 2026 Reddit Discussion
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NEET 2026 College Cutoff for MBBS (Round 1-AIQ)
| Top Medical College | Expected Closing Rank (General) |
|---|---|
| AIIMS Delhi | Under 50 |
| Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi | Under 100 |
| VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi | Under 250 |
| JIPMER Puducherry | Under 400 |
| AIIMS Bhopal/Bhubaneswar/Jodhpur | 250-1,000 |
| Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi | Under 1,500 |
| Grant Medical College, Mumbai | Under 3,000 |
| King George’s Medical University, Lucknow | Under 5,000 |
NEET 2026 Previous Year Cut Off
The previous years (2025-2019) official PDFs for all rounds' cutoffs are given below:
| Year | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET 2025 cut off | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| NEET 2024 cut off | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| NEET 2023 cut off | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| NEET 2022 cut off | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| NEET 2021 cut off | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| NEET 2020 cut off | Download PDF | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| NEET 2019 cut off | Download PDF | - | - |
NEET 2026 Marks vs Rank
As per the Competition Wallah, the expected marks for a rank under 100 are 680 in the Re-NEET 2026.
- Candidates can secure a rank under 500 and under 1,000 with around 640 and 620 marks, respectively.
- A rank under 5,000 can be secured by candidates who are scoring around 580 marks in the NEET 2026.
- With around 552 marks, candidates are expected to secure a rank under 15,000.
| All India Rank | Marks |
|---|---|
| <100 | 680 |
| <500 | 640 |
| <1,000 | 620 |
| <2,000 | 600 |
| <5,000 | 580 |
| <10,000 | 564 |
| <15,000 | 552 |
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YouTubeYou should aim for at least 600+ marks to have a realistic shot at a government MBBS seat. For top colleges like AIIMS Delhi, MAMC, or VMMC, you will need to score 680 or above.
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NEET 2026 Counselling Process
The NEET 2026 counselling is conducted in two parallel tracks. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) handles the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, and AFMC seats. The state counselling authorities handle the 85% state quota and private medical college seats within their state.
NTA releases the qualifying cutoff, but the admission cutoff will be released by the MCC and state authorities, depending on the seat matrix.
NEET 2026 MCC Counselling Rounds (Expected):
- Round 1: First week of August 2026
- Round 2: Last week of August 2026
- Mop-Up Round: Mid-September 2026
- Stray Vacancy Round: Last week of September 2026
Steps for NEET 2026 MCC Counselling:
- Register on mcc.nic.in by entering NEET roll number and personal details.
- Pay the counselling registration fee and the seat acceptance security deposit.
- Fill in college and course preferences in order of priority.
- Lock the choices before the deadline — unlocked choices are auto-locked.
- Wait for the seat allotment result.
- Download the allotment letter and report to the allotted college for admission.
You should be careful while choosing preferences because the system gives you the highest-preference seat your rank can secure. Once you accept a Round 1 seat and join, you cannot upgrade in further rounds without surrendering it.
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Top Medical Colleges Accepting NEET Score
More than 780 medical colleges in India accept NEET 2026 scores for MBBS admission. The list includes government colleges, central institutes, deemed universities, and private medical colleges. The top names based on NIRF 2025 rankings and academic reputation are listed below.
- Government college fees are very low compared to private colleges, which is why the competition for AIIMS, JIPMER, MAMC, and VMMC is the highest.
- A General category candidate usually needs to score 680+ marks to get a seat in these institutes.
| Rank | College Name | Approximate MBBS Fees (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIIMS Delhi | Rs. 1,628 |
| 2 | PGIMER Chandigarh (PG only) | Rs. 6,400 |
| 3 | CMC Vellore | Rs. 50,000 - Rs. 3 lakh |
| 4 | JIPMER Puducherry | Rs. 3,795 |
| 5 | BHU Varanasi | Rs. 11,500 |
| 6 | KMC Manipal | Rs. 16 lakh |
| 7 | Madras Medical College, Chennai | Rs. 13,650 |
| 8 | Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi | Rs. 1,628 |
| 9 | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore | Rs. 13.92 lakh |
| 10 | VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi | Rs. 5,500 |
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FAQs
Ques. When was the NEET 2026 re-exam held?
Ans. The Re-NEET 2026 was held on 21st June 2026 in offline mode from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. The exam was conducted across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad for over 22.79 lakh candidates.
Ques. Why was the original NEET 2026 exam cancelled?
Ans. NTA cancelled the 3rd May 2026 exam on 12th May 2026 after a large-scale question paper leak was confirmed. The CBI and the Ministry of Education jointly recommended a fresh exam to protect merit, and a full re-exam was conducted on 21st June 2026.
Ques. When will the NEET 2026 result be declared?
Ans. The Re-NEET 2026 result is expected in the second week of July 2026. NTA usually takes around 6 weeks after the exam to release the result, which puts the date between 18th and 25th July 2026. However, as per NTA, the final answer key and the result are expected to be released sooner than expected.
Ques. What is the qualifying cutoff for NEET 2026?
Ans. The qualifying cutoff for General category candidates is the 50th percentile, and for reserved categories, it is the 40th percentile. The Qualifying cutoff in NEET 2026 is expected to be around 137-142 for UR/EWS, 106-111 for OBC/SC/ST candidates.
In 2025, the qualifying cutoff was 162 marks for the General category after the results were declared.
Ques. How many seats are available through NEET 2026?
Ans. NEET 2026 scores are used for around 1.29 lakh MBBS seats in 780-800 medical colleges, 28,000 BDS seats in ~320 dental colleges, more than 52,000 AYUSH seats, and for 600+ BVSc seats. There will be only one MBBS seat available for every 18-20 candidates.
Ques. Will the NEET 2026 cutoff drop because of the re-exam?
Ans. Many students and coaching institutes reported that the NEET UG 2026 re-exam held on June 21 was moderately difficult, especially in Physics and Chemistry, compared with the original paper conducted on May 3. If the overall performance of candidates is lower, the cutoff could decrease by a few marks.
Ques. How many candidates appeared for NEET 2026?
Ans. More than 20 lakh candidates appeared for NEET 2026 on 21 June. Around 22.79 candidates registered for the exam.
Ques. When will NEET 2026 counselling start?
Ans. The MCC NEET 2026 counselling for 15% All India Quota and central institutes is expected to start in the first week of August 2026. The first round of seat allotment is expected by mid-August 2026.
Ques. What score is good in NEET 2026 to get a government MBBS seat?
Ans. A score of 600+ marks gives you a fair chance at a government MBBS seat for the General category. For top colleges like AIIMS Delhi or MAMC, you will need at least 680 marks to be in the safe zone.
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