The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the results of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination by July 20, 2026. While an exact date has not been officially confirmed, authorities have emphasized that the evaluation process is being expedited to ensure students receive their scores without unnecessary delay.
The re-examination was held on June 21 after the original May 3 test—which saw participation from over 20 lakh candidates—was cancelled due to allegations of a paper leak.
Academic Session Will Not Be Delayed
According to a senior NTA official, the agency is operating on a “war footing” to finalize the results. Officials have assured candidates that this timeline will not impact or delay the commencement of the upcoming MBBS academic session.
Typically, NEET results are published around 45 days after the test date. However, by turning the evaluation around in just 37 days, the agency is on track to release the scorecards well ahead of the usual schedule.
Final Answer Key and Objections
Before the official results are declared, the NTA will publish the final answer key on the NEET website. The final results will be calculated entirely based on this key.
Following the release of the provisional answer key in late June, candidates were given until June 28 to raise challenges. The NTA reported receiving nearly 10,000 objections from aspirants. Officials confirmed that every challenge, along with its supporting documentation, is undergoing careful review before the final key is locked in.
How to Download the NEET UG 2026 Scorecard
Once the results are declared, candidates can access their scorecards by following these steps:
- Visit the official NEET website: neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the NEET UG 2026 Result or Download Scorecard link on the homepage.
- Enter your Application Number, Password (or Date of Birth), and the displayed Security Pin/Captcha.
- Click Submit.
- Your NEET UG 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen.
- Download and print the scorecard for use during the counselling and admission process.
Expected Qualifying Cutoff for NEET UG 2026
While the official cutoff will be released alongside the results, the expected qualifying ranges based on category are as follows:
| Category | Expected Qualifying Percentile | Expected Marks |
| General (UR) | 50th percentile | 720–150 |
| SC/ST/OBC | 40th percentile | 149–115 |
| UR-PwD | 45th percentile | 149–130 |
| SC/ST/OBC-PwD | 40th percentile | 130–115 |
