The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 on July 16, with 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying for admission to undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH, and allied health programmes. The exam was conducted on June 21 across 5,440 centres in 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, with around 20 lakh candidates appearing in total, according to livemint.com.
The NEET-UG 2026 exam saw Aryan Gupta and Panshul Bansal top the examination with 715 marks each. The qualifying candidates include 56.8% of women and 55.1% of men who appeared for the test, as reported by the NTA. The large-scale exam was held simultaneously across multiple locations, ensuring wide accessibility for aspirants seeking medical education in India and abroad.
NEET-UG is the primary entrance exam for medical and allied health courses in India, making it a critical gateway for students aspiring to enter these fields. The 11.21 lakh qualifiers reflect a significant pool of future healthcare professionals. This year's results continue the trend of high competition, with the top scorers achieving near-perfect marks. The exam's reach across numerous cities highlights the increasing demand for medical education nationwide.
The NTA's official announcement on July 16 provides the final list of qualifiers, enabling candidates to proceed with counselling and admissions processes. The next phase involves seat allocation based on merit and reservation policies, which will determine the final placement of these candidates in various medical and allied health institutions across India.