NEET PG 2026 result out: AIR 1 scores 641 marks, cut-offs declared

In short

The candidate with roll number 26661005596 secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 with 641 marks out of 720.
The NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted on August 30, 2026, with a re-examination on September 5, 2026, for affected candidates in Sitapura, Jaipur.
A total of 2,63,544 candidates appeared for the main examination, and 2,416 for the re-examination.
The qualifying cut-off for General/EWS candidates is 262 marks (50th percentile), for General PwBD candidates it is 244 marks (45th percentile), and for SC/ST/OBC, including PwBD candidates, it is 226 marks (40th percentile).
Individual scorecards and the final answer key are scheduled to be published on or before October 1, 2026, on natboard.edu.in.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) today, September 24, 2026, declared the NEET PG 2026 result and the list of toppers. The results provide All India Ranks and scores for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical courses across India.

The NEET PG examination serves as the entrance exam for doctors who have completed their MBBS and aspire to pursue specialized training in various medical fields. The rank and score obtained in this examination are crucial for determining college, city, and specialty preferences during the subsequent counseling process.

NEET PG 2026 Toppers and Scores

The candidate with roll number 26661005596 secured All India Rank (AIR) 1, achieving a score of 641 marks out of a total of 720. The top 20 candidates in the NEET PG 2026 examination scored between 614 and 641 marks, indicating a competitive performance at the highest levels. The second-ranked candidate scored 633 marks, while the third-ranked candidate secured 626 marks. Notably, four candidates achieved a score of 625 marks, placing them jointly at Rank 4.

The difference between AIR 1 and AIR 2 was 8 marks, and the gap between AIR 1 and AIR 20 was 27 marks. The NEET PG exam consists of 180 questions, with each correct answer carrying +4 marks, wrong answers incurring a -1 mark penalty, and unattempted questions receiving 0 marks. Only four candidates nationally scored 625 or more marks.

Rank	Roll number	Score
1	26661005596	641
2	26661233782	633
3	26661025642	626
4	26661240508	625
4	26661201733	625
4	26661175701	625
4	26661235346	625
5	26661126292	621
6	26661083210	620
6	26661198378	620
6	26661175751	620
7	26661061693	619
8	26661191277	618
9	26661199937	617
10	26661154684	616
10	26661040738	616
10	26661128416	616
10	26661039989	616
19	26661063786	615
20	26661093533	614

Examination Details and Candidate Participation

The NEET PG 2026 examination was initially conducted on August 30, 2026. A re-examination was subsequently held on September 5, 2026, for candidates who were affected by a power failure at the iON Digital Zone iDZ in Sitapura, Jaipur. A total of 2,63,544 candidates appeared for the August 30 examination, while 2,416 candidates participated in the September 5 re-examination.

The declared result includes candidates’ raw scores and their overall All India ranks. These ranks have been prepared based on the marks secured by candidates and the applicable tie-breaking criteria established by NBEMS. The NEET PG 2026 result is valid for one academic session only, and NBEMS maintains a strict policy against re-evaluation, re-checking, or re-totaling of marks.

Qualifying Cut-Off Scores for Admission

NBEMS has announced the qualifying cut-off scores required for admission to MD, MS, DNB Direct 6 Years, and Postgraduate Medical Diploma courses. Candidates must meet these minimum scores to be considered eligible for the counseling and seat allocation process. The qualifying cut-off is distinct from a merit cut-off, which is determined by the availability of seats and the ranks of candidates during counseling.

Category	Qualifying percentile	Cut-off score
General/EWS	50th percentile	262 marks
General PwBD	45th percentile	244 marks
SC/ST/OBC, including PwBD candidates	40th percentile	226 marks

Next Steps for Candidates

Following the declaration of the NEET PG 2026 results on September 24, 2026, candidates can access their individual scorecards and the final answer key on or before October 1, 2026. These documents will be published on the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in. Clearing the qualifying cut-off is a mandatory prerequisite for eligibility to participate in the subsequent counseling and seat allocation procedures for MD, MS, DNB Direct 6 Years, and Postgraduate Medical Diploma courses.

The counseling process, which is rank-based, will involve several stages. These stages include registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment, reporting to the allotted institution, and document verification. The availability of seats, which varies by state, college, and specialty, will be detailed in the seat matrix published prior to the commencement of counseling. Approximately 38,436 MD seats, 19,535 MS seats, 14,500 DNB / CPS seats, and 389 PG Diploma seats are available across 6645 NMC-approved medical colleges and multiple DNB-accredited hospitals.

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