NEET PG 2026 scorecard and answer key released: download by March 31

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) released the NEET PG 2026 scorecard and individual answer key on October 1, 2026. This release follows the declaration of NEET PG 2026 results on September 24, 2026, providing candidates with detailed information regarding their performance in the postgraduate medical entrance examination.

Candidates can access their individual scorecards and answer keys through the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in. The scorecard will remain available for download for six months from its issuance date, while the answer key, which includes question IDs, response status, correct answer key ID, candidate’s marked response, and score awarded for each question, is accessible via the candidate’s applicant login.

NEET PG 2026 Examination Details and Marking Scheme

The NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted on August 30, 2026, across 339 cities nationwide, with more than 2.66 lakh candidates participating. A re-examination was held on September 5, 2026, for 2,416 candidates affected by technical disruptions at two centers in Jaipur. The exam comprised 180 multiple-choice questions, with a total of 720 marks.

The marking scheme for NEET PG 2026 awarded 4 marks for each correct response, deducted 1 mark for every incorrect response, and assigned 0 marks for unattempted questions. The sequence of questions and the order of answer options were shuffled across candidates as a security measure to ensure exam integrity. NBEMS maintains a strict policy against re-evaluation, re-checking, or re-totaling of marks for the NEET PG 2026 result, which is valid for one academic session only.

Qualifying Cutoffs and Top Scorers

The qualifying cutoff for NEET PG 2026 for General and EWS candidates was set at 262 marks, corresponding to the 50th percentile. For General PwBD candidates, the cutoff was 244 marks (45th percentile), and for SC, ST, and OBC candidates (including PwBD), it was 226 marks (40th percentile). These cutoff marks were set lower than the previous year, reflecting the overall difficulty of the examination and candidate performance.

In terms of top performance, the highest scorer in NEET PG 2026 achieved 641 marks out of 720. The second and third rankers secured 633 and 626 marks respectively. The individual answer key provides more detailed information than a simple correct-answer list, allowing candidates to review their performance question by question.

Counselling and Seat Matrix

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) initiated NEET PG counselling round 1 registration for PwD candidates on October 1, 2026. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the NEET PG 2026 seat matrix, indicating a total of 58,000 MD, MS, and diploma seats available across India. This represents an 11% increase from the previous year’s 52,173 seats, providing more opportunities for postgraduate medical education.

The available seats include approximately 38,436 MD seats, 19,535 MS seats, 14,500 DNB/CPS seats, and 389 PG Diploma seats across 6645 NMC-approved medical colleges and multiple DNB-accredited hospitals. Candidates are advised to prepare necessary documents for the upcoming counselling rounds, which include the NEET PG scorecard, admit card, MBBS degree certificates, internship completion certificate, and category certificates if applicable. The counselling process is expected to continue through various rounds until February 2027.

Further reading

• NEET PG 2026 cut-off released: qualifying marks drop across categories
• NEET PG 2026 result: Dr. Monish Kanna R secures AIR 1 with 641 marks
• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (PG) result: date and how to check Next step
• INI CET July 2026 session online seat allocation schedule released
• FMGE October 2026 application correction link active: edit forms by September 30
• NEET UG 2026: Uttarakhand opens Round 3 NRI quota MBBS registration until 5 October Applications open

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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