NEET 2026 Result Analysis: Cutoffs, Category-wise Ranks & Subject-wise Breakdown
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Published: July 2026 | Category: NEET Exam Updates
NEET UG 2026 results have been declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This year's exam saw a record number of aspirants competing for MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH seats across India. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the results, cutoffs, and what they mean for your medical career.
NEET 2026 — At a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | May 2026 |
| Result Date | July 2026 |
| Total Registered | ~24 lakh |
| Total Appeared | ~23 lakh |
| Total Qualified | ~11.2 lakh |
| Maximum Marks | 720 |
| Topper Score | 715 |
Category-wise Cutoff Scores
| Category | Cutoff Percentile | Cutoff Score (out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50th | ~140–150 |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40th | ~120–130 |
| General-PwD | 45th | |
| OBC/SC/ST-PwD | 40th |
Category-wise AIR Distribution
| Category | AIR Range (Qualified) |
|---|---|
| General | 1 – |
| OBC | |
| SC | |
| ST | |
| EWS |
Subject-wise Analysis
Physics
- Perceived difficulty: Moderate–Difficult
- High-weightage chapters: Mechanics, Electrostatics, Modern Physics
- Average score range: 80–100 / 180
- Key observation: Numerical-heavy questions dominated; formula application was critical.
Chemistry
- Perceived difficulty: Easy–Moderate
- High-weightage chapters: Organic Chemistry, Coordination Compounds, Equilibrium
- Average score range: 100–120 / 180
- Key observation: NCERT-direct questions were high; most scoring section for toppers.
Biology (Botany + Zoology)
- Perceived difficulty: Moderate
- High-weightage chapters: Genetics, Human Physiology, Plant Kingdom
- Average score range: 280–320 / 360
- Key observation: NCERT line-by-line reading remained the winning strategy.
What's Next — Counselling & Seats
- MCC Counselling (AIQ): Round 1 registration opens August 2026
- State Counselling: Varies by state — check your state DME portal
- Total MBBS Seats (Govt): ~1.1 lakh
- Total MBBS Seats (Private): ~1 lakh
- AYUSH Seats:
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