NEET 2026 pass percentage is expected to be around 54–57%, with approximately 13.5 to 15 lakh students projected to qualify out of an estimated 24–25 lakh who appeared for the exam.
NTA declared NEET 2026 results on July 14, 2026 at neet.nta.nic.in. Along with individual scorecards, the official result bulletin includes overall, category-wise, and state-wise qualified candidate data. The pass percentage is determined by the qualifying cutoff percentile — 50th percentile for General and EWS students, and 40th percentile for SC, ST, and OBC students — and the raw marks equivalent to these percentiles shift each year based on exam difficulty.
- NEET 2026 overall pass percentage (expected): 54–57%, based on year-wise historical trends.
- General and EWS students must score 720–137 marks to qualify at the 50th percentile.
- OBC, SC, and ST students must score 136–107 marks to qualify at the 40th percentile.
- NEET 2024 saw 13,16,268 students qualify out of 23,33,297 who appeared, a pass rate of 56.4%.
- States like Kerala and Tamil Nadu consistently record pass percentages above the national average.
| Direct Link to NEET 2026 Result (OUT) |
NEET 2026 Overall Pass Percentage
The NEET 2026 pass percentage reflects the share of students who scored at or above the qualifying cutoff out of all students who appeared. Based on previous years, the overall pass percentage is expected to range between 54% and 57%.
NEET 2024 recorded a pass percentage of 56.4%, with 13,16,268 students qualifying out of 23,33,297 who appeared. With NEET 2026 registration numbers expected to grow, the absolute count of qualified students will be higher, though the pass rate is projected to remain in a similar band.
| Metric | NEET 2026 (Expected) | NEET 2024 (Actual) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Registered | ~25–26 lakh | 24,06,079 |
| Total Appeared | ~24–25 lakh | 23,33,297 |
| Total Qualified | ~13.5–15 lakh | 13,16,268 |
| Overall Pass Percentage | ~54–57% | 56.4% |
NEET 2026 Qualifying Cutoff Marks
To qualify NEET 2026, students must score at or above the cutoff mark corresponding to their category’s qualifying percentile. General and EWS students qualify at the 50th percentile, while SC, ST, and OBC students qualify at the 40th percentile. The actual marks equivalent to these percentiles are published by NTA with the result.
Based on NEET 2024 data, the expected qualifying marks range for NEET 2026 is as follows:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | NEET 2026 Expected Qualifying Marks | NEET 2024 Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th Percentile | 720–137 | 720–137 |
| OBC | 40th Percentile | 136–107 | 136–107 |
| SC | 40th Percentile | 136–107 | 136–107 |
| ST | 40th Percentile | 136–107 | 136–107 |
| General / EWS – PwD | 45th Percentile | 136–121 | 136–121 |
| SC / ST / OBC – PwD | 40th Percentile | 120–107 | 120–107 |
Qualifying NEET does not guarantee admission to MBBS or BDS. Actual college allotment depends on your rank, available seats, category, and preferences filled during MCC and state counselling rounds.
NEET 2026 Category-Wise Pass Percentage
NEET 2026 category-wise pass percentage data will be published in the official result statistics bulletin by NTA. The table below shows category-wise qualified student counts from NEET 2024 alongside expected 2026 figures based on registration growth trends:
| Category | NEET 2024 Qualified (Approx.) | NEET 2026 Expected Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | ~6.8 lakh | ~7.2–7.8 lakh |
| OBC | ~3.9 lakh | ~4.2–4.6 lakh |
| SC | ~1.6 lakh | ~1.7–1.9 lakh |
| ST | ~0.5 lakh | ~0.5–0.6 lakh |
| EWS | ~0.5 lakh | ~0.5–0.6 lakh |
| PwD (all categories) | ~8,000 | ~9,000–10,000 |
| Total | 13,16,268 | ~13.5–15 lakh |
The General/UR category accounts for the largest share of qualified students each year, followed by OBC. OBC, SC, and ST students benefit from the lower 40th percentile qualifying threshold, which translates to a lower minimum marks requirement. This category-wise split will be confirmed once NTA releases the NEET 2026 result bulletin.
NEET 2026 State-Wise Qualified Candidates
NTA publishes state-wise qualified candidate data as part of the official NEET result statistics. Historically, states with large student populations and strong coaching ecosystems produce the highest number of qualified students. The table below shows approximate state-wise data based on NEET 2024 trends:
| State | NEET 2024 Registered (Approx.) | NEET 2024 Qualified (Approx.) | Pass % (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | ~3,80,000 | ~2,10,000 | ~55% |
| Maharashtra | ~2,20,000 | ~1,25,000 | ~57% |
| Rajasthan | ~2,05,000 | ~1,15,000 | ~56% |
| Tamil Nadu | ~1,65,000 | ~1,00,000 | ~61% |
| Kerala | ~1,20,000 | ~80,000 | ~67% |
| Gujarat | ~1,10,000 | ~62,000 | ~56% |
| Andhra Pradesh | ~1,05,000 | ~62,000 | ~59% |
| Bihar | ~1,00,000 | ~52,000 | ~52% |
| Karnataka | ~95,000 | ~57,000 | ~60% |
| West Bengal | ~85,000 | ~47,000 | ~55% |
Kerala consistently records one of the highest state-wise pass percentages, driven by strong secondary science education and high coaching penetration. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka also perform above the national average. States like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, despite high registration volumes, record relatively lower pass rates. NEET 2026 official state-wise data will be updated here after NTA releases the result bulletin at neet.nta.nic.in.
Year-Wise NEET Pass Percentage Trend
NEET pass percentage has remained broadly stable between 54% and 57% over the last five years. While the total number of qualified students has grown consistently, it has grown in proportion to rising registration numbers, keeping the pass rate steady. The year-wise qualifying marks for General students have varied between 117 and 147, reflecting differences in paper difficulty across cycles.
| Year | Total Appeared | Total Qualified | Pass Percentage | General Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEET 2024 | 23,33,297 | 13,16,268 | 56.4% | 137 |
| NEET 2023 | 20,38,596 | 11,45,976 | 56.2% | 137 |
| NEET 2022 | 17,64,571 | 9,93,069 | 56.3% | 117 |
| NEET 2021 | 16,14,777 | 8,70,075 | 53.9% | 138 |
| NEET 2020 | 13,66,945 | 7,71,500 | 56.5% | 147 |
| NEET 2026 (Expected) | ~24–25 lakh | ~13.5–15 lakh | ~54–57% | ~120–140 |
The wide swing in qualifying marks — 117 in 2022 versus 147 in 2020 — shows how exam difficulty directly affects the raw score needed to hit the qualifying percentile. A tougher paper lowers the qualifying marks threshold, and an easier paper raises it, but the percentage of students who qualify stays in a narrow band each year.
NEET 2026 Pass Percentage FAQs
Ques. What is the expected NEET 2026 pass percentage?
Ans. Based on historical trends from 2020 to 2024, the NEET 2026 pass percentage is expected to be between 54% and 57%. The official figure will be published by NTA at neet.nta.nic.in after result declaration.
Ques. How many students are expected to qualify NEET 2026?
Ans. Based on registration growth and historical pass rate trends, approximately 13.5 to 15 lakh students are expected to qualify NEET 2026. The exact number will be confirmed in the official NTA result bulletin.
Ques. What are the minimum qualifying marks for NEET 2026?
Ans. The expected minimum qualifying marks for NEET 2026 are 137 for General and EWS students, and 107 for OBC, SC, and ST students, based on NEET 2024 qualifying marks. These figures are subject to change based on exam difficulty and will be officially declared with the result.
Ques. Which state has the highest NEET pass percentage?
Ans. Kerala consistently records the highest NEET pass percentage among all states, with approximately 65–68% of students who appear going on to qualify. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh also perform above the national average of around 56%.
Ques. Is the NEET qualifying cutoff the same for all categories?
Ans. No. General and EWS students qualify at the 50th percentile, which translates to higher minimum marks. OBC, SC, and ST students qualify at the 40th percentile, which corresponds to lower minimum marks. PwD students under General and EWS qualify at the 45th percentile.
Ques. Where can I check NEET 2026 state-wise and category-wise qualified candidate data?
Ans. NTA publishes the official result statistics bulletin — including state-wise and category-wise qualified candidate counts — on neet.nta.nic.in after the result is declared. You can access the result and statistics directly from the official portal.
Comments