The NEET UG 2026 toppers list has been released along with the result on July 16, 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NEET UG 2026 result on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in, and published the All India Rank (AIR) list, Top 100 candidates, and state-wise toppers covering all 28 States and 8 Union Territories.
The highest score in NEET UG 2026 is 715 out of 720, jointly secured by Aryan Gupta (Punjab) and Panshul Bansal (Haryana). As per the official result, no candidate scored a perfect 720/720.
- Aryan Gupta (Punjab) and Panshul Bansal (Haryana) jointly secured the highest score of 715/720 in NEET UG 2026.
- 138 candidates scored 690 marks and above, while 19 candidates scored more than 700 marks.
- 1,492 candidates scored 650 marks or above, 10,160 candidates scored 600+ marks, and 90,780 candidates scored 500+ marks.
- The top 17 candidates, who scored more than 705 marks, belong to Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
- The 138 top rankers are from 66 cities across India, reflecting a wide geographical representation.
Among the 138 candidates who scored 690 or above, more than 93% appeared for NEET UG for the first time, while 99% are between 17 and 19 years of age. NTA also reported that more than 58% of all qualified candidates are women.
NEET UG 2026 Result Statistics
A total of 138 candidates scored above 690, and 1,492 candidates secured 650 marks or higher.
- 19 candidates scored above 700 marks.
- 1,492 candidates scored 650 marks and above.
- 10,160 candidates scored 600 marks and above.
- 90,780 candidates scored 500 marks and above.
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- NEET UG 2026 was re-conducted on June 21, 2026, after the original May 3 exam was cancelled due to a paper leak.
- More than 20 lakh students appeared for the re-NEET 2026 exam out of the 22.79 lakh registered students.
- The provisional answer key was released on June 25, 2026, with the objection window open until June 28, 2026.
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Key Summary
- Aryan Gupta (Punjab) secured AIR 1 in NEET UG 2026 with a score of 715 out of 720, while Panshul Bansal (Haryana) also scored 715 marks and secured AIR 2.
- More than 20 lakh candidates appeared for NEET UG 2026, out of which 11.21 lakh candidates qualified, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 58%.
- In NEET 2026, 138 candidates scored 690 marks or above, while 19 candidates scored more than 700 marks, making it one of the highest-performing batches in recent years.
- In NEET 2025, 22,09,318 candidates appeared for the exam, and 12,36,531 qualified.
- Punjab and Haryana dominated the top ranks in NEET UG 2026, while Rajasthan had the highest representation among the Top 138 candidates, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
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NEET UG Toppers 2026: Official List
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2026 toppers list along with the official result on July 16, 2026 at neet.nta.nic.in. The official list includes the Top 100 All India Rank (AIR) holders, category-wise toppers, state-wise toppers, and separate lists for female, male, and PwD candidates.
Source: Press Release of NEET 2026
NEET UG 2026 Tie-Breaking Criteria
If two or more candidates obtain the same marks, NTA prepares the merit list using the following tie-breaking rules:
- Step 1: Candidate with higher Biology marks (Botany + Zoology) gets the higher rank.
- Step 2: If the tie remains, the candidate with higher Chemistry marks is ranked higher.
- Step 3: If still tied, the candidate with higher Physics marks receives the better rank.
- Step 4: If the tie continues, the candidate with fewer incorrect answers across all subjects is given the higher rank.
- Step 5: In the rare event that all the above criteria are identical, NTA resolves the tie through a supervised computerized random selection process.
Source: neet.nta.nic.in
The NEET UG 2026 highest score is 715 out of 720, jointly secured by Aryan Gupta (Punjab) and Panshul Bansal (Haryana). No candidate scored a perfect 720/720.
- A total of 19 candidates scored more than 700 marks, while 138 candidates secured 690 marks or above, reflecting a strong performance in this year's examination.
- In NEET 2025, no candidate scored a perfect 720/720, and the highest score was 686.
- In NEET 2024, 17 candidates achieved a perfect 720/720 and secured AIR 1.
- In NEET 2023, Prabanjan J (Tamil Nadu) and Bora Varun Chakravarthi (Andhra Pradesh) jointly secured AIR 1 with 720/720.
These figures are based on the official NEET UG 2026 result and topper statistics released by NTA.
NEET UG 2026: AIR 1 to 10 Toppers
NTA has published the official NEET UG 2026 AIR 1-10 list. The highest score this year is 715/720, secured by Aryan Gupta (AIR 1) and Panshul Bansal (AIR 2) after applying the tie-breaking criteria.
Source: Press Release of NEET 2026
Note: NEET UG AIR is based on raw marks out of 720, not a percentile score. Toppers' list will be officially released at neet.nta.nic.in along with the result.
Given below is the official list of AIR 1 to 10 in NEET UG 2025:
Source: Press Release of NEET 2026
NEET UG 2026 Top Score and Rank-Wise Marks
- The table below shows the official marks secured by candidates across the Top 100 ranks in NEET UG 2026, based on the merit list released by NTA.
| Rank Range | Marks (Out of 720) |
|---|---|
| AIR 1 | 715 |
| AIR 2–10 | 715–699 |
| AIR 11–50 | 699–696 |
| AIR 51–100 | 696–695 |
Source: Press Release of NEET 2026
NEET UG 2026 Toppers: State Wise
The NEET UG 2026 state-wise toppers list highlights the highest-ranked candidate from each of the 28 States and 8 Union Territories. Along with the candidate's name, the list includes their All India Rank (AIR) and percentile, helping aspirants compare top performances across different regions. Candidates can check the complete NEET 2026 state-wise topper list below.
| State / UT | Total Toppers (Top 138) | Topper Name(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 19 | Uplakshya Goyal, Gaurav Singh, Abhilash, Kartik Chaudhary, Harshil Gupta, Daivik Middha, Yash, Bhavyaa Gunwal, Aditya Sharma, Priyanshu Lamba, Himanshu Kumar, Prince Nehra, Mayank Kumar Singh and others |
| Maharashtra | 18 | Kudale Shravani Krishna, Mohanish Maruti Bhosale, Patil Sarthak Mahesh, Arnav Lahoti, Tembhurne Pranav Puranlal, Raushmit Gupta, Sagar Rajesh Karikar, Saumya Badole, Patwegar Sahim Sadiq, Suhan Salim Shaikh and others |
| Tamil Nadu | 12 | Venkatapathi Velayutham V.A., Sudar A.M., Vanisha Satish, R. Jaikrishna, Samvitha P., Navithana B., Nikhil Sivananthan S. and others |
| Delhi | 11 | Kashvi Dhall, Thejas Varun Reddy, Ankur Kumar, Kushagra Mittal, Mohammad Fawwaz, Ananya Sinha and others |
| Punjab | 10 | Aryan Gupta, Geetansh Sarin, Krish Gupta, Arnav Jindal, Bhavika Gupta, Divit Jain, Vinayak Garg, Rishit Singla and others |
| Gujarat | 9 | Gaur Patel, Hiya Jasmin Vasavada, Saumya Patel, Thanushaurya Bhavesh, Akshit Kumar Gaur and others |
| Haryana | 9 | Panshul Bansal, Mansha Garg, Rudraksha Kochar, Aanvi Saxena, Kulshrestha Manasvi, Chetanya Kumar, Daksh Maggu, Panav Sukhija and others |
| Telangana | 8 | Veeriahgari Sahyu, Bura Sai Sharan, Kandagatla Haneesh, Kompella Sai Gayathri, Rutumbika Mohanty, Devesh Shreegopal Agrawal and others |
| Karnataka | 8 | Vaishnavi Das, Ravikiran Kini, Diganth B.S., Johann Job, Suchita M., Samvitha P. and others |
| Bihar | 4 | Ayush Bhalotia, Riya Ranjan, Ravi Kant Diwakar, Aditya Kumar |
| Chandigarh (UT) | 3 | Madhvan Mahajan, Harshul Garg, Samarth Saini |
| Andhra Pradesh | 2 | Namala Prerana, Grandhi Haneesh |
| Odisha | 2 | Satwik Patnaik, Amaan Kumar Nayak |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | Hadiya Nisar, Zaidan Wani |
| Chhattisgarh | 2 | Shiprak Goyal, Charvi Agrawal |
| Kerala | 1 | Neeraj B. |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 | Aryaman Singh Solanki |
| West Bengal | 1 | Sabyasachi Laskar |
| Assam | 1 | Shubh Prasad |
Source: NEET Topper List Press Release PDF
Source: NEET Topper List Press Release PDF
States with Most NEET Toppers - Historical Trend
Over the last seven NEET UG examinations, Rajasthan has produced the highest number of AIR 1 holders with two toppers, while Punjab joined the list.
| State | AIR 1 Count (2020–2026) | Notable AIR 1 Holders |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 2 | Mahesh Kumar (2025), Tanishka (2022) |
| Punjab | 1 | Aryan Gupta (2026) |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 | Bora Varun Chakravarthi (Joint AIR 1, 2023) |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 | Prabanjan J (Joint AIR 1, 2023) |
| Telangana | 1 | Tanmay Gupta (2024) |
NEET UG 2026 Toppers: Category-Wise List
NTA has released a separate category-wise merit list along with the NEET UG result. This includes the top-ranked student from each category - General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD.
Each category topper is determined separately based on the highest marks secured by any student within that category.
| Category | Topper Name | State | Marks (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Aryan Gupta | Punjab | 715 |
| OBC-NCL | Kudale Shravani Krishna | Maharashtra | 711 |
| SC | Sanidhya Kshitij Dongre | Maharashtra | 698 |
| ST | Suresh Chavan | Maharashtra | 662 |
| EWS (Gen-EWS) | Taha Samun Bhatia | Gujarat | 697 |
| PwBD | Vaibhavi Shukla (Female) | Uttar Pradesh | 580 |
| PwBD (Male) | Vivek Chaurasiya | Uttar Pradesh | 655 |
Source: NEET Topper List Press Release PDF
Given below is the list of NEET 2025 category-wise toppers for candidates' reference:
| Category | Topper Name | State | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | MAHESH KUMAR | RAJASTHAN | 99.9999547 |
| OBC-NCL | TANAY | RAJASTHAN | 99.9993663 |
| SC | AYUSH GAUTAM | UTTAR PRADESH | 99.9974653 |
| ST | NISHANT KUMAR MEENA | RAJASTHAN | 99.9908569 |
| EWS | KAVISH | HARYANA | 99.9983705 |
| PwBD (Male) | GAUTAM KUMARS | KARNATAKA | 99.9236868 |
| PwBD (Female) | BAISHALIMOHARANA | ODISHА | 99.0592115 |
Source: neet.nta.nic.in
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NEET UG Result 2026: Date and Statistics
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Date | June 21, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | June 25, 2026 |
| Answer Key Objection Window | 16th July,2026 |
| NEET UG Result 2026 | 16th July 2026 |
| Total Registered Candidates | 22.79 lakh |
| Total Appeared Candidates | Over 20 lakh |
| MCC AIQ Counselling (Expected) | August 2026 (tentative) |
NEET UG Pass Percentage - Previous Years Trend
| Year | Total Appeared | Total Qualified | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19.99 lakh | 11.21 lakh | 58.0% |
| 2025 | 22.09 lakh | 12.37 lakh | 56.0% |
| 2024 | 23.34 lakh | 13.16 lakh | 56.4% |
| 2023 | 20.39 lakh | 11.46 lakh | 56.2% |
| 2022 | 17.65 lakh | 9.93 lakh | 56.3% |
How to Check NEET UG Result 2026
The NEET UG 2026 result and toppers list will be available on the official NTA portals, neet.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in. You will need your Application Number and password to log in and download your scorecard.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Visit official NEET portal: neet.nta.nic.in |
| Step 2 | Click the "NEET UG Result 2026" or "Download Scorecard" link |
| Step 3 | Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security PIN |
| Step 4 | Click Submit to view your result and All India Rank |
| Step 5 | Download your scorecard as PDF and save a digital copy |
| Step 6 | Check for the official toppers list PDF linked in the NEET result notification on the portal |
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NEET UG Toppers: Previous Year Trends
The table below shows the AIR 1 toppers for NEET UG from 2022 to 2025. Scores have varied each year depending on the difficulty level of the paper.
- In 2023 and 2024, one or more candidates achieved a perfect score of 720/720, while in 2025 the highest score was 686 due to a significantly tougher Physics section.
| Year | AIR 1 Name | State | Marks (out of 720) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mahesh Kumar | Rajasthan | 686 | No 720 scorer; tough Physics paper |
| 2024 | Tanmay Gupta | Telangana | 720 | Multiple 720 scorers; controversy over grace marks |
| 2023 | Prabanjan J and Bora Varun Chakravarthi | Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh | 720 (Joint AIR 1) | Only second instance of two joint AIR 1 toppers |
| 2022 | Tanishka | Rajasthan | 715 | First female AIR 1 in recent NEET history |
Note: All data above is based on official NTA NEET result notifications.
What to Do After NEET UG Result 2026
- Download Your Scorecard after the result is out, as it contains your subject-wise marks, total score out of 720, percentile, and All India Rank needed for all counselling rounds.
- Check Counselling Registration Dates: MCC AIQ counselling for 15% All India Quota seats is expected to open in August 2026.
- Missing the registration window means losing access to government medical colleges in other states, so bookmark the NEET UG 2026 Counselling page for dates.
- Verify your Category Certificate, as an outdated or incorrectly issued certificate can lead to cancellation of your allotted seat at document verification.
- Use the College Predictor: Enter your rank into the NEET College Predictor 2026 to get a personalised list of MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH colleges based on previous year closing ranks and your category.
- Prepare Documents for Reporting: Keep originals and attested copies of the following documents for document verification at the reporting centre.
- Class 10 and 12 marksheets
- NEET admit card
- Scorecard
- Category certificate
- A valid ID proof
- Passport-size photographs
- Allotment letter
FAQs on NEET UG Toppers 2026
Ques. Who is the NEET UG 2026 AIR 1?
Ans. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the NEET UG 2026 result on July 16, 2026, along with the official toppers list, at neet.nta.nic.in. Aryan Gupta (Punjab) secured AIR 1 with 715 out of 720 marks, while Panshul Bansal (Haryana) also scored 715 marks and secured AIR 2 based on the official tie-breaking criteria
Ques. What score is expected for NEET UG 2026 AIR 1?
Ans. Based on student feedback that the re-NEET 2026 paper was moderate in difficulty, experts predict the AIR 1 score to be in the range of 710 to 720 marks out of 720.
- In comparison, NEET 2025 AIR 1 Mahesh Kumar scored 686 (tough paper), while NEET 2024 and 2023 produced scores of 720/720 (easier papers).
Ques. Which state produces the most NEET toppers?
Ans. Rajasthan has historically produced the most NEET AIR 1 toppers, with Sikar's coaching institutes playing a significant role.
- Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Delhi also consistently appear in the top ranks.
- NTA releases the official state-wise toppers list along with the result on its official website.
Ques. Who was the NEET 2025 female topper?
Ans. Avika Aggarwal from Delhi (NCT) was the female topper of NEET 2025, securing AIR 5. The NEET UG 2026 female topper will be announced by NTA along with the result in July 2026.
Ques. How is the NEET UG AIR determined when two students score the same marks?
Ans. NTA applies a step-by-step tie-breaking rule:
(1) higher marks in Biology,
(2) higher marks in Chemistry,
(3) higher marks in Physics,
(4) fewer incorrect answers.
(5) If all criteria are still equal, the tie is resolved through a supervised computerised random process.
In NEET 2023, two students both scored 720/720 and were jointly awarded AIR 1 after the tie-breaking criteria were exhausted.
Ques. What is the highest score ever in NEET UG?
Ans. The highest possible score in NEET UG is 720 out of 720. Multiple students have achieved this perfect score over the years - including in NEET 2020 (Soyeb Aftab), NEET 2021, NEET 2023, and NEET 2024.
In NEET 2025, no student scored 720 due to the high difficulty of the Physics section.
Ques. When will the NEET UG 2026 result be declared?
Ans. The NEET UG 2026 result is expected in the second week of July 2026, approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the re-exam conducted on June 21, 2026.
Based on 2024 trends (re-exam on June 23, result on June 30), the 2026 result could arrive between July 18 and July 31, 2026. Students should check neet.nta.nic.in for the confirmed date.
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