NEET result 2026 – The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam held on May 3, 2026 and announced that the exam will be re-conducted on fresh dates. As a result, the NEET result 2026 will not be declared for the May 3 paper. The scorecard, percentile, All India Rank (AIR) and qualifying status will now be released only after the NEET 2026 re-exam, on a date yet to be announced. Candidates will be able to download the NEET result 2026 scorecard from neet.nta.nic.in using their existing application number and password.
🔴 LATEST UPDATE – May 12, 2026: NTA has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam of May 3, 2026 following alleged paper-leak inputs from central agencies. A CBI probe has been ordered. The NEET result 2026 will be declared only after the re-exam, on fresh dates to be announced. No re-registration is needed; existing application data remains valid.
NEET Result 2026 – Revised Important Dates
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Original NEET UG 2026 Exam | May 3, 2026 (Cancelled) |
| Cancellation Notice Issued | May 12, 2026 ✅ |
| CBI Inquiry Ordered | May 2026 |
| NEET 2026 Re-Exam Date | To be announced |
| Provisional Answer Key | After re-exam (TBA) |
| Final Answer Key | With result (TBA) |
| NEET Result 2026 | After re-exam (to be announced) |
| NEET Counselling 2026 | After result (to be announced) |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
NEET Result 2026 – Check Link
👉 Check NEET Result 2026 – neet.nta.nic.in (Link will activate after the re-exam result is declared.)
Why the NEET Result 2026 is Delayed
According to the official NTA notice of May 12, 2026, the NEET UG 2026 exam conducted on May 3, 2026 has been cancelled after inputs from central agencies and law enforcement authorities indicated that the integrity of the examination process had been compromised. The matter was referred to central agencies on May 8, 2026 and the Government of India has since ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe. Because the cancelled paper will not be evaluated, no scorecard will be issued for it. The NEET result 2026 will now be declared only after the re-conducted exam, which will be held on fresh dates using NTA’s internal resources.
How to Check NEET Result 2026 (After Re-Exam)
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the NEET UG 2026 Result link on the homepage (active only after the re-exam result is declared)
- Log in with your Application Number and Password / Date of Birth (same credentials as before)
- View and download your NEET result 2026 scorecard
- Save or print the scorecard for use in counselling
Details on NEET 2026 Scorecard
The NEET UG 2026 scorecard – to be issued after the re-exam – will contain the following details:
- Candidate’s name, roll number, and application number
- Subject-wise marks (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Total marks out of 720
- Percentile score
- All India Rank (AIR)
- Category rank
- Qualifying status (Qualified / Not Qualified)
NEET 2026 Marking Scheme
| Response | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +4 |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 |
| Unattempted | 0 |
NEET 2026 Qualifying Cut Off
NTA will release the NEET qualifying cut off along with the NEET result 2026 after the re-exam. Candidates must score at or above the cut off percentile for their category to be eligible for counselling. The qualifying cut off is released category-wise for General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50th Percentile |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40th Percentile |
| General PwD | 45th Percentile |
| OBC / SC / ST PwD | 40th Percentile |
NEET Result 2026 – FAQs
Q1. When will the NEET result 2026 be declared?
Since the NEET UG 2026 exam of May 3, 2026 has been cancelled, the NEET result 2026 will now be declared only after the re-exam. NTA will announce the new exam date and the result schedule on neet.nta.nic.in.
Q2. Will any result be declared for the May 3, 2026 paper?
No. NTA has cancelled the May 3, 2026 paper, so no scorecard or result will be issued for it. Only the re-exam will be evaluated and used for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other medical courses.
Q3. Do I need to register again to receive the NEET result 2026?
No. Existing registration data, candidature, and exam centre preferences remain valid. The scorecard will be linked to the same application number.
Q4. Will the NEET result 2026 affect MBBS counselling dates?
Yes, the MCC and state counselling schedules will be revised to align with the new NEET result 2026 declaration date. Updated schedules will be announced by MCC and respective state authorities after the re-exam result.
Q5. How is the NEET 2026 score calculated?
NEET Score = (Correct × 4) − (Incorrect × 1). Unattempted questions carry 0 marks. Multiple-marked answers are treated as unattempted.
Q6. Where can I get authentic updates on the NEET result 2026?
Always rely on the official NTA website neet.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in. Avoid relying on unverified social media or third-party portals for sensitive information like result dates.
Candidates are advised to keep checking neet.nta.nic.in for the NEET result 2026 declaration date after the re-exam is conducted. The scorecard will be required for NEET 2026 counselling conducted by MCC and respective state authorities for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses. For more on the re-exam and pre-exam updates, refer to the NEET 2026 main page, NEET admit card, and NEET answer key pages.
