NEET PG Result 2026 Declared: Cut-Off Marks, Rank, Scorecard Date and Counselling Guide
The NEET PG 2026 result was declared on 24 September 2026 by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on its official website, natboard.edu.in. The result carries each candidate’s marks and All India Rank. This guide explains the numbers, the cut-offs and what happens next.
NEET PG 2026 at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Used for | Admission to MD, MS, DNB, DrNB (direct 6-year) and PG medical diploma courses, 2026-27 session |
| Exam date | 30 August 2026 |
| Re-examination | 5 September 2026 in Jaipur, for candidates affected by a technical problem at one centre (iON Digital Zone, Sitapura) |
| Candidates appeared | 2,63,544 on 30 August and 2,416 on 5 September |
| Result declared | 24 September 2026 |
| Scorecards and answer key | Reported to be available from 1 October 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 720 |
Qualifying cut-off marks
The qualifying cut-off is the minimum score needed to be eligible for counselling. It is set by percentile, and NBEMS published these marks along with the result:
| Category | Qualifying percentile | Cut-off (out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th | 244 |
| SC / ST / OBC (including PwBD of these categories) | 40th | 226 |
The rank is calculated from the marks actually scored, with tie-breaking rules given in the information bulletin. A candidate who meets the cut-off is eligible for counselling; getting a seat depends on rank, the number of seats and the choices filled.
How to check your result
- Go to the official NBEMS website, natboard.edu.in, and open the NEET PG section.
- Find the 2026 result link and open the result notice or portal.
- Log in with your registration details as asked, or search your roll number in the result list.
- Note your marks, percentile and All India Rank, and save a copy.
Use only the official site. Links forwarded on social media or messaging apps can be fake. If the site is slow because of heavy traffic, try again after a while.
What happens next
- Scorecard and answer key: individual scorecards, the answer key and response sheets are reported to be released on 1 October 2026. Please confirm the date on the NBEMS notice.
- Counselling: the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for the 50% All India Quota seats, and each state runs counselling for its own state-quota seats, usually in several rounds. Watch mcc.nic.in for the schedule and registration. Registering for both MCC and your state counselling widens your options.
- Documents to keep ready: the scorecard, MBBS degree or provisional certificate, internship completion certificate, medical council registration, photo ID, category or PwBD certificates if applicable, and passport-size photographs. The exact list is in the counselling notice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between marks, percentile and rank?
Marks are your raw score out of 720. Percentile shows the share of candidates you scored above. All India Rank orders every candidate from the highest score down and is what counselling uses.
I scored below the cut-off. What can I do?
You will not be eligible for counselling this year. Many candidates take the exam again in the next cycle; watch NBEMS for the next exam notice and syllabus updates.
Where will the seat matrix and fees be published?
On the counselling websites of MCC and the respective states, closer to each round. Seat numbers change from round to round.
Which courses does NEET PG cover?
MD and MS in medical colleges, DNB and DrNB seats, and PG diplomas. Each has its own eligibility and seat rules given in the bulletin.
Sources
- NBEMS official website and Medical Counselling Committee
- Careers360: NEET PG 2026 cut-off and result coverage, updated 24 September 2026
