
NTA has released the NEET result statistics 2026 on the official website at neet.nta.nic.in. A total of 22,79,743 candidates registered for the examination, of which 19,99,895 appeared and 11,21,185 qualified.
OBC candidates recorded the highest number of NEET registrations among all reservation categories in 2026.
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NEET registrations increased by over 7.6 lakh candidates, rising from 15.19 lakh in 2019 to 22.79 lakh in 2026.
You can Check Candidates registered for NEET (UG) over the years in the table below.

Source: Official NTA NEET Result Statistics
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registered | 22,79,743 |
| Appeared | 19,99,895 |
| Absent | 2,79,848 |
| Indian Nationals | 22,76,743 |
| NRIs | 1,066 |
| Male | 9,46,815 |
| Female | 13,32,914 |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 22,76,069 | 24,06,079 | 20,87,462 | 18,72,343 | 16,14,777 | 15,97,435 | 15,19,375 |
| Appeared | 22,09,318 | 23,33,297 | 20,38,596 | 17,64,571 | 15,44,273 | 13,66,945 | 14,10,755 |
| Absent | 66,751 | 72,782 | 48,866 | 1,07,772 | 70,504 | 2,30,490 | 1,08,620 |
| Indian Nationals | 22,73,528 | 24,02,774 | 20,36,316 | 18,70,015 | 16,12,276 | 15,93,907 | 15,16,066 |
| NRIs | 741 | 1,304 | 852 | 910 | 1,054 | 1,869 | 1,884 |
| Male | 9,65,996 | 10,29,198 | 9,02,936 | 8,07,538 | 7,10,988 | 7,16,586 | 6,80,414 |
| Female | 13,10,062 | 13,76,863 | 11,84,513 | 10,64,734 | 9,03,774 | 8,80,843 | 8,38,955 |
NEET OBC registrations remained the highest among all categories, increasing from 6.78 lakh in 2019 to 9.52 lakh in 2026.
You can Check Category-wise candidates registered for NEET (UG) - over years in the table below.

Source: Official NTA NEET Result Statistics
| Category | 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 6,65,036 |
| SC | 3,45,519 |
| ST | 1,51,366 |
| OBC | 9,52,249 |
| EWS | 1,65,573 |
| Total | 22,79,743 |
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 6,89,366 | 6,47,260 | 5,92,110 | 5,65,964 | 4,60,853 | 4,75,534 | 5,34,072 |
| SC | 3,33,646 | 3,56,727 | 2,94,995 | 2,68,750 | 2,35,667 | 2,21,253 | 2,11,303 |
| ST | 1,50,224 | 1,57,115 | 1,26,121 | 1,13,830 | 1,00,900 | 1,00,519 | 96,456 |
| OBC | 9,48,507 | 10,54,277 | 8,73,173 | 7,91,135 | 6,93,652 | 7,06,214 | 6,77,544 |
| EWS | 1,54,326 | 1,90,700 | 1,52,197 | 1,32,664 | 1,23,705 | 93,915 | --- |
| Total | 22,76,069 | 24,06,079 | 20,38,596 | 18,72,343 | 15,93,924 | 15,97,435 | 15,19,375 |
English remained the most preferred language for NEET, with 18,08,535 candidates choosing it in 2026, compared to 12,04,968 in 2019.
You can Check Language - wise candidates registered for NEET (UG) over the years in the table below.

Source: Official NTA NEET Result Statistics
| Language | Number of Students Registered |
|---|---|
| English | 18,08,535 |
| Hindi | 3,45,247 |
| Assamese | 2,147 |
| Bengali | 3,857 |
| Gujarati | 49,647 |
| Kannada | 614 |
| Marathi | 1,144 |
| Malayalam | 787 |
| Odia | 716 |
| Punjabi | 226 |
| Tamil | 29,845 |
| Telugu | 1,339 |
| Urdu | 919 |
| Language | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 12,04,968 | 12,63,273 | 12,65,520 | 14,76,024 | 16,72,914 | 18,92,413 | 18,22,410 |
| Hindi | 1,79,857 | 2,04,399 | 2,28,641 | 2,58,827 | 2,76,180 | 3,57,924 | 3,28,634 |
| Assamese | 1,796 | 5,328 | 4,596 | 4,063 | 3,324 | 3,769 | 2,478 |
| Bengali | 4,740 | 3,659 | 3,511 | 4,266 | 4,389 | 4,826 | 3,842 |
| Gujarati | 59,395 | 59,055 | 49,942 | 49,638 | 53,027 | 58,838 | 53,025 |
| Kannada | 2,305 | 1,005 | 963 | 1,193 | 704 | 1,065 | 460 |
| Marathi | 31,239 | 62,058 | 2,913 | 2,368 | 1,833 | 1,759 | 927 |
| Malayalam | NA | NA | 3,031 | 1,510 | 1,003 | 958 | 481 |
| Odia | 31,490 | 822 | 1,016 | 822 | 988 | 1,312 | 812 |
| Punjabi | NA | NA | 104 | 96 | 73 | 214 | 170 |
| Tamil | 1,017 | 17,101 | 19,868 | 31,965 | 30,536 | 36,335 | 26,580 |
| Telugu | 700 | 1,624 | 1,251 | 1,264 | 1,295 | 1,635 | 907 |
| Urdu | 1,858 | 1,977 | 1,822 | 1,910 | 1,695 | 1,545 | 943 |
Female candidates remained the largest group in NEET 2026, with 13,32,914 registrations, 11,52,152 appearances, and 6,54,049 qualified candidates.

Source: Official NTA NEET Result Statistics
| Gender | 2026 Registered | 2026 Appeared | 2026 Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9,46,815 | 8,47,732 | 4,67,134 |
| Female | 13,32,914 | 11,52,152 | 6,54,049 |
| Third Gender | 14 | 11 | 2 |
| Total | 22,79,743 | 19,99,895 | 11,21,185 |
| Gender | 2025 Registered | 2025 Appeared | 2025 Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9,65,996 | 9,37,411 | 5,14,063 |
| Female | 13,10,062 | 12,71,896 | 7,22,462 |
| Third Gender | 11 | 11 | 6 |
| Total | 22,76,069 | 22,09,318 | 12,36,531 |
NEET OBC candidates recorded the highest registrations in both years, increasing from 9,48,507 in 2025 to 9,52,249 in 2026, while 5,12,014 candidates qualified in 2026.
You can Check Category - wise number of candidates registered, appeared, and qualified in 2025 and 2026 in the tables below

Source: Official NTA NEET Result Statistics
| Category | 2026 Registered | 2026 Appeared | 2026 Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBC | 9,52,249 | 8,43,032 | 5,12,014 |
| SC | 3,45,519 | 3,04,115 | 1,59,296 |
| ST | 1,51,366 | 1,29,957 | 63,716 |
| General | 6,65,036 | 5,69,098 | 2,91,133 |
| EWS | 1,65,573 | 1,53,693 | 95,026 |
| Total | 22,79,743 | 19,99,895 | 11,21,185 |
| Category | 2025 Registered | 2025 Appeared | 2025 Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBC | 9,48,507 | 9,25,739 | 5,64,611 |
| SC | 3,33,646 | 3,22,538 | 1,68,873 |
| ST | 1,50,224 | 1,43,602 | 67,234 |
| General | 6,89,366 | 6,65,853 | 3,38,728 |
| EWS | 1,54,326 | 1,51,586 | 97,085 |
| Total | 22,76,069 | 22,09,318 | 12,36,531 |
NEET PwBD registrations increased from 9,167 in 2025 to 9,893 in 2026, reflecting a rise in participation among PwBD candidates.
You can Check PwBD category candidates registered, appeared, and qualified in 2025 and 2026 in the table below.
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Source: Official NTA NEET Result Statistics
| Category | 2025 Registered | 2025 Appeared | 2025 Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| PwBD | 9,167 | 8,842 | 3,673 |
| Category | 2026 Registered | 2026 Appeared | 2026 Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| PwBD | 9,893 | 8,912 | 3,666 |
Indian nationals registered the highest number of NEET applications, increasing marginally from 22,73,528 in 2025 to 22,76,743 in 2026.
You can check the nationality-wise CUET UG 2026 Scheduled Cast Toppers List in the table below.

Source: Official NTA NEET Result Statistics
| Nationality | 2025 Registered | 2025 Appeared | 2025 Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 22,73,528 | 22,06,968 | 12,34,991 |
| Foreign Nationals | 939 | 870 | 529 |
| NRI | 741 | 694 | 405 |
| OCI | 861 | 786 | 606 |
| Total | 22,76,069 | 22,09,318 | 12,36,531 |
| Nationality | 2026 Registered | 2026 Appeared | 2026 Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 22,76,743 | 19,97,459 | 11,19,699 |
| Foreign Nationals | 927 | 767 | 454 |
| NRI | 1,066 | 867 | 451 |
| OCI | 1,007 | 802 | 581 |
| Total | 22,79,743 | 19,99,895 | 11,21,185 |
In NEET, UR/EWS candidates were required to score at or above the 50th percentile, with the qualifying marks increasing from 686 - 144 in 2025 to 715 - 213 in 2026.
You can Check The category-wise number of candidates qualified based on the qualifying criteria for NEET (UG) 2024, 2025, and 2026 in the table below.

Source: Official NTA NEET Result Statistics
| Category | 2026 Marks Range | 2026 Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 715-213 | 9,96,935 |
| OBC | 212-177 | 81,111 |
| SC | 212-177 | 29,947 |
| ST | 212-177 | 12,452 |
| UR/EWS & PwBD | 212-194 | 480 |
| OBC & PwBD | 193-177 | 185 |
| SC & PwBD | 193-177 | 64 |
| ST & PwBD | 191-177 | 11 |
| Total | - | 11,21,185 |
| Category | 2025 Marks Range | 2025 Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 686-144 | 11,01,151 |
| OBC | 143-113 | 88,692 |
| SC | 143-113 | 31,995 |
| ST | 143-113 | 13,940 |
| UR/EWS & PwBD | 143-127 | 472 |
| OBC & PwBD | 126-113 | 216 |
| SC & PwBD | 126-113 | 48 |
| ST & PwBD | 126-113 | 17 |
| Total | - | 12,36,531 |
| Category | 2024 Marks Range | 2024 Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 720-162 | 11,65,334 |
| OBC | 161-127 | 1,00,876 |
| SC | 161-127 | 34,420 |
| ST | 161-127 | 14,414 |
| UR/EWS & PwBD | 161-144 | 473 |
| OBC & PwBD | 143-127 | 269 |
| SC & PwBD | 143-127 | 54 |
| ST & PwBD | 142-127 | 13 |
| Total | - | 13,15,853 |
Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest NEET registrations in 2026 with 3,56,079 candidates, followed by Rajasthan (2,08,583) and Maharashtra (2,22,849).
You can Check State - wise number of candidates qualified, based on the qualifying criteria of NEET (UG)- 2024, 2025 and 2026 in the table below.

Source: Official NTA NEET Result Statistics
| State name | 2026 Registered | 2026 Appeared | 2026 Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 895 | 717 | 369 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 65,957 | 60,186 | 33,221 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 4,891 | 3,940 | 2,179 |
| Assam | 43,187 | 36,283 | 18,435 |
| Bihar | 152,924 | 140,079 | 68,968 |
| Chandigarh | 2,854 | 2,622 | 1,839 |
| Chhattisgarh | 45,781 | 41,111 | 21,291 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1,200 | 1,074 | 573 |
| Daman & Diu | 647 | 603 | 326 |
| Delhi | 59,669 | 53,846 | 35,132 |
| Goa | 4,360 | 3,675 | 1,885 |
| Gujarat | 79,190 | 68,833 | 38,146 |
| Haryana | 65,328 | 59,287 | 36,622 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 18,648 | 16,744 | 9,595 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 56,420 | 50,110 | 25,007 |
| Jharkhand | 38,405 | 35,051 | 19,039 |
| Karnataka | 145,852 | 117,564 | 65,901 |
| Kerala | 113,786 | 84,664 | 51,782 |
| Lakshadweep | 135 | 90 | 43 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 118,084 | 105,514 | 55,565 |
| Maharashtra | 222,849 | 201,100 | 107,304 |
| Manipur | 9,657 | 8,321 | 5,070 |
| Meghalaya | 4,183 | 3,425 | 1,658 |
| Mizoram | 2,624 | 2,166 | 1,353 |
| Nagaland | 3,866 | 3,289 | 1,946 |
| Odisha | 56,786 | 50,009 | 28,336 |
| Puducherry | 5,402 | 4,716 | 2,451 |
| Punjab | 34,858 | 29,351 | 15,749 |
| Rajasthan | 208,583 | 192,023 | 133,140 |
| Sikkim | 1,323 | 1,092 | 579 |
| Tamil Nadu | 142,494 | 108,601 | 61,306 |
| Telangana | 73,084 | 65,121 | 38,026 |
| Tripura | 4,677 | 3,654 | 1,807 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 356,079 | 328,847 | 170,770 |
| Uttarakhand | 20,344 | 18,001 | 10,127 |
| West Bengal | 108,944 | 93,381 | 52,746 |
| Ladakh | 1,045 | 899 | 491 |
| Others (including Outside India) | 4,732 | 3,906 | 2,318 |
| Total | 2,279,743 | 1,999,895 | 1,121,185 |
| State name | 2025 Registered | 2025 Appeared | 2025 Qualified |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 961 | 933 | 533 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 59,219 | 57,934 | 36,776 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 5,331 | 5,134 | 2,645 |
| Assam | 44,497 | 41,848 | 19,809 |
| Bihar | 164,186 | 159,167 | 80,954 |
| Chandigarh | 2,758 | 2,675 | 1,816 |
| Chhattisgarh | 45,226 | 43,718 | 22,261 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1,175 | 1,154 | 651 |
| Daman & Diu | 582 | 572 | 318 |
| Delhi | 63,046 | 61,199 | 40,331 |
| Goa | 5,091 | 4,828 | 2,297 |
| Gujarat | 81,605 | 80,151 | 50,040 |
| Haryana | 57,204 | 55,862 | 35,592 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 19,665 | 19,132 | 11,256 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 50,957 | 49,326 | 24,015 |
| Jharkhand | 36,466 | 35,397 | 19,203 |
| Karnataka | 147,782 | 142,369 | 83,582 |
| Kerala | 127,442 | 121,516 | 73,328 |
| Lakshadweep | 260 | 236 | 154 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 121,501 | 118,244 | 60,346 |
| Maharashtra | 248,201 | 242,858 | 125,727 |
| Manipur | 10,967 | 10,606 | 6,181 |
| Meghalaya | 4,068 | 3,869 | 1,681 |
| Mizoram | 2,552 | 2,417 | 1,243 |
| Nagaland | 3,757 | 3,532 | 1,813 |
| Odisha | 61,111 | 59,238 | 31,673 |
| Puducherry | 5,266 | 5,149 | 2,639 |
| Punjab | 29,384 | 28,407 | 16,104 |
| Rajasthan | 180,637 | 176,181 | 119,865 |
| Sikkim | 1,315 | 1,273 | 643 |
| Tamil Nadu | 140,158 | 135,715 | 76,181 |
| Telangana | 72,094 | 70,259 | 41,584 |
| Tripura | 5,023 | 4,792 | 2,265 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 341,491 | 333,088 | 170,684 |
| Uttarakhand | 21,000 | 20,329 | 11,207 |
| West Bengal | 110,399 | 106,675 | 59,018 |
| Ladakh | 1,695 | 1,632 | 978 |
| Others (including Outside India) | 1,997 | 1,903 | 1,203 |
| Total | 2,276,069 | 2,209,318 | 1,236,531 |
Ques. How many students qualified for NEET 2026 in India?
Ans. A total of 11,21,185 candidates qualified in NEET 2026 out of 19,99,895 candidates who appeared for the examination.
Ques. Are MBBS seats increased in 2026?
Ans. Yes, MBBS seats increased in 2026 with the addition of seats in several government and private medical colleges across India.
Ques. How was the NEET 2026 result?
Ans. NEET 2026 witnessed 22,79,743 registrations, 19,99,895 appearances, and 11,21,185 qualified candidates.
Ques. What is the highest score in RE-NEET 2026?
Ans. The highest score in RE-NEET 2026 was 686 out of 720 marks.
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