⚡ Direct Answer / Key Summary: NEET PG 2026 Results & Scorecard Timeline
When will the NEET PG 2026 results and scorecards be released?
NBEMS will declare the NEET PG 2026 results by September 30, 2026 on natboard.edu.in. Individual candidate scorecards containing All India Rank (AIR), category rank, and 50% AIQ eligibility status will be downloadable via applicant login approximately 7 to 10 days post result declaration.
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Result Publication Portals | natboard.edu.in & nbe.edu.in |
| Qualifying Percentiles | General/EWS: 50th | SC/ST/OBC: 40th | General-PwD: 45th |
| Scorecard Validity | Valid strictly for 2026-2027 Postgraduate Admission Session |
Following months of anticipation, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS, Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi) is putting the final touches on the NEET PG 2026 All India Merit List. Over 2.28 lakh doctor candidates who appeared across designated computer-based testing centers nationwide are awaiting the publication of their scorecards to begin counselling registrations.
Expected Category-Wise Qualifying Cutoff Scores
To participate in MCC 50% All India Quota, Deemed Universities, and State Quota counselling, a candidate must score at or above the minimum qualifying percentile established by the National Medical Commission (NMC):
| Candidate Category |
Qualifying Percentile Criteria |
Expected 2026 Cutoff Marks (Out of 800) |
Counselling Eligibility Status |
| General (UR) / EWS |
50th Percentile |
285 – 295 Marks |
Eligible for AIQ, Deemed & State Quotas |
| OBC / SC / ST (including PwD) |
40th Percentile |
250 – 260 Marks |
Eligible for AIQ, Deemed & State Quotas |
| General-PwD |
45th Percentile |
268 – 275 Marks |
Eligible for 5% Horizontal PwD Quota |
Tie-Breaking Criteria: How NBEMS Resolves Identical Scores
When two or more candidates obtain identical total marks in NEET PG 2026, NBEMS resolves the merit rank using the following hierarchy:
- Lesser Negative Responses: Candidate with fewer incorrect responses across the 200 questions gets higher merit.
- Higher Marks in Clinical Questions: Greater marks in Part C (Clinical clinical vignettes) takes precedence.
- Fewer Incorrect Answers in Part C: Higher accuracy in the clinical section determines superior ranking.
- Age Criterion: The candidate older in age will be placed higher on the merit ladder.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download Your Official Scorecard
Follow these official steps to access your scorecard once activated:
- Navigate to the official portal: natboard.edu.in.
- Click on the "NEET PG" tab under Examinations.
- Select the "Results / Scorecard 2026" link.
- Enter your User ID (User Registration Number) and Password sent during application registration.
- Download the PDF and print at least 5 colored copies. The original printed scorecard is a mandatory verification document during physical reporting at allotted medical colleges.
Next Step: Formulate Your Speciality Preference List
Once your All India Rank (AIR) is verified, do not delay your choice matrix preparation. Check out our NEET PG Counselling Guidance Hub and book an advisory session with a senior medical admissions mentor to calculate your realistic shot at Clinical MD/MS or DNB branches.