NEET UG 2026 results announced: Punjab and Haryana students share top rank

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) 2026, a crucial examination for admission to medical, dental, AYUSH, and allied health science programs across India. A total of 11.21 lakh candidates successfully qualified, marking a significant milestone for aspiring healthcare professionals.

The examination saw a massive turnout, with nearly 20 lakh candidates appearing for the test conducted on June 21. The exam was administered across 5,440 centers in 551 cities within India and extended to 14 cities internationally. Notably, the NTA highlighted that women constituted over 58% of the qualified candidates, reflecting a strong female presence in the medical field.

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The results were declared on time to keep the medical admission and counselling calendar on track.

This year's top honors were jointly secured by Aryan Gupta of Punjab and Panshul Bansal of Haryana, both achieving an impressive score of 715 out of a possible 720. The NTA emphasized the timely declaration of results, stating it was essential for maintaining the medical admission and counseling calendar. The agency detailed a re-engineered process that allowed stages to run in parallel, ensuring efficiency and adherence to schedule.

Candidates can now access their scorecards on the official NEET website. The NTA also provided a comprehensive list of state-wise toppers, recognizing high-achieving students from various regions across the country, including Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, among others.

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Each stage was completed in full and made available for candidate view.