NEET Answer Key 2026 LIVE: NEET UG question paper with solutions, OMR sheets soon; expected cut-off
Ruchika Kumari | May 3, 2026 | 01:02 PM IST | 2 mins read
NEET UG 2026 exam concludes today; unofficial answer keys, solutions, and question paper analysis to be released soon. Check expected cut-off, qualifying marks, marking scheme, memory-based questions, and updates on results and OMR sheets.
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NEET Answer Key 2026: The National Testing Agency is set to conduct the NEET UG 2026 exam today for over 22 lakh medical aspirants. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode in a single shift from 2 pm to 5 pm. Soon after the exam concludes at 5 pm, coaching institutes and Careers360 in-house experts will release the NEET UG question paper, solutions, and unofficial answer key. Aspirants appearing for the MBBS entrance exam today can download the unofficial NEET answer key PDF.
The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET UG) is conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other allied programmes. Aspirants are required to answer 180 questions carrying a total of 720 marks.
NEET 2026 answer key PDF
NEET UG 2026 unofficial answer keys will be released in PDF format, and aspirants can access the same here after 5 pm. The PDF will have all the correct answers marked. As per the NEET marking scheme, each correct answer carries 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect response. No marks are awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.
Also read NEET UG 2026 Cut-Off Trends: Check round-wise MBBS opening, closing ranks of UP medical colleges
NEET 2026 question paper with solutions
As per the schedule, the NEET OMR answer sheets will be made available later through aspirant login on the official website. Aspirants will also have the option to challenge them within the specified deadline.
NEET cut-off 2026 for MBBS government college
| Institute | Closing Rank |
| AIIMS Delhi | 48 |
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 392 |
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 706 |
| AIIMS Rishikesh | 685 |
| AIIMS Nagpur | 862 |
| AIIMS Mangalagiri | 1357 |
| AIIMS Bathinda | 1733 |
| AIIMS Patna | 1537 |
| AIIMS Bilaspur | 2183 |
| AIIMS Gorakhpur | 2091 |
| AIIMS Kalyani | 2276 |
| AIIMS Rajkot | 1997 |
| AIIMS Bibinagar | 1782 |
| AIIMS Guwahati | 3177 |
| AIIMS Jammu | 3389 |
| AIIMS Raipur | 1235 |
| AIIMS Deoghar | 3164 |
| AIIMS Rai Bareli | 2600 |
| AIIMS Madurai | 3597 |
As of now, the exact date and time for the release of the result and final answer key have not been announced. In previous years, results were usually declared in the second week of June. The NEET All India Quota (AIQ) rank, along with the cut-offs for government and private medical colleges across India, will be announced with the results. Aspirants will also be able to view the state-wise performance of MBBS aspirants on the official NEET website.
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NEET UG question paper comprises 180 questions for a total of 720 marks. Check expected cut-off and marks, marking scheme, and answer key and result dates here.
May 3, 2026 | 01:02 PM IST
NEET UG 2026 analysis soon; check what is a good score in NEET 2026
Scoring 650+ can increase the chances of getting a seat in a government medical college. Check NEET cut-off past trends here.
| Types of medical colleges in India | NEET UG good score | NEET cut-off rank required |
| Top medical colleges, including AIIMS, VMMC, JIPMER, among others | 650 - 700+ | Rank 1 to 1000 |
| Government medical colleges | 600+ | Rank up to 7000 (approximately) |
| Deemed universities | 500 - 600+ | Rank up to 10000 - 50000 |
| Private medical colleges | 450+ (varies for different states) | Rank 50000+ |
May 3, 2026 | 12:50 PM IST
NEET UG hall instructions, prohibited items
Candidates must carry admit card, photographs, valid ID proof, and PwD certificate (if available) to the exam hall. Check NEET exam-day guidelines and other details here.
May 3, 2026 | 12:45 PM IST
NEET 2026: Medical courses offered; full forms
Some of the most courses after NEET include MBBS, BDS, and other traditional and alternative medicine programmes. The full forms of these top courses are given below.
- MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
- BSMS – Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery
- BUMS – Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery
- BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
May 3, 2026 | 12:40 PM IST
NEET Counselling: Closing ranks for UP medical colleges
| College | Category | Round 1 Closing Rank |
| ESIC Medical College, Noida | Unreserved | 11743 |
| Uttar Pradesh Univ. of Medical Sciences, Saifai | Unreserved | 13489 |
| Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra | Backward Classes | 13633 |
| Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra | EWS | 13975 |
| Autonomous State Medical College, Ayodhya | Unreserved | 15583 |
| Shaikh Ul Hind Medical College, Saharanpur | Unreserved | 14334 |
| Kalyan Singh GMC, Bulandshahr | Unreserved | 18118 |
| Autonomous State Medical College, Kanpur Dehat | Unreserved | 25381 |
| Autonomous State Medical College, Kanpur Dehat | EWS | 28861 |
| Mahatma Vidur Medical College, Bijnor | Unreserved | 22631 |
May 3, 2026 | 12:35 PM IST
NEET UG Counselling: UP MBBS colleges opening ranks- round 1
| College | Category | Opening Rank |
| ESIC Medical College, Noida | Unreserved | 7449 |
| Uttar Pradesh Univ. of Medical Sciences, Saifai | Unreserved | 8388 |
| Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra | Backward Classes | 10105 |
| Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra | EWS | 10155 |
| Autonomous State Medical College, Ayodhya | Unreserved | 13200 |
| Shaikh Ul Hind Medical College, Saharanpur | Unreserved | 14334 |
| Kalyan Singh GMC, Bulandshahr | Unreserved | 13688 |
| Autonomous State Medical College, Kanpur Dehat | Unreserved | 22957 |
| Autonomous State Medical College, Kanpur Dehat | EWS | 25780 |
| Mahatma Vidur Medical College, Bijnor | Unreserved | 14623 |
May 3, 2026 | 12:29 PM IST
NEET UG 2026 marking scheme
As per the official marking scheme, each correct answer is awarded 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect response. No marks are awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.
May 3, 2026 | 12:28 PM IST
NEET UG 2026 analysis, question paper difficulty level details soon
Detailed updates on the exam’s difficulty level, along with the answer key and question paper analysis will be released shortly by experts and coaching institutes. The NEET UG exam is conducted for a total of 720 marks, comprising 180 questions.
May 3, 2026 | 12:12 PM IST
NEET Answer key 2026, OMR sheet latest update
NEET UG 2026 will conclude at 5 pm today. Soon after that, Careers 360 in-house experts, as well as a few coaching centres, will share the unofficial answer key with us. Aspirants can quickly refer to the responses and calculate their probable scores.
May 3, 2026 | 12:07 PM IST
NEET Answer Key 2026 today
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the NEET UG 2026 exam today from 2 pm to 5 pm for over 22 lakh MBBS aspirants at centres across the country. After 5 pm, coaching institutes and subject experts will release unofficial NEET answer keys.
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