NEET PG 2026 Result Statistics: Number of Candidates, Qualified Candidates & Cutoff

The NEET PG 2026 result has been declared by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on September 24, 2026. The result includes the candidate's total score and NEET PG 2026 rank. The examination was conducted on August 30, followed by a re-examination in Jaipur on September 5 for candidates affected by a technical disruption.

The NEET PG 2026 result statistics show that 2,73,096 candidates registered, and 2,65,960 candidates appeared for the examination in total. NBEMS has also announced the category-wise qualifying cutoff, with scores ranging from 226 to 262 marks out of 720, depending on the category.

NEET PG 2026 Result Statistics

The NEET PG 2026 result statistics provide key figures on the number of candidates registered, appeared and qualifying cutoff in the exam. 

How Many Candidates Appeared for NEET PG 2026?

A total of 2,73,096 candidates registered for NEET PG 2026. Of these, the final appearance count was 2,65,960 candidates after including the Jaipur re-examination.

As the examination could not be completed on August 30, 2026 at two iON Digital Zone centres in Sitapura, Jaipur, NBEMS conducted a re-examination on September 5, in which 2,416 candidates appeared.

NEET PG 2026 Candidates: Previous Year vs 2026

Compare the NEET PG 2026 candidates with previous years based on the number of candidates registered and appeared. This comparison highlights how the NEET PG candidate pool has changed over the years.

How Many Candidates Qualified NEET PG 2026?

The NEET PG 2026 qualified candidates are those who meet the minimum qualifying criteria prescribed by NBEMS and fulfil the applicable eligibility conditions.

At present, NBEMS has not published a separate headline figure for the total NEET PG 2026 qualified candidates. The candidate-level result list can be used to determine qualifying status, but a consolidated total should be added only after an official aggregate is available.

NEET PG 2026 Qualification Percentage

The qualification percentage is generally calculated as:

Qualification Percentage = Qualified Candidates ÷ Appeared Candidates × 100

Since the aggregate number of NEET PG 2026 qualified candidates has not been separately stated by NBEMS, the official 2026 qualification percentage is also not yet available as a consolidated figure.

This distinction is important because the qualifying cutoff tells you the minimum percentile or score required to qualify, while the qualification percentage tells you what share of test-takers actually crossed that threshold.

NEET PG 2026 Cutoff

The NEET PG 2026 cutoff refers to the minimum qualifying percentile and corresponding score required for eligibility. The cutoff announced with the result is:

NEET PG 2026 Cutoff vs Previous Years

The qualifying percentile framework has remained 50th percentile for General/EWS, 45th for General PwBD and 40th for SC/ST/OBC categories. However, the corresponding marks have varied across years.

NEET PG 2026 Result Statistics: Previous Year Comparison

Compare the NEET PG 2026 result statistics with previous years, including registered, appeared and qualified candidates. The comparison also covers qualification percentage and category-wise qualifying cutoff trends.

What Do NEET PG 2026 Result Statistics Mean for Counselling?

The NEET PG 2026 result statistics provide context for the size of the candidate pool, but they should not be treated as a direct prediction of seat allotment.

First, the candidate pool is larger than in the previous two years. There were 2.65 lakh final test-takers in 2026, compared with 2.30 lakh in 2025 and 2.16 lakh in 2024.

Second, qualifying NEET PG does not mean that a candidate will automatically receive a particular MD, MS, DNB or other PG seat. Counselling outcomes depend on rank, category, quota, choices filled and available seats.

Third, the 2026 raw-score scale is different. The examination was conducted for 720 marks rather than 800 marks, so comparing 2026 marks directly with historical marks can be misleading. The qualifying percentile provides a more consistent reference point across years.

Finally, candidates should distinguish between qualifying cutoff and counselling closing rank. The qualifying cutoff only determines eligibility to participate. College- and specialty-specific closing ranks emerge during counselling and vary by round, category, quota and seat availability.

NEET PG 2026 Result Statistics - Key Takeaways

The major NEET PG 2026 result highlights are:

• 2,73,096 candidates registered for NEET PG 2026.

• 2,65,960 candidates finally appeared, including 2,416 candidates who appeared in the Jaipur re-examination.

• The General/EWS qualifying cutoff is 262 out of 720 at the 50th percentile.

• The General PwBD cutoff is 244 out of 720 at the 45th percentile.

• The SC/ST/OBC cutoff is 226 out of 720 at the 40th percentile.

• The NEET PG 2026 qualified candidates total has not been separately stated by NBEMS in the result notice currently available.

• The 2026 exam used a 720-mark scale, so direct raw-score comparisons with 2025 and earlier years should be avoided.

• The number of candidates appearing for NEET PG has risen steadily from about 2.00 lakh in 2023 to 2.66 lakh in 2026.