NEET State Wise Rank List 2026 - Download State wise PDFs Here

NEET rank list 2026: State-wise

The respective state counselling authority releases the state-wise NEET merit list after the completion of the registration process within the due dates. Download NEET state rank list by state 2026 in the table provided below.

NEET state-wise rank list 2026

NEET 2026 state-wise rank list - How it is prepared?

As per the standardised practice, NEET 2026 qualified candidates must go through the eligibility criteria and fill out the application forms. Based on the details filled in during registration, the authority prepares and releases the NEET state wise rank list 2026 on the basis of marks obtained in pen-and-paper-based exams.

Moreover, many states release the provisional NEET merit list mentioning candidates' details. Such aspirants are required to report at the venue for verification of documents as well as certificates. After the verification process is closed, the state conducting authority releases the final NEET state-wise merit list 2026, which is used for counselling.

NEET 2026 state-wise merit list - Eligibility criteria

The state medical admission eligibility criteria for domicile and schooling among others vary from others, however, it is mandatory for aspirants to complete Class 12 or equivalent examination to pursue MBBS/BAMS/BDS/BUMS or other medical courses through NEET. Along with that, passing NTA NEET by securing the minimum cutoff percentile is also crucial to be considered eligible for admission to 85% state quota seats and private colleges/universities. NEET cutoff marks for 2026 session will be updated below after release. Meanwhile, candidates can check previous years’ corresponding scores from the table below for a better idea.

NEET cutoff percentile and marks

When will state rank of NEET be declared?

• It must be noted that the state rank list is released after the announcement of NEET result.
• Before the commencement of the state-level allotment process, states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana releases the list of candidates passing Class 12 from the particular state. The list is released on the basis of information provided by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on behalf of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
• All interested students must fill out the application form on or before the last date. Based on that, the provisional NEET state-wise merit list 2026 is prepared.
• Such aspirants included in the merit list can report for document verification sessions, generally conducted in offline mode, along with the relevant documents/certificates.
• Thereafter, the state authority publishes final state merit lists of NTA NEET, which is the source for calling eligible aspirants for state-level counselling and the admission process.
• States like Tamil Nadu usually release a separate merit list for government and private colleges for admission to undergraduate medical courses.
• Since the counselling for AFMC, Pune is done separately, therefore, the merit list for the institute is released separately by the concerned authorities.
• MCC releases the NEET merit list 2026 for colleges under Central universities including BHU (Banaras Hindu University), AMU (Aligarh Muslim University), DU (Delhi University), and JMI (Jamia Milia Islamia) for admissions.

NEET state wise merit list 2026 - Tie-breaking criteria

In case two or more candidates secure the same marks in the entrance examination and apply in the same state then the below-mentioned tie-breaking criteria is applied

• Candidates with higher marks or percentile scores in Biology will be ranked higher.
• If the tie remains, candidates with higher marks or percentile scores in Chemistry will be given preference.
• If the tie persists, higher marks or percentile scores in Physics will determine the rank.
• If the tie is still unresolved, candidates with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers across all subjects will be prioritised,
• If necessary, a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers specifically in Biology will be the next deciding factor.
• If the tie continues, candidates with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers in Chemistry will be ranked higher.
• As a final criterion, candidates with a lower ratio of incorrect to correct answers in Physics will secure the higher rank.