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NEET PG 2026 exam disruptions and NBEMS reforms

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Following the NEET PG 2026 examination on August 30, 2026, and a re-examination on September 5 for approximately 2,499 candidates in Jaipur, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has ~~declared~~ released the ~~results.~~ results and qualifying cutoff marks. The ~~original examination involved over 265,000~~ top-ranking candidate achieved a score of 641 out of 720, with the top 20 candidates ~~across 1,111 centres. The minimum qualifying cut-off~~ scoring between 614 and 641 marks. Data indicates that small score variations significantly impact All India Rank (AIR); for ~~General~~ example, a score of 600 places a candidate in the AIR 101–200 zone, whereas 508 marks corresponds to approximately AIR 10,000. Qualifying cutoffs for MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB, and ~~EWS candidates has~~ DrNB counseling have been ~~set at 262 marks, representing the~~ established by category. The General/EWS category requires a 50th ~~percentile. Individual scorecards~~ percentile (262 marks), General PwBD requires a 45th percentile (244 marks), and SC/ST/OBC categories require a 40th percentile (226 marks). Candidates meeting these criteria are ~~expected to be available~~ eligible for ~~download from~~ the ~~official NBEMS website starting October 1, 2026.~~ medical admission counseling process. While the board reviews all questions for technical correctness, there remains no provision for re-evaluation, rechecking, or re-totalling of responses. ~~The final answer key and response sheets were expected to be released prior to the results.~~ Additionally, following a Supreme Court order issued on September 17, 2026, the NBEMS implemented changes to the NEET SS 2025 examination by lowering the qualifying percentile from the 50th to the 30th percentile. This adjustment, aimed at fostering inclusivity, included revised qualifying cutoff scores for several question paper groups, such as Anaesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Psychiatry, without impacting previously declared group-specific ranks. percentile to foster inclusivity.

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