NEET UG 2026 Topper List (Official): AIR 1, Top 10 Rankers, Category-wise & State-wise Toppers

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026 is India's largest undergraduate medical entrance examination for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing, and other undergraduate medical courses. Following the declaration of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination results, the National Testing Agency (NTA) published the official topper list containing the highest-ranked candidates across India.

The merit list provides each candidate's All India Rank (AIR), application number, percentile score, gender, category, and state. NTA has also published separate lists for category-wise toppers, female toppers, PwBD candidates, and state toppers, making the results transparent and easy to verify. All information in this article is based on the official NTA document.

NEET UG 2026 Topper List Highlights

NEET UG 2026 AIR Top 10 Rankers

According to the official merit list, the highest-ranking candidates achieved percentile scores above 99.999, reflecting an extremely competitive examination. Karnataka secured the top position, while Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana also featured among the first ten ranks.

Source: Official NTA NEET UG 2026 Re-examination Merit List.

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Key Highlights from the NEET UG 2026 Topper List

The official merit list reveals several notable trends:

• Yashas from Karnataka secured AIR 1 with a percentile of 99.99990.

• Haryana and Rajasthan each placed candidates within the top three All India Ranks.

• Maharashtra recorded multiple candidates in the top 20, including the highest-ranked female candidate.

• Bihar had two candidates in the top six, reflecting strong representation among the highest scorers.

• Both male and female candidates featured in the national top 10, with female candidates securing AIR 5 and AIR 6.

• Candidates from General and OBC-NCL categories appeared among the highest All India Ranks.

Female Topper in NEET UG 2026

The highest-ranked female candidate in the official merit list is Kudale Shravani Krishna from Maharashtra, who secured AIR 5 with a percentile score of 99.99965 under the OBC-NCL (Central List) category.

Other leading female candidates include:

These candidates are listed separately in the official female topper list released by NTA.

Category-wise NEET UG 2026 Toppers

NTA has published dedicated topper lists for each reservation category. This allows candidates to compare performance within their respective categories while maintaining the overall All India Rank list.

General Category

The General category list is led by Yashas (AIR 1), followed by Panshul Bansal (AIR 2) and Uplakshya Goyal (AIR 3). Several other General category candidates from Bihar, Punjab, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu also feature among the top ranks.

OBC-NCL Category

The official OBC-NCL topper list is headed by:

These candidates achieved percentile scores above 99.999, placing them among the country's highest performers.

SC Category

Among Scheduled Caste candidates, Sanidhya Kshitij Dongre from Maharashtra secured the highest position with AIR 28 and a percentile of 99.9979. The top SC list also includes candidates from Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab.

ST Category

The ST topper list features candidates from Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. According to the official merit list, these candidates recorded percentile scores above 99.95, securing competitive All India Ranks within their category.

Gen-EWS Category

The Gen-EWS topper list includes candidates from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Haryana. The leading candidates achieved percentile scores exceeding 99.99, demonstrating strong performance in the re-examination.

PwBD Category

NTA has separately published lists for PwBD Male and PwBD Female candidates. The document includes each candidate's application number, category, percentile score, All India Rank, and state, ensuring transparency in the merit list publication.

State-wise Highlights

The official document also identifies the highest-ranked candidate from every state and Union Territory. Several states recorded candidates within the national top 50.

Some of the leading states include:

The complete document also includes toppers from Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and other states and Union Territories.

What Does the NEET UG Merit List Include?

The official NEET UG 2026 merit list is more than a simple ranking of candidates. It serves as the reference document for counselling authorities, medical colleges, and candidates during the admission process.

Each entry in the merit list includes:

• Application number

• Candidate's name

• Gender

• Category

• Percentile score

• All India Rank (AIR)

• State of eligibility

NTA has also prepared separate merit lists for female candidates, male candidates, General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, Gen-EWS, PwBD candidates, and state-wise toppers. These lists help candidates verify their standing within their category while preserving the overall All India Rank system used for counselling. The merit list published by NTA is the authoritative source for candidate rankings and should be referred to for official information.

How NTA Prepares the NEET UG Merit List

The National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares the NEET UG merit list after evaluating candidates' responses and applying the approved normalization and ranking process, wherever applicable. The final merit list is based on each candidate's performance in the examination and is released along with the result.

The official merit list includes:

• Candidate's name

• Application number

• All India Rank (AIR)

• Percentile score

• Category

• Gender

• State

This merit list forms the basis for admissions under the All India Quota (AIQ), state counselling, and admissions to participating medical and dental colleges.

NEET UG 2026 Tie-Breaking Criteria

When two or more candidates secure the same marks, NTA applies a predefined tie-breaking policy to determine their All India Rank. According to the official information bulletin, the ranking is decided using criteria such as:

1. Higher marks in Biology (Botany and Zoology).

2. Higher marks in Chemistry.

3. Higher marks in Physics.

4. Fewer incorrect answers across all subjects.

5. Additional tie-breaking rules prescribed by NTA, if required.

Candidates should always refer to the latest official NTA guidelines for the complete tie-breaking procedure applicable to the examination year.

Why the NEET Topper List Matters

The topper list is more than a list of high scorers. It gives students, parents, and educators an overview of performance trends in the examination.

The official topper list helps candidates:

• Verify the highest All India Rank holders.

• Compare category-wise performance.

• Identify state toppers.

• Understand the percentile required to secure a top rank.

• Analyse trends before participating in counselling.

Many aspirants also use previous topper lists to estimate the level of competition and set realistic preparation goals.

NEET UG 2026 Topper List: Key Observations

The official merit list highlights several trends across the country.

• Karnataka produced the All India Rank 1 holder.

• Haryana and Rajasthan each had candidates in the top three.

• Bihar placed two candidates within the top six.

• Maharashtra recorded multiple candidates among the highest-ranked students, including the highest-ranked female candidate.

• Both General and OBC-NCL category candidates appeared in the national top 10.

• Female candidates secured AIR 5 and AIR 6, demonstrating strong representation among the highest scorers.

These observations are based entirely on the official merit list released by NTA.

What Happens After the NEET Merit List?

After the publication of the merit list, counselling authorities begin the admission process for undergraduate medical courses.

Candidates who qualify the examination can participate in:

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counselling.

• State quota counselling.

• Admissions to MBBS colleges.

• BDS admissions.

• AYUSH courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS).

• BVSc & AH admissions (where applicable).

• BSc Nursing admissions in participating institutions.

Candidates should regularly check the counselling schedules released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and respective state authorities.

Official Source

The information presented in this article is based on the official NEET UG 2026 Re-examination Merit List published by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidate names, All India Ranks, percentile scores, categories, and state details have been taken directly from the official document without modification.