The NEET UG 2026 examination took place on May 3, attracting more than 22 lakh candidates. The scores will be crucial for eligibility in the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling process managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and state authorities. According to trends, candidates from the General and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) may need to achieve at least the 50th percentile, translating to scores between 686 and 144. In contrast, candidates from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are expected to qualify at the 40th percentile, with scores ranging from 143 to 113. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the official cut-off after the results are released. The top medical colleges, as per the NIRF 2025 rankings, include the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, and Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore. To facilitate the examination, the National Medical Commission (NMC) directed medical institutions not to grant leave on May 2 and 3, ensuring proper administration of the exam.