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NEET-PG 2026 result declared, general cut-off at 262 marks
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has declared the NEET-PG 2026 results, with 2,65,960 candidates appearing for the exam. The general and EWS category cut-off is 262 marks out…
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has declared the NEET-PG 2026 results, with 2,65,960 candidates appearing for the exam. The general and EWS category cut-off is 262 marks out of 720, corresponding to the 50th percentile, unchanged from last year. The cut-off for SC, ST and OBC candidates is 226 marks (40th percentile), and for general PwBD candidates it is 244 marks (45th percentile).
The exam was held on August 30, 2026 across 1,111 centres in 339 cities. Times of India reports that NBEMS stated no questions were found technically incorrect after faculty review. A re-examination for 2,445 candidates affected by a power failure at a Sitapura centre in Jaipur was conducted on September 5. Hindustan Times, citing ANI sources and a ministry statement, reports that the government said the exam was conducted with robust security and no complaints of paper leaks or cybercrime. NBEMS President Abhijat Sheth said scores of affected candidates would not be adversely impacted. Scorecards and answer keys will be available from October 1.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both outlets deliver straight factual coverage, with Hindustan Times foregrounding the government's security and transparency claims via the ministry statement, and Times of India foregrounding the percentile cut-off data. The uniform reporting reflects NBEMS's single official release, with no critical or opposition framing. The key numbers to track are the cut-off marks: this year's 262 for general is lower than 2025's equivalent of 276 (scored out of 800), partly due to the reduced maximum marks. The answer key release on October 1 will be the next verification point for candidate challenges.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com (neutral report), timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
