Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Punjab NEET qualifiers double in two years
In Punjab, India, the number of students from government schools who passed the NEET-UG 2026 exam has more than doubled in two years.
This year, 882 students qualified, up from 847 in 2025 and 437 in 2024.
The government has been providing free coaching and support to help students prepare for the exam.
One successful student, Prateek Kumar, scored 594 out of 720 and hopes to become an oncologist.
The government's efforts have helped students overcome financial challenges and perform well in national exams.
882 Punjab government school students qualified NEET-UG 2026, up from 847 in 2025 and 437 in 2024.
The increase reflects the success of government coaching and mentoring programs.
The original NEET-UG 2026 exam was canceled due to a paper leak, leading to a re-examination.
Prateek Kumar, a student from Ludhiana, scored 594 out of 720 in NEET-UG 2026.
Punjab was ranked among the top performers in the NITI Aayog Education Quality Report 2026.
- Who
- Students from Punjab government schools
- What
- NEET-UG 2026 qualification results
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Due to government support programs and despite examination disruptions
Government Support
Challenges in Examination Process
Effectiveness of Government Programs
Government Support
The government's coaching, mentoring, and competitive examination support programs have significantly improved NEET qualification rates among government school students.
Challenges in Examination Process
Despite these programs, the cancellation and re-examination of NEET-UG 2026 due to a paper leak posed challenges for students.
- Total NEET Qualifiers (2026)
- 882
- NEET Qualifiers (2025)
- 847
- NEET Qualifiers (2024)
- 437
- Percentage Increase (2024-2026)
- More than 100%
- Top Performer in NITI Aayog Education Quality Report 2026
- Punjab
- Prateek Kumar's NEET Score
- 594 out of 720
- Prateek Kumar's Aspiration
- To become an oncologist
- Prateek Kumar's Father's Income
- ₹16,000 per month