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Goan Student Saloni Utagi Tops NEET-UG 2026 with 99.84 Percentile
✍️ The Goan
🗓 17 Jul 2026, 01:04 PM
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Saloni Utagi from Goa secured the highest score in the national NEET-UG 2026 exam, achieving a 99.84 percentile.
Saloni Utagi, a student from Goa, emerged as the state topper in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET‑UG) 2026, scoring an impressive 99.84 percentile.
The NEET‑UG exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is the sole gateway for admission to medical and dental courses across India. Utagi’s result, announced on 20 September 2026, places her at the pinnacle of the 1.2 million candidates who appeared for the exam.
Utagi’s achievement highlights the growing academic standards in Goa and serves as an inspiration for aspiring medical students in the state. Her performance also reflects the effectiveness of the coaching and support systems available to students preparing for the highly competitive NEET exam.
The NTA has confirmed that the results are final and that Utagi will be eligible to apply for medical and dental courses in any Indian institution that accepts NEET scores.
The NEET‑UG exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is the sole gateway for admission to medical and dental courses across India. Utagi’s result, announced on 20 September 2026, places her at the pinnacle of the 1.2 million candidates who appeared for the exam.
Utagi’s achievement highlights the growing academic standards in Goa and serves as an inspiration for aspiring medical students in the state. Her performance also reflects the effectiveness of the coaching and support systems available to students preparing for the highly competitive NEET exam.
The NTA has confirmed that the results are final and that Utagi will be eligible to apply for medical and dental courses in any Indian institution that accepts NEET scores.