NEET 2026 aspirants: How are you feeling after the results?

Hi everyone,

I'm an intern with The Hindu and I'm working on a story about what NEET aspirants go through after results are announced and before admissions begin.

If you appeared for NEET this year, I'd love to hear about your experience.

Some questions I'm exploring:

• Did your score and rank match your expectations?
• What has been your biggest concern since the results came out?
• Are you feeling confident about admissions, or uncertain about what comes next?
• How are you figuring out college options, cut-offs and quotas?
• Have you found the admission process confusing or overwhelming?
• Are you relying on coaching institutes, YouTube channels, Telegram groups, seniors or official sources for information?
• Have different sources given you conflicting advice?
• Has the period after results been stressful for you or your family? If so, why?
• Are financial considerations affecting your decisions about colleges?
• Do you feel there is enough clear guidance available for students at this stage?

I'm particularly interested in hearing about the emotional side of the process, the uncertainty, pressure, expectations, and challenges students face after the exam is over.

If you're willing to speak on record for a newspaper report, please comment below or send me a DM with your name and a brief description of your experience.

Thank you!