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NEET UG 2026 – Complete Guide: Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation

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What is NEET Exam?

NEET Full Form: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) NEET is India’s single national-level medical entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH, and veterinary courses like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BNYS, BVSc & AH, BSc Nursing, etc.

  • Exam Level: Undergraduate (UG)
  • Frequency: Once a year
  • Mode: Offline (Pen-Paper Based Test – PBT)
  • Duration: 3 Hours 20 Minutes (200 Minutes)
  • Total Questions: 200 (180 to attempt)
  • Total Marks: 720
  • Registrations 2025: 22,76,909 (Record high)
  • Languages: 13 (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu)

Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in

Table of Contents
  1. What is NEET Exam?
  2. NEET 2026 Latest Updates & Notifications
  3. NEET 2026 Exam Dates (Tentative Schedule)
  4. NEET UG 2026 Highlights & Key Features
  5. Major Changes Introduced in NEET 2025–2026
  6. NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  7. NEET 2026 Application Form – Process, Fees & Correction Window
  8. NEET 2026 Exam Pattern (Updated 2025 Pattern)
  9. NEET 2026 Syllabus & Chapter-wise Weightage
  10. NEET 2026 Mock Tests & Preparation Resources
  11. How to Prepare for NEET 2026 – Strategy & Tips
  12. NEET 2026 Admit Card & City Intimation Slip
  13. NEET 2026 Exam Centres & City Allotment Rules
  14. NEET 2026 Answer Key, OMR Response & Objection Process
  15. NEET 2026 Result, Scorecard & Tie-Breaking Policy
  16. NEET 2026 Cutoff (Expected Category-wise)
  17. NEET 2026 Counselling – AIQ & State Quota Process
  18. Courses Offered Through NEET UG 2026
  19. Total Seats Through NEET 2026 (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, Nursing)
  20. Top Medical Colleges Accepting NEET 2026 Scores
  21. NEET 2026 FAQs – Most Asked Questions
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NEET 2026 Exam Dates

The official NEET 2026 notification will be released in December 2025 – January 2026 on neet.nta.nic.in. Based on trends and reliable sources (NTA guidelines, Adda247, Careers360, Shiksha), here’s the tentative schedule:

 
 
EventTentative Date 2026
NEET Notification ReleaseDecember 2025 – January 2026
NEET Registration StartFebruary 2026 (1st–2nd week)
NEET Registration EndMarch 2026 (Last week)
NEET Correction WindowMarch 2026 (1st week)
NEET City Intimation SlipApril 2026 (Last week)
NEET Admit Card ReleaseApril 30, 2026 (3–4 days before exam)
NEET Exam DateMay 3, 2026 (1st Sunday of May)
NEET Provisional Answer KeyMay 2026 (Last week)
NEET Result & Merit ListJune 2026 (2nd week)
NEET Counselling StartJuly 2026 (1st week)
 

 

Note: These dates follow the historical pattern (e.g., NEET 2025: May 5 exam). Official confirmation expected soon. Monitor neet.nta.nic.in for updates.

NEET UG 2026 Highlights
ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam ModeOffline (Pen-Paper Based Test – PBT)
Total Questions200 (180 to attempt)
Total Marks720
SectionsPhysics (45Q), Chemistry (45Q), Biology (90Q)
Marking Scheme+4 correct, -1 wrong, 0 unattempted
Languages13 (English, Hindi, regional languages)
Exam Centres552 in India + 14 abroad
Total Seats~1,10,000+ (MBBS/BDS/AYUSH)
Tie-BreakingBiology %, Physics/Chem %, fewer wrong answers, age

Application Process

  1. Registration: Visit neet.nta.nic.in → Create account with email/mobile (February 2026).
  2. Fill Form: Enter personal/academic details, upload photo/signature (10–200 KB).
  3. Choose Exam City: Select 3 preferences (international cities: extra ₹25,000 fee).
  4. Pay Fee: Online – ₹1,700 (General), ₹1,600 (Gen-EWS/OBC), ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwD).
  5. Correction Window: Limited edits (extra fee for category/city change).
  6. Admit Card: Download from April 2026; Carry to exam with photo ID.

Eligibility Criteria

 

  • Nationality: Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, Foreign nationals.
  • Age Limit: Minimum 17 years by Dec 31, 2026 (born on/after Jan 1, 2010). No upper limit.
  • Qualification: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, English (core/elective).
  • Minimum Marks: 50% (General) | 40% (SC/ST/OBC) | 45% (PwD).
  • Attempts: Unlimited.
  • Open School/Private: Eligible (NIOS/equivalent).
NEET 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Mock Test

Exam Pattern

  • Total Questions: 200 (Section A: 180 compulsory; No Section B in 2025 pattern).
  • Marking: +4 correct, -1 wrong, 0 unattempted.
  • Sections:
    • Physics: 45Q (180 marks)
    • Chemistry: 45Q (180 marks)
    • Biology (Botany + Zoology): 90Q (360 marks)

Syllabus

  • Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Optics, Modern Physics (NCERT Class 11–12).
  • Chemistry: Physical, Organic, Inorganic (NCERT-based).
  • Biology: Human Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, Biotechnology (NCERT). Official PDF expected in Jan 2026 on neet.nta.nic.in.

Mock Test

  • Official NTA mocks: Available from April 2026 on neet.nta.nic.in.
  • Free resources: Shiksha/Aakash/Allen (200+ full-length tests).
  • Strategy: 1 mock/week initially; daily in last month. Analyze with experts.
How to Prepare for NEET 2026?
  • Foundation: Master NCERT Biology (90% syllabus).
  • Subject Strategy:
    • Biology: Diagrams & processes (high weightage).
    • Physics: Concepts + numericals (HC Verma).
    • Chemistry: Reactions (OP Tandon) + facts (NCERT).
  • Study Plan: 10–12 hrs/day; 40% revision, 30% practice, 30% mocks.
  • Resources: NCERT + Trueman (Biology), HC Verma (Physics), OP Tandon (Chemistry).
  • Timeline: Syllabus by Dec 2025; Intensive mocks from Jan 2026.
Talk To Experts
NEET Admit Card 2026
  • Release: April 30, 2026 (3–4 days before exam).
  • Download: neet.nta.nic.in using application number/password.
  • Details: Photo, signature, exam centre, timings (2–5:20 PM IST).
  • Carry: Admit card + photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID).
NEET 2026 Exam Centres
  • India: 552 cities (down from 557 in 2025).
  • Abroad: 14 cities (Dubai, Singapore, etc.) – Extra fee ₹25,000.
  • Allotment: Based on 3 preferences; City intimation slip in April 2026.
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NEET 2026 Answer Key & Question Papers
  • Provisional Key: May 2026 (last week) – Objections: ₹200/question.
  • Final Key: June 2026 (with result).
  • Question Paper: Released post-exam (4 sets: A–D).
  • Download PDFs from NTA site for practice.
NEET Result 2026
  1. Release: June 2026 (2nd week) on neet.nta.nic.in.
  2. Format: Scorecard PDF (AIR, percentile, marks).
  3. Details: Name, subject marks, percentile, AIR.
  4. Validity: 1 year for AIQ seats.
NEET Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
CategoryPercentileExpected Marks (Out of 720)
General50th720–137
OBC/SC/ST40th136–107
UR-EWS50th720–137
PwD45th136–121
NEET 2026 Counselling
  • AIQ (15%): MCC (July–Aug 2026) for 706 MBBS + 323 BDS colleges.
  • State Quota (85%): State authorities (Aug–Oct 2026).
  • Steps: Registration (₹1,000–5,000) → Choice filling → Allotment → Reporting.
  • Total Seats: 1,10,000+ (MBBS/BDS/AYUSH).
Courses Offered Through NEET UG 2026
  • Medical: MBBS, BDS
  • AYUSH: BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BNYS
  • Paramedical: BSc Nursing, BPT, BOT, BASLP, BPO
  • Veterinary: BVSc & AH
NEET Participating Institutes 2026

Top Colleges:

  • AIIMS Delhi (107 MBBS seats)
  • Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
  • CMC Vellore
  • KGMU Lucknow
  • JIPMER Puducherry
  • Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
  • BHU IMS Varanasi
  • Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai
  • Madras Medical College, Chennai
  • Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi
FAQs
  • Official Website? neet.nta.nic.in
  • NEET Timing? 2:00 PM – 5:20 PM IST
  • NEET Syllabus PDF in Hindi? Available on NTA site (Jan 2026)
  • NEET Format? Offline MCQs
  • AIIMS Raipur Accepts NEET? Yes (MBBS/BDS)
  • Will NTA Extend Dates? Possible, but monitor site
  • NEET 2026 Notification? Dec 2025–Jan 2026
  • Courses After NEET? MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing, Veterinary
  • NEET Languages? 13 (English, Hindi, regional)
  • NEET Cutoff Percentile? 50th (Gen), 40th (Reserved)
  • NEET Mock Tests? Free on NTA/Shiksha/Aakash
  • NEET City Selection? 3 preferences; Aadhaar-based allotment proposed
  • Ideal Mock Test Time? 1/week initially; daily in last month
  • NEET vs CUET UG Tougher? NEET (medical-specific)
  • NEET vs JEE Main? NEET easier for bio-focused students
  • Who Sets NEET Paper? NTA-appointed experts
  • NEET Sets? 4 sets (A–D)
  • All Sets Same Difficulty? Yes, equivalent

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