NEET UG NTA
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) is the centralized medical entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions into undergraduate medical courses like MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH programs across India.
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NEET UG 2026: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG)is the centralized medical entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions into undergraduate medical courses like MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH programs across India. NEET NTA NIC in 2026 will continue to be the sole gateway for aspiring medical students seeking admission in government and private medical colleges nationwide. It ensures a standardized admission process under the directives of National Medical Commission (NMC).
NEET UG 2026 Dates
Event | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
Application Form Release | First Week of February 2026 |
Last Date to Submit Application | First Week of March 2026 |
Application Correction Window | Second Week of March 2026 |
Admit Card Release | Last Week of April 2026 |
NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | May 3, 2026 (Sunday) |
Result Declaration Date | By Second Week of June 2026 |
The exam is conducted offline (pen-and-paper mode) and comprises 180 multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates get 3 hours to complete the exam, typically scheduled from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST.
NEET UG Eligibility Criteria 2026
NEET UG Age Limit
Minimum age: 17 years on or before December 31, 2026.
No upper age limit is imposed as per the latest regulations.
NEET UG Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) exams with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum qualifying marks:
General category: 50% aggregate in PCB
Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD): 40% aggregate
Nationality
Indian Nationals, NRIs, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply.
NEET UG Exam Pattern 2026 and Syllabus
NEET NTA NIC in UG Exam Pattern 2026
Mode: Offline (Pen-and-Paper)
Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
Total Questions: 180 (compulsory)
Physics: 45 questions
Chemistry: 45 questions
Biology (Botany and Zoology): 90 questions
Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unanswered
Languages: Offered in 13 languages including English and Hindi
NEET UG Syllabus 2026
Physics:Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrodynamics, Optics, Modern Physics, and more.
Chemistry:Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry including Chemical Bonding, Biomolecules, Coordination Compounds.
Biology:Botany and Zoology topics including Genetics, Human Physiology, Ecology, Reproduction, Cell Biology.
Candidates should focus strongly on NCERT textbooks, as most questions are NCERT-based.
NEET UG Application Form 2025
The application form is expected to be available online in the first week of February 2026 on the official portal: CLICK HERE
Candidates must register, fill out the form carefully, upload scanned documents (photograph, signature, and others), and pay the application fee online.
Application fee (tentative):
General/NRI: INR 1700
EWS/OBC: INR 1600
SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: INR 1000
Correction window will be provided in the second week of March 2026 for any necessary edits.
Ensure all details are accurate to avoid application rejection, and keep printouts of the confirmation page for future reference.
NEET UG Preparation
Start Early:Begin your revision early and follow a disciplined study timetable.
NCERT Focus:Prioritize NCERT textbooks as the majority of questions are based on them.
Practice Mock Tests:Regularly solve NEET previous years' question papers and mock tests.
Revise Consistently:Keep revising important topics especially in Biology and Chemistry.
Time Management:Practice solving questions within the time limit.
Identify Weak Areas:Work on improving topics where you face difficulty.
Neet NTA NIC in Dates given above are tentative.