NEET UG
- NEET 2026 Exam: The NEET 2026 exam is scheduled for May 3, 2026.
- NEET 2026 Result Date: The NEET 2026 results will be announced on the official website (date to be notified).
The National Testing Agency will conduct the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test, NEET 2026 exam on May 3, 2026 across different examination centers in India in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. The admit card will be released by the officials on its website prior to the examination.
Candidates can check the upcoming exam events regarding the NEET 2026 exam, the overall syllabus, exam pattern, cut-off marks and more.
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NEET UG Exam: Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NEET |
| Full Form | National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a Year |
| Category | Undergraduate (UG) |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc |
| Official Website | neet.nta.nic.in |
| Language/Medium of Paper | English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Assamese, Gujarati, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Tamil |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee | General Category: INR 1,700
Reserve Category: INR 1,600 Foreign Nationals: INR 9,500 |
| Mode of Examination | Offline Mode |
| Mode of Counselling | Online / Offline |
| Participating Colleges | 73 Colleges |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Number of Seats | 178484 Seats |
| Program-Wise Seats | MBBS: 1,09,015
BDS: 27,868 BAMS: 52,720 BVSc & AH: 603 |
| Helpline Number | 8076535482, 7703859909 |
About NEET UG Exam
NEET UG 2026 is an entrance exam for students who want to pursue undergraduate medical and dental programs (MBBS, BDS) and other allied medical courses in government, private, and deemed universities across India.
NEET stands for National Eligibility and Entrance Test. It is regarded as the most important entrance examination for admission to medical courses in India. The National Testing Agency conducts NEET UG annually for eligible candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical programs.
Admission through NEET is granted under All India Quota as well as State Quota seats across participating institutions.
The table below shows the number of seats available in different categories for NEET, as per the data provided by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Dental Council of India (DCI).
| Type of Seat | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| MBBS | 99,763 |
| BDS | 26,949 |
| AYUSH | 52,720 |
| BVSc & AH | 603 |
| AIIMS | 1,899 |
| JIPMER | 249 |
| Total Medical Seats | 612 |
| Total Dental Seats | 315 |
About 63,835 seats will be made available by NTA via the NEET 2026 exam. Candidates must note that through the NEET exam, only 15% of available seats are there in each college via All India Quota seats.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Date
| Events | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Online Submission of Application Form | 08 February 2026 to 08 March 2026 (up to 09:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08 March 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026 |
| Advance Intimation of Exam City | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | May 3, 2026 |
| Display of Answer Key | To be announced |
| Result Declaration | To be announced |
NEET UG Eligibility Criteria 2026
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- NEET 2026 applications are available to Indian citizens.
- According to the updated eligibility requirements, NRIs, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and foreign nationals are now eligible.
- To be eligible for the NEET 2026 exam, candidates must be at least 17 years old.
- The National Medical Commission (NMC) removed the maximum age limit for NEET.
- Candidates must have obtained at least 50% of their marks in the Class 12th examination.
- For PWD candidates, the minimum percentage required is 45% in PCB.
- The required minimum aggregate score for SC/ST candidates in PCB is 40%.
- Within the specified age range for NEET, there is no limit on the number of attempts.
- Candidates can apply for NEET 2026 without acquiring an Aadhaar card, according to a new rule by the Supreme Court.
- Therefore, those not living in India can still appear for the exam.
NEET Syllabus 2026
Candidates can refer to the NEET syllabus 2026 for Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the table below.
| Physics | Chemistry | Biology |
|---|---|---|
| Oscillations and Waves | Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry | Genetics and Evolution |
| Thermodynamics | Equilibrium | Reproduction |
| Electrostatics | Chemical Thermodynamics | Human Physiology |
| Gravitation | Classification of Elements | Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Ecology and Environment |
| Current Electricity | Chemical Kinetics | Biotechnology and its Applications |
| Work, Energy, and Power | Coordination Compounds | Plant Physiology |
| Properties of Solids and Liquids | Solutions | Diversity in Living World |
| Kinematics | Atomic Structure | Biology and Human Welfare |
| Laws of Motion | p-/d-/f-Block Elements | Cell Structure and Function |
| Rotational Motion | Biomolecules | |
| Experimental Skills | Organic Compounds | |
| Atoms and Nuclei | Hydrocarbons | |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases | Halogens/Oxygen/Nitrogen Compounds | |
| Dual Nature of Matter | Practical Chemistry Principles | |
| Electronic Devices | ||
| Optics | ||
| Alternating Currents | ||
| Electromagnetic Induction | ||
| Electromagnetic Waves |
Candidates can refer to the table below for the direct link to the official notice released by the NTA regarding NEET Syllabus 2026.
| Particular | Link |
| NEET Syllabus 2026 | Click Here |
NEET 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates can refer to the NEET 2026 exam pattern given below for the paper. The examination consists of one paper with multiple-choice questions.Questions are from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The total duration of the exam is 180 minutes (3 hours).
- The NEET 2026 examination consists of one paper with 180 MCQ-type questions.
- The paper is divided equally among the subjects, with 45 questions from each subject.
- The total marks for the NEET 2026 exam are 720 marks.
- NTA has increased the exam duration by 20 minutes, making it 3 hours and 20 minutes.
- The NEET 2026 Question Paper will have 180 multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Each subject had two sections, A and B, with Section A having 35 questions and Section B consisting of 15 questions.
- Candidates were required to answer only 10 questions out of the 15 in Section B for each subject.
- For every correct answer, +4 marks will be awarded and 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
NEET 2026 Marks Vs Rank
The NEET 2026 Marks with respect to the NEET 2026 Rank is given below for the candidates for their reference.
| NEET 2025 Marks | NEET 2025 Rank |
| 720 | 1 |
| 719 – 717 | 2 – 3 |
| 716 | 4 |
| 715 – 708 | 5 – 31 |
| 707 – 699 | 32 – 129 |
| 698 – 688 | 130 – 380 |
| 687 – 679 | 381 – 842 |
| 678 – 668 | 850 – 1698 |
| 667 – 658 | 1700 – 2945 |
| 657 – 649 | 3065 – 4869 |
| 648 – 638 | 5073 – 7357 |
| 637 – 629 | 7643 – 10545 |
| 628 – 618 | 10877 – 14353 |
| 617 – 609 | 14766 – 18807 |
| 608 – 598 | 19277 – 24533 |
| 597 – 588 | 24539 – 29770 |
| 587 – 579 | 30391 – 36057 |
| 578 – 569 | 36110 – 42998 |
| 568 – 558 | 43415 – 50000 |
NEET Cutoff Marks 2026
Refer to the table below for the NEET 2026 Cutoff Marks for different categories along with the percentile score.
| Category | NEET Cutoff Marks 2026 | NEET 2026 Cut-Off Percentile |
| General | 720-137 | 50th |
| General (PwD) | 720-137 | 45th |
| SC | 136-107 | 40th |
| ST | 136-107 | 40th |
| OBC | 136-107 | 40th |
| SC/ST/OBC (PwD) | 120-107 | 40th |
Documents Required for NEET 2026 Counselling Process
Candidates can refer to the list of documents that are required for the NEET 2026 counselling process.
- Class 10th Certificate and Marksheet
- NEET 2026 Admit Card
- Provisional Seat Allotment Letter
- Class 12th Certificate and Marksheet
- NEET 2026 Rank
- NEET 2026 Scorecard
- Valid Identity Proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, etc.)
- Birth Certificate
- Passport size Photograph
- For NRI/OCI Candidates:
- Sponsorship affidavit for the expenses incurred
- Relationship affidavit of the candidate with the sponsorer
- Passport copy of sponsorer
- Caste Certificate (if required)
- Disability Certificate (if required)
For NRI/OCI Candidates:
- Sponsorship affidavit
- Relationship affidavit with sponsor
- Sponsor’s passport copy
If applicable:
- Caste Certificate
- Disability Certificate
Courses Offered Under NEET UG 2026 Exam
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
- Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc & AH)
- Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
- Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS)
- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
- Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
