Overview

India’s only national entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS), and Veterinary (BVSc & AH) courses in government and private institutions across the country is called NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate).

Official website: 

https://neet.nta.nic.in

• Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
• Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
• Languages: 13 languages including English, Hindi, and regional languages
• Annual Applicants: ~20 lakh candidates
• Acceptance: All medical colleges in India (AIIMS, JIPMER merged with NEET)

Important Dates 2025-26

Key Timeline

• Application Period: December 2025 – January 2026 (tentative)
• Fee Payment Deadline: Extended by 2-3 days after application closure
• Admit Card: Available ~7-10 days before exam date
• Exam Date: 3rd May 2026 (tentative)
• Answer Key (Provisional): Within 2-3 days post-exam
• Results: June 2026
• Counselling (MCC): July-September 2026
• State Counselling: August-October 2026

Note : Please keep in mind that dates are approximate.

Official Updates Feed

Latest Notifications

• Inviting online Application Form for National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test [NEET (UG)-2026] – reg.

Official Sources: https://www.nmc.org.in/MCIRest/open/getDocument?path=/Documents/Public/Portal/LatestNews/Public%20Notice_NEET_removed.pdf

Recent Pattern Changes:

• Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes) – restored from pre-COVID format
• Questions: 180 MCQs (all compulsory) – internal choice removed
• Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect answer
• OMR Sheet: Physical bubbling with provided pen

🔗 Official Sources: neet.nta.nic.in

Syllabus (NCERT-Based)

Complete Curriculum Coverage

Click to download detailed syllabus:

Physics (Class 11 + 12) – 45 Questions

• Class 11: Units & Measurement, Motion, Laws of Motion, Work Energy Power, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Properties of Matter, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, Oscillations, Waves
• Class 12: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, Electromagnetic Induction, AC, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices

Chemistry (Class 11 + 12) – 45 Questions

• Physical Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry: Classification, Periodic Table, s-block, p-block, d & f-block, Coordination Compounds, Environmental Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles, Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Aldehydes & Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Biomolecules

Biology (Class 11 + 12) – 90 Questions

• Botany (45Q): Diversity, Morphology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Plant Physiology, Reproduction, Genetics, Evolution, Biology & Human Welfare, Biotechnology, Ecology
• Zoology (45Q): Animal Kingdom, Structural Organization, Cell Biology, Human Physiology, Reproduction, Genetics, Evolution, Biology & Human Welfare, Biotechnology, Ecology

Primary Reference: NCERT Textbooks (Class 11 & 12)

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Marking Scheme

• Correct Answer: +4 marks
• Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
• Unattempted: 0 marks
• Multiple Marking: -1 mark (treated as incorrect)

OMR Instructions

• Use only blue/black ballpoint pen provided at center
• Darken circles completely
• No erasing or overwriting allowed
• Mark question booklet code accurately

Application Guide

Step-by-Step Process

1. Online Registration

• Visit official portal: neet.nta.nic.in
• Register with email ID and mobile number
• Generate application number and password

2. Fill Application Form

• Personal details and academic information
• Choose exam city (3 preferences)
• Select exam language (cannot be changed later)
• Category selection (if applicable)

3. Document Upload

• Recent passport-size photograph (3.5cm × 4.5cm)
• Signature (3.5cm × 1.5cm)
• Left thumb impression
• Category/PwD certificates (if applicable)

4. Fee Payment

5. Final Submission

• Review all details carefully
• Download and print confirmation page
• Keep application number safe

Admit Card / Answer Key / Result

Admit Card Process

Download Timeline: 7-10 days before exam Required

Documents: Application number and password or date of birth

Contents: Exam date, time, venue, important instructions

Answer Key Release

Provisional Key: 2-3 days post-exam with objection window (₹200 per question)

Final Key: After expert review of valid objections

Process: Download from official portal using application credentials

Result Declaration : June 2026 (Tentative)

Components:

• All India Rank (AIR)
• Category rank (if applicable)
• Qualifying status
• Subject-wise scores
• Total marks and percentile

Access: Available on official portal

Cutoffs in NEET

NEET Qualification & Admission Cutoffs

Category	Qualifying Percentile	Approximate Marks
UR/EWS	50th percentile	686-144
UR/PwBD	45th percentile	143-127
OBC/SC/ST	40th percentile	143-113
OBC-PwBD/SC-PwBD/ST-PwBD	40th	126-113

Counselling Guides

Medical Counselling Process

MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) – All India Quota (15%):

Phase 1: Registration

• Online registration on mcc.nic.in
• Document verification
• Fee payment and seat matrix study

Phase 2: Choice Filling

• College and course preference order
• Security deposit payment
• Lock choices before deadline

Phase 3: Seat Allotment

    Round 1: July (Fresh seats)

    Round 2: August (Vacant + fresh seats)

    Round 3: September (Vacant seats only)

    Stray Vacancy Round: October

Phase 4: Reporting

• Report to allotted college within timeline
• Complete admission formalities
• Option for upgradation in next rounds

State Quota Counselling

State-Specific Process:

• Separate registration for each state
• Domicile requirements vary by state
• Different fee structures and timelines
• Some states have sub-quota for local areas

Documents Required:

• NEET scorecard and admit card
• Class 10th and 12th certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate
• Medical fitness certificate
• Passport-size photographs

About NEET & Authorities

Official Bodies

National Testing Agency (NTA):

• Autonomous organization under Ministry of Education
• Conducts NEET UG, JEE Main, and other national level exams
• Ensures standardized testing across the country

Medical Counselling Committee (MCC):

• Under Directorate General of Health Services
• Conducts counselling for All India Quota seats
• Manages admission to central institutions

National Medical Commission (NMC):

• Regulatory body for medical education
• Sets guidelines for medical college standards
• Oversees NEET implementation and medical admissions