NEET 2026
🩺 NEET 2026 – Exam Details, Syllabus, Eligibility, Dates & More
Get complete information on NEET UG 2026 – India’s single gateway exam for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses. Stay updated with syllabus, eligibility, pattern, key dates, counselling & cutoff info – all in one place.
🧭 What is NEET UG 2026?
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admissions to undergraduate medical programs like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BVSc, and others.
Conducted once every year, NEET 2026 will be a pen-and-paper-based exam held in 13 languages across India.
🩻 Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
📍 Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet)
🧪 Courses Covered: MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BVSc & AH
🌍 Accepted By: All government & private medical colleges across India
⟢ NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria ⟣
To apply for NEET 2026, you must meet the following requirements:
Nationality
Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & foreign nationals are eligible for NEET UG 2026. Eligibility subject to MCI/NMC and institutional admission policies.
Age Limit
Candidate must be 17 years old on or before 31st December 2026. There is no upper age limit; all qualified can appear.
Educational Qualification
Must have passed/appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech & English. Minimum marks: 50% (Gen), 40% (OBC/SC/ST), 45% (PwD) in PCB.
Number of Attempts
Unlimited attempts allowed for NEET UG under current NTA rules. Eligible students can apply every year without restriction.
💡 Note: NIOS & private students are also eligible, subject to updated NMC guidelines.
🗓️ NEET 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Date (Expected) |
|---|---|
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NEET 2026 Notification |
Jan 2026 |
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Registration Starts |
Jan – Feb 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
Feb – Mar 2026 |
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Application Correction Window |
March 2026 |
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Admit Card Release |
April 2026 |
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Exam Date (NEET 2026) |
May 2026 (Sunday) |
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Answer Key (Provisional) |
June 2026 |
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NEET 2026 Result |
June 2026 |
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Counselling Begins |
July 2026 onward |
👉 Stay tuned for official dates on nta.neet.nic.in
📊 Paper Format:
Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
Type: MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology)
🔹 Marking Scheme:
Total Questions: 200 (180 to be attempted)
Total Marks: 720
+4 for correct answer
–1 for wrong answer
0 for unattempted
Subject-Wise Question Breakup
| Subject | Section A | Section B | Total Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Physics |
35 |
10 |
45 |
180 |
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Chemistry |
35 |
10 |
45 |
180 |
|
Biology |
70 |
20 |
90 |
360 |
📚 NEET 2026 Syllabus
NEET 2026 syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11 & 12 topics for Physics, Chemistry & Biology.
🔬 Physics:
Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Kinematics, Electromagnetic Waves, Dual Nature of Matter, Optics, etc.
🧪 Chemistry:
Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Hydrocarbons, Alcohols & Phenols, Equilibrium, Thermodynamics, Coordination Compounds, etc.
🌿 Biology:
Human Physiology, Plant Physiology, Genetics & Evolution, Reproduction, Ecology, Diversity of Living Organisms, Biotechnology, etc.
💡 We recommend NCERT books for concept clarity & practice from previous years’ NEET papers.
📉 NEET 2026 Cutoff (Expected)
| Category | Percentile | Expected Cutoff (720) |
|---|---|---|
|
General (UR) |
50th |
715 – 137 |
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OBC/SC/ST |
40th |
136 – 107 |
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UR – PwD |
45th |
136 – 121 |
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Reserved – PwD |
40th |
120 – 107 |
🔎 Final cutoff depends on:
Exam difficulty level
Number of students
Total seats available
NEET 2026 Counselling Process
All India Quota (AIQ – 15%)
Conducted by MCC for admissions in:
⋟ AIIMS
⋟ JIPMER
⋟ ESIC colleges
⋟ Central & Deemed Universities
State Quota (85%)
Each state conducts its own counselling for government/private colleges under its jurisdiction.
🌀 Counselling Rounds:
» Round 1
» Round 2
» Mop-up Round
» Stray Vacancy Round
Documents Required:
• NEET Rank Card
• Admit Card
• 10th & 12th Marksheets
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size photos
🧭 Follow mcc.nic.in and respective state websites for updates.
📈 Why NEET UG 2026 is Important
- Gateway to 100,000+ MBBS & 26,000+ BDS seats
- Single nationwide exam – No more state-level MBBS tests
- Equal opportunity to compete on national level
- Required for study abroad (FMGE applicants must qualify NEET)
🧠 NEET 2026 Preparation Tips
- Start early with NCERT + Coaching modules
- Practice MCQs daily
- Take weekly mock tests and analyze
- Focus on Biology & high-weightage chapters
- Stay healthy: good sleep, nutrition & mental balance
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