National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

NEET 2026 Overview

  • The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is India’s single largest undergraduate medical entrance examination, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is the gateway for admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, AYUSH, BVSc & AH, and other allied medical courses in government and private institutions across the country. NEET is held once a year in offline (pen-and-paper) mode and is available in 13 language.

Key Highlights:

  • Exam Name: NEET (UG) 2026

  • Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)

  • Exam Level: National (Undergraduate)

  • Exam Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper)

  • Courses Offered: MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BAMS, BVSc & AH, BUMS, and more

  • Total Registrations (2025): ~21 lakh

  • Total Seats (approx.): MBBS – 1,18,190; BDS – 27,868; BAMS – 52,720; BVSc & AH – 60313

  • Exam Duration: 3 hours (2 PM to 5 PM IST)

  • Medium: 13 languages (including English, Hindi, regional languages)

  • Official Website: www.neet.nta.nic.in

NEET 2026 Important Dates (Tentative)

  • NEET 2026 Notification : January 2026

  • Application Form Release : January/February 2026

  • Last Date to Apply : March 2026

  • Correction Window : March 2026

  • Admit Card Release : April 2026

  • NEET 2026 Exam Date : May 2026

  • Answer Key Release : May/June 2026

  • Result Declaration : June 2026

  • Counselling Begins : June/July 2026


Note: These dates are tentative and subject to change. Always check the official NEET website for updates.

NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality: Indian Citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals are eligible.

  • Age Limit: Minimum 17 years as of December 31, 2026 (born on or before 31.12.2009). No upper age limit136.

  • Educational Qualification: Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.

  • Minimum Marks:

    • General: 50% in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

    • OBC/SC/ST: 40% in PCB

    • PwD: 45% in PCB

  • Additional Criteria: Candidates appearing for the qualifying exam in 2026 are also eligible to apply

NEET 2026 Application Process

  • Mode: Online only, via the official NEET website.

  • Steps:

  1. Register on the official NEET portal.

  2. Fill the online application form with personal, academic, and contact details.

  3. Upload required documents (photograph, signature, etc.).

  4. Pay the application fee (General: ₹1,700; OBC: ₹1,600; Reserved: ₹1,000; Foreign nationals: ₹9,500)1.

  5. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

NEET 2026 Exam Pattern

  • Mode : Offline (Pen and Paper)

  • Duration : 3 hours

  • Total Questions : 180 MCQs

  • Total Marks : 720

  • Sections : Physics (45 Qs, 180 marks), Chemistry (45 Qs, 180 marks), Biology (90 Qs, 360 marks: Botany & Zoology)12368

  • Marking Scheme : +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted

  • Languages : 13 (English, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Assamese, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, Telugu)

NEET 2026 Syllabus

  • Subjects Covered: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology), based on Class 11 and 12 curriculum.

  • Syllabus Authority: National Medical Commission (NMC)

  • Total Chapters: 79 (as per latest NMC update)

  • Note: The syllabus has been rationalized in line with recent NCERT textbook changes. Download the latest syllabus PDF from the official NTA or NMC website for detailed topic.

NEET 2026 Syllabus - Chapter Priority

    • Newtons Laws of Motion

    • Work, Power & Energy

    • Rigid Body Dynamics

    • Gravitation

    • Kinetic Theory of Gases & Thermodynamics

    • Electrostatics

    • Current Electricity

    • Geometrical Optics

    • Modern Physics

    • Semiconductor


    • Periodic Table

    • Chemical Bonding

    • Thermodynamics

    • General Organic Chemistry

    • Hydrocarbons

    • Chemical Kinetics

    • p - Block - Nitrogen and Oxygen Family

    • p - Block - Halogen & Noble Gases

    • The d and f Block Elements

    • Coordination Compounds

    • Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives

    • Amines

    • Biomolecules


    • Plant Kingdom

    • Animal Kingdom

    • Structural Organisation In Animals

    • Cell: The Unit Of Life

    • Biomolecules

    • Cell Cycle and Cell Division

    • Photosynthesis In Higher Plants

    • Respiration In Plants

    • Plant Growth and Development

    • Breathing and Exchange Of Gases

    • Body Fluids and Circulation

    • Locomotion and Movement

    • Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plants

    • Human Reproduction

    • Principles Of Inheritance and Variation

    • Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

    • Human Health and Diseases

    • Biotechnology - Principles and Processes

    • Biotechnology and Its Application

    • Organisms and Populations

    • Ecosystem

    • Units and Dimensions

      • Mathematical Tools

      • Rectilinear Motion

      • Projectile Motion

      • Relative Motion

      • Circular Motion

      • Friction

      • Centre of Mass

      • Elasticity and Viscosity

      • Calorimetry & Thermal Expansion

      • Heat Transfer

      • Capacitance

      • Nuclear Physics

      • Electromagnetic Waves

      • Principles of Communication


      • Mole Concept

      • Atomic Structure

      • Gaseous State

      • Chemical Equilibrium

      • Redox Reaction

      • Basic Inorganic Nomenclature

      • Hydrogen

      • s-Block Elements

      • IUPAC Nomenclature and Isomers

      • Solution and Colligative Properties

      • Environmental Chemistry

      • Solid State

      • Surface Chemistry

      • Metallurgy

      • Qualitative Analysis

      • Stereoisomerism

      • Hydrocarbons - Revision

      • Reaction Mechanism

      • Grignard Reagent

      • Aromatic Compounds

      • Biomolecules and Polymer

      • Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

      • Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers


      • The Living World

      • Morphology of Flowering Plants

      • Anatomy Of Flowering Plants

      • Transport In Plants

      • Mineral Nutrition

      • Excretory Products and their Elimination

      • Biological Classification

      • Chemical Coordination and Integration

      • Reproduction In Organisms

      • Reproductive Health

      • Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production

      • Microbes In Human Welfare

      • Biodiversity and Its Conservation

      • Environmental Issues

    • Fluid Mechanics

    • Surface Tension

    • Waves on a String

    • Sound Waves

    • Magnetic Effects of Electric Current and Magnetism

    • Electromagnetic Induction

    • Alternating Current

    • Wave Optics


    • Ionic Equilibrium

    • p-Block Elements- Boron and Carbon Family

    • Electrochemistry

    • Chemistry In Everyday Lives

    • Polymers


    • Digestion and Absorption

    • Neural Control and Coordination

    • Evolution

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses such as:

    • MBBS

    • BDS

    • AYUSH courses (BAMS, BHMS, etc.)

    • Veterinary courses

    • Other medical programs in India

    NEET is the only entrance exam for admission to government and private medical colleges in India.

  • NEET is the gateway exam for all medical aspirants in India. It holds importance because:

    • It is the only accepted entrance exam for MBBS/BDS admissions in India.

    • Admissions in AIIMS, JIPMER, and all central/state-run and private medical colleges are through NEET.

    • It ensures uniform admission criteria across the country.

    • NEET score is also used for scholarships, abroad medical study eligibility, and counselling-based admissions.

    Scoring well in NEET opens the door to prestigious institutions and career opportunities in healthcare.

  • Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper based)

    Duration: 3 hours

    Total Questions: 180

    Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology)

    Marking Scheme:

    • +4 for each correct answer

    • -1 for each incorrect answer

    • 0 for unanswered questions

  • Application form release: December  – January
    Last date to apply: January–February
    Application correction window: February
    Admit card release: April
    Exam date: First Sunday of May
    Result declaration: June 

  • The NEET 2026 syllabus includes Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology).Click here for complete syllabus -  https://www.nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20241230193629.pdf