NEET – Exam Dates, Syllabus, Eligibility

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Key Highlights

Exam Date

3 May 2026

Duration

180 min

Total Marks

720

Questions

180

Exam Fee

₹1,700

Mode

offline

Negative

-1

Important Dates

Timeline

Registration Starts

8 Feb 2026

Done

Registration Ends

8 Mar 2026

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Exam Date

3 May 2026

About NEET

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a mandatory entrance exam for aspiring aspirants who want to join the Undergraduate program of medical and dental course whereas : MBBS and BDS dental. The NEET exam 2026 is mainly conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), this agency is generally responsible for conducting the exam.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for the NEET 2026 

The aspirants joining NEET Exam 2026 need to complete the application before joining the exam. The selection criteria for the NEET 2026 exam are listed below. Additionally, aspirants must be aware that there is limit to attempt NEET and can submit the application if they go through the eligibility criteria that is mentioned below:


  • Education Qualification:    

The aspirants must have completed 10+2 intermediate exams in the subjects like : Physics, Chemistry, Biology with an English language.

  • Minimum Marks 

For the general category candidates must have scored 50% , and for the reserved category candidates like: SC/ST/OBC must have scored 45% .

  • Age Limit 

Candidates must be 17 years old or must have crossed the age before the 31st  December 2026.

  • Number of Attempts 

There is no limit for the NEET exam.

  • Years of passing 

Aspirants appearing for the qualifying exam in 2026 can also come ahead and apply for the NEET exam.

  • Nationality 

Indian Nationals, Foreign Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs are also allowed to apply for the exam.

Exam Syllabus

The syllabus for NEET-UG has been finalized and it has been released by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Compared to the last previous year there are no changes in the NEET Syllabus of 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has posted the PDF of the syllabus on the website.


The aspirants must download the PDF to know about the key chapters for each subject in the NEET-UG question paper, which includes Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Basically the NEET Exam 2026 syllabus is consistently started from Class 11 and Class 12 emphasising the topics from the NCERT.

Exam Pattern

The aspirants must go through the NEET Exam 2026 exam pattern before taking up the test. A clear understanding needs to be done of the exam pattern which is more essential for candidates to plan their NEET preparation successfully.   

 

The candidates can manage the time during the test, they can approach the questions by clearly understanding of the marking scheme, if the candidates have gone through the exam pattern of NEET Exam 2026. The below given table will provide the significant information about the exam pattern, duration of the test, the marking schemes, number of questions and so on:


180

Questions

180m

Duration

720

Marks

Yes (1)

Negative

Detailed Information

Exam Pattern

Exam modeOffline
Exam duration3 hours
Total number of questions180 questions
Total marks720 marks
Sections3 sections - Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Physics - Number of questions45
Physics - Sectional marks180 marks
Chemistry - Number of questions45
Chemistry - Sectional marks180 marks
Biology - Number of questions90
Biology - Sectional marks360 marks
Marking scheme0 marks for unattempted
Correct answer+4 marks
Wrong answer-1 mark
0

Application Fee

General / Unreserved₹1700/-
General EWS / OBC-NCL₹1600/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender₹1000/-
Outside India (All Categories)₹9500/-

How to Apply

To register the application for NTA NEET 2026, follow the below given application process:


  • Visit the official website NEET UG 2026 to register.

  • On the home page, click on the link “login” .

  • On the new window, complete the login details that were provided to you after done with the registration process and click on the login button.

  • Complete the required documents in the application form like: personal details to academic details and other details. The candidates need to be attentive during the form fill up. Cross check once after the completion of documents.

  • Add all the essential documents in the specified format.

  • Once done with the required information and documents the candidates will be asked to do the final submission of the application form. Check once carefully before submitting the application.

  • Hereafter , the candidates will be taken to the fees page.

  • Pay the fees of application online as per the category chosen to successfully submit the form.

  • Take a xerox of the submitted application form for future purpose.

Preparation Tips

To do well in the NEET exam, follow the strategy and tips to crack the exam in the first attempt itself. Decide the time and make the difference in the students overall performance not just in the marks, but even in the mindset and confidence too.

To build a streamline in the students preparation, down the below some keys tips have been provided for each and every NEET aspirants should prioritise:

  • Mainly focus on the Biology NCERT, then towards the chemistry and Physics.

  • Make a time table for the revision, mock test, and note making. 

  • Prepare from the previous year question paper and and practice OMR sheets.

  • Balance the time , speed and accuracy for every subject.

  • Analyse the NEET mock test, maintain a notebook for mistakes and use short notes.

  • Stay consistent, avoid burnout, and have a proper sleep.

Study Smart

Focus on high-weightage topics

Practice Tests

Attempt mock tests regularly

Stay Consistent

Daily revision is key

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