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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) is a highly competitive national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), AYUSH (BAMS/BHMS), and allied healthcare courses across premier government and private institutions in India.

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Next Exam 21 Jun 2026
Registration Feb 2026 – Mar 2026
Mode Offline
Difficulty High
Quick overview
Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Attempts: Once a year
Seats via exam: 1.1+ lakh MBBS, 26k BDS, AYUSH, Nursing
Applicants (last year): 23.7 Lakh
Score validity: Same admission year
Registration fee: ₹1,700 (UR), ₹1,600 (EWS/OBC), ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwD)
  • NEET UG is the sole national-level entrance examination for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and veterinary courses across all government and private medical colleges in India, including premium institutions like AIIMS and JIPMER.
  • Conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam is held in an offline pen-and-paper format utilizing OMR sheets.
  • The examination comprises 200 multiple-choice questions covering Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology, where candidates are required to attempt 180 questions within a total duration of 3 hours and 20 minutes.
  • With millions of applicants registering every year, NEET UG is widely regarded as one of the largest and most competitive entrance exams in India.
Eligibility criteria
Age Criteria
  • The candidate must have completed a minimum of 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the year of admission.
  • There is no upper age limit for appearing in the NEET UG examination.
Educational Qualification
  • Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the final year of the 10+2 or equivalent qualifying examination.
  • The candidate must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects in their 10+2.
  • Candidates who have passed 10+2 from Open Schools or as private candidates are also eligible to apply.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
  • General / EWS category candidates must secure a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology.
  • OBC / SC / ST category candidates require a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in the core science subjects.
  • PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates require a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.
Exam pattern
Duration: 3 hrs 20 mins
Mode: Offline
Sections: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology (Each subject has Section A: 35 & Section B: 15 questions)
Question Type: MCQs with 4 options and single correct answer
Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Language Options: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
Syllabus distribution
Physics
  • Physical World and Measurement
  • Kinematics
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work Energy and Power
  • Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body
  • Gravitation
  • Properties of Bulk Matter
  • Thermodynamics
  • Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
  • Oscillations and Waves
  • Electrostatics
  • Current Electricity
  • Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
  • Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Optics
  • Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
  • Atoms and Nuclei
  • Electronic Devices
  • Experimental Skills
Chemistry
  • Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
  • Structure of Atom
  • Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
  • Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
  • Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Equilibrium
  • Redox Reactions
  • p-Block Elements
  • Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Solutions
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • d and f Block Elements
  • Coordination Compounds
  • Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
  • Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
  • Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
  • Amines
  • Biomolecules
  • Practical Chemistry
Biology
  • Diversity in Living World
  • Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
  • Cell Structure and Function
  • Plant Physiology
  • Human Physiology
  • Reproduction
  • Genetics and Evolution
  • Biology and Human Welfare
  • Biotechnology and Its Applications
  • Ecology and Environment
Application process
  1. Online Registration: Visit the official NTA NEET website and click on 'New Registration'. Fill in your basic details (Name, Email, Mobile Number) to generate a unique Application Number and password.
  2. Filling the Application Form: Log in using your Application Number and fill out the detailed form, including personal details, choice of exam centers (up to 4 options), medium of question paper, and academic qualifications (Class 10, 11, and 12).
  3. Uploading Documents: Upload scanned copies of the required documents exactly matching the specified dimensions. This includes a recent passport-size photograph, postcard-size photograph, signature, left and right-hand fingers and thumb impressions, and category certificates (if applicable).
  4. Payment of Examination Fee: Pay the non-refundable registration fee online using SBI, HDFC, ICICI Bank, or Paytm payment gateways via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
  5. Print Confirmation Page: After a successful transaction, a 'Confirmation Page' will be generated. Download and print at least 3-4 copies of this page for future reference and counseling verification rounds.
Keep soft copies of documents (Photo, Signature, Category certificate, PwD certificate) ready before the form opens.
Important dates 2025
Notification: February 8, 2026
Registration Window: Feb 8 – Mar 11, 2026
Correction Window: Mar 12 – Mar 15, 2026
Admit Card: June 14, 2026
Exam Date: June 21, 2026
Result Declaration: July 2026
Cut-off trend (score range)
Category 2024 2023 2022
General / EWS 686-144 720-162 720-137
OBC 143-113 161-127 136-107
SC 143-113 161-127 136-107
ST 143-113 161-127 136-107

Cut-off range indicates total raw score out of 720 required to qualify for counselling.

Preparation insights
  • Understand the Exam Weightage: Analyze the NEET UG syllabus to prioritize high-yield chapters. In Biology, focus heavily on Human Physiology, Genetics, and Ecology. In Chemistry, master Chemical Bonding, Organic Mechanisms, and Coordination Compounds. For Physics, dedicate significant time to Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Modern Physics.
  • NCERT is Your Holy Grail: Over 80-85% of the questions in NEET UG, particularly in Biology and Chemistry, are directly or indirectly derived from NCERT textbooks. Read every line, diagram caption, summary point, and in-text exercise of Class 11 and 12 NCERT thoroughly.
  • Create a Rigorous Revision Schedule: Because the volume of the syllabus is vast, concepts can be easily forgotten. Dedicate the final 2-3 months exclusively to active recall, using short notes, flashcards, and mind maps to revise formulas and chemical reactions regularly.
  • Solve Past Year Papers (PYQs): Practice at least the last 10–15 years of official NEET question papers. This helps you familiarize yourself with the recurring question patterns, framing style, and difficulty levels prioritized by the NTA.
  • Take Timed Mock Tests & Analyze Errors: Simulating the exact 3-hour-and-20-minute testing window on OMR sheets is vital to build speed and reduce silly mistakes. After every test, spend an hour tracking down your weak areas and correcting conceptual errors.
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12 Jun 2026

NTA announces major candidate-friendly changes for the June 21 re-examination; total test duration has been extended by 15 minutes to 195 minutes (2:00 PM to 5:15 PM) to cover administrative attendance procedures. Additionally, rough work space within the question paper booklet has been doubled from 2 to 4 pages

Useful resources
Official Website Information Bulletin (PDF) Previous Year Question Papers