NEET (UG) Exam 2026
The definitive gateway to medical education in India. Prepare with comprehensive insights on eligibility, syllabus, and important dates.
Exam Overview
The NEET (UG) Examination is a pre-medical entrance exam for candidates wishing to enroll in undergraduate medical programs in public, private, and foreign institutions. It stands for National Eligibility and Entrance Test (Undergraduate).
Conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA), it is regarded as one of the most difficult admission exams to pass in India, with over 15 lakh candidates taking it each year.
Latest Update: NEET (UG) 2026
NEET (UG) 2026 Notification: The official exam notification is estimated to be released in January 2026, followed by the start of the registration process in February.
Based on previous year trends, candidates can anticipate the NEET UG 2026 application window to open in the first week of February, with detailed guidelines and important dates announced beforehand.
Registration Information
Registration is the initial step in filling out the application form to sit in the NEET test, thus stay up to speed on the NEET UG test 2026 application deadlines.
Bansal Classes gives comprehensive information on how to complete the Online Application Form.
Key Highlights
Quick facts about the 2026 examination:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test |
| Examination Organising Body | National Testing Agency (Since, 2019) |
| Official Website(s) | nta.ac.in/ and neet.nta.nic.in/ |
| Qualification Eligibility | 12th passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Minimum Age Criteria | 17 years |
| Examination Date | May 2026 (tentative) |
| Examination Mode | Pen and Paper mode (OMR-based) on a single day |
| Frequency of Examination | Once in a year |
| Language of Examination | 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. |
Programs Offered
NEET UG is the admission test for numerous medical and paramedical programs as listed below:
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
BDS
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
BAMS
Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery
BHMS
Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
BUMS
Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery
BSMS
Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery
BVSc & AH
Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry
B.Sc. (Hons)
Nursing
BPT
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
BOT
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
BASLP
Bachelor of Speech, Audiology, and Language Pathology
BPO
Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics
Participating Institutions
542
Medical Institutions313
Dentistry Colleges914
AYUSH Colleges47
BVSc & AH Colleges15
AIIMS Campuses2
JIPMER CampusesExam Pattern
It is very important to understand the NEET Exam Pattern before you start preparing:
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
Syllabus
To properly begin test preparation, a thorough comprehension of the approved curriculum is required. The NEET UG syllabus contains chapters from Class 11 and 12 in topics like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Admit Card
The NTA will distribute admit cards for the NEET UG 2026 Exam a few days before the examination. It is a mandatory document.
Crucial Verification
Candidates must examine the NEET 2026 admit card guidelines and instructions, as well as their personal information immediately.Answer Key
After taking the NEET-UG test, students eagerly await the answer key to get insights into their performance. On its official website, the NTA makes available the official answer key, as well as scanned pictures of OMR answer sheets and machine-recorded replies for all students. With both the solution key and the scanned OMR solution sheet, students may compare the answer key to the recorded and wrong responses.
Analysis & Preparation
NEET Exam Analysis
The NEET exam analysis provides a complete breakdown of question patterns, subject allocation, and overall difficulty.
2025 Difficulty Overview:
Overall:
Somewhat difficult
Biology:
Simplest
Chemistry:
Balanced
Physics:
Significantly tougher
Previous Year Question Papers
Practicing NEET previous year papers provides a concept for developing an appropriate approach. It aids kids in:
Understand the Exam Pattern
Understanding Question Trends
Time Management
Self-Assessment
Identifying Weak Areas
Results & Cut-off
How to check results
The NTA will release the NEET UG Result on its official website. Students can download scorecard by following these steps:
Visit the official NTA NEET website.
Click on 'View NEET UG Result' tab.
Enter Application Number, DOB, and Security Pin.
Your NEET Score Card will be displayed.
Download and Print the result.
Retain a copy for admission process.
2024 Cut-off Trends
| Category | Percentile | Cut-Off |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 50 | 686 - 144 |
| OBC, SC, ST | 40 | 143 - 113 |
| UR/EWS & PwD | 45 | 143 - 127 |
| OBC, SC, ST-PwD | 40 | 126 - 113 |
Counselling Process
Seat Allocation & Admission
Following the declaration of results, the next essential phase is counselling. It covers 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats (handled by MCC) & 85% State Quota seats.
Following the issuance of the NEET counselling announcement, qualified applicants must register by completing the registration form, submitting the required documents, and paying the registration fee.
The next step will be to fill out the choices and claim the seats.
To claim a place, aspirants must download the seat allocation order, visit the institute, and complete the admission requirements.
They may refuse the seat assigned in the first round and compete in the second round to upgrade their position. If they do not get a seat in the first two rounds, they will be eligible to participate in the mop-up and stray-vacancy rounds.
Exam Day Guidelines
Reporting
Candidates should arrive at the testing venue at least one hour before scheduled reporting time for security checks.
Seating & Photos
Candidates must take the assigned seat. Must attach a passport-sized picture of themselves to their NEET admit card.
Videotaping
Candidates have to agree to videotaping. Must maintain an erect stance and face the camera for identification.
Fairness
Due to large number of applicants, NTA follows tight guidelines to ensure fairness and discipline.