NEET 2027 notification has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on October 13, 2026, marking the start of the application process for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical admissions across India.

With the notification now live, you must check the exam dates, verify your eligibility, and complete the application process before the deadline. NEET 2027 is expected to be conducted in May 2027 in offline (pen-and-paper) mode at centres across the country. Apply well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal.

  • Notification release date: October 13, 2026
  • NEET 2027 is expected to be held in May 2027 in offline mode.
  • The paper carries a total of 720 marks (200 questions; 180 to be attempted).
  • You must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology in Class 12.
  • Minimum age required is 17 years as of December 31, 2027.
  • Applications are accepted exclusively at neet.nta.nic.in.
Direct Link to NEET 2027 Official Notification (OUT) View Notification
NEET 2027 Online Application Portal Apply Now

NEET 2027 Key Highlights

The table below covers the most important details from the NEET 2027 notification at a glance.

Parameter Details
Exam Name National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2027
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Notification Release Date October 13, 2026
Exam Mode Offline (Pen-and-Paper)
Exam Duration 3 hours 20 minutes
Total Marks 720
Total Questions 200 (180 to be attempted)
Expected Exam Date May 2027 (based on previous year trends)
Courses Offered MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, B.VSc and AH, BSc Nursing
Official Website neet.nta.nic.in

NEET 2027 Important Dates

The schedule below is drawn from the official NEET 2027 notification. Dates marked as expected are based on previous year trends and will be confirmed once NTA publishes the detailed schedule.

Event Date
Notification Release October 13, 2026
Application Window Opens Expected October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online Expected November 2026
Application Fee Payment Deadline Expected November 2026
Application Correction Window Expected November–December 2026
Admit Card Release Expected April 2027
NEET 2027 Exam Date Expected May 2027
Provisional Answer Key Expected May–June 2027
Result Declaration Expected June 2027

NEET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Check all eligibility conditions before filling the NEET 2027 application form. Submitting the form without meeting these conditions may lead to cancellation of your registration.

Criteria Details
Nationality Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals
Minimum Age 17 years as of December 31, 2027
Upper Age Limit No upper age limit
Qualifying Examination Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English
Minimum Marks — General / EWS 50% aggregate in PCB subjects
Minimum Marks — SC / ST / OBC-NCL 40% aggregate in PCB subjects
Minimum Marks — PwBD 45% aggregate in PCB subjects
Appearing Students Students appearing in Class 12 in 2027 are eligible to apply provisionally
Number of Attempts No restriction on attempts

How to Apply for NEET 2027

The NEET 2027 application process is entirely online. Follow the steps below carefully to register and submit your form without errors.

  1. Visit the official portal — Go to neet.nta.nic.in and click on the NEET 2027 application link.
  2. New registration — Enter your name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number to generate your login credentials. Note down the Application Number and Password.
  3. Fill the application form — Log in and accurately fill in personal, academic, and contact details as per your documents.
  4. Upload required documents — Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression in the prescribed format and file size.
  5. Select exam cities — Choose up to four preferred exam centre cities from the dropdown list provided on the form.
  6. Pay the application fee — Pay online via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. Save the payment confirmation for your records.
  7. Submit and save confirmation — Review all details thoroughly before final submission. Download and print the confirmation page.

Documents needed during the application:

Document Accepted Format and Size
Passport-size photograph JPG/JPEG, 10–200 KB
Signature JPG/JPEG, 4–30 KB
Left-hand thumb impression JPG/JPEG, 10–50 KB
Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof) Scanned copy ready
Category certificate (if applicable) Scanned copy ready

NEET 2027 Application Fee

The fee structure below is based on previous NEET notification trends. The exact figures for 2027 will be confirmed in the official notification.

Category Expected Application Fee
General Rs. 1,700
General-EWS / OBC-NCL Rs. 1,600
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender Rs. 1,000
Students from Outside India Rs. 9,500

Fee payment is accepted through credit card, debit card, net banking, and UPI on the official portal.

NEET 2027 Notification FAQs

Ques. When was the NEET 2027 notification released?

Ans. The NEET 2027 notification was officially released by NTA on October 13, 2026. You can download it from neet.nta.nic.in.

Ques. When will NEET 2027 be conducted?

Ans. Based on previous year trends, NEET 2027 is expected to be held in May 2027 in offline mode. The exact date will be confirmed once NTA publishes the detailed exam schedule.

Ques. What is the eligibility to apply for NEET 2027?

Ans. You must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology. The minimum aggregate in PCB is 50% for General category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL, and 45% for PwBD. You must also be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2027.

Ques. How many attempts are allowed for NEET 2027?

Ans. There is no restriction on the number of attempts for NEET UG. You can appear as many times as you wish as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.

Ques. What is the total marks for NEET 2027?

Ans. NEET 2027 is conducted for a total of 720 marks. The paper has 200 questions out of which 180 are to be attempted — 45 from Physics, 45 from Chemistry, and 90 from Biology (Botany and Zoology combined).

Ques. Where can I apply for NEET 2027?

Ans. The NEET 2027 application form is available only at the official NTA portal: neet.nta.nic.in. Applications submitted through any other website are not valid.