NEET 2026: Exam Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Previous Year Papers, Cutoff and Latest Changes

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NEET Exam is conducted for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, etc. courses for which more than 23,00,000 candidates register every year. 780 medical colleges participate in NEET exam and offer a total of 118148 MBBS seats.

  • To apply for NEET 2026, aspirants must have secured a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC & 40% for PWD) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in aggregate as per the NEET official brochure.
  • Aspirants must be at least 17 years of age as of 31 December 2026 to apply for NEET 2026.
  • To apply for NEET 2026, students can fill out the application form and submit it along with the application fee of INR 1,700 (INR 1,600 for GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL & INR 1,000 SC/ST/PwBD/PwD/Third Gender).
  • NEET 2026 will be conducted based on three subjects: Physics (45 questions), Chemistry (45 questions), and Biology (90 questions), totaling 180 questions.
  • 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer, and -1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer, and students can score a maximum of 720 marks in NEET 2026.

NTA is expected to conduct NEET 2026 on 3 May 2026 (Sunday) as per last year’s NEET exam date. NEET 2026 registration is expected to commence in February 2026 on the official website at neet.nta.ac.in based on the last year’s NEET exam date.

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NEET 2026

Key Summary

  • NTA conducts NEET 2026 to offer eligible candidates admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, etc. courses through 85% state quota and 15% All India Quota counselling.
  • Aspirants must have cleared class 12th in PCB stream or equivalent and must have secured a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC & 40% for PWD) in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
  • NEET eligibility criteria 2026 also required candidates to have completed 17 years of age as on 31 December 2026.
  • Eligible candidates can submit the NEET application form by filling out the form using personal, academic, and address details and by paying the NEET application fee of INR 1,700 (INR 1,600 for GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL & INR 1,000 SC/ST/PwBD/PwD/Third Gender).
  • As per the NEET paper pattern, a total of 180 questions will be asked in NEET question paper that students must solve in 180 minutes and can score a maximum of 720 marks.
  • NEET marking scheme indicates 4 marks to be awarded for a correct answer and -1 mark deducted for an incorrect answer.

What is NEET 2026?

NEET or National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) to allow eligible candidates to get admission to various medical courses like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, etc courses. Candidates are examined in the NEET based on the syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for classes 11th and 12th.

NEET was introduced in 2013 by MCC, and the first NEET exam was conducted on May 5, 2013. In July 2013, the examination was cancelled by the Supreme Court of India, and NEET was discontinued. In 2014 and 2015, AIPMT was conducted for admission to Medical courses across the country. Later in 2016, NEET was reintroduced, and this time, it was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

2017 onwards, NEET replaced AIPMT, AIIMS, JIPMER, and other state-level medical entrance examinations. After 2019, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has been responsible for conducting the NEET examination.

Courses Offered After NEET 2026

NEET Exam is a pre-medical entrance test conducted nationwide by NTA for admission to various Medical and Dental courses. As per the MCC official website, there are a total of 780 medical colleges offering 118148 MBBS seats across the country.

 

According to the Dental Council of India, 330 colleges participate in NEET UG for admission to BDS courses. Participating colleges offer 27,926 seats for admission to UG dental courses based on NEET 2026 scores.

 

Other courses offered after NEET 2026 include BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, etc. Aspirants can check the number of seats for each course in the table below.

 

Courses offered after NEET

Number of Colleges

Number of Seats

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery)

780

118148

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

330

27926

AYUSH

  • BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)

  • BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)

  • BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery)

  • BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)

  • BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yoga Science)

214

9321

 

Other courses offered after NEET 2026 include

  • Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing (included this year, 2023)
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor of Speech, Audiology, and Language Pathology
  • Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics

NEET 2026 Highlights

Particulars

Details

Name of Examination

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (Since 2019)

Official Website(s)

nta.ac.in/ and neet.nta.nic.in/

Eligibility Criteria (Qualification)

12th passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Minimum Age Required

17 years

NEET Examination Date

May 2026 (tentative)

Examination Mode

Pen and Paper mode (OMR-based) on a single day

Frequency of Examination

Once a year

Language of Examination

13 languages, including Hindi, English, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Urdu.

Sections Included

Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

NEET Total Questions

180

NEET Marking Scheme

+4 for each correct answer-1 for each incorrect answer0 for unanswered questions

NEET Total Marks

720

Courses Offered

MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery

BDS - Bachelor of Dental Surgery

BAMS - Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine, and Surgery

BUMS - Bachelor in Unani Medicine and Surgery

BHMS - Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery

BSMS - Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery

NEET 2026 Important Dates (Expected)

Dates (Tentative) Events
7 February to 7 March 2026 NEET Application Form 2026 Submission
7 March 2026 NEET Application Fee Submission Last Date
26 April 2026 NEET City Intimation Slip Date 2026
1 May 2026 NEET Admit Card Release Date 2026
3 May 2026 NEET 2026 Exam Date
14 June 2026 NEET 2026 Result Date
NEET 2026 Important Dates

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Ques. When will NEET be conducted in 2026?

Ans. NEET 2026 dates are yet to be announced by the NTA. However, based on the NEET exam dates from past years, the examination is expected to be conducted on 3 May 2026 (Sunday).

Ques. What is the last date of NEET registration 2026?

Ans. Registration and application process dates are yet to be released by NTA on the official website of NEET. However, students can expect NEET application process to begin in February 2026 till March 2026.

NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

NEET Eligibility criteria are published on the official website of NAT at neet.nta.nic.in, Included in the NEET information bulletin. Only candidates fulfilling the NEET eligibility criteria 2026 can fill out the application form 2026 and appear for NEET 2026 examination.

  • Age Criteria: Candidates who wish to appear for NEET 2026 must be born on or before 31 December 2009 (17 years of age), and there is no upper age limit for NEET 2026 examination.
  • Nationality: Indian Nationals, OCIs, NRIs, PIOs, and foreign national candidates are eligible for NEET 2026.
  • Qualification: Students must have completed class 12th or equivalent from any recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects.
  • Minimum Marks: Students belonging to the general category must have secured a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC & 40% for PWD) to be eligible for admission based on NEET 2026.

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Ques. What is the minimum age required for NEET 2026?

Ans. According to the NEET eligibility criteria released by NTA in the official brochure, candidates must have completed a minimum of 17 years of age as on 31 December 2026.

Ques. What percentage is required in class 12th for NEET 2026?

Ans. To be eligible for NEET 2026, students are required to have completed class 12th or equivalent from any recognized board. Moreover, for admission to medical programs based on NEET 2026, students must have secured a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in the qualifying examination.

NEET 2026 Registration

NEET registration and application process is expected to begin in the first week of February 2026 on the official website at neet.nta.nic.in. To apply for NEET 2026, aspirants must pay an application fee of INR 1700 for general candidates, INR 1,600 for GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL, and INR 1000 SC/ST/PwBD/PwD/Third Gender candidates.

Last year, 22,76,069 registered for NEET exam, and this year, more than 23,00,000 candidates are expected to register for NEET 2026.

NEET 2026 Application Fee

Category NEET Application Fee 2026 (in India) NEET Application Fee 2026 (Outside India)
General INR 1700 INR 9500
GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL INR 1600
SC/ST/PwBD/PwD/Third Gender INR 1000
NEET 2026 Application Fee

NEET 2026 Application Fee

Source: @neet.nta.nic.in

NEET 2026 Registration Advisory from NTA

NTA has released an advisory for candidates about to register for NEET 2026 on the official website. According to the advisory released by NTA, you must ensure the documents mentioned below are updated in advance before registering and applying for NEET 2026 to avoid rejection later.

  • Aadhar Card: You must update Aadhar cards with the correct Name, DOB, address, Father’s Name, and latest photograph.
  • UDID Card (for Persons with Disabilities): As a PWD candidate, you must ensure that your UIDAI card is valid, updated, and renewed as required.
  • Category Certificate: If you belong to the EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL category, your category certificate must be updated and valid.

Source: @nta.ac.in

NEET Registration Statistics

Last year, a total of 22,76,069 students registered for NEET exam. Out of these, 9,48,507 were OBC candidates, 3,33,646 were SC candidates, and 1,50,224 were ST candidates. Number of General and EWS category candidates who registered for NEET last year was 6,89,366, and 1,54,326, respectively.

Category Registered
OBC 9,48,507
SC 3,33,646
ST 1,50,224
General/UR 6,89,366
EWS 1,54,326
Total 22,76,069
NEET Registration Statistics

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Ques. What is the NEET registration fee for general candidates?

Ans. As per the official brochure, candidates belonging to the general category must pay a NEET application fee of INR 1700. For candidates outside of India, the NEET application fee 2026 is INR 9500.

Ques. What is the NEET application fee for reserved candidates?

Ans. For reserved candidates, like Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL, NEET application fee 2026 is INR 1600. However, for SC/ST/PwBD/PwD/Third Gender candidates, the NEET application fee is INR 1,000.

NEET 2026 Exam Pattern

NTA publishes exam pattern for NEET exam 2026 on the official website at neet.nta.nic.in along with the NEET information bulletin. According to NEET exam pattern 2026, there will be a total of 180 questions in the NEET question paper, and students are required to solve NEET question paper in 3 hours.

  • 45 questions will be asked from Physics section of NEET syllabus 2026.
  • 45 questions will be asked from Chemistry section of NEET syllabus 2026.
  • 90 questions will be asked from Biology section of NEET syllabus 2026.
  • Each correct answer will add 4 marks to the total NEET marks.
  • Each incorrect will deduct -1 mark from the overall NEET 2026 score.
  • Maximum marks that students can score in NEET 2026 are 720.
Particulars Details
Number of Sections 3
Sections Included Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Number of Questions in Each Section Physics- 45 questionsChemistry- 45 questionsBiology- 90 questions
Total Number of Questions in NEET 180
Duration of NEET Exam 180 minutes (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
NEET Marking Scheme Correct answer: +4Incorrect answer: -1Unanswered: 0
NEET Marks in Each Section Physics- 180 marksChemistry- 180 marksBiology- 360 marks
NEET Total Marks 720

Source: @neet.nta.nic.in

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Ques. What is the total number of questions in NEET?

Ans. As per the NEET exam pattern published on the official website of NTA, Physics will carry 45 questions, 45 questions will be asked in Chemistry and 90 questions will be asked in Biology. Total number of questions in NEET 2026 are 180.

Ques. What is the NEET marking scheme?

Ans. As per the NEET exam pattern and marking scheme, for each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded and for each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted. There is no negative marking for unanswered questions in NEET 2026.

Ques. What is the NEET total marks?

Ans. As per the section wise marks in NEET 2026, Physics carries 180 marks, Chemistry has a weightage of 180 marks and Biology carries a total of 360 marks.

Will NEET 2026 be conducted in 2 shifts?

Ans. No, as per the official NEET 2026 website, there are no updates regarding conducting NEET 2026 in two phases, unlike JEE Main. This year, NEET 2026 is expected to be conducted in a single phase on 3 May 2026.

Will NEET 2026 be conducted in CBT mode?

Ans. As of now, there is no official announcement for conducting NEET 2026 in CBT mode. This year, conducting NEET 2026 in CBT mode is not possible because of may reasons. First being the number of candidates appearing for NEET 2026. Candidates appearing for NEET every year is around 2 times than that of candidates appearing for the JEE Main exam.

Every year, more than 20,00,000 candidates register and appear for the NEET exam. It will be difficult to arrange more than 20,00,000 computer systems to conduct the examination.

Moreover, NEET aspirants have been preparing for NEET considering the pen-paper mode, and it will be difficult for them to switch to and prepare for the CBT mode in less time available.

NEET Syllabus 2026

NEET syllabus is prescribed by NTA on the official website at nta.ac.in. The syllabus for NEET 2026 is divided into 3 sections, including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. NEET syllabus is based on the class 11th and class 12th NCERT syllabus for Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, and is mentioned below.

NEET UG Syllabus 2026 PDF Links
NEET UG 2026 Physics Syllabus Download pdf
NEET UG 2026 Chemistry Syllabus Download pdf
NEET UG 2026 Biology Syllabus Download pdf

NEET 2026 Physics Syllabus and Weightage

Class Chapters Weightage Avg. Questions
Class 11 Kinematics 10% 2-3
Laws of Motion 8% 1-2
Work, Energy & Power 8% 1-2
Rotational Motion 14% 3-4
Properties of Matter & Fluids 10% 2-3
Thermodynamics 8% 1-2
Oscillations & Waves 12% 2-3
Class 12 Electrostatics 10% 2-3
Current Electricity 10% 2-3
Magnetic Effects & Electromagnetic Induction 15% 4-5
Optics 12% 3-4
Modern Physics 15% 4-5

NEET 2026 Chemistry Syllabus and Weightage

Class Chapters Weightage Avg. Questions
Class 11 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 4% 1
Atomic Structure 6% 1-2
Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure 10% 2-3
States of Matter 5% 1
Thermodynamics 8% 2
Equilibrium 8% 2
Hydrocarbons 7% 1-2
Class 12 Solid State 4% 1
Solutions 4% 1
Electrochemistry 6% 1-2
Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids 10% 2-3
Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers 8% 2
Biomolecules & Polymers 6% 1-2

NEET 2026 Biology Syllabus and Weightage

Class Chapters Weightage Avg. Questions
Class 11 Diversity of Life 10% 3-4
Structural Organization in Animals 6% 2
Cell Structure & Function 12% 3-4
Plant Physiology 10% 3-4
Human Physiology 20% 7-8
Class 12 Reproduction in Organisms 6% 2
Genetics & Evolution 18% 6-7
Biotechnology 8% 2-3
Ecology 10% 3-4
Human Health & Diseases 10% 3-4
NEET Syllabus 2026

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NEET 2026 Section-wise Weightage

NEET section weightage is published along with the NEET exam pattern on the NEET information bulletin. As per the information bulletin of NEET, 45 questions will be asked from NEET Physics and Chemistry each, and 90 questions will be asked from Biology.

Section NEET 2026 Section-wise Weightage (Questions) NEET 2026 Section-wise Weightage (Marks)
Physics 45 180
Chemistry 45 180
Biology 90 360

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Ques. What is the syllabus of NEET 2026?

Ans. According to the NEET syllabus released by NTA on the official website, NEET 2026 question paper will be based on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects. Each subject will be based on class 11th and class 12th NCERT syllabus.

Ques. What is the sectional weightage of NEET 2026?

Ans. Weightage of NEET 2026 sections is different for each section. For Physics, the weightage is 45 questions (180 marks), for Chemistry, the weightage is 45 questions (180 marks. However, for Biology, the weightage is 90 questions (360 marks).

NEET 2026 Preparation and Books

Before appearing for NEET 2026, students must be fully prepared to answer the questions asked in NEET 2026. To prepare for NEET 2026 effectively, students must consider the following guidelines.

  • Go through the NEET syllabus carefully and check the NEET exam pattern.
  • Collect relevant study material and books for NEET 2026 that align with the NEET syllabus and exam pattern.
  • Prepare a NEET study plan and follow it regularly.
  • Solve chapter-wise, topic-wise, and section-wise NEET PYQs and previous year’s papers to know the level of examination.
  • Attempt NEET mock tests to improve time management and accuracy by analyzing weak areas of the NEET syllabus.
Book Name Author/Publisher
NCERT Biology Class 11 NCERT
NCERT Biology Class 12 NCERT
Objective NCERT at Your Fingertips Biology MTG
Trueman’s Biology Vol. 1 & 2 Trueman Publications
NCERT Chemistry Class 11 NCERT
NCERT Chemistry Class 12 NCERT
Concise Inorganic Chemistry J. D. Lee
Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations R. C. Mukherjee
Concepts of Physics Vol. 1 & 2 H. C. Verma
Objective Physics for NEET D. C. Pandey (Arihant)

NEET Admit Card 2026

NEET admit card is an important document that students need before appearing for the NEET 2026 examination. The admit card for NEET 2026 includes information related to the candidate, exam center details, exam date, and guidelines that candidates must follow while appearing for NEET 2026.

Details Mentioned on NEET Admit Card

Aspirants will find the details mentioned below on NEET admit card 2026.

  • Name of candidate
  • Candidate’s Father’s Name
  • Category of Candidate
  • NEET Application Number
  • NEET Roll Number
  • NEET Exam Date
  • NEET Exam Center Name and Address

NEET Result 2026

Once the NEET 2026 examination is held, NTA will prepare to evaluate the response sheets of candidates to release the NEET result 2026. Once the evaluation is over, NTA is expected to release the NEET result in the second week of June 2026 on the official website at neet.nta.ac.in.

NEET Result Statistics

As per the NEET 2026 result statistics released by NTA, 1101151 UR/EWS candidates qualified NEET last year. Among OBC candidates, a total of 88692 candidates qualified NEET exam 2025. Students can check more NEET result statistics in the table below.

Category NEET(UG) 2025 Marks range NEET(UG) 2025 Total Candidates
UR/EWS 686–144 1101151
OBC 143–113 88692
SC 143–113 31995
ST 143–113 13940
UR/EWS & PwBD 143–127 472
OBC & PwBD 126–113 216
SC & PwBD 126–113 48
ST & PwBD 126–113 17
Total 1236531

NEET 2026 Cutoff

NEET qualifying cutoff 2026 will be released on the official website of NTA on the NEET result date. However, NEET cutoff for admission to various colleges will depend on various factors like state of eligibility, number of candidates, availability of seats, etc. The expected NEET cutoff 2026 based on last year’s statistics is mentioned in the table below.

Category NEET Qualifying Percentile NEET Marks Range
UR/EWS ≥50th percentile 686-144
OBC ≥40th but <50th percentile 143-113
SC ≥40th but <50th percentile 143-113
ST ≥40th but <50th percentile 143-113
UR/EWS & PWBD ≥45th but <50th percentile 143-127
OBC & PwBD ≥40th but <45th percentile 126-113
SC & PwBD ≥40th but <45th percentile 126-113
ST & PwBD ≥40th but <45th percentile 126-113
NEET 2026 Cutoff

Source: @neet.nta.nic.in

NEET 2026 Counselling

After the release of NEET result 2026, aspirants will be required to participate in NEET counselling process either for the 85% state quota or 15% All India Quota (AIQ).

  • For All India Quota counselling, candidates must register for a central counselling process, where AIQ seats will be allotted based on availability. AIQ NEET counselling is conducted by MCC at mcc.nic.in.
  • State Quota counselling requires candidates to register for NEET counseling conducted by the respective state counseling authorities.

Ques. What is the NEET qualifying marks for the general category?

Ans. According to NEET qualifying criteria prescribed by NEET, students belonging to the general category must score a minimum of 686 to 144 to qualify NEET 2026. Minimum NEET qualifying percentile for general candidates is ≥50th percentile.

Ques. What are the minimum qualifying percentile for OBC in NEET 2026?

Ans. for OBC category candidates, the minimum qualifying criteria is ≥40th but <50th percentile. Minimum marks required to qualify NEET 2026 for OBC is 143-113.

NEET 2026 FAQs

Ques. Will the NEET cutoff decrease in 2026?

Ans. The NEET 2026 cutoff is expected to be like last year, with minor changes based on the difficulty of the exam, the number of test-takers, and the availability of seats. For the general category, the cutoff range last year was 686 to 114 marks, whereas for OBC/SC/ST categories, it was 143 to 113 marks.

Ques. What are the NEET marks for MBBS?

Ans. The NEET marks for admission in MBBS are the minimum marks that must be obtained by a candidate in the NEET UG exam to qualify for admission into an MBBS program in India.

The minimum marks differ every year depending on the difficulty level of the exam, available seats, and category.

Minimum NEET Marks Required for MBBS:

Category Expected NEET Score Range Remarks
General (UR) 600 – 720 Required for top government medical colleges
OBC/SC/ST 480 – 600 Depends on the state and college
Government College (Min.) 590 – 620 Depends on the state quota or the All India Quota
Private College 250 – 450 Varies significantly across institutions

Ques. How many attempts are there in NEET 2026?

Ans. There is no restriction on the number of attempts for NEET 2026. Candidates are free to attempt the exam as many times as they want, as long as they are eligible.

Also, the maximum age limit of NEET UG has been removed, so candidates of all ages can apply.

Ques. What are the important dates for NEET 2026?

Ans. The important dates for NEET 2026 have yet to be announced. However, candidates can refer to the dates below, which are based on last year's NEET exam dates.

  • NEET Application Form Date 2026: 7 February to 7 March 2026
  • NEET Application Fee Submission Date: 7 March 2026
  • NEET Admit Card Date 2026: 26 April 2026
  • NEET Exam Date 2026: 1 May 2026
  • NEET Result Date 2026: 3 May 2026

Ques. What is the NEET exam date 2026?

Ans. The NEET exam date is yet to be announced by the National Testing Agency. However, as per the last year's NEET exam date, NTA is expected to conduct the NEET exam 2026 on 3 May 2026 (Sunday).

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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Fees Structure

Structure based on different categories

CategoriesState
General1700
sc1000
pwd1000

Note: General EWS and OBC Category Fees- INR 1600

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