NEET UG 2026
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NEET UG is India's single entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS) and B.Sc Nursing admissions, conducted by the National Testing Agency. NEET UG 2026 was held on 3 May 2026 in pen-and-paper mode across 5,516 centres in 552 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. A re-examination was subsequently held on 21 June 2026 (per NTA notices) and the result was reported on 16 July 2026. The exam process is over — admissions are now running through MCC counselling for All India Quota and deemed universities, and state counselling for state-quota seats (see our UP, Bihar and Maharashtra counselling pages).
NEET UG 2026 — Key Dates
Official cycle dates from NTA. The next application window (NEET UG 2027) has not been announced yet.
| Online application window | 8 Feb – 8 Mar 2026 (closed) |
|---|---|
| Correction window | After the application window (as notified by NTA) |
| Exam date | 3 May 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam timing | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (3 hours) |
| Re-examination (per NTA notices) | 21 Jun 2026 (held) |
| Result | 16 Jul 2026 (reported) |
| MCC counselling (AIQ / Deemed) | In progress — final rounds |
| State counselling (85% seats) | In progress — stray vacancy rounds |
| NEET UG 2027 notification | To be announced |
Exam date and application window are from NTA's official announcements (the 2026 exam was held on 3 May 2026). Always confirm live counselling schedules on mcc.nic.in and your state portal.
NEET UG Eligibility
In plain words — who can appear in NEET UG.
You must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. In PCB together you need at least 50% marks if you are General category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for General-PwD. There is no upper age limit. The minimum age is 17 years on or before 31 December of the admission year — for NEET UG 2026, you must be born on or before 31 December 2009.
Both Indian nationals and OCI cardholders (treated at par with Indian citizens for admission) can apply. Qualifying NEET only makes you eligible for counselling — the actual seat comes through MCC or your state counselling.
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech + English
- PCB aggregate: 50% General · 40% SC/ST/OBC · 45% General-PwD
- Minimum age 17 years by 31 Dec 2026 (born on/before 31 Dec 2009)
- No upper age limit
NEET UG Exam Pattern
One paper, 180 questions, all compulsory — the post-2025 pattern continues.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Botany | 45 | 180 |
| Zoology | 45 | 180 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
Marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer. Duration 3 hours (2:00–5:00 PM), pen-and-paper OMR mode, in 13 languages.
NEET UG Syllabus — What to Study
The syllabus is set by the NMC (Undergraduate Medical Education Board) and followed by NTA — NCERT Class 11 + 12 level. NTA publishes the full syllabus PDF on neet.nta.nic.in.
Physics
- Class 11: Units & Measurements, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work-Energy-Power, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Oscillations & Waves
- Class 12: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics, Semiconductors
Chemistry
- Physical: Mole Concept, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics
- Organic + Inorganic: p/d/f Block, Coordination Compounds, Organic Chemistry basics to named reactions
Botany
- Cell Biology, Plant Physiology, Genetics & Biotechnology, Ecology, Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Zoology
- Human Physiology, Human Health & Disease, Animal Kingdom, Evolution, Biotechnology Applications
Download "NEET UG Syllabus" (PDF) from the Downloads section of neet.nta.nic.in for the official chapter-wise list — do not rely on coaching-site versions.
NEET UG Photo & Signature Size (Official Spec)
Important: the NEET UG Information Bulletin specifies upload sizes in KB only — it does not print pixel dimensions. The KB limits below are the official spec from the bulletin; our resizer targets exactly these windows.
Photo must be recent, in colour, against a light background, with ears visible. The bulletin prints KB ranges only — no official pixel dimensions. The same photo is used on your admit card and at counselling — keep the file safe.
How to Apply for NEET UG
How the NEET UG application works (for the next cycle — window closed for 2026).
- 1Open neet.nta.nic.in and read the Information Bulletin fully
- 2Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
- 3Fill the application form — personal details, exam city choices, qualifications
- 4Upload photo, postcard photo and signature in the exact sizes above
- 5Pay the fee online — General ₹1,700 · General-EWS/OBC-NCL ₹1,600 · SC/ST/PwD ₹1,000 (India centres)
- 6Submit and download the confirmation page
- 7Use the correction window if NTA opens one — then download the admit card when released
Fee for centres outside India: ₹9,500. NTA helpline is printed in the Information Bulletin on neet.nta.nic.in.
Documents Required — With Sizes
Upload sizes are for the NEET application form. At counselling, carry the originals of the same documents.
- Passport-size photograph 10–200 KB
- Postcard-size photograph 10–200 KB
- Signature 10–100 KB
- Class 10 certificate — date-of-birth proof
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — if claimed
- PwD certificate — if applicable
- Photo ID — Aadhaar / PAN / Passport
- NEET UG admit card and scorecard — for counselling & admission
NEET UG — Qualifying Percentile (Official Rule)
To qualify NEET UG you must score at or above your category percentile. The category-wise cutoff MARKS for 2026 are published by NTA with the result.
| Category | Qualifying percentile |
|---|---|
| General (UR/EWS) | 50th percentile |
| General-PwD | 45th percentile |
| SC / ST / OBC (incl. PwD) | 40th percentile |
Qualifying the exam does not guarantee a seat — government-college admission cutoffs in counselling are far higher than the qualifying marks. Check your state counselling page for round-wise allotments.
NEET UG — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NEET UG 2026 exam date?
NEET UG 2026 was held on Sunday, 3 May 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in pen-and-paper (OMR) mode, as announced by NTA. The exam is over and counselling is in progress.
How many questions are there in NEET UG?
180 questions, all compulsory — 45 each from Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. The paper carries 720 marks with +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong answer, in 3 hours.
What is the NEET UG application fee?
For exam centres in India (NEET UG 2026): General ₹1,700, General-EWS/OBC-NCL ₹1,600, and SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender ₹1,000. For centres outside India the fee was ₹9,500.
What is the photo size for the NEET UG form?
The official bulletin specifies sizes in KB only: photograph 10–200 KB (JPG) and signature 10–100 KB (JPG). The bulletin does not print pixel dimensions — pixel figures shown on other sites are not the official spec. Our NEET resizer targets exactly these KB windows.
What is the age limit for NEET UG?
Minimum age is 17 years on or before 31 December of the admission year — for 2026, candidates born on or before 31 December 2009. There is no upper age limit.
What marks do I need to qualify NEET UG?
You need to reach your category percentile: 50th percentile for General, 45th for General-PwD and 40th for SC/ST/OBC. NTA declares the exact cutoff marks with the result. Qualifying is only the first step — seats are allotted in MCC and state counselling.
NEET UG or NEET PG — which is for MBBS admission?
NEET UG is for undergraduate admission (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, B.Sc Nursing) after Class 12. NEET PG is for postgraduate MD/MS admission after completing MBBS. They are different exams by different bodies (NTA vs NBEMS).