The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS), Veterinary, and other medical courses in India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam is held Annually. The mode of the exam is offline. NEET is mandatory for students aspiring to pursue medical and dental programs in government and private colleges across India. The exam covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects. It follows multiple-choice question (MCQ) pattern. NEET scores are also used for admissions to AIIMS, JIPMER, and AFMC.
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Entrance Exam
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET-UG)
Conducted By
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose
Admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses in India
Mode of exam
Offline (Pen & Paper)
Duration of exam
3 hours 20 minutes
Languages
13 languages (including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
✔ Age: Minimum 17 years (No upper age limit)
✔ Education: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English
✔ Minimum Marks:
General: 50%
OBC/SC/ST: 40%
PwD: 45%
Exam pattern
✔ Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology)
✔ Total Questions: 200 (180 to be attempted)
✔ Marking Scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong answer
✔ Total Marks: 720
Exam frequency
Held Once a Year (Usually in May)
Application Mode
Online via neet.nta.nic.in
Application Fees
General (UR): ₹1,700
General-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹1,600
SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: ₹1,000
Candidates Outside India: ₹9,500
Fee is Non-Refundable.
Payment Mode
Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Helpline Numbers
011-40759000
011-69227700
Email address
neetug2025@nta.ac.in
NEET Syllabus (Based on NCERT 11th & 12th)
Biology (50% weightage)
Class 11: Diversity of Life, Cell Structure, Plant & Animal Physiology, Biomolecules, Ecology
Class 12: Genetics, Evolution, Biotechnology, Human Health, Environment
Chemistry (25% weightage)
Class 11: Basic Concepts, Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium
Class 12: Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymers, Biomolecules
Physics (25% weightage)
Class 11: Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work & Energy, Thermodynamics
Class 12: Current Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics, Semiconductors
Best Preparation Strategies
Follow NCERT Books – 80-85% of NEET questions come from NCERT.
Solve Previous Year Papers – Helps in understanding question trends.
Mock Tests & Time Management – Take regular tests to improve speed & accuracy.
Focus on High-Weightage Topics – Genetics, Human Physiology, Organic Chemistry, Electrodynamics.
Revise Regularly – Create short notes & flashcards for quick revision.
Official Website
neet.nta.nic.in
Important Dates
Event
Start Date
Last Date
Application Date
08 February 2026
08 March 2026 (up to 09:00 P.M.)
Correction Date
10 March 2026
12 March 2026
Fees Payment
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08 March 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
City Allotment
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Admit Card Date
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Exam Date
03 May 2026
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Result Date
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Counselling and Admission
All NEET Qualified candidates must apply for the counselling.
It is mandatory for all Indian Medical Aspirant to qualify NEET UG exam to remain eligible to get admission under MBBS course. Even if a candidate wants to study MBBS outside India, still he/she has to qualify the NEET UG exam.
Role of NTA is limited to conduct the NEET exam and provide score & All India Rank. After qualifying NEET UG exam, candidate has to apply for the respective State Counselling to get admission into the State Government Medical Colleges or Private Colleges of that State. Or candidates can apply for Central Counselling conducted by MCC to get admission into Central Universities/Central Government Medical Colleges or Deemed Medical Colleges.
There is no provision for Direct Admission in MBBS course without counselling.
The step-by-step process of counselling and admission is given below:
Step 1: Qualify NEET-UG – Clear the NEET-UG exam with required cutoff marks.
Step 2: Register for Counselling – Apply for All India Quota (AIQ) counselling via MCC (for 15% seats) or State Counselling (for 85% state quota seats).
Step 3: Choice Filling & Seat Allotment – Select preferred colleges and lock choices. Seats are allotted based on rank, category, and availability.
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