The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) – NEET UG 2026 will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical and allied health science courses in India. NEET UG is the single national-level entrance examination mandatory for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BVSc & AH, and B.Sc Nursing (as applicable) courses offered by government, private, deemed, and central universities.
NEET UG 2026 will be held in offline (pen-and-paper) mode, and candidates must qualify the examination to participate in the All India Quota (AIQ), State Quota, and institutional-level counselling processes. Admission to medical colleges across India will be strictly based on NEET UG scores and merit ranks.
NEET UG 2026 – Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Examination Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) |
| Commonly Known As | NEET UG 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination Level | National Level |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BVSc & AH, B.Sc Nursing* |
| Examination Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Admission Basis | NEET UG Score and Rank |
| Frequency | Once a Year |
| Official Website | To be notified by NTA |
*B.Sc Nursing admissions are subject to regulatory guidelines.
NEET UG 2026 – Important Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Expected Timeline |
| Release of Notification | First Half of 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | First Half of 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | A few weeks before the exam |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | Mid-2026 |
| Result Declaration | Within 4–6 weeks after the exam |
| Counselling Process | Post result announcement |
All dates are tentative and subject to official confirmation.
NEET UG 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements to appear for NEET UG 2026:
Academic Qualification
- Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent examination
- Mandatory subjects in Class 12:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology/Biotechnology
English
Age Criteria
- Minimum age: 17 years as on 31 December 2026
Maximum age: As per prevailing rules and official notification
Nationality
- Indian Nationals
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
- Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)
- Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)
Foreign Nationals (subject to eligibility norms)
NEET UG 2026 – Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 50 (45 to be attempted) | 180 |
| Chemistry | 50 (45 to be attempted) | 180 |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 100 (90 to be attempted) | 360 |
| Total | 200 Questions | 720 Marks |
Marking Scheme
- +4 marks for each correct answer
- −1 mark for each incorrect answer
No marks for unattempted questions
NEET UG 2026 – Application Process
The NEET UG 2026 application process will be conducted online only. Candidates are required to complete the following steps:
- Online registration using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Filling of personal, academic, and communication details
- Uploading of scanned photograph, signature, and required documents
- Payment of application fee through online payment modes
- Final submission and confirmation of the application form
Candidates are advised to carefully verify all details before submission, as corrections are allowed only during the officially announced correction window.
NEET UG 2026 – Admit Card
The NEET UG 2026 admit card will be issued online by NTA. It will contain:
- Candidate’s name and roll number
- Examination date and time
- Test centre address
Important exam-day instructions
Entry to the examination hall will be strictly prohibited without a valid admit card and approved identity proof.
NEET UG 2026 – Result and Counselling
The NEET UG 2026 result will be declared online in the form of a scorecard, displaying:
- Subject-wise marks
- Total scor
- Percentile score
- All India Rank (AIR)
Qualified candidates will be eligible to participate in:
- All India Quota (15%) Counselling
- State Quota (85%) Counselling
Counselling for Deemed and Private Universities
Final admission will be granted only after successful document verification and seat allotment.
Important Advisory
Candidates are strongly advised to:
- Regularly monitor official announcements for updates
- Follow the prescribed syllabus and exam guidelines
- Avoid unofficial sources of information