NEET
Official-source-based NEET UG 2026 guide for overview, eligibility, process, counselling, exam pattern, syllabus, dates, and cutoff guidance.
Overview
NEET UG 2026 is conducted by the National Testing Agency as the common national entrance test for undergraduate medical education. The official NEET site and Information Bulletin state that NEET UG is used for admission to undergraduate medical courses including MBBS, BDS and AYUSH-related courses as per the relevant regulatory framework.
Source references: NEET UG 2026 official site and NEET UG 2026 documents page.
Eligibility
- Eligibility is governed by the official NEET UG 2026 Information Bulletin and applicable NMC/DCI/NCISM/NCH rules.
- Candidates must verify age, academic subject, qualifying examination and category/PwD/PwBD requirements from the current official bulletin before applying.
- Admission eligibility and counselling eligibility may vary by quota, authority and institution, so candidates should also check MCC/state/institution notices.
Process
- Register and submit the online NEET UG application when the NTA portal is open.
- Complete personal, academic, category and communication details carefully.
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee online.
- Download the confirmation page, city intimation/admit card when released, and follow official instructions for answer keys and results.
Counselling
NEET UG counselling is conducted by the applicable counselling authorities. The official bulletin identifies MCC/DGHS for relevant All India Quota counselling information and state/UT authorities for state quota counselling. Candidates must follow the counselling notifications, schedules and eligibility rules issued by the concerned authority.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany and Zoology) | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
NEET UG 2026 duration is 180 minutes as per the official Information Bulletin.
Syllabus
The NEET UG 2026 syllabus is available in the official documents section. It covers Physics, Chemistry and Biology for the undergraduate medical entrance test. Students should follow the official syllabus PDF and any updates published on neet.nta.nic.in.
Cutoff
Official update pendingOfficial update pending: NEET cutoff depends on category, qualifying percentile/marks, counselling authority, seat matrix, course, quota and admission year. Latest official category-wise values should be updated only after verified official release.
Previous Year Cutoff
Official update pendingOfficial update pending: Add verified previous-year category-wise cutoff or counselling closing rank data here after checking official MCC/state counselling or NTA result documents. Avoid unsourced values.
| Year | Authority | Category/quota | Cutoff/closing rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| To be updated | Official counselling/result source | To be updated | To be updated |
Important Dates
Official update pendingFAQs
Who conducts NEET UG?
NEET UG is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
What courses use NEET UG?
NEET UG is used for undergraduate medical education admission pathways including MBBS, BDS and relevant AYUSH courses as per applicable regulatory rules.
What is the NEET UG 2026 exam pattern?
The official bulletin lists 180 compulsory MCQs across Physics, Chemistry and Biology for 720 marks, with a duration of 180 minutes.
Who conducts NEET counselling?
Counselling is handled by the relevant counselling authority, such as MCC/DGHS for applicable All India Quota processes and state/UT authorities for state quota processes. Candidates must follow the official counselling notifications.
Are latest cutoffs available here?
Official update pending. Latest category-wise cutoff or counselling closing-rank data should be added after verified official release.