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Overview
The NEET Exam 2026 is a national-level medical entrance test for undergraduate admissions in India, mainly for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, etc. Recently, it's been facing significant controversy. The exam originally held on May 3, 2026, was cancelled due to severe irregularities and allegations of a paper leak, with a re-examination scheduled for 21st June 2026.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test is conducted only once a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India, offering candidates one chance annually. The exam is held in offline mode, with pen-and-paper, covering vital subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
In this page, we cover the latest NEET updates, exam pattern, eligibility criteria and exam-related information.
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The NEET Registration 2026 will be conducted online through the National Testing Agency official website. Candidates need to fill out the application form thoroughly, upload the needed documents, and make payment online.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants who want to appear in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) need to meet the specific NEET 2026 eligibility criteria.
The eligibility requirements are set by the National Medical Commission (NMC), including age, nationality and educational qualifications.
- Minimum 17 years old as of 31st December of the admission year.
- No upper age limit.
- Passed or appearing in 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- General/EWS: 50% in PCB.
- OBC/SC/ST: 40% in PCB.
- Persons with Disability (PH/PwD): 45%.
- No restriction on the number of attempts.
- Indian Citizens, OCIs, PIOs, NRIs and Foreign Nationals are eligible subject to applicable rules.
- Biology/Biotechnology as an additional subject is permitted under applicable rules.
Exam Pattern
The NEET Exam Pattern is expected to remain similar to previous years, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). NEET Exam 2026 is a 3-hour and 20-minute-long pen-and-paper-based test comprising 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), out of which 180 must be answered.
The paper covers subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany + Zoology). The total marks are 720, with a marking scheme of +4 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect answers.
| Day | Subject | Number of Questions | Allotted Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Physics | 50 | As per official schedule |
| Day 1 | Chemistry | 50 | As per official schedule |
| Day 1 | Biology | 100 | As per official schedule |
| Day 1 | Total | 200 | 3 hours 20 minutes |
Exam Syllabus
The NEET 2026 syllabus is totally based on the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) curriculum of Classes 11th and 12th.
Para-Clinical Subjects
- Physics & Measurement
- Kinematics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy & Power
- Rotational Motion
Pre-Clinical Subjects
- Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- Thermodynamics
- Equilibrium
Clinical Subjects
- Diversity in the Living World
- Cell Structure & Function
- Human Physiology
- Reproduction
- Genetics & Evolution
Exam Date
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday (May 12) cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam held on May 3, 2026 and will re-conduct it on fresh dates, with the latest schedule to be confirmed by the authority.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| NEET Exam 2026 Application Form Release Date | January 2026 |
| NEET Exam 2026 Application Form Last Date | March 2026 |
| NEET Exam 2026 Application Correction Window | 3rd Week of March 2026 |
| NEET Exam 2026 City Intimation Slip | 4th Week of April 2026 |
| NEET Exam 2026 Admit Card | 1st Week of May 2026 |
| NEET 2026 Exam Date | 3rd May 2026 |
| NEET 2026 Re-Exam Date | 21st June 2026 |
Please verify the final counselling and examination schedule from the official authority.
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Frequently asked Questions
Yes. The NTA has announced a re-examination following cancellation
of the earlier examination, subject to the latest official schedule.
Registration dates depend on the official NTA notification for the
applicable examination cycle.
Candidates meeting the applicable age, educational, subject and
other eligibility requirements can appear.
The current page describes a pen-and-paper examination covering
Physics, Chemistry and Biology with the prescribed marking scheme.
The syllabus is based on the prescribed Class 11 and Class 12
Physics, Chemistry and Biology curriculum.
The final examination schedule should be checked in the latest
official NTA announcement.
NEET UG is used for undergraduate medical admissions, while NEET PG
relates to postgraduate medical admissions under applicable rules.
There is no upper limit on attempts under the current eligibility
framework, subject to the applicable rules.