National Eligibility Entrance Test (Undergraduate) 2026
About the Entrance Exam
The National Eligibility Entrance Test (Undergraduate) is an intense, competitive national-level entrance exam organized by the NTA to standardize undergraduate medical admissions across India. Administered as a traditional pen-and-paper OMR-based evaluation, the examination ensures absolute transparency and uniform benchmarking for lakhs of aspiring medical professionals. Beyond regular seats inside the country, securing qualified status in NEET UG is also a mandatory compliance condition set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for Indian citizens intending to pursue their MD Physician/MBBS degrees overseas in popular global hubs like Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, and Georgia.
Duration
200 Min
Questions
200
Mode
ONLINE
Frequency
ONCE_A_YEAR
NEET UG 2026 Official Notification Release
Scheduled Date
NEET UG 2026 Online Registration Window Start
Scheduled Date
NEET UG 2026 Registration Closing Date
Scheduled Date
Application Correction Window Activation
Scheduled Date
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card Download Start
Scheduled Date
NEET UG Exam Date 2026
Scheduled Date
Official OMR Response Sheet & Provisional Keys
Scheduled Date
NEET UG Final Result & Rank List Release Date
Scheduled Date
Exam Pattern
Breakdown of subjects and marking
Score Range
0-720
The exam comprises a total of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), out of which candidates must attempt 180 questions. Each subject is split into Section A (35 mandatory questions) and Section B (15 questions, where any 10 can be chosen). Correct responses fetch $+4$ marks, while incorrect answers attract a negative penalty of $-1$ mark.
| Section | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Botany | Plant Sciences (Section A + Section B) | 50 | 50m |
| Section 2: Zoology | Animal Sciences (Section A + Section B) | 50 | 50m |
| Section 3: Chemistry | Organic, Inorganic & Physical (Section A + B) | 50 | 0m |
| Section 4: Physics | Mechanics, Optics & Modern Physics (Section A + B) | 50 | 50m |
The NEET UG registration cycle operates completely online via the official NTA web portal, typically launching in the second week of February and running till mid-March.
Required Documents:
- Age Criteria: Candidates must have completed a minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission or before December 31 of the enrollment year. There is no upper age limit restriction.
- Educational Qualifications: Applicants must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 with core subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognized board.
- Minimum Percentage Requirement: Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate score of 50% marks in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC and 45% for PwD applicants).
- Application Fee: Registration updates require an online fee payment (1700 for General, 1600 for General-EWS/OBC-NCL, and 1000 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender applicants).
Total Marks
720
Passing Criteria
50th Percentile (40th percentile for reserved SC/ST/OBC categories to stay eligible for counseling registration)
NEET UG results are declared alongside an All India Rank (AIR) and categorical cut-off score percentiles. Securing a seat under the highly coveted 15% All India Quota (AIQ) inside government medical colleges typically demands achieving a high raw score above 610-650+ marks due to exceptional competition levels. For students aiming to secure admission to foreign medical courses, simply crossing the minimum required passing marks bar (usually fluctuating between 110 to 140 marks out of 720 depending on regular metrics) is enough to satisfy active NMC clearance mandates.