The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026 is the most important medical entrance examination in India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and other medical courses in government and private medical colleges across the country.
Every year, more than 20 lakh students appear for NEET to secure admission to top medical institutions. Candidates who wish to become doctors must qualify NEET UG to get admission in medical colleges in India.
NEET UG 2026 – Overview
NEET UG is a national-level entrance examination. It is conducted in offline mode (pen and paper based). The exam tests students on three main subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology) based on the Class 11 and Class 12 syllabus.
NEET UG 2026 will be conducted by NTA, and all important details like application form, exam date, syllabus, admit card and result will be released on the official website.
NEET UG 2026 Important Dates
The official dates for NEET UG 2026 will be announced by NTA. However, based on previous trends, the exam is usually conducted in May every year.
Expected timeline:
- Application Form Release: December 2025 – January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: February 2026
- Admit Card Release: April 2026
- NEET UG 2026 Exam Date: May 2026
- Result Declaration: June 2026
Candidates should regularly check the official website for the latest updates.
NEET UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for NEET UG 2026, candidates must fulfill the following conditions:
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Minimum marks required:
- General Category – 50%
- OBC/SC/ST – 40%
- PwD – 45%
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 17 years as on 31 December 2026
- Maximum age: No upper age limit (as per current rules)
Nationality
- Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and foreign nationals are eligible to apply.
NEET UG 2026 Application Form
The NEET UG 2026 Application Form will be available online on the official website of NTA. Candidates must fill the form carefully.
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit the official NEET website
- Click on NEET UG 2026 Registration
- Complete registration using email ID and mobile number
- Fill the application form
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, ID proof)
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the form and download confirmation page
NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper)
- Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- Total Questions: 200 (180 to be attempted)
- Total Marks: 720
Each correct answer carries 4 marks, and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
The NEET UG 2026 Admit Card will be released online. Candidates can download it using their application number and date of birth. Admit card is mandatory to enter the examination hall.
NEET UG 2026 Result
After the exam, NTA will release the NEET UG 2026 Result on its official website. The result will show the candidate’s score, percentile and All India Rank. Based on the rank, candidates will be eligible for counselling.
NEET UG 2026 Counselling
NEET qualified candidates can participate in:
- All India Quota (AIQ) Counselling
- State Counselling
- Private & Deemed Universities Counselling
Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, category and choice filling.
Official Website
Candidates must use only the official website for updates and applications:
Conclusion
NEET UG 2026 is a golden opportunity for students who want to pursue a career in medicine. Candidates should start their preparation early and keep checking the official website for updates on application dates, admit card and exam schedule. For latest updates, keep visiting ExamUpdates.co.in.
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