🎓 Everything You Need to Know
About NEET 2026
India's single national entrance test for MBBS, BDS and other undergraduate medical courses. Conducted by NTA once a year — your complete guide to eligibility, pattern, syllabus and key dates.
180Questions
720Max Marks
200Minutes
+4/−1Marking
May2026 Exam
🎓 What is NEET?
NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is India's single, standardised entrance test for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical courses across all medical colleges in India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) once a year and is the only medical entrance exam for students aspiring to join government and private medical colleges.
In 2026, NEET will be conducted on 3 May 2026. The exam tests candidates on three core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology).
📅 Important Dates — NEET 2026
08 Feb 2026
Application Form Released
Done
08 Mar 2026
Last Date to Apply
Done
TBD
Admit Card Released
Awaited
03 May 2026
NEET 2026 Exam
Planned
TBD
Result Declaration
Awaited
📋 NEET 2026 Exam Pattern
OfflineMode
200 minDuration
180Questions
720Max Marks
+4Correct Answer
−1Wrong Answer
Subject Distribution
⚛️ Physics
45 Q
🧪 Chemistry
45 Q
🧬 Biology
90 Q
✅ Eligibility Criteria
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Age Limit
Must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026. There is no upper age limit for NEET 2026.
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Educational Qualification
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English as core subjects. Minimum 50% marks for General category · 40% for SC/ST/OBC.
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Number of Attempts
No limit on the number of attempts. Candidates can appear in NEET as many times as they wish.
📚 NEET 2026 Syllabus
Physics and Measurement
Kinematics
Laws of Motion
Work, Energy and Power
Rotational Motion
Gravitation
Properties of Solids and Liquids
Thermodynamics
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Oscillations and Waves
Electrostatics
Current Electricity
Magnetic Effects of Current
Electromagnetic Induction
Electromagnetic Waves
Optics
Dual Nature of Matter
Atoms and Nuclei
Electronic Devices
Experimental Skills
Physical Chemistry
Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
Atomic Structure
Chemical Bonding
Chemical Thermodynamics
Solutions
Equilibrium
Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Organic Chemistry
Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
Hydrocarbons
Organic Compounds with Halogens
Organic Compounds with Oxygen
Organic Compounds with Nitrogen
Biomolecules
Inorganic Chemistry
Periodic Table & Periodicity
p-Block Elements (Groups 13–18)
d and f Block Elements
Coordination Compounds
Diversity in Living World
Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Cell Structure and Function
Plant Physiology
Human Physiology
Reproduction
Genetics and Evolution
Biology and Human Welfare
Biotechnology and Its Applications
Ecology and Environment
🔗 Important Official Links
📌 Exam Day Guidelines
1
Carry your NEET admit card, a passport-sized photograph, and valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.
2
Arrive at the exam centre at least 1 hour before the scheduled time to avoid last-minute issues.
3
Dress code: wear light-coloured clothing without large buttons or accessories. Avoid shoes — wear slippers or sandals.
4
Do not carry mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches or any electronic device into the exam hall.
5
Answer carefully — −1 mark for every incorrect answer. Leave questions blank rather than guessing when uncertain.
6
Manage your time efficiently. Attempt questions you're confident about first, then return to difficult ones.
7
Collect all your personal belongings before leaving the exam hall.