NEET 2026 Notification: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the conducting authority of the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET). NTA is expected to release the NEET UG 2026 Notification related to the exam application form filling process and exam dates. Considering the historical trends, NEET aspirants can expect the notification to be released by the first week of February 2026.
Last year, the NEET 2025 exam took place on May 4, and the notification was released on February 7, 2025. Considering that, the NEET UG 2026 Notification release date is expected between January 31 and February 4, 2026. Qualifying for NEET is not only mandatory for students trying to get admission to medical colleges in India, but also for those planning to study medicine in foreign universities.
NEET UG 2026 is expected to be conducted in approximately 550 to 570 cities across India. Considering the trends, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu are among the states with the highest number of applicants. The NEET UG 2026 Exam is expected to be conducted between May 1 and 4, 2026. Students are advised to update their documents before the NEET UG 2026 Registration and application process begins.
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NEET UG 2026 Notification
Once released, candidates will be able to check the official notification through the link here:
| NEET UG 2026 Notification Link (Will Be Updated) |
NEET 2026 | Detailed Exam Preview
Before the exam registration process starts, here is a detailed preview of the national-level medical entrance exam:
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) - NEET UG 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen-and-Paper based OMR Test) |
| Expected Exam Date | May 3, 2026 (Tentatively) |
| Duration | 3 Hours and 20 Minutes (200 Minutes) |
| Timing | 02:00 PM to 05:20 PM |
| Total Marks | 720 Marks |
| Total Questions | 200 (Candidates must attempt 180) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Sections | 4 Sections: Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology |
| Section Structure | Each subject has 2 parts: • Section A: 35 Questions (Compulsory) • Section B: 15 Questions (Attempt any 10) |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for every correct answer; -1 for every incorrect answer |
| Unattempted | 0 Marks (No penalty for skipped questions) |
| Languages | 13 Languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu) |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS, BVSc & AH, B.Sc. Nursing |
While the NEET UG 2026 Notification is yet to be activated on the official portal, candidates can go through the details related to updating documents. Adding to it, the authorities have updated the NEET UG 2026 syllabus for each subject on their portal.
Live Updates
No, the NTA has not yet released the NEET 2026 Official notification.
Uttar Pradesh usually has the highest number of exam cities (approx. 60), followed closely by Maharashtra and Bihar.
- National: 552 cities
- International: 14 cities
- Total: 566 cities
- General Category - 50% (Physically Handicapped - 45%)
- OBC/SC/ST - 40%
The NEET Exam 2026 will be conducted for 3 hours and 20 minutes, i.e., 200 minutes.
The following marking scheme is followed for the NEET Exam:
+4 for a correct answer, -1 for an incorrect answer, and 0 for unattempted.
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Sections |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|
Physics |
45 |
180 |
|
Chemistry |
45 |
180 |
|
Biology |
90 (Botany+Zoology) |
360 |
Last year, the NEET Exam was of a moderate to difficult level. Physics was the toughest section, involving tricky numerical problems and lengthy calculations. Chemistry and Biology remained to be of moderate level.
The NEET Score is valid for one year for admission in India and three years for pursuing medicine abroad.
No, there are no limits on the number of attempts. Aspirants can attempt the NEET Exam as many times as they wish.
The NEET Exam is conducted in 13 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu).
It is important to note that the NEET Application Form Fee is non-refundable in any case.
The acceptable modes of payments for NEET Registration Fee 2026 are Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, and UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, etc.).
For NRI candidates, the expected registration fee for NEET 2026 is Rs 9500. However, these may change this year. Candidates are advised to wait for the official NEET 2026 notification to be released.
Yes, NRI candidates can also apply for the NEET 2026 Exam if they fulfil the required qualifications.
Based on the previous year’s data, the NEET 2026 Registration Fee will vary for different categories:
- General - Rs 1700
- General-EWS and OBC-NCL - Rs 1600
- SC/ST/OBC/Third Gender - Rs 1000
Candidates must note that once registration is done, they will not be able to change the details filled during the registration process. Therefore, candidates are advised to use their valid mobile number and email ID.
Candidates must keep their mobile number and email ID ready for the NEET 2026 Registration. All communications, including the OTP and Application No., are sent there.
- Adhaar Card - The candidates’ Adhaar Card must correctly reflect the following information: name, date of birth, gender, photograph, address, and biometric information.
- UDID Cards for persons with disabilities must be validly updated and renewed.
- Category certificates of EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates must be recent and issued by valid authorities.
According to recent updates, the NTA has released an advisory and instructions for interested candidates. All eligible aspirants are advised to update well in advance their Aadhaar Card, UDID Card, and category certificates before applying for NEET UG 2026.
The NEET 2026 Registration and Application process will be entirely online via the NTA website. The authorities will activate the registration and application form submission window and provide details related to it.
The NTA will release the NEET 2026 Official notification on the official NTA website: neet.nta.nic.in (or the updated exams.nta.ac.in/NEET).
|
Parameter |
Details |
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Exam |
NEET 2025 |
|
Exam date |
May 4, 2025 |
|
Result Date |
June 14, 20025 |
|
Registered Candidates |
22.76 lakh |
|
Appeared Candidates |
22.09 lakh |
|
Qualified Candidates |
12.36 lakh (approx 56%) |
|
Attendance Rate |
91.4% (Lowest since 2021) |
The NEET Exam consists of 200 questions, of which 180 are to be attempted across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Yes, candidates interested in NEET 2026 must remember that Biology/Biotechnology is mandatory as a core subject in Class 11 and 12.
Candidates must make sure to have the combination of the following subjects in 12th to be eligible to appear for NEET 2026:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology or biotechnology
- English
Yes, NMC declared that in accordance with GMER-23, students of NIOS can appear for NEET exams. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has confirmed that candidates who have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English will be eligible to apply for NEET.
The category-wise PCB Aggregate required for NEET 2026 are:
- General - 50%
- OBC/SC/ST - 40%
- PwD - 45%
No, there is no upper age limit to appear for the NEET Exam. Candidates who meet the minimum age limit and fulfil other requirements can apply for the NEET Exam irrespective of their age.
Candidates must be 17 years old by December 31, 2026, to be eligible to apply for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test [ NEET (UG) – 2026 ].
|
Year |
Exam Date |
|
2025 |
May 4, 2025 |
|
2024 |
May 5, 2024 |
|
2023 |
May 7, 2023 |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NEET 2026 Exam offline in the pen and paper mode.
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Particulars |
Details |
|
NEET 2026 Expected Exam Date 1 |
May 1-4, 2026 |
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NEET 2026 Expected Exam Date 1 |
May 5-7, 2026 |
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Year |
Registration Start Date |
|
2025 |
February 7, 2025 |
|
2024 |
February 9, 2024 |
|
2023 |
March 6, 2023 |
The courses offered through NEET are MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing. Candidates interested in pursuing these courses will have to clear the NEET exam.
Based on past trends, typically, the window remains open for one month, so the deadline will likely be in the first week of March 2026.
The NEET 2026 Registration is likely to begin alongwith the release of notification in early February 2026.
Based on trends, the NEET 2026 Exam is scheduled for the first Sunday of May, which falls on May 3, 2026.
NEET 2025 notification was released on February 7, 2025, and NEET 2024 on February 9, 2024.
The NEET 2026 official notification is expected to be released in the first week of February 2026.
No, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet released an official notification for NEET 2026. However, candidates can expect it to be released soon.