NEET UG 2026 Complete Information: Official Dates, Eligibility & Exam Pattern

NEET UG 2026: Complete Guide—Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Fees & Counselling

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026 is the single national-level entrance examination for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, and B.Sc. Nursing courses across India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET UG 2026 is mandatory for all government, private, and deemed universities; AIIMS; and central institutions.

In this article, we bring you a complete and updated guide to NEET UG 2026, strictly based on the official Information Bulletin released by NTA.

What is NEET UG 2026?

NEET (UG) 2026 is a uniform entrance examination for undergraduate medical courses in India. Since 2020, NEET has been compulsory for admission to AIIMS and JIPMER as well.

The exam is conducted once a year, in offline (pen & paper) mode, and evaluates students on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

NEET UG 2026 Important Dates (Official)

1. Application Start: 08 February 2026

2. Last Date to Apply: 08 March 2026 (09:00 PM)

3. Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 March 2026 (11:50 PM)

4. Correction Window: 10 March–12 March 2026

5. NEET UG 2026 Exam Date: 03 May 2026 (Sunday)

6. Exam Timing: 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM

7. Result Declaration: To be announced
   Candidates must regularly check neet.nta.nic.in for official updates.

NEET UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 17 years on or before 31 December 2026
• No upper age limit for NEET UG 2026

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent
• Subjects required: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology
• Appearing candidates are also eligible

Nationality

• Indian Nationals
• NRI / OCI / Foreign Nationals (as per government rules)

NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

NEET UG 2026 will be conducted in offline mode (Pen & Paper).

Physics
Questions: 45
Marks: 180

Chemistry
Questions: 45
Marks: 180

Biology (Botany + Zoology)
Questions: 90
Marks: 360

Total
Questions: 180
Marks: 720

Marking Scheme

Correct Answer: +4 marks
Wrong Answer: –1 mark
Unanswered: 0 marks
Duration: 3 Hours (180 minutes)

Medium of Question Paper

NEET UG 2026 is available in 13 languages:
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

NEET UG 2026 Application Fee

1. General Category
   Fee: ₹1700

2. General-EWS / OBC-NCL
   Fee: ₹1600

3. SC / ST / PwBD / PwD / Third Gender
   Fee: ₹1000

4. Outside India
   Fee: ₹9500

NEET UG 2026 Reservation Policy (AIQ)

• GEN-EWS: 10%
• OBC-NCL: 27%
• SC: 15%
• ST: 7.5%
• PwBD: 5% (Horizontal Reservation)

For State Quota seats, the reservation policy of the respective state government will apply.

NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process

Counselling is conducted through:

MCC (DGHS):
For 15% All India Quota seats, AIIMS, Deemed Universities and Central Institutions.

State Counselling Authorities:
For 85% State Quota seats of Government and Private Medical Colleges.

Courses covered under NEET UG 2026:

MBBS
BDS
BAMS / BSMS / BUMS
BHMS
B.Sc Nursing

Important Instructions for NEET UG 2026 Aspirants (Quick Guide)

The NEET UG 2026 application is completely online and must be submitted only through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) at https://neet.nta.nic.in. No offline or manual applications will be accepted under any circumstances.

Candidates must ensure that personal details, category, and Aadhaar information are correct and match official documents. Corrections will be allowed only during the officially announced correction window. NEET UG 2026 will be conducted in pen and paper mode, in a single shift on a single day. The exam center, city, and question paper medium, once selected, cannot be changed later.

NTA may allot an examination center different from the candidate’s preferred city due to administrative or logistical reasons. No request for a change of examination center will be entertained. Qualifying for NEET UG 2026 does not guarantee admission. Admission depends on merit rank, eligibility, category, document verification, and seat availability during the counselling process.

Candidates are strongly advised to regularly visit the official website https://neet.nta.nic.in for the latest updates, public notices, admit card information, and counselling-related instructions.

DSC NEET UG 2025 Results | Admissions Open for Class 11 (NEET 2028), Class 12 & Dropper (NEET 2027)

NEET UG preparation requires early academic planning, structured guidance, and sustained consistency, particularly during Class 11, Class 12, and the drop year, where foundational clarity plays a decisive role in final outcomes.

At Definite Success Classes (DSC), operating from a single center in Bhopal, the NEET UG 2025 results stand as a reflection of focused preparation and disciplined academic execution. The results include an All India Rank of 45, selection in AIIMS Delhi by Bhopal city topper Aagam Jain, four AIIMS selections, more than 55 selections in Government Medical Colleges, and a total of 115+ MBBS selections in NEET UG 2025.

Admissions are now open at DSC for:

Class 11 students targeting NEET UG 2028
Class 12 students targeting NEET UG 2027
Dropper students targeting NEET UG 2027

Students and parents are advised to evaluate preparation timelines carefully and begin structured learning at the right academic stage, as early direction and disciplined execution significantly improve success probability in NEET UG.