The NEET-UG 2026 is India’s national-level medical entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical and allied health science courses. The exam is conducted once a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
As per the official announcement, NEET-UG 2026 will be conducted on 3rd May 2026 (Sunday) in offline mode across India.
NEET 2026 Online Form Notification 2026
Admission through NEET-UG is offered to the following undergraduate programs:
- MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
- BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery
- BSMS – Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Surgery
- BUMS – Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery
- BVSc & AH – Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry
NEET 2026 Exam Overview
Exam Name: NEET-UG 2026
Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Date: 3rd May 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST)
Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours)
Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen & Paper Based)
Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions: 180
Total Marks: 720
Marking Scheme:
- +4 for each correct answer
- –1 for each incorrect answer
Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in
Helpline Email: neetug2026@nta.ac.in
Phone: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
Eligibility Criteria for NEET-UG 2026
1️⃣ Nationality
Candidates belonging to the following categories are eligible:
- Indian Nationals
- NRIs
- OCI
- PIO
- Foreign Nationals
2️⃣ Age Limit
Candidate must be 17 years old at the time of admission or complete 17 years on or before 31 December 2026. Candidates must be born on or before 31.12.2009. No upper age limit.3️⃣ Educational Qualification
Must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 (Class 12) with:
- English
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology/Biotechnology
NEET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | In India | Outside India |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1700 | ₹9500 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹1600 | ₹9500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | ₹1000 | ₹9500 |
Payment Modes: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or e-Challan.
How to Apply for NEET-UG 2026?
Follow these simple steps:
1. Visit the official NEET website.
2. Click on Online Application Form.
3. Complete registration with basic details.
4. Fill in personal and academic information.
5. Upload required documents.
6. Pay the application fee as per category.
7. Submit the form.
8. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Dates – NEET 2026
Start of Online Registration: 08 February 2026
Last Date to Apply: 08 March 2026
Exam Date: 03 May 2026
Admit Card Release: To be announced
Result Declaration: To be announced
NEET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany & Zoology) | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
All 180 questions are compulsory.
Medium of Question Paper
Candidates can choose from 13 languages:
English, Hindi, Assamese, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil.
NEET Exam Centres in Assam
- Baksa
- Barpeta
- Mangaldoi
- Dhubri
- Goalpara
- Golaghat
- Hailakandi
- Jorhat
- North Lakhimpur
- Nagaon
- Nalbari
- Sivasagar
- Udalguri
- Dibrugarh
- Guwahati
- Silchar
- Tezpur
NEET Merit List & Qualifying Marks
The NTA prepares the All India Rank (AIR) based on qualifying criteria and guidelines issued by:
- NMC
- DGHS
- MCC
- DCI
- Ministry of AYUSH
- NCISM
- NCH
- CCH
- AACCC
Minimum Qualifying Percentile
General / General-EWS: 50th Percentile
SC / ST / OBC: 40th Percentile
PwBD (Unreserved & EWS): 45th Percentile
PwBD (SC/ST/OBC): 40th Percentile
The percentile is calculated based on the highest marks secured in the All India merit list.
Important Web-Links – NEET UG 2026 Application
📝 Online Application Form – Click Here to Apply
📚 NEET Previous Year Solved Papers – Download Here
📢 Official Notification – Read Notification
📖 Information Brochure – Download PDF
🌐 Official Website (NTA NEET) – Visit Website
