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NEET UG

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG). 180 questions (Physics 45, Chemistry 45, Biology 90), 720 marks, 3 hours. Used for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.V.Sc seats across India.

22 lakh+Applicants
720Total marks
3Sections
3 hoursDuration
NEET UG: dates, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, cut-off

Countdown

2027 dates not announced yet

Conducted byNational Testing Agency (NTA)
ModePen and paper
Duration3 hours

Overview

NEET UG is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). About 22 lakh+ students apply each year. It is the entry route to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, B.V.Sc seats across India.

Exam levelNational · MBBS/BDS/AYUSH
ModePen and paper
Questions180 questions
Total marks720
Duration3 hours
Negative marking−1 for a wrong answer

Highlights

22 lakh+applicants every year
Pen and paperexam mode
2027 dates not announced yetnext exam

Important dates

NEET UG 2027 dates are not announced yet. The completed 2026 cycle is shown: the exam was held 3 May 2026, with a re-exam on 21 June 2026 for affected candidates and results on 21 June 2026.

Dates checked against the source on 8 Nov 2026. Passed / Upcoming is computed at build time; download an .ics to add the event to your calendar app.

Eligibility

  • Class 12 passed or appearing in the exam year
  • Required subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
  • Age limit: minimum 17 years
  • Indian nationals, OCI and NRI as per the information bulletin

Exam pattern

45Physics · questions
45Chemistry · questions
90Biology (Botany + Zoology) · questions

Marks weightage

Physics180 marks
Chemistry180 marks
Biology (Botany + Zoology)360 marks
SectionQuestionsMarks
Physics45180
Chemistry45180
Biology (Botany + Zoology)90360

Marking: +4 / −1 for a wrong answer where applicable.

Syllabus

Physics 4 units

Mechanics, laws of motion, work–energyThermodynamics and kinetic theoryElectrostatics, current electricity, magnetismOptics and modern physics

Chemistry 3 units

Physical: mole concept, equilibrium, kineticsInorganic: periodic table, bonding, coordination compoundsOrganic: hydrocarbons, functional groups, biomolecules

Biology (Botany + Zoology) 4 units

Diversity of living organisms, plant physiologyHuman physiologyGenetics and evolutionEcology and biotechnology

Weightage shown in practice tests is based on the last three years of papers.

Cut-offs (last year)

General720–162
OBC161–127
SC161–127
ST161–127
General-PwD161–144
CategoryCut-off (last year)
General720–162
OBC161–127
SC161–127
ST161–127
General-PwD161–144

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How to prepare

  1. Months 1–3: conceptsFinish the syllabus once with NCERT first; one chapter test per week.
  2. Months 4–6: practiceTopic-wise question banks; track accuracy per chapter.
  3. Last 8 weeks: full mocksTwo full-length mocks a week in exam timing, then review every mistake.
  4. Last 7 days: reviseFormula sheets, error log and sleep; no new topics.

FAQs

How many attempts are allowed in NEET UG?

See the eligibility tab; most national exams allow appearing every year you are eligible.

Is there negative marking in NEET UG?

−1 for a wrong answer.

When is NEET UG 2027?

2027 dates not announced yet (expected).

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