NEET Exam 2026: Dates, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility & Counselling Details

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the largest medical entrance examination, conducted for admission to undergraduate medical and allied health science courses. The official schedule for NEET 2026 exam was released by the National Testing Agency.

The official notification regarding the finalized NMC syllabus is out and the current NEET UG syllabus 2026 remains unchanged for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and candidates are advised to stay updated with official notifications.

According to the official notification released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on January 5, 2026 candidates have to update their Aadhaar card, UDID card (PwD candidates), and category certificates before filling out the application form. The NEET UG 2026 registration has begun and the NEET 2026 exam is scheduled on May 3, 2026. 

What are some Important NEET Exam 2026 Highlights?

The important highlights of NEET 2026 exam are tabulated below on multiple parameters mentioning exam conducting body, exam level, exam frequency, mode of exam, courses offered and many more in the table added below:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	NEET (UG) 2026
Full Form	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level	National Level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen & Paper Based Test)
Courses Offered	MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing & others
Minimum Age	17 years
Upper Age Limit	No upper limit
Total Marks	720

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What Are the NEET 2026 Exam Dates and Important Events?

The official schedule of NEET 2026 was out and NTA has released the schedule comprising the notification, registration schedule, exam date, admit card release date, result date, and the table below is updated accordingly :

Event	Tentative Date
NEET 2026 Notification	February 8, 2026
NEET 2026 Registration Begins	February 8, 2026
Last Date to Apply	March 8, 2026
NEET 2026 Exam Date	May 3, 2026
NEET 2026 Result	To be notified soon
NEET Counselling Begins	To be notified soon

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Who Will Conduct NEET 2026?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct NEET UG 2026 and it is expected that NEET 2026 will be conducted in an offline mode.

What are the Important Websites of NEET 2026?

The important website of NEET 2026 are tabulated below:

Authority	Website
NEET Official Website	neet.nta.nic.in
AYUSH NEET Official Website	aaccc.gov.in
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare	www.mohfw.gov.in
Medical Counselling Committee	www.mcc.nic.in
NEET Official Website for Tamil Nadu	tnmedicalselection.net
NEET Official Website for Assam	dme.assam.gov.in
NEET Official Website for Arunachal Pradesh	apdhte.nic.in
NEET Official Website for Kerala	cee.kerala.gov.in
NEET Official Website for Telangana	tsmedadm.tsche.in
NEET Official Website for Odisha	admissions.nic.in
NEET Official Website for Gujarat	medadmgujarat.org
NEET Official Website for Jammu and Kashmir	jkbopee.gov.in
NEET Official Website for Chandigarh	gmch.gov.in
NEET Official Website for Meghalaya	neigrihms.gov.in
NEET Official Website for Himachal Pradesh	amruhp.ac.in
NEET Official Website for Andaman and Nicobar	collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in
NEET Official Website for West Bengal	wbmcc.nic.in
NEET Official Website for Madhya Pradesh	dme.mponline.gov.in
NEET Official Website for Andhra Pradesh	ugcq.ysruhs.com
NEET Official Website for Karnataka	kea.kar.nic.in
NEET Official Website for Maharashtra	cetcell.net.in
NEET Official Website for Uttar Pradesh	upneet.gov.in
NEET Official Website for Chattisgarh	cgdme.admissions.nic.in
NEET Official Website for Jharkhand	jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in
NEET Official Website for Haryana	uhsrugcounselling.com
NEET Official Website for Uttarakhand	hnbumu.ac.in
NEET Official Website for Bihar	bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

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What Courses Are Offered Through NEET 2026?

NEET 2026 will offer following courses to the candidates:

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
• BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS (AYUSH courses)
• BSc (Hons) Nursing
• BVSc & AH (Veterinary Sciences)
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Audiology, Speech & Language Pathology

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How to Register for NEET Exam 2026?

You must note that NEET 2026 registration will be conducted online only through the official website of the NTA and you are advised to ensure the documents are updated before applying.

Below are the steps candidates need to follow to apply for NEET 2026:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NTA for NEET 2026.

Step 2: Click on “NEET UG 2026 Registration” and read instructions and proceed to register

Step 4: Enter basic details such as phone number, email Id and generate password

Step 5: Verify using OTP

Step 6: Log in using your login credential and fill the application form by providing the correct personal and academic details.

Step 6: Upload image, signature and all the supporting documents and check the correct format.

Step 7: Submit the complete application form by cross checking all the entered information.

Step 8: Pay the NEET 2026 application fee according to your category.

Step 9: Submit and download confirmation page.

What are the NEET 2026 Application Fees?

The application fees for NEET 2026 can vary according to the category of the candidates and the table below shows the data:

Category	Expected Fee
General	₹1700
OBC-NCL / EWS	₹1600
SC / ST / PwD	₹1000
Foreign Nationals	₹9500

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What Is the Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2026?

NEET 2026 eligibility criteria will be released in the official notification and expected to remain same and the details are listed below:

• Nationality: Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals
• Age Limit: Minimum 17 years; no upper age limit
• Qualification: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English
• Schooling: Open School and private candidates are eligible

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What is NEET 2026 Admit Card Release Date?

The NEET 2026 admit card release date is yet to be announced by official notification but it is usually released 2 weeks before the exam date on the official website.

NTA will also release a city intimation slip prior to the admit card to help candidates plan travel and accommodation.

What is the NEET Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 2026?

The detail NEET 2026 exam pattern and marking scheme will also be mentioned in the NEET 2026 official exam notification, till then you can check the expected NEET 2026 exam pattern in the table added below:

Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Physics	45	180
Chemistry	45	180
Botany	45	180
Zoology	45	180
Total	180	720
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer	+4 marks
Incorrect Answer	−1 mark
Unattempted Question	0 marks

What is the Updated NEET Syllabus 2026?

The official NEET 2026 syllabus is out and the subject-wise list is added below:

NEET Physics Syllabus 2026

Unit No.	Chapter
1	Physics and Measurement
2	Kinematics
3	Laws of Motion
4	Work, Energy, and Power
5	Rotational Motion
6	Gravitation
7	Properties of Solids and Liquids
8	Thermodynamics
9	Kinetic Theory of Gases
10	Oscillations and Waves
11	Electrostatics
12	Current Electricity
13	Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
14	Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
15	Electromagnetic Waves
16	Optics
17	Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
18	Atoms and Nuclei
19	Electronic Devices
20	Experimental Skills

NEET Chemistry Syllabus 2026

Unit No.	Chapter
Physical Chemistry
1	Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
2	Atomic Structure
3	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
4	Chemical Thermodynamics
5	Solutions
6	Equilibrium
7	Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
8	Chemical Kinetics
Inorganic Chemistry
9	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
10	P-Block Elements
11	D- and F-Block Elements
12	Coordination Compounds
Organic Chemistry
13	Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
14	Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
15	Hydrocarbons
16	Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
17	Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
18	Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
19	Biomolecules
20	Principles Related to Practical Chemistry

NEET Biology Syllabus 2026

Unit No.	Chapter
1	Diversity in Living World
2	Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
3	Cell Structure and Function
4	Plant Physiology
5	Human Physiology
6	Reproduction
7	Genetics and Evolution
8	Biology and Human Welfare
9	Biotechnology and Its Applications
10	Ecology and Environment

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When will the NEET 2026 Result be Out?

The NEET 2026 result is expected to be declared in June 2026 and the release date will be notified in the official notification.

What is the NEET 2026 Counselling Schedule?

NEET counselling schedule will be released after the NEET 2026 results are out and candidates will get a detailed NEET 2026 counselling schedule, till then the expected schedule is tabulated below:

Event	Dates
Round 1
Registration Process	To be notified soon
Registration Fee Payment	To be notified soon
Choice Filling	To be notified soon
Choice Locking	To be notified soon
Provisional Seat Allotment Result	To be notified soon
Final Seat Allotment Result	To be notified soon
Institute Reporting	To be notified soon
Round 2
Registration process	To be notified soon
Registration fee payment	To be notified soon
Choice filling	To be notified soon
Choice locking	To be notified soon
Seat allotment result	To be notified soon
Institute reporting	To be notified soon
Round 3
Registration process	To be notified soon
Registration fee payment	To be notified soon
Choice filling	To be notified soon
Choice locking	To be notified soon
Seat allotment result	To be notified soon
Institute reporting	To be notified soon
Online Stray Vacancy Round
Registration process	To be notified soon
Registration fee payment	To be notified soon
Choice filling	To be notified soon
Choice locking	To be notified soon
Seat allotment result	To be notified soon
Institute reporting	To be notified soon

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