NEET-UG 2026 — Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) — syllabus, preparation strategy, cutoffs, important dates, and a free study plan. Conducted by NTA.
Eligibility
Quick check: can you appear for NEET-UG 2026?
Class 12 passed or appearing with PCB. Minimum 50% in PCB (40% for reserved). Min age 17 years.
NEET-UG exam pattern 2026
Know exactly what you’re walking into on exam day.
- Mode
- Pen and Paper (OMR based)
- Duration
- 3 hours 20 minutes
- Total marks
- 720
- Subjects
- 3
- Question types
- MCQ only — 4 marks for correct, −1 for wrong
- Negative marking
- −1 for each wrong answer
Sections
Subjects covered in NEET-UG
These are the subjects NEET-UG tests. Tap any to jump to chapter-wise notes.
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology (Botany + Zoology)
NEET-UG important dates 2026
| Event | Expected date |
|---|---|
| Registration | February 2026 |
| Exam Date | May 2026 |
| Result | June 2026 |
| Counselling (AIQ) | July–October 2026 |
Dates are based on previous year patterns and may change. Check the official NTA website for confirmed dates.
NEET-UG cutoff & expected scores
| Category / College | Expected cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 720–138 marks |
| OBC | 137–107 marks |
| SC | 137–107 marks |
| ST | 137–107 marks |
| Govt Medical (General) | 600+ marks |
| Top AIIMS (General) | 680+ marks |
Cutoffs are approximate and based on previous year trends. Actual cutoffs may vary.
Top colleges accepting NEET-UG
Closing rank from last year's counselling round. Use as a reference, not a guarantee.
- 1
AIIMS New Delhi
- 2
JIPMER Puducherry
- 3
CMC Vellore
- 4
AFMC Pune
- 5
Maulana Azad Medical College
- 6
Lady Hardinge Medical College
- 7
Grant Medical College Mumbai
Roadmap
How to prepare for NEET-UG 2026 — 6-step plan
- 1
Map the syllabus
Print the full syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every chapter before you start.
- 2
Build a 6-month plan
Front-load Class 11 chapters in months 1–3 and Class 12 in months 4–6. Reserve the last month for revision.
- 3
NCERT first, then advanced
Finish NCERT cover-to-cover before jumping to advanced books, coaching modules, or HC Verma.
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- 4
Mock tests every weekend
Take a full-length mock every Saturday from month 3 onwards. Analyse — don’t just attempt.
- 5
Spaced revision
Revisit each chapter at days 1, 7, 21 and 60. Use a one-pager formula sheet per chapter.
- 6
Fix weak chapters
In the final 6 weeks, focus 60% of your time on your bottom-5 chapters. That’s where the biggest score gains live.
Free resources
Study resources for NEET-UG
NEET-UG Syllabus
Subject-wise topics and weightage
NEET-UG Revision Notes
Key formulas, concepts, and quick revision
NEET-UG Important Topics
High-weightage topics from PYQ analysis
NEET-UG Practice Questions
Subject-wise MCQs to test your prep
NEET-UG Study Plan
Month-wise preparation strategy
NEET-UG Formula Sheet
All formulas organised by subject
Frequently asked
NEET-UG FAQs
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
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