NEET UG Exam 2026 Latest Updates: Exam date, Syllabus, Cutoff

You need to remember all the information when you are going to appear in the NEET Exam 2026.The NEET Exam is an exam which is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) to get mbbs and bds courses. The NTA is yet to announce the exam date of NEET Exam. As the previous years trends the exam would be held around May 3, 2026. The exact information will be availaible on the official site of NTA. And who knows, may be you will be the one to appear in the NEET Exam then you should not only revise the NEET syllabus but also mark the dates when forms are going to be released, who is going to be eligible to apply and what all are the documents needed during the admission process.

In this blog, we will provide you with all the details of the NEET UG 2026 exam, like important dates, eligibility criteria, how to apply, syllabus, exam pattern and tips on how to prepare. This manual will help to eliminate all your uncertainty.

NEET 2026 highlights:

NEET 2026 Exam Dates

NEET Exam 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Check the age, education, and nationality rules before you apply for the NEET 2026 exam. You must meet all the requirements to take the test.

NEET 2026 Exam Pattern

NEET Exam 2026 will be an offline exam with 200 multiple type questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology). It is paper based, has 720 marks on the +4/-1 scale table and takes 3 hours 20minutes.

Neet 2026 Marking Scheme

Note: All Question are Multiple Choice Questions based on the NCERT syllabus of class 11 and 12.

NEET 2026 Syllabus

The syllabus covers topics from Class 11 and 12 NCERT curriculum for:

• Physics - Ncert physics part 1 and 2 class xi and class xii textbook, concepts of physics by hc verma, objective physics by dc pandey, fundamentals of physics by halliday, resnick walkers,    fundamentals of physics by pradeep, problems in General Physics by IE Irodov.
   
• Chesmistry - Class XI Chemistry NCERT Textbook, Class XII Chemistry NCERT textbook, OP Tandon’s Physical Chemistry, Morrison & Boyd’s Organic Chemistry, Modern Publication’s ABC of chemistry classes 11 and 12, JD Lee’s concise inorganic chemistry, Dinesh Chemistry guide & practice books for Inorganic, organic & physical Chemistry portions by VK Jaiswal, MS Chauhan, & N Awasthi.
   
• Biology - Biology Class XI & XII NCERT texts Biology Vol 1 & Vol 2 by Trueman, Objective biology by Dinesh, Objective Botany by Ansari, Pradeep guide to biology, Batla publications on Biology GRB.
   

NEET 2026 Admit Card

The candidate who has done the registration for the NEET UG 2026 can download the admit card for the admission seeker. The students’ name, the address of the examination centre, the time at which the UG NEET exam will be held, and other information will be printed on the admit card of NEET UG 2026.

All students are required to the examination center with admit card and a passport size photograph or photo ID. NEET can cause a problem to the candidates who fail to bring it to the exam center in the form of admit card, making them to be locked out from exam attempt.

NOTE: A candidate will not be permitted to sit for the Examination Centre, on date and time other mentioned in the Admit Card.

NEET 2025 Cutoff

For instance, if the exam is difficult, candidates require a minimum passing mark, the number of available seats, and total sitting candidates for the NEET UG 2026 exam. General category 50% General-PH 45% and reserved categories: 40%. Seat allocation of NEET counselling makes merit lists of candidates who are entitled for the counselling rounds. NEET UG 2026 cut off will act as a basis for preparing a variety of merit lists.

How to prepare NEET UG 2026

To succeed in NEET 2026, you need a smart and steady plan. Here’s a simple way to begin:

• Start Early – Begin your preparation at least 11 to 12 months before the exam so you have enough time for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• Make a Study Plan – Divide your time wisely between subjects and include regular revision and practice.
• Give Mock Tests – Take mock tests often to improve your speed, accuracy, and exam confidence.
• Work on Weak Areas – Find out where you’re weak and spend extra time improving those topics.
• Stay Updated – Follow NTA’s official website for the latest news and exam-related updates.

NEET UG Counselling

NEET UG 2026 Counselling is expected to begin approximately a month after the declaration of results. The counselling process is divided into two categories:

• 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, which are managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
• 85% State Quota seats, which are handled by respective state medical authorities.

The All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for NEET 2026

covers:

• 15% of MBBS/BDS seats from state government colleges
• 100% seats of MBBS/BDS at Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
• 100% MBBS seats at AIIMS institutions across India
• AIQ seats at JIPMER (Puducherry/Karaikal)
• AIQ seats of AMU, DU, VMMC, and ABVIMS
• AIQ seats at the Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia
• AIQ seats under ESIC institutions