NEET UG: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG). Admission to MBBS/BDS/AYUSH/BVSc/Nursing (all-India + state quotas) - single national medical entrance
- Category
- Medical
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Level
- UG entrance
- Frequency
- Once a year (2026: original exam cancelled, re-exam held)
- Mode
- Pen & paper (OMR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
Eligibility
- Education: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech + English; min 50% (gen), 40% (SC/ST/OBC)
- Age: Min 17 by Dec 31 of admission year; no upper limit (per current NMC/NTA rules; verify)
- Attempts: Unlimited
- Nationality: Indian, OCI, NRI, foreign
Exam pattern
NEET (UG)
180 min · 180 questions · 720 marks
- Physics: 45 questions, 180 marks
- Chemistry: 45 questions, 180 marks
- Biology (Botany 45 + Zoology 45): 90 questions, 360 marks
Syllabus
Physics
Units & measurements, Kinematics, Laws of motion & friction, Work, energy, power, Rotational motion, Gravitation, Properties of solids & fluids, Thermodynamics & kinetic theory, Oscillations & waves, Electrostatics, Current electricity, Magnetic effects & magnetism, EMI & AC, EM waves, Optics, Dual nature of matter, Atoms & nuclei, Semiconductor electronics
Chemistry
Some basic concepts / mole concept, Atomic structure, Chemical bonding & molecular structure, Chemical thermodynamics, Solutions, Equilibrium (chemical & ionic), Redox & electrochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Periodic table & periodicity, s-, p-, d- and f-block elements, Coordination compounds, Basic principles & hydrocarbons (organic), Haloalkanes/haloarenes, alcohols, phenols, ethers, Aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, Amines & nitrogen compounds, Biomolecules, polymers, everyday chemistry, Practical chemistry / qualitative analysis
Biology (Botany + Zoology)
Diversity of living world, Structural organisation in plants & animals, Cell structure & function, Plant physiology, Human physiology, Reproduction, Genetics & evolution, Biology & human welfare, Biotechnology, Ecology & environment
Important dates (2026)
- Original exam (cancelled after paper leak): 2026-05-03
- Re-NEET 2026: 2026-06-21
Selection process
All-India rank -> MCC counselling (15% AIQ, deemed, central) + state counselling
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Frequently asked questions
What is NEET UG?
NEET UG stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG). Admission to MBBS/BDS/AYUSH/BVSc/Nursing (all-India + state quotas) - single national medical entrance. It is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Level: UG entrance.
Who is eligible for NEET UG?
Education: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech + English; min 50% (gen), 40% (SC/ST/OBC). Age limit: Min 17 by Dec 31 of admission year; no upper limit (per current NMC/NTA rules; verify). Attempts: Unlimited. Nationality: Indian, OCI, NRI, foreign.
What is the exam pattern of NEET UG?
NEET (UG): 180 minutes, 180 questions, 720 marks. Mode: Pen & paper (OMR).
How often is NEET UG held?
Once a year (2026: original exam cancelled, re-exam held).
When is NEET UG held?
2026 cycle: Original exam (cancelled after paper leak) 2026-05-03; Re-NEET 2026 2026-06-21.
How are candidates selected through NEET UG?
All-India rank -> MCC counselling (15% AIQ, deemed, central) + state counselling.
Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.