NEET UG 2026–27 is the medical entrance exam and admission cycle of the National level for students interested in taking admission to Medical and Allied courses at the undergraduate level in India. NEET UG is organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

In NEET UG is valid for admission for courses like MBBS, BDS and applicable to Under-graduate AYUSH courses like BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS under the counselling and admission rules applicable for these courses.

The reference information provides a list of 128,875 MBBS seats in 819 medical colleges, about 27,868 BDS seats in 330 dental colleges, and around 210,774 operational seats in the listed categories of medical, dental and AYUSH colleges for the upcoming academic session 2026-27. There are also around 950 AYUSH colleges that provide courses like BAMS, BHMS, BUMS and BSMS, as mentioned in the page. The seat numbers are the ones given as of 29 October 2025 and are reference numbers only since the seat matrix may change prior to or during counselling.

What is NEET UG 2026?

NEET UG is National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate). It is a common entrance test for the medical undergraduate courses in the country (India).

The examination is a common platform for medical aspirants who wish to take up MBBS, BDS and other courses under NEET.

The National Testing Agency conducts the Entrance test, issues the result and gives the applicable All India Rank information to the relevant authorities. The actual counselling and seat allotment are made by the respective counselling authorities, institutions and governments in accordance with the applicable rules / regulations.

NEET UG 2026–27 Seat Availability

Here are the following general seat and college information for the student who wants to join in the seat for 2026–27 admission session (2027):

The total number of seats available in the country for the MBBS course is 128,875 in 819 medical colleges and is claimed to be valid till 29 October 2025. The numbers mentioned here are not the final counseling seat matrix; that’s why the number of seats is subject to change due to various reasons, such as the addition of new colleges, expansion of seat intake, addition of seats, etc.

The Conducting Authority for NEET UG 2026 is the NTA.The conducting authority of NEET UG 2026 is the NTA.

The National Testing Agency conducts NEET UG.

NTA has been established as an autonomous and independent organisation to hold entrance test for higher education institutions. It is responsible for conducting the examination, issuing the result and generating the rank information out of the result and handing it over to the concerned authorities for NEET.

It is not 100% on the shoulders of NTA to ensure admission. The candidates will have to go through the right counselling process following the result.

The NEET UG exam date and timing have been released.The NEET UG exam date and timing were announced.

Detailed examination information on the reference page gives the following examination schedule:

The detailed page states 3 May 2026 for the date of the examination, but there is a conflicting reference in the opening paragraph of the page for 4 May 2026. The detailed examination programme should thus be considered in isolation from the disjointed introduction.

NEET UG 2026 General Instructions

Candidates should note that just appearing in NEET UG and qualifying doesn’t ensure an automatic admission.

Several factors are determinant for admission to MBB, BDS, BAMS, BUMS and BSMS such as:

• NEET merit rank
• Eligibility criteria
• Medical fitness
• Category
• Seat availability
• Counselling rules
• Government regulations
• State-specific requirements
• University rules
• Institutional requirements
• Applicable reservation policies

If candidates submit false/fabricated information, they may be denied candidature and take other action as per applicable examination rules.

Applications which are not complete may also be rejected. The candidates are, therefore, advised to read the official information bulletin carefully and cross check all details before applying.

The examination pattern for NEET UG 2026 is as follows:

NEET UG 2026 contains objective type questions in the Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

There are 180 questions in all worth 720 marks.

There are 4 marks for each question.

The answer for each question is worth 4 marks if correct and 1 mark if incorrect. If the question is not answered, no mark is awarded.

NEET UG 2026 Marking Scheme

The marking scheme is:

• Correct answer: +4 marks
• Incorrect answer: -1 mark
• Unanswered question: 0 marks
• More than one answer marked: marked as incorrect as per instructions

There is negative marking so it is important to be accurate. If candidates are not sure of the answer, they should not guess at it.

NEET UG 2026 Question Paper Languages

NEET question paper will be available in different languages and candidates are allowed to choose the language for which they wish to get the question paper.

On the reference page, there are 13 languages.

1. English
2. Hindi
3. Assamese
4. Bengali
5. Gujarati
6. Kannada
7. Malayalam
8. Marathi
9. Odia
10. Punjabi
11. Tamil
12. Telugu
13. Urdu

Candidates should choose their language carefully on their application as the medium of the application is governed by the conditions applicable to that language. All examination centres have English; regional-language combinations are provided at designated centres.

NEET UG 2026 Language-Wise Examination Centres

The following language and examination-centre combinations are given on the reference page:

For bilingual papers, English is also made available. Where there is any kind of ambiguity in translation, the English version is considered definitive, as stated in the instructions on the reference page.

NEET UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To appear for NEET UG and get admission, the candidates need to fulfill the prescribed eligibility requirements.

Qualifying Examination, Age, Subjects studied and Minimum qualifying marks are the eligibility requirements.

NEET UG 2026 Age Requirement

The reference page mentions that a candidate should have completed 17 years of age on the date of admission or should complete the required age by 31st December of the year of admission in 1st year of MBBS/BDS.

It also specifies an upper age limit as 25 years with relaxation of 5 years in particular reserved categories and for those who fall under any disability provisions. The age provisions and how they are applied may change; candidates should check the rules in force at the time.

The NEET UG 2026 Birth-date criteria mentioned in the reference page are as follows:

The eligibility of Indian citizens, NRI, OCI and Foreign Nationals for NEET is as follows:Eligibility of Indian citizens, NRI, OCI and Foreign Nationals for NEET is as follows:

As mentioned in the reference page, certain medical/dental seats are allowed for Indian Nationals, NRIs, Overseas Citizens of Indian, Persons of Indian Origin and Foreign Nationals on condition of the applicable rules of the concerned state, institution and Government of India.

Foreign nationals are required to check their eligibility with the college / State counselling authority / institution.

The page also mentions that Indian citizens and OCI candidates planning to study MBBS/BDS in foreign medical/dental colleges will be required to clear NEET (if applicable).

NEET UG 2026 All India Quota Eligibility

Under the reference page, Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and Foreign Nationals are eligible for 15% All India Quota seats as per the rules.

It also includes particulars with regard to the candidates from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as well as the procedure of self-declaration for candidates who wish to apply under the All India Quota. Candidates are advised to follow instructions of the counselling authority only, not just outdated terms and phrases.

NEET UG 2026 Educational Qualification

The candidates are required to have passed/appeared in qualifying exam with prescribed criteria.

The subjects for which a learner can take a qualification are:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology/Biotechnology
• English

The candidates have to meet the subject wise and aggregate marks criteria as per the category.

According to the reference page, the minimum marks required for Unreserved candidates are at least 50% in all three Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology, however, for the SC/ST/OBC candidates, it is 40% in all three subjects and for the specified PwD candidates, it is 45% in all three subjects. All students who have been educated outside of the United States will also need to meet the corresponding equivalency requirements.

NEET UG 2026 qualifying exam codes are generated for the NEET exam.NEET UG 2026 qualifying exam codes are generated for NEET exam.

On the reference page, there are 7 qualifying exam codes.

Code 01

Candidates who are appearing in 12th exam in the year 2026, whose results are expected, can apply. They will have to clear the qualifying exam with the specified percentage prior to the relevant counselling/admission stage.

Code 02

Higher/Senior Secondary or Indian School Certificate equivalent to 10+2 after 12 years of study with the prescribed combination of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

Code 03

Intermediate or Pre-degree Examination in Science from a recognised University/Board of India with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

Code 04

Pre-professional or Pre-medical examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English after Higher secondary or equivalent.

Code 05

First year of three-year degree course at a recognised university, including practical exams, in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology, to the earlier qualification.

Code 06

B.Sc. degree from any Indian university with the appropriate combination of subjects and the necessary previously earned Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English qualifications.

Code 07

Any other examination deemed to be equivalent in scope and standard with regard to Intermediate Science Examination of any Indian University or Board including the prescribed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English requirement.

Candidates (except those in the Codes 01-07) should please give full details so that their eligibility can be determined.

NEET UG 2026 Application Form

NEET UG application is to be done online.

Candidates should have their personal, Academic and identification information ready before filling the form.

Important information includes:

• Candidate’s name
• Father’s name
• Mother’s name
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Category
• Permanent address
• Mobile number
• Email ID
• Identification details
• Academic details
• Information for Classes 10 and 12.
• Qualifying examination code
• School board
• Examination-centre choices
• Question-paper medium

Candidates are requested to give their contact details (or their parents) details as instructed as all communications from the NTA are sent through the registered contact details.

NEET Application: Identity documents for NEET Application.

Depending on the candidate category, the different identity information that is permitted is indicated in the reference page.

The candidates are advised to refer to the instructions on the NTA application for identification document requirement at the time of application.

NEET UG 2026 Photograph and Signature Requirements

Specific requirements for photographs and signatures are given on the reference page.

The photograph should be:

• Recent
• Clear
• Passport-size
• With a white background
• Avoided looking on the whole body
• With eyes visible and looking towards the camera
• No objects in the background are unnecessary.
• Exempt (except as specified) – Exempt from wearing a cap or goggles, subject to applicable exceptions
• Suitable for identification

The same picture must also be scanned for examination if necessary, and uploaded picture must conform to set file-size requirements, as stated on the page.

The signature must be scanned and submitted in the provided area and must be in running script. The instructions may not permit the use of initials or writing the name in capital letters rather than using a signature.

The application fee for NEET UG 2026 is Rs 2010.NEET UG 2026 application fee is Rs 2010.

The following fee figures are from the reference page:

Formatting ambiguity exists in the General fee row and the General-EWS/OBC-NCL fee row on the source page, which means that this fee schedule should only be considered a general guide for current fees and should not be used as a definitive fee schedule. The final fee should be checked from the official notification by the candidates before paying it.

An examination fee plus payment gateway/service charges and taxes may apply.

NEET UG 2026 Application Payment Methods

The NEET UG 2026 Application Payment Methods are outlined below.The NEET UG 2026 Application Payment Methods are explained here.

The reference information describes the following payment methods:

Debit/Credit Card

After filling in the necessary application steps, the candidates can pay the application fee by using any valid Debit card/Credit card.

Net Banking

After providing the required banking details, the candidates can make use of net banking.

E-Challan

In the case if doing so is allowed, candidates can create the necessary e-slip and pay via bank/e-challan system.

The final application is complete when the required number of application steps and fee payment have been successfully completed and the Confirmation Page generated.

NEET UG 2026 Confirmation Page

The Confirmation Page is among the most important papers following the filling of the application.

Candidates should:

Download the Confirmation Page.

• Check the details.
  Keep records of fee payments.
• Keep multiple copies.
• Store the document in safe place until the admission process is finished.

The Confirmation Page is recommended for candidates to keep 3-4 copies.

NEET UG 2026 Important Dates

The reference page gives the following information:

These dates are not to be confused with the official dates that were issued at a later date. It is always advisable to candidates to check the latest NTA notice about the final status of any examination event.

NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

The Admit card is made available online.

It is not sent by post normally as it is prescribed on the reference page.

The Admit card includes essential information, including:

• Roll number
• Candidate name
• Father’s name
• Category
• Sub-category
• Photograph
• Signature
• Date of birth
• Question-paper language
• Examination-centre name
• Examination-centre address

The admit card should be downloaded by the candidates and the details on the admit card should be checked carefully before the candidates travel to the examination centre.

NEET UG 2026 Examination Hall Timings

A detailed examination day timeline is available on the reference page:

Persons arriving after the last entry time may not be allowed in the examination centre.

The documents to be taken to the Examination Centre are as follows:

Only the documents allowed by NTA should be taken by the candidate.

On the reference page:

This is the printed admit card of NEET.NEET admit card is a printed copy.
1 passport size photo that matches the uploaded photo.

• One original, valid and non-expired authorised photo ID
• PwD certificate (where applicable)

Candidates are not to bring items that are prohibited as exam centres may not have facilities for storing any items banned.

Examination Hall Rules for NEET UG Examination are as follows:

NEET UG Examination Hall Rules:

Candidates are required to obey the instructions of the invigilator.

Important rules include:

Sit in the assigned chair.
Bring an Admit Card.

• Pre-fetch before the last time of entry.
  Avoid using banned electronic equipment.
  Never go out of the examination room earlier than time.
• Hand over the OMR answer sheet as instructed.
  Sign attendance sheet as needed.
  Submit the necessary fingerprint impression.
  Please refer to the test booklet for the number of pages required.
  Do not bring banned food and drinks.
  Observe all instructions of the invigilator.

The reference page also indicates that rough working is only allowed in the test booklet, and not in the OMR answer booklet.

NEET UG 2026 Unfair Means

Unfair means include activities intended to provide an unfair advantage to a candidate.

Examples are included on the reference page, including:

• Non-compliance with item requirement
  Students will use communication devices
• Impersonation
• Assisting another candidate
• Receiving unauthorised assistance
  Answering questions on unauthorized paper(s)
• Damaging answer sheets or test-booklet pages
• Collecting of answer sheets from the examination hall room(s)
• Threatening examination officials
• Using electronic devices
• Manipulating online documents
  Uploading photo from a morphed image.Uploading a morphed photograph.
  Also, information on the OMR sheet must not be changed.
• Providing incorrect information
  Takes liberties with answers
• Delaying or obstructing the examination process –

Candidates are therefore requested to take care to carefully follow all examination instructions.

NEET UG 2024 Statistics

The detailed reference data for the NEET UG 2024 has been released.Detailed reference data of NEET UG 2024 has been released.

Detailed NEET UG 2024 Statistics are also provided on the reference page. These figures are helpful to provide context on competition, but they are historical and should not be shown as candidate numbers for 2026.

NEET UG 2024 Overall Statistics

According to the reference page, 2,406,079 registrations and over 2.33 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET UG 2024.

NEET UG 2024 Nationality-Wise Statistics

The above figures indicate that the NEET is not restricted to candidates who are residing in India only, candidates who are eligible under the NEET rules are also participating in the NEET as NRI, OCI and Foreign-national candidates.

NEET UG 2024 Gender-Wise Statistics

The NEET UG 2024 gender-wise statistics are presented here.NEET UG 2024 Gender-Wise Statistics is given below.

It is observed from the statistics that the number of female candidates registered and appeared is more than male candidates in NEET UG 2024.

NEET UG 2024 Category-Wise Statistics

These figures give a historical picture of the competition in NEET in different categories.

NEET UG 2024 State-Wise Statistics

Individual states/UTs registration, appearance and qualification numbers are available in the reference page.

The state-wise numbers indicate the huge disparity in number of candidates by state. The highest number of registered candidates in the table was at Uttar Pradesh which had 344,599 candidates, followed by Maharashtra with 282,051 and Rajasthan with 178,756.

After NEET UG 2026 Result: What do you do next?

Once candidates clear the NEET exam, they will proceed to the counselling and admission process.

This can involve:

1. Registration for counselling
2. Counselling fee to be paid
3. Verification of eligibility
4. Choice filling
5. Choice locking
6. Seat allotment
7. Reporting to the time allocated for the college
8. Document verification
9. Fee payment
10. Admission procedures completed

The seats are dealt with by various counselling authorities.

NEET UG All India Counselling

All India counselling is done for the respective seats which are available under the central counselling system.

After the result candidates should register separately for counselling and don’t assume that just by filling the NEET examination form, they have automatically registered for counselling for medical courses.

State NEET UG Counselling

The appropriate state-level seats are subject to state counselling authorities.

The laws may differ from state to state with respect to:

• Domicile
• State quota
• Private medical colleges
• Government medical colleges
• Reservation
• Fees
• Eligibility
• Choice filling
• Reporting
• Document verification

Learners are thus advised to look at the counselling notification of all the states they wish to participate.

NEET UG Choice Filling and Locking

Candidates have the option of choice filling to arrange the courses and college of their choice.

The candidate is advised to take into account:

• NEET rank
• Category
• State eligibility
• College reputation
• Fee structure
• Hostel
• Hospital exposure
• Location
• Previous closing ranks
• Seat category
• Budget

Once candidates have completed their choices, they might be required to “lock” their choices in before the deadline.

Locking a choice should be the last thing you do after a thorough review of the entire preference list.

NEET UG Seat Allotment

Allotment of seats is based on merit, preferences, availability of seats and the counselling rules.

Candidates should read and understand their allotment result and undertake the necessary action within the time limit set.

Candidates can:

Take the allocated seat
Report to the designated college (allotted college)
Take part in additional rounds

• Upgrade their seat
  Follow as applicable free-exit or resignation rules where applicable

This will vary by counselling authority and round.

MBBS Admission Through NEET UG 2026

MBBS is the most popular course of study for the NEET aspirants after completing their 12th standard.

Students can explore:

• Government medical colleges
• Private medical colleges
• Deemed universities
  Other medical institutions that are recognized.

The pricing can be extremely variable. The candidate should consider the full tuition and not just the tuition fee.

Expenses that may involve include:

• Tuition fee
• Hostel fee
• Security deposit
• University charges
• Examination fee
• Miscellaneous charges
• Other institutional charges

BDS Admission Through NEET UG 2026

Admission to BDS courses is also made by NEET UG.

Students who want to opt for Dentistry will be able to avail the counselling after fulfilling the required NEET and eligibility criteria.

Depending on seat availability and counselling requirements, BDS courses can be taken in government and private dental colleges.

AYUSH Admission Through NEET UG

NEET is also applicable to various undergraduate courses in AYUSH.

These include:

The information provided is the author’s and does not necessarily represent BAMS’ policies or practices.
BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine Surgery (Five Years Course)
Bachlor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) is a medical degree program offered at the undergraduate level.
BSMS – Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery

The candidates are advised to refer the seat matrix, eligibility criteria and dates of counselling of the relevant AYUSH counselling authorities.

Why NEET UG Counselling Planning Is Important

Although a good NEET score is crucial, the admission process does not stop there.

Students should learn to make choices concerning:

Which states to apply to
02: What to pick up colleges
What courses should be focused on? What courses should be prioritized?
Where does the profitability of higher education lie? Between government and private colleges?

• Fee affordability
• Seat category
• Previous closing ranks
• College location
  Hostel and hospital facilities.

Making a poor choice list also can diminish the likelihood of getting a good seat, even if a candidate is ranked on the list.

Final Words

NEET UG 2026–27 is among the more critical admission processes of the students aiming to take career in medical and dental courses in India. Eligibility and examination requirements are the beginning of the process, followed by application, examination, result, counselling, choice filling, seat allotment and final admission.

This reference information covers all the details about NEET UG 2026 like 128,875 seats in NEET medicine colleges, 330 dental colleges offering BDS seats, 180 questions asked in one exam, 720 marks with which, 13 languages of question papers, Eligibility criteria, Qualification codes, Application criteria, and Previous year NEET 2024 Data.

But candidates must always cross check latest official notification and counselling details before taking any action on any date, seat number, fee or eligibility rules as these may change throughout the admission cycle.

FAQs About NEET UG 2026–27

What is NEET UG 2026?

NEET UG 2026 is a national-level examination for admission to undergraduate medical, dental and other relevant courses like MBBS and BDS.

What is the number of MBBS seats for NEET UG 2026?

As per the reference page, there are 819 medical colleges with a total of 128,875 MBBS seats as on 29 October 2025. This seat matrix for counselling is subject to change.

NEET UG has a total of ____ questions.

There are ____ Question(s) in NEET UG.

NEET UG consists of 180 questions of maximum 720 marks consisting of 45 questions on each of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

What are the NEET UG Cut Offs?

Four marks are given for each correct answer and one mark subtracted for each incorrect answer. No marks will be awarded for questions that are not answered.

How many languages are there in NEET UG?

The list of languages mentioned on the reference page is a list of 13 languages, which are English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

The minimum age limit for NEET UG is 17.

The minimum age for NEET UG is 17 years.

Applicants should be at least at the age as prescribed and attain the age of 17 on or before the date of admission.

What is the required mark for NEET?

The results in the reference page show that the overall score of Physics and Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology is required to be 50% for Physics and Chemistry; that’s why candidates who are Unreserved, 40% for Physics and Chemistry candidates who are SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for specified PwD candidates. Candidates are advised to check the latest official guidelines.

Are NRI candidates allowed to appear for NEET?

Yes, NRI are eligible to appear in NEET and can apply in the appropriate admission process as per the rules.

Is NEET Important for MBBS Admission?

As per the applicable laws, regulations and counselling rules, students must qualify for NEET to avail the applicable MBBS admissions in India.

Qualifying NEET makes sure an MBBS seat?

No. An eligible candidate, who is qualified, is only eligible to take part in the specific admission process. Seat Allotment is based on Rank, Preferences, Eligibility, Seat Availability, Category and Counselling Rules.

What documents are to be brought to the NEET examination centre?

The candidates are required to have the printed Admit Card, Photograph, Original Photo ID Card and PwD certificate (as applicable). They need to adhere to the current NTA directions.

What is the future of the students after the end of NEET UG 2026?

Once the result is declared, because eligible candidates go through the counseling process as per their eligibility and complete registration and choice filling, are allotted seats, and then fill admission formalities.