The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into undergraduate medical and allied health science courses in India.
Through NEET UG 2026, eligible candidates can seek admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BVSc & Animal Husbandry courses offered by government and private institutions.
As per the official notification, the NEET UG 2026 examination will be held on 03 May 2026 (Sunday).
NEET 2026 Overview
- Name of Exam: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Date: 03 May 2026 (Sunday)
- Exam Time: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
- Exam Duration: 180 Minutes
- Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen & Paper Based)
- Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in
Courses Offered Through NEET UG 2026
- MBBS – Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
- BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
- BHMS – Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery
- BSMS – Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Surgery
- BUMS – Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery
- BVSc & AH – Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry
Eligibility Criteria for NEET UG 2026
Nationality
- Indian Nationals
- Non-Resident Indians (NRI)
- Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
- Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)
- Foreign Nationals
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 17 years at the time of admission
- Date of birth should be on or before 31 December 2009
- No upper age limit
Educational Qualification
- Passed or appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English
- From a recognized board or university
NEET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (India) | Fee (Outside India) |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1700 | ₹9500 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹1600 | ₹9500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | ₹1000 | ₹9500 |
Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or e-Challan.
How to Apply for NEET UG 2026 ?
- Visit the official NEET website
- Click on New Registration and complete registration
- Fill personal and academic details carefully
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents
- Pay the application fee as per category
- Submit the application form
- Download and print the confirmation page
NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 180
- Total Marks: 720
- Correct Answer: +4 Marks
- Wrong Answer: −1 Mark
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany & Zoology) | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
Medium of NEET Question Paper
The NEET UG 2026 question paper will be available in the following languages:
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Punjabi, Odia
NEET Qualifying Marks & Merit List
- General / EWS: 50th Percentile
- SC / ST / OBC: 40th Percentile
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 45th Percentile
- PwBD (SC/ST/OBC): 40th Percentile
The All India Rank (AIR) will be prepared based on NEET UG scores.
NEET UG Exam Centres in Assam
Baksa, Barpeta, Mangaldoi, Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, Hailakandi, Jorhat, North Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sivasagar, Udalguri, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Silchar, Tezpur
Important Dates – NEET UG 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 08 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 08 March 2026
- NEET UG Exam Date: 03 May 2026
- Admit Card Release: To be announced
- Result Declaration: To be announced
Important Links – NEET Application Form 2026
- Online Application Form: Click Here
- Official Notification (PDF): Click Here
- Information Bulletin: Click Here
- NEET Previous Year Question Papers: Click Here
- Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in
NEET 2026 Helpdesk
- Email: neetug2026@nta.ac.in
- Phone: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to visit the official website regularly for the latest updates.












