Exam dates and application windows change every year. Details here can go out of date — always confirm on the official website, or ask Sahayak below for the latest guidance.
NEET-UG
Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.
The single national entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other undergraduate medical courses, including AIIMS and JIPMER.
Conducted by
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Age Limit
Minimum 17 years as on 31 Dec of the admission year. No upper age bar.
Education
Passed or appearing in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech — minimum aggregate per NTA (usually 50% General, 40% reserved).
Application Fee
Roughly Rs. 1,000–1,700 in India (slabs by category; ~Rs. 9,500 outside India). Check the current bulletin.
Documents Needed
- 12th marksheet / admit card
- Live photo + signature + thumb impression per NTA specs
- Category certificate if applicable
- PwD certificate if applicable
- Aadhaar (ID verification)
How to Apply
- Register on neet.nta.nic.in when notification opens (usually ~Feb–Mar)
- Fill category + exam-city preferences + photos
- Pay fee, submit, download confirmation
Selection Process
- Single-day pen-paper exam (usually May)
- Qualifying percentile (50th General / 40th reserved) for counselling eligibility
- MCC counselling (15% AIQ + central institutes) + state counselling (85% quota)
Exam Pattern
180 compulsory questions (45 each Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology), +4/-1, 3 hours. No optional section since 2025.
Correction Window
Usually a few days after closing, online only.
Admit Card
City slip ~2 weeks before; admit card ~3–4 days before, on the NTA site.
Download admit card — candidate loginResult
Scorecard + qualifying cut-offs on the site (~June pattern); counselling via mcc.nic.in (AIQ) and state authorities.
Check result — candidate loginWho can apply
Passed or appearing in 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
How the yearly cycle usually works
- Notification usually released around February-March.
- Exam is typically held around May.
- Result is usually declared around June, followed by counselling rounds.
Also searched as: neet apply online, neet admit card download, neet answer key, neet result 2026, neet correction window, neet registration dates, neet cut off marks category wise, mbbs admission through neet counselling, aiims through neet, neet form kaise bhare, neet ug eligibility 2026, neet exam pattern subjects
Was this helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for NEET UG 2026 online?▾
Register on neet.nta.nic.in, fill personal + academic + category + photo details, choose exam city preferences, pay the fee online and download the confirmation page. Notifications usually open around February–March each year.
What is the NEET UG eligibility?▾
You must be 17 years old on or before 31 December of the admission year, and have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology from a recognised board with the minimum aggregate specified by NTA (usually 50% general, 40% reserved).
What is the qualifying percentile for NEET UG?▾
General category needs the 50th percentile, SC/ST/OBC the 40th percentile, and PwD categories have separate relaxed cut-offs. These are pass marks — actual admission cut-offs are much higher and depend on college/state counselling.
How does NEET UG counselling work for MBBS / BDS seats?▾
All India Quota (15%) and central institutes go through MCC counselling on mcc.nic.in. State quota (85%) is handled by each state's own counselling authority. AIIMS, JIPMER and central universities also fill through MCC.
Can I appear for NEET UG multiple times?▾
Yes — NTA currently allows unlimited attempts for NEET UG as long as you continue to meet the age and academic eligibility. There is no strict attempt cap.