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NEET UG: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)

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MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BVSc, B.Sc Nursing Duration: 3 Hours 20 Minutes (200 Minutes) Mode: Pen and Paper Test (OMR Based) Total Marks: 720 Frequency: Once a Year (May) Fee: ?1,700 (General) / ?1,600 (OBC/EWS) / ?1,000 (SC/ST/PwD)
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NEET UG 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
Conducting Authority National Testing Agency (NTA)
Category & Stream Medical
Admissions & Course Types MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BVSc, B.Sc Nursing
Mode of Examination Pen and Paper Test (OMR Based)
Examination Duration 3 Hours 20 Minutes (200 Minutes)
Total Maximum Marks 720 Marks
Examination Frequency Once a Year (May)
Application Fee ?1,700 (General) / ?1,600 (OBC/EWS) / ?1,000 (SC/ST/PwD)
Official Web Portal https://neet.nta.nic.in

Eligibility Criteria for NEET UG 2026

Completed 17 years of age. Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD).

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Pen and Paper Test (OMR Based)
200 Questions (Attempt 180): Physics (45), Chemistry (45), Botany (45), Zoology (45). Section A (35 MCQs mandatory) + Section B (15 MCQs, attempt any 10).

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

+4 marks for correct answer, -1 mark for wrong answer, 0 for unattempted.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

Complete NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Zoology and Botany).

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is NEET UG and who conducts it?
NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BVSc, B.Sc Nursing programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in NEET UG 2026?
Completed 17 years of age. Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD).
What is the mode and duration of the NEET UG examination?
The exam is conducted in Pen and Paper Test (OMR Based) with a total duration of 3 Hours 20 Minutes (200 Minutes) for a maximum score of 720 marks.
What is the official website for NEET UG 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://neet.nta.nic.in.

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