The medical entrance examination will consist of 180 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, carrying a total of 720 marks. Candidates can review the complete exam pattern and other important details below.
NEET 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will organize the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) on May 3, 2026, using the pen-and-paper format. The exam will be conducted on a single day in a single shift for admissions into undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, and other allied programs.
Previously, the NEET UG city intimation slip was issued, allowing candidates to check their allotted exam cities. It is now anticipated that the NEET admit card will be released shortly. Applicants will be able to download their NEET UG admit card from the official website.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Date and Mode
NEET will be conducted on Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM using an OMR sheet.
| Overview | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Pen and paper (OMR-based) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Exam Type | Single day, single shift exam |
NEET UG Exam Pattern 2026
The NEET exam pattern includes three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
| Overview | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 180 |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology) |
| Subject wise questions | Physics & Chemistry 45 questions |
| Biology 90 questions |
NEET 2026 Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for NEET UG 2026 is as follows:
- 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer
- 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
- 0 marks will be given for unanswered questions
Medium of NEET Question Paper
NEET is conducted in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Candidates can choose any one of these 13 languages for their question paper. It is important to note that the language preference must be selected during the application process and cannot be changed later.