NEET UG 2026 – Complete Guide
All you need to know about dates, eligibility, syllabus & preparation
📆 Key Dates (Tentative)
| Event | Expected / Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Exam date | May 3, 2026 (first Sunday of May) |
| Notification / Application Form release | First week of February 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | Around first week of March 2026 |
| Admit Card release | Early May 2026 (a few days before the exam) |
| Result declaration | Mid-June 2026 |
| Counselling process begins | Probably from July 2026 onwards |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Here are the requirements as per the latest information:
- Minimum age: 17 years by 31 December 2026 (born on or before 31 Dec 2009).
- Maximum age: No upper age limit now.
- Educational qualification: Passed or appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Minimum marks in 12th (PCB + English):
- General category: ~50%
- Reserved categories (OBC/SC/ST): ~40%
- PwD (Persons with Disabilities): ~45%
- Attempts: No limit on the number of attempts.
📝 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
What is expected (based on previous years + announcements):
- Medium: Offline, pen & paper mode.
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Botany & Zoology.
- Questions: Likely 180 MCQs, +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect.
- Syllabus: Full syllabus from Classes 11 & 12 (NCERT-based).
⚠️ Points to Keep an Eye On
- Official notification from NTA is the final source. Current dates are tentative.
- The syllabus might have minor changes, but no major updates yet.
- Stay alert for announcements about exam city slips, admit cards, and guidelines.
👉 Next Step: A subject-wise detailed timetable and checklist for NEET 2026 preparation will help you stay on track.
