NEET UG 2026 Exam Today: 22.7 Lakh Students Appear
NEET UG 2026 exam is being conducted today, May 3 2026, by the National Testing Agency (NTA). With approximately 22.7 lakh students registered, this year’s exam continues to be one of the biggest entrance examinations not just in India but globally. NEET (UG) is the single gateway for admission into MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses, making it one of the most competitive exams in the country. Students across India have been preparing for this day for months, and now the final test is underway.
NEET 2026 Exam Date and Timing
The NEET UG 2026 exam will continue with the pre-COVID format where all questions are compulsory. There are no optional questions, and the paper is held in offline (pen-paper) mode.
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NEET 2026 Exam Overview |
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| Feature | Offline (Pen–paper OMR) |
| Exam Mode | National Testing Agency |
| Total Questions | 180 (All compulsory) |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Time | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Subjects | Physics (45), Chemistry (45), Biology (90) |
| Question Type | MCQs (+4 / −1) |
| Languages |
13 (English, Hindi & regional languages) |
Total Students in NEET 2026
The total number of students in NEET 2026 stands at approximately 22.79 lakh, showing a consistent rise in participation over the years.
The exam is being conducted at a massive scale:
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551 cities across India
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14 cities abroad
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5,432+ exam centres
Also Read: NEET Question Paper 2026
NEET 2026 Exam Analysis Today
The NEET 2026 exam analysis today will be released shortly after the exam ends. This analysis will cover:
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Section-wise difficulty (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
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Topic-wise weightage
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Expected good score
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Cut-off predictions
After the exam, PW (Physics Wallah) will provide a complete and detailed NEET 2026 exam analysis here, helping students evaluate their performance accurately.
Also Read: NEET UG 2026 May 3 Exam Live Updates
NEET 2026 Paper Difficulty Level
PW will publish a full breakdown of the NEET 2026 paper difficulty level, including subject-wise difficulty and expected trends.
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Student feedback immediately after the exam
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Expert reviews from top faculties
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Comparison with previous years’ papers
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