
With the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (UG) 2026 approaching, medical aspirants across the country are actively seeking clarity regarding the examination syllabus. To address common concerns and ensure uniform understanding, the authorities have released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the syllabus of NEET UG 2026. These FAQs are intended to guide students preparing for admission to undergraduate medical courses across India.
NEET UG is a uniform entrance examination conducted for admission to undergraduate medical courses under the National Medical Commission (NMC), the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), and the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH). The examination is applicable to courses such as MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, and other allied medical programmes.
1. Where can I access the syllabus of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test NEET (UG)-2026?
NEET (UG) is a uniform entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses under the NMC, NCISM, and NCH. It is applicable to MBBS, BHMS, BAMS, and other recognised medical courses.
The syllabus for NEET UG 2026 has been officially notified and uploaded by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Candidates can access the syllabus through the public notice released by NMC on its official website. In addition, the same syllabus is also available on the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) official NEET website. Aspirants are advised to refer only to these official platforms to ensure accuracy and authenticity of information.
2. Is there any change in the syllabus for NEET UG 2026 with respect to the previous year?
As per the official clarification, there is no change in the syllabus of NEET UG 2026 when compared to the previous year. This means that the syllabus remains the same, allowing candidates to continue their preparation without concern about additions or deletions. Students who have already been studying according to the existing syllabus can proceed confidently with their preparation strategy.
3. In Unit 2 of the Biology syllabus, it is written – “of an insect (Frog)”. But Frog is not an insect.
This is a typographical issue in the wording of the syllabus. The phrase should be read correctly as referring to the study of an insect and a frog, as prescribed in the syllabus. Candidates are advised to understand the intent of the content and prepare the topic as per standard NCERT Biology textbooks, without getting confused by the wording.
Candidates preparing for NEET (UG) 2026 are advised to:
Follow only the officially notified syllabus released by NMC
Refer to the NTA website for updates and announcements
Avoid relying on unverified sources or rumours
Focus on strengthening concepts based on the NCERT textbooks