What Is NEET UG 2026? Full Exam Overview for First-Time Aspirants

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a national-level entrance exam organised for candidates seeking admission in the MBBS/BDS/BAMS course programs in India. NEET UG 2026 registration has started and the last date is March 8, 2026. Candidates should have completed their 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, scored 50% marks, and have an age limit of 17 years to be eligible for the NEET 2026 exam. 

NEET UG 2026 Exam Overview

NEET UG 2026 Exam has been provided in the table for the candidates' reference. NEET UG 2026 exam applications are accepted online. The paper will be conducted through the offline mode. 

 NEET UG 2026 Mandatory Registration Requirements

Candidates should carefully read the official notification to get the information regarding the NEET UG 2026 Mandatory Registration Requirements. 

• Aadhaar-based eKYC

• Live Photo Capture

• Address-Linked City Selection

How To Fill NEET UG 2026 Registration Form?

Candidates should follow the steps to fill out the NEET UG 2026 Registration Form. 

Step 1: Visit the official NEET website.

Step 2: Click on the “NEET UG 2026 Registration” link on the homepage.

Step 3: Complete the registration by entering basic details like name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.

Step 4: Log in using the application number and password sent to your registered details.

Step 5: Fill in personal, academic, and contact details carefully in the application form.

Step 6: Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.

Step 7: Pay the application fee online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

Step 8: Review all details carefully and submit the application form.

Step 9: Download and take a printout of the NEET UG 2026 confirmation page for future reference

Eligibility Criteria Of NEET UG 2026 Exam

To sit for the exam, a candidate must meet specific age and academic requirements:

• Minimum Age:  17 years old by December 31, 2026.

• Academic Qualification: You must have passed or be appearing for your Class 12 board exams with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.

• Minimum Percentage (PCB Aggregate):

• General/EWS: 50%

• OBC/SC/ST: 40%

• PwBD: 45%

NEET UG Exam Pattern

NEET UG 2026 is an offline (pen-and-paper) test. Candidates receive an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheet where they must shade the correct bubbles using a ballpoint pen.

• Total Marks: 720 Marks

• Total Questions: 180 Compulsory Questions

• Subjects: Physics (45), Chemistry (45), Biology (90: Botany 45 + Zoology 45)

• Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)

• Marking Scheme: +4 for Correct, -1 for Incorrect, 0 for Unattempted