NEET UG 2026 LIVE: NTA NEET syllabus out at neet.nta.nic.in; NEET brochure expected soon, updates

A specific set of documents and additional details are necessary to complete the application form for NEET 2026. Before completing the NEET 2026 application form, students should prepare scanned copies of these documents:

• An acceptable identity verification document, like an Aadhar card, Voter ID, PAN card, or Passport
• A scanned passport-size photo of the applicant
• Applicant's scanned signature
• In addition to the scanned documents mentioned above, students should have their educational qualification details, a valid email ID, and a mobile number ready

The key highlights of NEET UG counselling are:

• The option to move from round 2 to round 3 of NEET counselling is available to candidates who were given a seat in round 2. They must physically report to the designated college in such a situation.
• Candidates who received the upgraded seat will need to withdraw from the first round and take a seat in the second round. Such candidates will no longer be eligible to run for seats in round 1.
• The security deposit will be lost if a candidate who was given a seat in round two fails to show up or join.
• Candidates can enter round three without registering again if they were not given a seat in the previous round.
• Candidates may withdraw with a forfeited security deposit if they do not want their round two seat.

Check the eligibility criteria for NEET UG Counselling 2025 below:

1. Qualified NEET UG.
2. Must have graduated from a recognised board with a 10 + 2 grade or its equivalent.
3. Must create an online account on the NEET counselling website.

Candidates can check the types of institutes for the NEET UG 2026:

1. All India Institutes
2. Central Universities
3. Deemed Universities
4. AIIMS Institutes
5. JIPMER Institutes

In the table below is the overview of the NEET exam 2026.

Candidates can check the central universities that are part of the NEET UG 2026 below:

1. Delhi University: Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS).
2. Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
3. Central Institutes: Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & RML Hospital, and ESIC Dental College.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the exam-conducting authority of the NEET 2026 exam.

Candidates can follow up on the NTA official website as well as on the NEET's official website. 

• neet.nta.nic.in
• nta.ac.in

Below in the table is the NEET 2026 exam pattern:

Check the topics mentioned in the NEET UG Inorganic Chemistry syllabus 2026 below:

1. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
2. P-Block Elements
3. d- and f- Block Elements
4. Coordination Compounds

Given below are the courses offered to candidates through the NEET UG exam 2026:

• MBBS
• BDS
• BSc Nursing

Check the topics mentioned in the NEET UG Physical chemistry syllabus 2026 below:

1. Some Basic Concept of Chemistry
2. Atomic Structure
3. Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure
4. Chemical Thermodynamics
5. Solutions
6. Equilibrium
7. Redox Reaction and Electrochemistry
8. Chemical Kinetics

Candidates can now download the official NEET UG 2026 examination syllabus PDF from the official website.

Check the helpline number for any query on the NEET UG exam 2026, given below:

• 0120-4073500
• 1800 102 7637

Check the topics mentioned in the NEET UG Physics syllabus 2026 below:

1. Physics and Measurements
2. Kinematics
3. Laws Of Motion
4. Work, Energy And Power
5. Rotational Motion
6. Gravitation
7. Properties of Solid and Liquids
8. Thermodynamics
9. Kinetic Theory of Gases
10. Oscillations and Waves
11. Electrostatics
12. Current Electricity
13. Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
14. Electromagnetic Induction And Altering Currents
15. Electromagnetic Waves
16. Optics
17. Dual Nature Of Matter And Radiation
18. Atoms and Nuclei
19. Electronic Devices
20. Experimental Skills

No, the authority has not made any changes in the NEET 2026 syllabus. The MCC has not removed any chapters from the physics, chemistry, and biology.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has finalised and announced the syllabus for NEET UG 2026. The authority has not removed any chapters from the three subjects – physics, chemistry, and biology from the NEET UG 2026 syllabus.

The NTA will conduct the NEET 2026 exam in pen and paper mode, i.e., offline. The authority has released an advisory notice for updating the Aadhaar card, UDID card, and category certificate for registrations.

It is expected that NTA will introduce face recognition and live photo capture in the NEET 2026 examination.

As per the marking scheme for the NEET UG 2026, candidates will be provided four marks for each right answer, whereas one mark will be deducted for each wrong response in the examination.

The NEET exam timetable is published by NTA on its official website. Aspirants can download and check the authenticity of the NEET 2026 exam schedule by adhering to the steps listed below:

• Check out the official website, nta.ac.in
• On the main page, select the link for the “NTA Schedule 2026.”
• The timetable for NEET 2026 will be shown on the screen
• Scrutinise the schedule for the NEET exam.
• Maintain the timetable for the NEET exam and download it for future reference.

Given below are the highlights of the NEET UG 2026 exam:

The National Testing Agency is the exam-conducting authority of the NEET UG exam 2026.

Below is the list of documents required at various stages of the NEET examination 2026: 

The types of institutes that take part in the NEET UG exam are:

1. All India Institutes
2. Central Universities
3. Deemed Universities
4. AIIMS Institutes
5. JIPMER Institutes

This year, a total of 11,276 seats have been added, according to the MBBS seat matrix published by the National Medical Commission (NMC), bringing the total count for admissions to 1,29,026. Karnataka boasts the highest number of MBBS seats in India, totalling 13,944, followed by Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.

It is important for candidates to be aware that they can choose only one category for NEET 2026. It is mandatory for candidates belonging to the reservation category to provide a valid category certificate in NEET 2026. In accordance with NEET guidelines, if a candidate does not submit the category certificate, their candidature will be cancelled. As per the NEET Application Form 2026 Advisory issued by NTA, candidates are required to update their Aadhar card, UDID card, and category certificate prior to filling out the application form.

In the table below is the category list for NEET 2026. The most recent updates indicate that all candidates except those in the general category must update their category certificates before taking the NEET UG 2026 exam.

In the table below is the overview of the AIIMS B.Sc Nursing exam pattern

Candidates can follow up on the NTA official website and the NEET official website for exam updates. 

1. neet.nta.nic.in
2. nta.ac.in

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In the table below are the Best books to cover the NEET chemistry syllabus.

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Below is the NEET Physics class 11 and 12 syllabus.

In line with the trends of previous years, the anticipated date for the NEET exam in 2026 is May 3, 2026. Shortly, the NTA will reveal the official date for the NEET 2026 exam on its official website. The NEET 2026 will take place in offline mode, both within India and internationally. The NEET exam lasts for 3 hours, starting at 2 PM and ending at 5 PM. The NTA carries out the exam annually.

In the table below is the NEET exam 2026.

According to the last updates, the exam conducting authority has declared the final NEET 2026 syllabus on its official website, i.e. neet.nta.nic.in. 

For the candidates' reference, below is the overview for the NEET exam 2026.

The MCC will carry out the NEET UG counselling based on NEET 2026 results, covering 15% of all AIQ seats in government colleges and 100% of seats in deemed/central universities, ESIC/AFMC, AIIMS, and JIPMER.  The counselling for the remaining 85% of NEET 2026 state quota seats will be carried out by the state counselling authorities. The NEET AIQ counselling process for 2026 will consist of four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, the mop-up round, and the stray vacancy round.

In the table below is the NEET 2026 exam pattern.

For admission via NEET, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria established by the NTA. The following are the NEET eligibility criteria-

• The candidate must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026.
• The individual applying must be a citizen of India, a non-resident Indian, an overseas citizen of India, or a foreign national.
• The student must have completed the 10 + 2 standard or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board, with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the core subjects.
• The candidate should have achieved a combined total of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Candidates can check the minimum marks required in the qualifying NEET UG 2026 examination:

1. General - 50%,
2. OBC/SC/ST - 40%,
3. PWD - 40%

The NTA will soon announce the exam dates for NEET UG 2026 on the official website. Candidates can check the NEET UG 2026 updates on the official website.

Candidates can check the NEET 2026 marking scheme below:

• +4 marks for a correct answer
• -1 mark for an incorrect answer
• 0 marks for an unattempted answer

The NTA syllabus for the NEET UG 2026 exam has been released on the official website. The NEET 2026 syllabus will be the same as provided by the NMC.

The NEET UG 2026 exam schedule will be declared soon by the authority. Candidates will be able to check the latest updates on the official website- neet.nta.nic.in.

Yes. There is a negative marking of -1 mark for each incorrect answer marked by candidates in NEET UG 2026.

The NTA will prepare the NEET 2026 question paper in 14 languages. Candidates will be able to choose the question paper medium on the NEET application form 2026.

According to the NEET UG 2026 marking scheme, candidates will be awarded 4 marks for each correct answer in the examination.

The NTA is expected to issue the NEET 2026 exam date and application form soon on the NTA website. Candidatesare advised to keep checking the website for latest updates.

The types of universities to which candidates can get admission after NEET UG 2026 are:

• All India Institutes
• Central Universities
• Deemed Universities
• AIIMS Institutes
• JIPMER Institutes

Candidates can get admission into the following courses by clearing the NEET UG exam 2026:

• MBBS
• BDS
• BSc Nursing

In the table below is the overview for the NEET UG 2026 document advisory.

The helpline number for any updates on the NEET UG exam 2026 is given below:

1. 0120-4073500
2. 1800 102 7637

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the exam-conducting authority of the NEET UG exam 2026.

A "safe" NEET 2026 score for the general category is 650+ marks for top government medical schools and 600+ marks for others under the All India Quota (AIQ).

The NEET UG 2026 examination will be conducted in a paper-based mode, also known as offline mode. Candidates are provided a hard copy of the NEET question paper and OMR sheets to write the answers.

Candidates can check for the NEET UG 2026 latest notification on the websites given below:

• nta.ac.in
• neet.nta.nic.in

According to the marking scheme for the NEET UG 2026, candidates will be awarded four marks for each right answer, whereas one mark will be deducted for each wrong response.

The NEET UG 2026 examination is expected to be conducted on May 3, 2026. The authority will issue the NEET UG notification for registration and exam dates soon on the official website.

The documents mentioned below should be updated for NEET UG 2026 registration:

1. Name
2. Date of Birth
3. Gender
4. Photograph
5. Address
6. Biometric Information

The authority has issued the syllabus for the NEET 2026 examination on the official website. Candidates can download the updated syllabus in a PDF format.

No, the NTA has not declared the NEET UG exam date yet. The authority will soon release the NEET UG 2026 examination date on the official website.

The NEET UG 2026 exam will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours. The authority will soon issue the NEET UG 2026 application form.

The NTA has not officially announced the NEET UG 2026 registration date. The NEET UG 2025 application form will be available soon on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.

According to the official website, the authority has not released any official notification regarding the exam pattern change. The NEET UG 2026 exam pattern is expected to remain the same as that of last year.

Candidates are advised to keep their documents ready. The authority will soon begin the NEET UG 2026 registration on the official website.

The types of universities to which candidates can get admission through the NEET UG 2026 exam.

• All India Institutes
• Central Universities
• Deemed Universities
• AIIMS Institutes
• JIPMER Institutes

Candidates can follow up on the updates on the NTA official website as well as on the NEET's official website. 

• neet.nta.nic.in
• nta.ac.in

Candidates can check the courses offered through the NEET UG exam 2026 below:

1. MBBS
2. BDS
3. BSc Nursing

Candidates can contact at the numbers given below in case of any discrepancy during any stage of the NEET UG exam 2026. 

• 0120-4073500
• 1800 102 7637