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NEET UG 2026: Eligibility, Syllabus, Answer Key and Result

NEET UG is the national entrance examination for undergraduate medical, dental and allied medical admissions where applicable.

Updated Sep 08, 2026By SaralStudy Team3,694 viewsNational
NEET UG is the national entrance examination for undergraduate medical, dental and allied medical admissions where applicable.
CategoryMedical
TypeEntrance
Conducting authorityNational Testing Agency
Department / parent organisationMinistry of Education / Ministry of Health
Qualification levelClass 12
Exam modeoffline
NEETNEET UGmedicalentrancenational examNational Testing Agency
Editorial update
The official NEET UG 2026 website published score card, answer key, OMR/response and re-examination updates in 2026.

Latest Updates

The official NEET UG 2026 website published score card, answer key, OMR/response and re-examination updates in 2026.

DateEventOfficial source
03 May 2026NEET UG 2026 examination date referenced by NTA noticesneet.nta.nic.in
21 Jun 2026NEET UG 2026 re-examination/result-related notices shown by NTAneet.nta.nic.in

Important Details

ParticularDetails
Exam NameNEET UG
Full FormNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
Conducting AuthorityNational Testing Agency
Exam LevelNational
Exam CategoryMedical entrance
PurposeAdmission to undergraduate medical education and other notified courses
FrequencyAnnual
Application ModeOnline
Exam ModeAs notified by NTA
Question TypeObjective MCQ
Exam Stages/TiersOnline application, Admit card, NEET UG examination, Answer key/OMR/response process, Scorecard/result, Counselling by competent authorities
Exam DurationAs notified in the information bulletin
Total MarksAs notified in the information bulletin
Negative MarkingAs specified by NTA in the NEET UG information bulletin.
Languages/MediumAs notified in the official information bulletin or notice
Official Websitehttps://neet.nta.nic.in/

Important Dates

Date-sensitive entries are labelled with the content year and official source status. Do not treat unannounced future events as confirmed dates.

EventStatus / Date
Application/admit card/exam/resultUse official NEET UG 2026 notices on neet.nta.nic.in
Next cycleNot official until NTA publishes the information bulletin

Eligibility

  • Class 12 or equivalent with required science subjects as notified.
  • Nationality, age and category rules must be checked in the current bulletin.
  • Admission counselling eligibility can include additional authority-specific rules.

Exam Pattern

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Stage / TierPaper / SectionQuestionsMarksDurationQuestion typeNegative markingQualifying / merit
NEET UGPhysics, Chemistry, Biology/Botany/Zoology as notifiedAs notifiedAs notifiedAs notifiedObjective MCQAs notifiedScore/rank

Syllabus

Physics

  • Class 11 and 12 physics syllabus as notified

Chemistry

  • Physical, organic and inorganic chemistry as notified

Biology

  • Botany and zoology topics as notified

Application, Admit Card, Answer Key and Result

Application process

  • Register or sign in only on the official application portal.
  • Complete the application form, upload required documents, preview carefully and pay the notified fee where applicable.
  • Use correction windows only when the official authority opens them.
  • Save the application confirmation and official payment acknowledgement.

Admit card

  • Download the admit card from the official portal when released.
  • Check name, exam city, reporting time, photograph, signature and instructions.
  • Carry the printed admit card, valid photo identity proof and any documents listed in the notice.

Answer key

  • Use only the provisional and final answer key process published by the exam authority.
  • Submit objections, if allowed, within the official window and with the required fee or proof.
  • Final scores are based on the authoritys final answer key and normalization rules where applicable.

Result

  • Results may be issued as scorecards, roll-number lists, merit lists or stage-wise shortlists.
  • Qualified candidates should follow the next stage instructions exactly as published.
  • Cutoff and marks should be treated as official only when published by the authority.

Selection Process

  • Online application
  • Admit card
  • NEET UG examination
  • Answer key/OMR/response process
  • Scorecard/result
  • Counselling by competent authorities

Posts, Services or Courses

  • MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other undergraduate courses where NEET UG applies.

Preparation Strategy

  • Read NCERT Biology repeatedly.
  • Practise Physics numericals and Chemistry reactions daily.
  • Use OMR-style timed practice for accuracy.

MCQ, Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers

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Product areaCurrent state
MCQ practiceSaralStudy school MCQs exist separately; exam-specific competitive MCQ sets must be mapped only after reviewed inventory exists.
Mock testsNo live verified SaralStudy exam mock is claimed unless an assessment passes source, question and scoring QA.
Previous-year papersUse official question-paper/resources where available; no fake SaralStudy PYQ route is created.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEET UG?

NEET UG is admission to undergraduate medical education and other notified courses.

Who conducts NEET UG?

NEET UG is conducted by National Testing Agency.

How often is NEET UG held?

The usual frequency is annual, subject to official notification.

What is the selection process?

The selection process includes Online application, Admit card, NEET UG examination, Answer key/OMR/response process.

Is there negative marking?

As specified by NTA in the NEET UG information bulletin.

Where should I check official updates?

Use the official source links listed on this page before acting on dates, fees, vacancies or application instructions.

Are SaralStudy MCQs available for this exam?

SaralStudy school MCQs exist separately; exam-specific competitive MCQ sets must be mapped only after reviewed inventory exists.

Are SaralStudy mock tests available for this exam?

No live verified SaralStudy exam mock is claimed unless an assessment passes source, question and scoring QA.

Official Source References

Last verified: 2026-09-08. Content year: 2026.

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Why is NEET conducted?

This exam is conducted to select eligible candidates for admission to medical and health-science programmes.

StreamMedical & Health Sciences
Class / EligibilityClass 12
Scope / StateNational
Exam MonthVerified exam date not available yet

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