Medical & Health Sciences
national Level
NEET UG
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)
Total Marks:
720
Negative Marking:
Yes
Frequency:
once_a_year
About NEET UG
NEET UG is the single national-level entrance examination for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, and other medical/dental courses in India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), it is the largest medical entrance exam in the country with over 20 lakh candidates appearing annually.
The exam is conducted in offline mode (pen and paper based) at centers across India and abroad. It consists of 200 MCQs (180 to attempt) from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology). Each correct answer carries 4 marks with a deduction of 1 mark for incorrect responses.
NEET UG score is mandatory for admission to all medical colleges in India, including AIIMS and JIPMER, which were previously independent. The All India Counselling is conducted by MCC, while state counselling is managed by respective state authorities.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| ews | ₹1,600 |
| obc | ₹1,600 |
| sc_st | ₹1,000 |
| general | ₹1,700 |
NEET UG Important Dates
| Event | Type | Session | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2027 - Registration Opens Tentative | Registration | - | 01 Feb 2027 | Online registration window for NEET UG 2027. Candidates can fill the application form, upload photographs, and pay the application fee. |
| NEET UG 2027 - Examination Tentative | Exam | - | 04 May 2027 | NEET UG 2027 examination will be conducted in offline (pen and paper) mode at centers across India and abroad. |
| NEET UG 2027 - Result Declaration Tentative | Result | - | 15 Jun 2027 | NTA will release NEET UG 2027 results with scores, percentile, All India Rank, and category-wise cutoff marks. |
NEET UG Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology from a recognized board. Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General category (45% for PH, 40% for SC/ST/OBC). Age limit: Minimum 17 years as on December 31 of the year of admission. No upper age limit. Maximum attempts as per applicable norms.
NEET UG Exam Pattern
200 questions (180 to attempt) from Physics (50), Chemistry (50), Botany (50), and Zoology (50). Each subject has 35 MCQs in Section A (all mandatory) and 15 MCQs in Section B (10 to attempt). Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect. Total: 720 marks.
NEET UG Syllabus
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of Class 11 and 12 as per NCERT/CBSE syllabus.
NEET UG Cutoff Scores
Cutoff data is not available yet.
Colleges Accepting NEET UG
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View All CollegesNEET UG Preparation Tips
NCERT is the bible for NEET. Master NCERT Biology thoroughly. Practice Physics numerical problems regularly. Revise Chemistry formulas and reactions daily.
NEET UG Counselling Process
NEET UG counselling is conducted at two levels: All India Quota (AIQ) counselling managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under DGHS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, and State Quota counselling conducted by respective state counselling authorities.
- MCC AIQ Registration: After NTA declares NEET UG results, qualified candidates register on the MCC website (mcc.nic.in). Registration requires payment of a non-refundable registration fee (approximately ₹1,000 for General; ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD). AIQ covers 15% of seats in government medical colleges and 100% of seats in central and deemed universities (AIIMS, JIPMER included separately).
- Choice Filling & Locking: Candidates fill and lock their preferred college-course combinations. Choices are ranked in order of preference. Thorough research of college NIRF rankings, infrastructure, and previous year cutoffs is advised before locking.
- Seat Allotment Rounds: MCC conducts multiple allotment rounds (typically Round 1, Round 2, and a Mop-Up Round). Results are published on the MCC portal. Candidates must log in and accept or reject the allotted seat within the stipulated window.
- Fee Payment & Reporting: On accepting a seat, candidates pay the security deposit online (approximately ₹10,000–₹2,00,000 depending on college type) and report to the allotted institution with original documents within the deadline.
- Document Verification: Original documents required include NEET UG scorecard, Class 10 & 12 mark sheets and certificates, category certificate (if applicable), domicile/nativity certificate, passport-size photographs, Aadhaar card, and transfer certificate.
- State Quota Counselling: For the remaining 85% state quota seats, candidates must separately register with their respective state counselling authority (e.g., DGME for Tamil Nadu, CETCELL Maharashtra, KEA Karnataka, AACCC Assam). Eligibility criteria such as domicile requirements vary by state. State rounds run concurrently or after MCC rounds.
- Stray Vacancy Round: Any seats remaining vacant after regular rounds are filled through an additional stray vacancy round conducted by MCC and state authorities.
- Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 who wish to upgrade must retain their seat and participate in Round 2 simultaneously.
- Deemed and private university seats (100% quota) are allotted through MCC counselling after AIQ government seats.