NEET UG 2026 will be conducted on May 03, 2026, by the National Testing Agency in pen and paper mode. The exam will be held in a single day and single shift for admission to undergraduate medical courses across India.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Date, Timing and Mode
The NEET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in offline mode using OMR sheets. Candidates must carefully follow the exam schedule and reporting guidelines. Key details are as follows:
- Exam Date: May 03, 2026 (Sunday)
- Exam Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Mode: Pen and Paper (OMR-based)
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Exam Type: Single shift
Candidates are advised to check their admit cards for exact reporting time and centre details once released.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern and Subject-wise Distribution
The exam pattern for NEET UG 2026 includes questions from three core subjects. Understanding the pattern is essential for effective preparation. The subject-wise structure is given below:
- Total Questions: 180 MCQs
- Total Marks: 720 marks
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology)
Subject-wise distribution:
- Physics: 45 questions
- Chemistry: 45 questions
- Biology: 90 questions
NEET UG 2026 Marking Scheme Details
Candidates must be aware of the marking scheme to plan their attempt strategy effectively. The marking scheme is as follows:
- +4 marks for each correct answer
- -1 mark for each incorrect answer
- 0 marks for unanswered questions
Accuracy plays a crucial role due to the presence of negative marking.
NEET UG 2026 Question Paper Medium Options
NEET UG 2026 will be conducted in multiple languages to accommodate candidates from different regions. The question paper will be available in:
- English
- Hindi
- Assamese
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Odia
- Punjabi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Urdu
Candidates must attempt the exam in the language selected during the application process.
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Next Steps
The NEET UG 2026 admit card is expected to be released soon on the official website. After downloading the admit card, candidates should:
- Verify all personal and exam details
- Prepare required documents for exam day
- Focus on revision and mock practice
Candidates are advised to stay updated with official announcements and complete their preparation ahead of the exam date.
