The NEET UG 2026 exam will be held on May 3, 2026 . This is the entrance test for students who want to study medicine, like MBBS and BDS, in India. The exam will be conducted offline, meaning you will write your answers on paper.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is in charge of conducting NEET UG. This exam happens once a year on a single day and in one shift. It is for admission to undergraduate medical courses across the country.
NEET UG 2026: Exam Details
The NEET UG 2026 exam will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM . It is a pen-and-paper test using an OMR sheet.
| Exam Mode | Pen and paper (OMR-based) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Exam Type | Single day, single shift |
Exam Pattern for NEET UG 2026
The NEET exam has questions from three main subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Biology is further divided into Botany and Zoology.
| Total Questions | 180 |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology) |
| Questions per Subject | Physics: 45 questions Chemistry: 45 questions Biology: 90 questions |
Marking Scheme for NEET UG 2026
Here is how the marks are given:
- 4 marks for every correct answer.
- 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- 0 marks for questions you do not answer.
Language Options for NEET Exam
The NEET question paper will be available in 13 languages. These include English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Students choose their preferred language when they fill out the application form.
The NTA had earlier released the city intimation slip, which helps candidates know their exam city. The admit card is expected to be released soon on the official website.
