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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG)
Registration opens
8 Feb 2026
Registration closes
11 Mar 2026
Other
Originally scheduled exam date - cancelled by NTA after a question-paper leak; the exam was re-held on 21 Jun 2026.
3 May 2026
Exam date
21 Jun 2026
Application fee
₹1700(₹1000 SC/ST/reserved)
Official website
https://neet.nta.nic.inNEET UG is the single national-level entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical, dental, and AYUSH courses across India. Conducted by the NTA, it replaced dozens of separate state and institutional medical entrance exams - one NEET score is now used for admission nationwide, government and private.
Mode
Offline (pen-and-paper, OMR-based)
Duration
3 hours 20 minutes
Questions
180
Total marks
720
Marking scheme
+4 correct / -1 incorrect
Sections
Merit lists are prepared All-India and state-wise from your NEET score. Seats are allotted through separate counselling rounds - 15% All India Quota (central) and 85% State Quota - plus separate counselling for private/deemed medical colleges.
The minimum score needed to qualify, by category, over the last 3 years.
| Category | Qualifying percentile | 2026 marks | 2025 marks | 2024 marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th | 213/720 | 144/720 | 162/720 |
| OBC-NCL / SC / ST | 40th | 177/720 | 113/720 | 127/720 |
The percentile is fixed by rule; the marks it takes to reach it move each year with paper difficulty. Clearing this cutoff qualifies you for counselling - it doesn't guarantee a seat at any specific college, which depends on rank.
Last verified 29 Aug 2026. Dates and eligibility can change - always confirm on the official notification before applying.
