How Many Days Left for NEET 2026?
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2026 ( NEET )
Registration - 8 Feb '26 - 8 Mar '26
NTA NEET 2026 exam is scheduled on May 3, 2026 and only 73 days are left for the exam. Candidates should use this NEET 2026 countdown days for exam preparation. Check here the day-wise NEET preparation 2026 tips and strategies. Also, know the NEET timetable 2026 to be followed on the day of the exam.
How Many Days Left for NEET 2026?
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 exam will be held on May 3, 2026. The exam will be conducted for admissions to medical, dental, AYUSH, Unani and other medical courses. Aspirants often raise query on how many days left for NEET UG 2026? This NEET 2026 countdown question can be easily answered with the statement that there are 73 days left for the exam. However, to answer this query in detail, we have shared below the highlights of the days left for NEET exam along with the preparation tips and strategies to be followed during these days. Check below the NEET preparation 2026 tips for last 73 days along with the exam events scheduled on the NEET 2026 exam day.
- How Many Days Left for NEET 2026?
- NEET UG 2026: 70-Day Preparation Strategy
- Preparation Tips for 73 Days left for NEET UG 2026
How Many Days Left for NEET 2026?
With NEET UG 2026 exam scheduled on May 3, 2026, only 73 days are left for the NEET. The NTA will conduct the exam offline in pen and paper mode. The exam duration is three hours that will be conducted from 2 to 5 PM. Have a look at the highlights of the NEET exam below-
| Particular |
Feature |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) |
| Conducting body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Date |
03-May-2026 |
| How many days left for NEET UG 2026? |
73 days |
| Exam duration |
3 Hours |
| Exam timing |
2 to 5 PM |
NTA has not announced the NEET UG 2026 dates as of now. The NEET exam date 2026 will be released soon. While NTA does not postpone the NEET exam date in general, it is common for NTA, the exam conducting authority to extend or postpone the dates of application form submission last date or the application correction last date. There have been instances in previous years where NTA had reopened the NEET application process or the NEET application correction window as a response to student requests or other internal reasons. On the other hand, last year, NTA had announced the NEET 2024 result date in advance, which was June 14, 2024, but was preponed by 10 days, and was released on June 4, 2024. Hence, the NEET 2026 important dates may get extended or postponed.
The duration of NEET exam is three hours. The exam timing is 2 PM to 5 PM. Test takers needed to report to the exam centre latest by 1 PM. They could not leave the exam hall before 5 PM.
NEET UG 2026: 70-Day Preparation Strategy
Candidates need to follow NEET preparation 2026 strategy religiously to obtain good marks and get admission to their dream college such as AIIMS, GMC and others. Have a look at the day-wise preparation tips below-
- Days 1–30: Cover NEET syllabus 2026 through the PDF released by NTA as well as from the NEET NCERT books for Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- Days 31–60: Solve last 5 years NEET question papers with solutions PDF, take full-length NEET mock tests and improvise weak areas.
- Days 61–70: Revise notes, NEET Physics formula sheets, Biology diagrams and Chemistry equations.
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Preparation Tips for 73 Days left for NEET UG 2026
As the NEET countdown 2026 has begun, candidates must utilize this time to prepare for the exam. Plan a disciplined study routine and follow it strictly to clear the exam with good marks. Have a look at the last 73 days preparation tips to ace the NEET UG 2026 exam below-
Make a study plan
Candidates must have covered the NTA NEET syllabus by now. Students need to make a study plan to revise the syllabus to increase the scope to get through in exam. Use these last 2.5 months to improve the preparation strategy and complete the pending topics.
Focus on topics with high weightage
Candidates should revise the high-value topics regularly. Know the NEET chapter-wise weightage 2026 and allocate more time for revision of topics that hold more weightage in comparison to other topics from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Regular practice of mock test
Practicing mock test is like a practice match before the actual tournament. It is the same as the actual exam. Solving the NEET mock tests helps candidates analyse their performance and improve their weak areas.
Solve NEET previous year’s papers
Solving NEET question papers help candidates gain confidence before the exam. Candidates know about the type of question being asked in the NEET UG exam and their difficulty level. Candidates also get an idea about the weightage of particular topic and repeated questions in the exam.
Take help from seniors & professors
When in doubt, reach out to your seniors, mentors and professors to clear them. Consult the right person to get the conceptual clarity.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 15 hours ago
The NEET UG 2026 registration started on February 8, 2026. The NEET registration last date is March 8, 2026. The NTA has not extended the last date to apply online. Candidates should submit their forms timely as no further extension will be provided.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The NEET UG exam comprises Physics, Chemistry and Biology sections. There are a total 180 questions in the exam. The exam carries 720 marks. The section wise-wightage of these three sections is shared below-
NEET Physics- 45 questions (180 marks)
NEET Chemistry- 45 questions (180 marks)
NEET Biology- 9
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The NEET registration fee differs for reserved and unreserved categories. Have a look at the registration fees below-
Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
General / Unreserved | INR 1,700 |
General-EWS / OBC-NCL | INR 1,600 |
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | INR 1,000 |
NRI/ OCI/ Outside India | INR 9,500 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The NEET application correction 2026 window will open on March 10, 2026. The last date for correction is March 12, 2026. Candidates can make changes or corrections to the form within the given dates.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
Have a look at the NEET photo requirements 2026 below-
Documents | Size & Format |
|---|---|
Passport Size Photograph | 10 KB to 200 KB JPG/JPEG |
Postcard Size Photograph | 10 KB to 200 KB 4"x6" JPG/JPEG |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
No, students can't get admission in Government Medical College, Ernakulam without NEET. The college selects on an entrance basis considers NEET UG/ PG scores to shortlist the students. However, students may contact the college to confirm whether state-level exams are also accepted.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
No, admissions without NEET is not possible. The mode of MS Ramaiah Medical College course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on entrance exam scores and merit. The accepted entrance exams are NEET, NEET PG, and others. Students who wish to get admission must first reach the
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Yes. In order to get admission into top central institutions like BHU, AIIMS, Military Nursing Service through BSc Nursing 2026, NEET is required. Some colleges conduct separate exam for admission to BSc nursing.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 days ago
Hi.
Type: Private Medical College (Deemed University)
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
Course: MBBS
Seats: Around 150–200 MBBS seats
Admission: Through NEET UG
Quota:
All India Quota (AIQ) – 15%
State Quota – 85%
Management / NRI Quota – part of the private seat allocation
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered 2 days ago
Hi.
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
BITS Pilani (Pharmacy)
Panjab University, Chandigarh
JSS College of Pharmacy (Ooty / Mysore)
NIPER Hyderabad
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
NIPER Mohali
SRM IST Chennai
h
Scholar-Level 17
The NTA has not released the NEET 2026 exam city list yet. The number of exam cities will be known after the release of NEET notification 2026. However, the NTA removed five cities from the list in 2025. The five cities which were removed from the NEET exam city list were Surampelam (Andhra Pradesh), Deoghar (Madhya Pradesh), Basar (Arunachal Pradesh), Mamit (Mizoram) and Kiphrie (Nagaland).