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Updated on Oct 15, 2026 10:28 IST
NTA will conduct the NEET UG 2027 exam on May 2 (tentatively). The NEET 2027 will be held online in computer based test (CBT) mode, as per Education Minister statement after NEET paper leak case. Check all information about NEET on this page including exam date, eligibility criteria, syllabus, pattern, previous year question papers PDFs, and more.

NEET UG 2027 exam will be conducted by NTA with some changes as the Government is planning to change the exam mode to online. Candidates who wish to get admission to MBBS/ BDS courses offered in medical colleges must read this page to get information regarding the NEET 2027 syllabus, pattern, and preparation tips.

NEET UG 2027

NEET UG 2027

NEET UG 2027 is expected to be conducted on May 2, 2027. It is based on exam schedule followed in previous years. National Testing Agency will conduct NEET 2027 exam. The exam mode and other details will be confirmed through official notification. In recent years, NEET UG has been held on the first Sunday of May.

NEET UG is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate medical and allied courses. These are MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSc Nursing, BVSc & AH, and other programmes. Candidates can check this page for important exam-information. It includes exam date, syllabus, mock tests with solutions in PDF format, and previous years' question papers. They should also see official notifications for any changes in NEET UG 2027 exam pattern, eligibility criteria, syllabus or exam guidelines.

Table of contents
  • NEET UG 2027: Expected Changes
  • NEET 2027: Exam Highlights
  • NEET 2027 Exam Date: Tentative Schedule
  • NEET 2027 Registration
  • Who can Apply for NEET 2027?
  • NEET 2027 Examination Pattern
  • NEET 2027 Syllabus
  • How to Prepare for NEET 2027 Exam?
  • NEET Mock Tests
  • NEET Previous Years' Question Papers with Solutions
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NEET UG 2027: Expected Changes

The authorities can make modifications in exam to prevent NEET exam paper leaks. This happened during 2026 NEET UG session. These are expected changes in NEET 2027:

  • Exam mode: The exam will be conducted online in computer based test (CBT) format. Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan made this announcement after alleged NEET paper leak issue in 2026.
  • Duration of Exam: The time limit of examis expected to increase by 15 minutes. The authorities announced this decision for Re NEET 2026 exam.
  • Cap on age limit and number of attempts: The government is considering introduction of upper age limit and cap on number of attempts in NEET UG exam.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will NEET UG 2027 be held?
A: 

The NTA has not announced the NEET UG 2027 exam date as of now. However, the exam is likely to be held on May 2, 2027.

Q:   What questions are asked in NEET?
A: 

NEET question paper contains objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The NEET questions are asked from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The format of questions can be-

  • Direct questions
  • Statement-based
  • Match the following
  • Assertion reason
  • Diagram based questions
  • Equation based
Q:   Does NEET have 200 questions?
A: 

The NEET question paper consists of 180 compulsory questions. Candidates need to attempt these 180 questions in a duration of 3 hours or 180 minutes. The questions are objective-type MCQs.

Q:   What does NEET stand for?
A: 

NEET stands for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test. It is a mandatory medical entrance exam for students to take admissions for undergraduate medical courses in India such as MBBS, BDS, BSc and Ayush.

NEET 2027: Exam Highlights

Candidates can see NTA NEET 2027 exam highlights here to know about exam:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam purpose

Only pre-medical entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical and allied courses

Courses Offered

MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BVSC & AH, BSc Nursing

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Eligibility

  • Class 12 pass with Physics, Chemistry & Biology
  • Minimum 17 years
  • No upper limit

Total Registrations

22.79 lakh (Approx. in NEET 2026)

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

3 hours 15 min

Subject-Wise Weightage

  • Physics (180 marks)
  • Chemistry (180 marks)
  • Biology (360 marks)

Marking Scheme

  • +4 for each correct answer
  • -1 for each incorrect answer
  • 0 for unattempted questions

NEET Helpline Numbers

011-69227700, 011-40759000

Email: neetug2026@nta.ac,in,neet@nta.ac.in

NEET Official Website

neet.nta.nic.in

nta.ac.in

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NEET 2027 Exam Date: Tentative Schedule

NTA will declare NEET 2027 exam date and schedule of other events in information bulletin. Candidates can see tentative NEET exam dates as per previous years trends here:

Event

Dates (Expected)

NEET 2027 information bulletin

February 2027

NEET 2027 registration

February 2027

Last date to apply online

March 2027

Application correction window

March 2027

City Intimation Slip

April 2027

Admit card

April 2027

NEET Exam Date

02-May-2027

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where to get NEET PYQs?
A: 

Candidates can get NEET previous year questions (PYQs) from the NTA website as well as on shiksha.com pages-

The NEET PYQ PDFs are available here for free download with solutions. 

Q:   How many questions are asked in NEET exam?
A: 

The NEET UG exam has 180 questions. Out of these, 45 questions are from Physics, 45 from Chemistry and 90 from Biology (45 each in Botany and Zoology). All 180 questions are compulsory to attempt.

Q:   Which section is difficult to prepare in NEET exam?
A: 

The NEET exam contains questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. As per the analysis of NEET question papers and feedback shared by candidates, the NEET Physics section as the difficult among the three. 

Q:   What is the total score in NEET exam?
A: 

The NEET UG exam carries 720 scores. There are 180 questions compositely from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The exam has negative marking for wrong answers. One mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

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NEET 2027 Registration

NTA will release registration dates for NEET UG 2027 in the information bulletin PDF. Candidates will be required to complete the registration procedure to appear for the NEET 2027 exam. The NEET UG 2027 application process comprises the stages mentioned below-

    • Take the online NEET registrations
    • Fill out the registration form
    • Upload the required documents
    • Pay the online registration fee
    • Save the confirmation page for future use

Who can Apply for NEET 2027?

Candidates must attain the eligibility criteria for the NEET UG 2027 to appear for the exam. Take a look at the basic NEET eligibility below-

    • Class 12 pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.
    • Candidates should be minimum 17 years of age.
    • There is no upper age limit to apply for NEET 2027.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the section-wise weightage in NEET exam?
A: 

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 (Botany & Zoology)- 90 questions (360 marks)

Q:   Is NEET exam tough for an average student?
A: 

NEET exam can be a little tough for average students, given the competition and difficulty level. However, average students can crack the NEET UG exam with disciplined and consistent efforts. Such students should cover the syllabus and practice more and more question papers and NEET mock tests. Check here the NEET Preparation Plan for Average Students.

 

Q:   What is the passing marks for NEET exam?
A: 

Candidates need to obtain the NEET exam pass marks to clear the exam. The minimum NEET cutoff percentile that candidates must obtain is shared below-

Category

NEET Cut off percentile

UR/EWS

50th

OBC, SC, ST

40th

UR/EWS-PwD

45th

OBC/SC/St-PwD

40th

Q:   Is there any provision for conducting the NEET exam twice in a year?
A: 

There is no provision in conducting the NEET 2026 exam twice a year. The NTA conducts the exam only once a year in the month of May. Candidates need to keep a track on the NTA NEET website to get the updates on the exam.

NEET 2027 Examination Pattern

The NTA might introduce some modifications in the exam pattern of the NEET 2027 in terms of duration of exam, mode of exam, and others. Students can go through given NEET exam pattern in terms of subjects and their weightage, which is expected to remain the same-

Subject

Number of Questions

Marks

Physics

45

180

Chemistry

45

180

Botany

45

180

Zoology

45

180

Total

180

720

NEET 2027 Syllabus

NTA will release the syllabus PDF for the NEET 2027 examination of their official website. Meanwhile, students can go through the NEET UG syllabus of previous year to prepare for the exam as the syllabus does not change every year. Refer to the given subject-wise NEET syllabus PDFs to begin your NEET 2027 preparations-

Subject-Wise NEET Syllabus PDF
NEET Physics Syllabus Download Here
NEET Chemistry Syllabus Download Here
NEET Biology Syllabus Download Here
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is a good score in NEET mock test?
A: 

The total marks of NEET is 720. Hence, a score above 500 is considered to be good. Ensuring a high score in all the sections will ensure an overall high score. Although there is no sectional cutoff or qualifying marks for NEET a balanced performance would be better than a skewed performance. The mentors or experts evaluating the NEET mock tests often set a high difficulty level question paper to help them prepare for a tough test. Hence, students should not be demotivated if their score is low. They must improve their preparation and be prepared and give their best shot to get a high score in NEET 2024.

Q:   What changes have been introduced by NTA for NEET UG 2027 Exam?
A: 

The NTA has introduced the given changes for NEET UG 2026 Re exam-

  • The NTA extends exam duration. The re-exam will be held from 2:00 to 5:15 PM.
  • The NTA has increased the rough work space to 4 pages.
  • The NTA redesigns the question paper booklet by adding two rough pages just after the introduction.
Q:   Will marks be deducted for unanswered questions in NEET?
A: 

No, marks are not deducted for unanswered questions in NEET. However, the NTA applies negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in the NEET UG examination.

Q:   What is the pattern of the NEET exam?
A: 

The NEET exam is conducted offline in pen and paper mode. The NEET exam pattern is as such-

  • There are 180 MCQs.
  • 45 are from Physics, 45 from Chemistry and 90 from Biology (Botany and Zoology). 
  • Each question is of 4 marks.
  • The total marks are 720.
  • The exam duration is 3 hours.

How to Prepare for NEET 2027 Exam?

Have a look at some of the best NEET preparation strategies to qualify the exam with high marks-

Master the syllabus by knowing weightage & important topics

Candidates must begin the exam preparations strategically by covering the NEET 2027 syllabus. You should concentrate on high value chapters and topics after checking the NEET chapter wise weightage. Study smartly by covering NEET do or die chapters. Take a look at some of the most important NEET topics mentioned below-

    • NEET Physics: Moving Charges and Magnetism, Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Waves, Ray Optics and Optical Instruments, Thermodynamics, etc.
    • NEET Chemistry: Coordination Compounds, General Organic Chemistry, Chemical Bonding, Molecular Structure, p-Block Elements, Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers, etc.
    • NEET Biology: Genetics, Plant Kingdom, Cell: The Unit of Life, Cell Cycle and Cell Division, Microbes in Human Welfare and Animal Kingdom.

NEET Mock Tests

Candidates must practice NEET mock test that is shared below to test their preparation status. Get below the free NEET mock test series with solutions by Shiksha.com-

NEET Mock Test PDF NEET Mock Test Solutions PDF
NEET Mock Test 1 NEET Mock Test Solutions - 1
NEET Mock Test 2 NEET Mock Test Solutions - 2
NEET Mock Test 3 NEET Mock Test Solutions - 3

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Answered 5 days ago

Yes, a NEET rank of 1,000 can be considered an excellent rank if you belong to the General AI category. For the aforementioned category, the highest rank acceptable was 222044. On the other hand, for the BDS course, the maximum rank acceptable was 522640. Hence, a NEET Rank of 1,000 could get you ad

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Answered 6 days ago

Here is the table below showing some of the top BSc Nursing college without NEET in Delhi NCR, along with their tuition fees.

Top CollegesTuition Fee
Amity University, GurugramINR 7.52 lakh
Sharda School of Nursing Science & ResearchINR 11.08 lakh
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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

In many cases, yes. Some sources say NEET is not compulsory for BPT in Karnataka. Many private colleges admit students on 12th marks. Government and counselling seats may follow a different process. Rules change every year, so read the latest notice before you apply.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a week ago

Not always. While NEET is common, several Karnataka colleges also accept KCET scores, and some even offer direct admission based on 12th marks. This is different from MBBS, where NEET is compulsory everywhere. So if you missed NEET or didn't score well, you still have other routes into a good nursin

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Answered a week ago

The Kerala NEET UG Counselling Round 3 was conducted from September 16 to September 26. The deadline for candidates to report and join their allotted college/seat was October 1.

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Sneha Singh

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Answered a week ago

Yes, NEET UG is compulsory for any MBBS admission in India, including Bhopal. There is no other entrance exam or backdoor route allowed legally. After NEET, admission happens either via AIIMS-specific counselling or MP state counselling. Management quota seats also require a valid NEET score first.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Yes. You can do many paramedical/allied-health courses in Chennai without NEET.

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heena agrawal

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Students need to attain a rank of at least 1746 in the NEET exam if they belong to the General AI category. The AIIMS Bathinda NEET Cutoff 2026 is released in the form of ranks. Candiates can check the table below to know the maximum rank required for other categories. 

CategoryAIIMS Bathinda NEET Cutoff 2026
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OBC2185
SC18819
ST28998
EWS2928
PwD118549

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Most B.Sc Nursing programmes in Uttar Pradesh do require a NEET UG score for admission. Some diploma-level or Post Basic Nursing programmes may accept students through separate state entrance tests instead. Private colleges sometimes have their own entrance criteria too. It's best to check each coll

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Possibly yes, if your college accepts the separate MH B.Sc Nursing CET exam. Not every student needs to clear NEET to get a nursing seat in Maharashtra. Some private institutes rely purely on this state-level test. So a weak NEET score doesn't automatically close the door on nursing.

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