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For NEET exam preparation, the NCERT books are non-negotiable. Candidates should cover the syllabus from NEET NCERT books of Class 11 and 12. Moreover, candidates should refer to the best books for NEET preparation, such as-

• Concepts of Physics by H C Verma
• Organic Chemistry Objective by Arihant
• Trueman's Biology Vol 1 and 2
• Objective Biology by Dinesh

The NEET sample paper by NTA for 2026 exam has not been released yet. However, the last 5 years NEET question paper PDFs are available. Candidates can practice through the previous years papers or NEET mock tests.

The 80/20 rule in NEET is applible in case when candidates have limited time to study for the exam. The rule implies rather than covering the entire syllabus, candidates should focus on 20% of the high-value topics that are likely to form about 80% of the NEET question paper. 

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.

Medical College, Kolkata 

SSKM, Kolkata 

NRS 

RG Kar

The minimum age limit to apply online for NEET exam is 17 years. However, there is no upper age limit in the exam. Candidates must be of 17 years as on or before December 31, 2026 to be eligible for NEET. Check here NEET age limit 2026 for OBC, SC, ST, General. 

The NEET exam is conducted from 2.00 to 5.00 pm. Have a look at the NEET exam timing 2026 below-

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-

NEET syllabus is not tough, but a bit challenging due to its vastness. The syllabus of NEET exam is vast, with 20 chapters from Physics, 20 from Chemistry and 10 from Biology. The syllabus is based on the Class 11 and 12 NCERT curriculum. Hence, candidates should cover the complete syllabus to crack the exam.

To get a seat at AMU for the MBBS course, candidates must appear for the NEET UG entrance exam. Aspirants with a valid NEET UG score are then required to appear for the NEET UG counselling. Based on both the score and counselling, seat allotment will be announced for the students.