After Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
NEET UG
NEET UG is the national entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and several other medical and allied courses in India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). AIIMS and JIPMER no longer hold separate entrance exams, so one score covers government and private medical seats.
Last reviewed October 2026
At a glance
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Mode
- Pen and paper (OMR answer sheet)
- Subjects
- Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology)
- Questions
- 180 questions: 45 each in Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
- Marks
- 720: +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer, 0 if left blank
- Duration
- 3 hours 20 minutes
- Attempts
- No limit on the number of attempts
- Leads to
- MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BSMS, veterinary and other courses through counselling
Recent update
NEET UG 2026 was cancelled by the NTA in May 2026 and the re-examination was held on 21 June 2026. Always follow the NTA notice for the schedule of your year.
Eligibility in brief
- You must have passed Class 12 (or an equivalent exam), or be appearing in it, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English.
- Minimum marks in the qualifying exam: 50% for the General category, 40% for SC, ST and OBC, and 45% for General PwD candidates.
- The minimum age is 17 years by 31 December of the year of admission. Check the bulletin for the other age and category rules.
Rules change from year to year. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility in the official notice before you apply.
Counselling
After the result, counselling decides your seat. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) handles the All India Quota and central institutes, and each state conducts counselling for its own seats.
Syllabus and weightage
- Biology carries half of the marks, so it needs half of your preparation time. NCERT is the base for almost every question.
- Physics needs concepts and regular numerical practice.
- Chemistry combines physical, organic and inorganic chemistry. Inorganic chemistry should be read from NCERT line by line.
How to prepare
- 1
Make NCERT your base
Read the Biology and Chemistry textbooks line by line, including diagrams and tables.
- 2
Study Biology every day
Regular reading and revision beats cramming, because Biology is half of the paper.
- 3
Practise Physics numericals
Learn the concepts first, then solve graded problems daily.
- 4
Revise on a schedule
Revise a topic the next day, after a week and after a month.
- 5
Take full tests
Practise the full paper in the real time of 3 hours 20 minutes and analyse each test.
How Gyan Sanchar can help
Our NEET courses cover Physics, Chemistry and Biology with regular tests and reports. Our Biology team is led by Mr. Rais Ahmad, who has taught NEET and CUET for over ten years.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a limit on NEET attempts?
No, there is no limit on the number of attempts. Age and other rules in the bulletin still apply.
Which subjects are in NEET?
Physics, Chemistry and Biology, which has two parts: Botany and Zoology.
Do AIIMS and JIPMER have a separate exam?
No. Admission to MBBS at AIIMS and JIPMER is through NEET UG.
Official sources
Dates, fees and eligibility are announced here. Always check the latest notice before you apply.
Gyan Sanchar is an independent coaching institute. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the National Testing Agency, UPSC, the IITs or any other exam body. Exam names are used only to describe the exams.