NEET UG: the complete guide, from login to result
The whole path for NEET (UG) in one page: whether you can sit it, where to log in, how to apply, the syllabus, where to study from, and what happens from the admit card to the result. Every step links to the official source, and every table shows the day it was checked.
These facts are for: 2026 rules (the 2027 bulletin is not out yet). Run by National Testing Agency (NTA). Official site: neet.nta.nic.in.
1. Can you sit this exam?
Check this first. It is read from the official bulletin or notice, and the institute or university you want may add its own rules.
| Minimum age | 17 years completed on or before 31 December of the year you appear |
|---|---|
| 2026 cut-off birth date | General (UR) and General-EWS candidates must be born on or before 31 December 2009The bulletin gives a separate line for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD. See the bulletin. |
| Upper age limit | NonePer the National Medical Commission's letter cited in the bulletin. |
Source: NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, eligibility. Checked on 10 November 2026.
2. Where to log in and how to apply
Everything happens on the official site. This is the order of the steps, the exact file sizes to prepare, and what to do if payment does not go through.
| Official site | neet.nta.nic.in, run by NTA |
|---|---|
| Register and apply | Register on the official site, note the system-generated Application Number, create a password and a security question, then log in to finish the form. |
| What you log in with | The Application Number and the password you created |
| Where the admit card is | Downloaded from neet.nta.nic.in. The 2027 release date is not announced. |
| Helpdesk | NTA helpdesk page on the official site |
| Answer keys and scorecard | Published on the official site. The bulletin says the Confirmation Page, scanned OMR sheet and score card are sent to your registered email. |
Source: NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin and neet.nta.nic.in (the latest published). Checked on 10 November 2026.
| Where | Online only, on the NEET (UG) site neet.nta.nic.in |
|---|---|
| Step 1: register | Register for the online form and note the system-generated Application Number. Create a password and choose a security question and answer. |
| Step 2: fill the form | Log in with the Application Number and password. Fill personal details, choose the question paper medium and exam cities, give your educational qualification details, and upload the images and documents. |
| Step 3: pay the fee | Pay by debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking. Processing charges and GST are charged by the bank or gateway on top of the fee.After a successful payment you can print the Confirmation Page. |
| If no Confirmation Page appears | The transaction is treated as cancelled. Contact the bank or payment gateway at the helpline in the bulletin, and make another payment.NTA says it reconciles multiple payments after the final result and refunds them. |
| Live photograph | Taken while you fill the form |
| Photograph file | Recent passport-size photograph taken after 1 January 2026, in colour or black and white, white background, 80% of the image your face (including ears, no mask). JPG/JPEG, 10 kB to 200 kB |
| Signature file | JPG/JPEG, 10 kB to 100 kB |
| Left and right hand finger and thumb impressions | JPG/JPEG, 10 kB to 200 kB. Unclear impressions are rejected. |
| Class 10 certificate and marksheet | Each as a PDF, 50 kB to 300 kB |
| Conversion certificate (if your Class 10 marks are in CGPA) | PDF, 50 kB to 300 kB |
| Category certificate (if it applies) | PDF, 50 kB to 300 kB |
| Photograph advice | The bulletin advises keeping 6 to 8 colour passport-size photographs with a white background. The same photograph should be used for the form, the exam and counselling. |
| Refund | The fee once deposited is not refunded, and is not carried forward to a future exam |
Source: NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, how to apply online (the latest published). Checked on 10 November 2026.
| General (India) | ₹1,700Outside India: ₹9,500 |
|---|---|
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL (India) | ₹1,600 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / PwD / Third gender (India) | ₹1,000 |
| Refund | Fee once deposited is not refundedThe bulletin says so, but NTA announced a refund for the exam of 3 May 2026. Read NTA's notices. |
Source: NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, fee table. Checked on 10 November 2026.
3. The dates, in order
Dates change, so confirm on the official site before you rely on one.
| 2026 exam date in the bulletin | 3 May 2026 (Sunday), 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, single shiftNTA's site later lists a re-examination on 21 June 2026. Use the official site for the 2027 dates when they appear. |
|---|---|
| 2026 last date to pay the fee | 8 March 2026 |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Mode | Pen and paper (OMR), in a single day and single shift |
| 2027 dates | Not announcedNTA's NEET (UG) site has no 2027 notice at the time of checking. |
Source: NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin (the latest published). Checked on 10 November 2026.
4. How the exam is built
Papers, marks and the marking scheme, so you know how to spend the time.
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology) |
|---|---|
| Question type | Multiple choice, four options, one correct answer |
| Physics | 45 questions, 180 marks |
| Chemistry | 45 questions, 180 marks |
| Biology (Botany and Zoology) | 90 questions, 360 marks |
| Total | 180 questions, 720 marks |
| Marking | Correct answer +4. Any incorrect option −1 |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Source: NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, pattern. Checked on 10 November 2026.
5. The syllabus
The unit and topic structure from the official syllabus document. The document itself has the detailed topics under each unit.
| Physics, 20 units | Physics and measurement · Kinematics · Laws of motion · Work, energy and power · Rotational motion · Gravitation · Properties of solids and liquids · Thermodynamics · Kinetic theory of gases · Oscillations and waves · Electrostatics · Current electricity · Magnetic effects of current and magnetism · Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents · Electromagnetic waves · Optics · Dual nature of matter and radiation · Atoms and nuclei · Electronic devices · Experimental skills |
|---|---|
| Chemistry, 20 units | Some basic concepts in chemistry · Atomic structure · Chemical bonding and molecular structure · Chemical thermodynamics · Solutions · Equilibrium · Redox reactions and electrochemistry · Chemical kinetics · Classification of elements and periodicity in properties · p-block elements · d- and f-block elements · Co-ordination compounds · Purification and characterisation of organic compounds · Some basic principles of organic chemistry · Hydrocarbons · Organic compounds containing halogens · Organic compounds containing oxygen · Organic compounds containing nitrogen · Biomolecules · Principles related to practical chemistry |
| Biology (Botany and Zoology), 10 units | Diversity in living world · Structural organisation in animals and plants · Cell structure and function · Plant physiology · Human physiology · Reproduction · Genetics and evolution · Biology and human welfare · Biotechnology and its applications · Ecology and environment |
| The full topic list | Each unit has a detailed topic list in the official syllabus document |
Source: NEET (UG) 2026 syllabus, official NTA document. Checked on 10 November 2026.
6. Where to find study material
Only official sources are listed here: the syllabus, the bulletin, past papers and practice published by the exam body, and the links the official site itself gives.
| Syllabus | The official NEET (UG) syllabus, as a PDF |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin | The rules, pattern, marking and procedure. The latest published is for 2026. |
| Answer keys | The official site publishes the final answer keys after each exam |
| Help | Helpdesk and help pages on the official site |
Source: neet.nta.nic.in (official links). Checked on 10 November 2026.
7. Admit card, exam day and what comes after
What to download, what to carry and when to arrive, then how the answer key and result work.
| Admit card | Download it from neet.nta.nic.in. NTA does not post it, and no duplicate is issued at the centre. |
|---|---|
| Carry on the exam day | A printed admit card with your passport-size photograph pasted on it; one passport-size photograph (same as uploaded) for the attendance sheet; one 4 x 6 inch colour photograph with a white background to paste on the proforma downloaded with the admit card; and one original, valid photo IDAccepted IDs in the bulletin include PAN card, driving licence, voter ID, passport, Aadhaar, DigiLocker and APAAR ID. Add your PwBD certificate if you claim that relaxation. Without these documents you are not allowed to sit the exam. |
| Dress code | Heavy clothes and long sleeves are not preferred. If you wear cultural or customary dress, report an hour before the last reporting time. For articles of faith, report two hours before. |
| Score card | The bulletin lists the OMR sheet and score card among the documents sent to your registered email, and keeps them in DigiLocker. Keep several copies of your documents for counselling. |
Source: NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin: admit card and exam day (the latest published). Checked on 10 November 2026.
8. Your checklist
Tick these off as you go. Each one comes from the sections above.
Prefer a separate page for one topic? how to apply, eligibility, exam pattern, application fee. Back to the NEET UG dates page. This site is independent and cannot take your application: always apply and pay on the official site.