Medical Entrance

NEET UG

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)

India’s national entrance examination for undergraduate medical and allied health admissions under the applicable admission framework.

Official Information Information reviewed for 2026

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Level

National

Mode

Pen-and-Paper Test (OMR-based)

Duration

3 hours

Overview

Understanding NEET UG

Admission to undergraduate medical and specified health-related programmes under the applicable counselling and admission rules.

PhysicsChemistryBiology

Who Can Apply

Eligibility

Candidates must satisfy the qualifying examination and subject requirements specified by the current NEET information bulletin.

Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English are part of the qualifying examination requirements for the relevant medical admission pathway.

Age and category rules should always be checked against the current NTA bulletin.

What You Study

Subjects

Physics

Prepare the prescribed subject syllabus with concept clarity, application-based practice and examination-oriented questions.

Chemistry

Prepare the prescribed subject syllabus with concept clarity, application-based practice and examination-oriented questions.

Biology

Prepare the prescribed subject syllabus with concept clarity, application-based practice and examination-oriented questions.

Structure

Exam Pattern

Questions
180 questions
Subjects
Physics 45, Chemistry 45, Biology 90
Maximum marks
720
Duration
180 minutes
Question type
Multiple-choice questions

Scoring

Marking Scheme

Correct

+4 marks

Incorrect

-1 mark

Unattempted

0 marks

What to Prepare

Important Topics

Physics

  • Mechanics
  • Electrodynamics
  • Optics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Modern Physics

These are preparation categories, not a substitute for the latest official syllabus.

Chemistry

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry

These are preparation categories, not a substitute for the latest official syllabus.

Biology

  • Cell Biology
  • Genetics
  • Human Physiology
  • Ecology
  • Plant & Animal Diversity

These are preparation categories, not a substitute for the latest official syllabus.

Student Guide

How to Prepare

01

Treat NCERT as the core

Build a chapter-by-chapter command of the prescribed NCERT content, especially for Biology.

02

Practise numerical accuracy

Physics and Physical Chemistry require repeated timed numerical practice.

03

Revise frequently

Use spaced revision and active recall instead of long passive rereading.

04

Simulate the full paper

Regular 180-question tests help develop accuracy and stamina.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which subjects are tested in NEET UG?+

Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

What is the marking scheme?+

The standard pattern awards +4 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer, with 0 for an unattempted question.

Is NEET conducted online?+

The 2026 examination information should be checked in the current NTA bulletin; the established NEET format is OMR-based.

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