NEET

Age Limit: Minimum 17 years by December 31, 2026. There is no upper age limit. Educational Qualification: Passed or appearing in Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects. Minimum Marks (PCB Aggregate): 50% for General/EWS, 40% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL, and 45% for PwD candidates. Nationality: Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals are eligible.

Questions: 180 Compulsory Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Subjects: Physics (45), Chemistry (45), and Biology (90 - Botany & Zoology). Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes). Marking Scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer, and 0 for unattempted questions. Total Marks: 720.

Covers the complete Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT curriculum: Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Optics, Modern Physics, and Electronic Devices. Chemistry: Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics, Equilibrium), Inorganic Chemistry (Periodic Table, Coordination Compounds), and Organic Chemistry (Hydrocarbons, Biomolecules). Biology: Diversity in Living World, Cell Structure, Human & Plant Physiology, Genetics & Evolution, Biotechnology, and Ecology.

Based on the current official patterns and projections for NEET UG 2026, here is the step-by-step application process. The entire process is Online and must be completed on the official NTA website. 1. Prerequisites: Documents to Keep Ready Before you begin, scan the following documents. They must be clear and within the specific file size limits. Passport Size Photo: White background, 80% face coverage, ears visible (Size: 10–200 KB, JPG). Postcard Size Photo: (4"x6") Same specifications as the passport photo (Size: 10–200 KB, JPG). Signature: Black ink on white paper (Size: 4–30 KB, JPG). Finger & Thumb Impressions: Both left and right hand fingers/thumbs on white paper (Size: 10–200 KB, JPG). Class 10 Certificate: Proof of date of birth (Size: 50–300 KB, PDF). Category Certificate: (If applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS) (Size: 50–300 KB, PDF). PwD Certificate: (If applicable) (Size: 50–300 KB, PDF). Valid ID Proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc. 2. Step-by-Step Application Process Step 1: Online Registration Visit the official website: https://neet.nta.nic.in/ or https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/. Click on "New Registration". Enter basic details: Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Nationality, Mobile Number, and Email ID. Create a Password and choose a Security Question. Verify the OTP sent to your mobile/email. Result: You will receive a unique Application Number. Save this securely. Step 2: Fill the Application Form Login using your Application Number and Password. Fill in the following sections: Personal Details: Parent's names, Category (General/OBC/SC/ST), PwD status. Exam Preferences: Question Paper Medium: English, Hindi, or regional languages. Exam Cities: Select 4 preferred cities in order of priority. Academic Details: Marks and school details for Class 10, 11, and 12. Step 3: Upload Documents Upload the scanned images and PDFs prepared in the "Prerequisites" stage. Ensure the "Uploaded Successfully" message appears for each. Step 4: Fee Payment Pay the requisite fee using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Paytm. The form is not submitted until payment is successful. Expected Fees for NEET 2026: General: ₹1,700 General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹1,600 SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ₹1,000 Outside India: ₹9,500 Step 5: Print Confirmation Page After payment, a "Confirmation Page" will be generated. Action: Download and print at least 3-4 copies. This is the only proof that your application is accepted. Important Dates (Tentative for 2026) Registration Starts: February 2026. Last Date to Apply: March 2026. Correction Window: Mid-March 2026 (For fixing errors in uploaded data). Exam Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday). Common Mistakes to Avoid Wrong Category: Ensure you have a valid certificate for OBC/EWS/SC/ST before selecting it. If you fail to produce it later, you will be considered "General" but may lose the seat. Blurry Photos: If your photo or thumb impression is unclear, the form may be rejected. Payment Failure: Always wait for the "Payment Successful" screen. If money is deducted but status is "Pending," wait 24 hours or pay again (the extra money is usually refunded).