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NEET UG

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) — Conducted by NTA

Medical
Govt & private medical, dental and AYUSH colleges, AIIMS, JIPMER
Typically May
National Level
20 Lakh+
Candidates
Pen & Paper
Mode
3 Hrs 20 Min
Duration
720
Total Marks
Key Dates
Application
Typically Feb - March
Admit Card
Typically April - May
Exam
Typically May
Result
Typically June
Counselling
Typically July onwards
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NEET UG Overview

NEET UG is the single national entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS and other medical and allied courses in India.

Conducting Body
NTA
Exam Level
National Level
Category
Medical
Programmes
MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / B.Sc Nursing
Accepting Institutes
Govt & private medical, dental and AYUSH colleges, AIIMS, JIPMER
Exam Schedule
Typically May
Mode
Pen & Paper
Duration
3 Hrs 20 Min
Total Marks
720
Questions
180
Eligibility Criteria

Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
Minimum aggregate marks in PCB as prescribed for each category (check the latest NTA bulletin).
Minimum age 17 years at the time of admission.
Attempt and upper age rules are given in the official information bulletin.

Exam Pattern

Single paper in pen-and-paper mode, 3 hours 20 minutes.
180 compulsory questions: Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.
+4 marks for each correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer; total 720 marks.

Syllabus Overview

Class 11 and 12 NCERT-based syllabus of Physics, Chemistry and Biology as prescribed by NMC and published by NTA.

How to Apply

Register and create login on the official NEET portal.
Fill the application form, upload photo, signature and documents.
Pay the fee online and download the confirmation page.
After result, register for MCC / state counselling.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is NEET UG compulsory for MBBS?
Yes. Admission to MBBS and BDS in India is done only through NEET UG scores.
Is there negative marking in NEET?
Yes, 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
Colleges & Universities

NEET UG score is accepted by Govt & private medical, dental and AYUSH colleges, AIIMS, JIPMER and other participating institutes.

Important Dates
Application
Typically Feb - March
Admit Card
Typically April - May
Exam
Typically May
Result
Typically June
Counselling
Typically July onwards

Dates change every year — always confirm on the official website.

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