NEET UG¶
Evidence status: 🟢 official. Verified against the official NMC syllabus notification and NTA public notice for NEET UG 2026.
NEET UG is the single entrance test for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS) and some nursing courses in India. Its syllabus is based on the curriculum prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
At a glance¶
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Mode | Pen and paper (OMR), one paper |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Questions | 180, all compulsory |
| Total marks | 720 |
| Used for | MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other seats; all-India quota and state quota counselling |
Official sources¶
- NTA Public Notice (NEET UG 2026): https://nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20260308191448.pdf
- NMC Public Notice (NEET UG 2026 Syllabus): https://www.nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Notice_20260108180635.pdf
Exam pattern¶
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
- Marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer, 0 for an unanswered question.
Syllabus¶
The National Medical Commission (NMC) publishes the NEET UG syllabus. It is available in the official NMC notification linked above.
How to prepare (free, in order)¶
- Study the official syllabus provided by the NMC to ensure all topics are covered.
- NCERT textbooks: The syllabus is aligned with the curriculum prescribed by the NMC, which heavily relies on NCERT content.
- Official NTA resources: Use past papers and official notifications for practice and updates.
- Shared preparation: Physics and Chemistry modules often overlap with other exams like JEE Main and CUET. See the overlap map.
Free resources¶
- Shared modules (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and the other exams they cover: overlap map
- NCERT textbooks (free, official): https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php