NEET 2027 Highlights
NEET UG is the national entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS and B.Sc. Nursing admission in India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- Exam Name: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) 2027
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Level: National
- Mode of Exam: Pen and paper (OMR sheet)
- Frequency: Once a year
- Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in
NEET 2027 Exam Dates
NTA has not yet released the NEET UG 2027 information bulletin. Based on past years, the expected timeline is:
| Event | Expected |
| Notification and registration | December 2026 to February 2027 |
| Exam | Early May 2027 (usually the first Sunday of May) |
| Result | June 2027 |
Check neet.nta.nic.in for the official dates.
NEET 2026: What Happened
The NEET UG 2026 exam held on 3 May 2026 was cancelled after paper-leak allegations. NTA held a re-exam on 21 June 2026 and declared the result on 16 July 2026. Over 11.2 lakh candidates qualified.
NEET Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany and Zoology) | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
All questions are compulsory. Duration 3 hours. +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer, 0 for unanswered. Available in English, Hindi and several regional languages, including Telugu.
Who Can Appear for NEET 2027?
- At least 17 years old by 31 December 2027. There is no upper age limit.
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Minimum PCB aggregate: 50% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC), 45% (General-PwD).
- No limit on the number of attempts.
NEET Counselling
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for 15% All India Quota seats, AIIMS, JIPMER, central and deemed universities. State counselling authorities fill the 85% state-quota seats; in Telangana this is done by KNRUHS, and in Andhra Pradesh by Dr. NTR UHS. For 2026-27, NMC reported 1,36,939 MBBS seats in India.
FAQs on NEET 2027
When is NEET UG 2027?
Not announced yet. It is expected in early May 2027.
Is NEET UG computer-based?
No. It is a pen-and-paper exam on an OMR sheet.
How many questions are in NEET UG?
180 compulsory questions for 720 marks in 3 hours.
Who conducts NEET UG?
The National Testing Agency (NTA).
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