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NEET UG 2027: Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Eligibility
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) · conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)
NEET UG is the single national entrance exam for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS) admission across India, including AIIMS and JIPMER, conducted by the National Testing Agency. It is a 3-hour pen-and-paper test of 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions — 45 Physics, 45 Chemistry and 90 Biology — for 720 marks, with +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one.
When is NEET UG?
NEET UG is held once a year, usually on a Sunday in early May, in a single afternoon shift.
NEET UG at a glance
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Mode
- Pen and paper (OMR sheet)
- Duration
- 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Questions
- 180, all compulsory
- Total marks
- 720
- Marking
- +4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 unanswered
- Languages
- 13, including English and Hindi
- Attempts
- No limit
- Used for
- MBBS, BDS and AYUSH seats nationwide
NEET UG exam pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
- Since 2025 every question is compulsory — the optional Section B choice was removed.
- Biology is half the paper, so it carries half the marks.
NEET UG syllabus
Physics
- Physics and measurement
- Kinematics
- Laws of motion
- Work, energy and power
- Rotational motion
- Gravitation
- Properties of solids and liquids
- Thermodynamics
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Oscillations and waves
- Electrostatics
- Current electricity
- Magnetic effects of current and magnetism
- Electromagnetic induction and AC
- Electromagnetic waves
- Optics
- Dual nature of matter and radiation
- Atoms and nuclei
- Electronic devices
- Experimental skills
Chemistry
- Some basic concepts of chemistry
- Atomic structure
- Chemical bonding
- Chemical thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Redox reactions and electrochemistry
- Chemical kinetics
- Classification of elements and periodicity
- p-, d- and f-block elements
- Coordination compounds
- Basic principles of organic chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Organic compounds containing halogens, oxygen and nitrogen
- Biomolecules
- Principles of practical chemistry
Biology
- Diversity in the living world
- Structural organisation in plants and animals
- Cell structure and function
- Plant physiology
- Human physiology
- Reproduction
- Genetics and evolution
- Biology and human welfare
- Biotechnology and its applications
- Ecology and environment
The syllabus is notified by the National Medical Commission and follows NCERT Classes 11 and 12.
NEET UG eligibility
- At least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year. There is no upper age limit.
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English — passed or appearing.
- For MBBS/BDS: at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together (45% for general-category PwD, 40% for SC, ST and OBC).
- To qualify NEET you must reach the 50th percentile (40th for SC, ST and OBC; 45th for general-category PwD).
How to prepare for NEET UG
- 1Read the NCERT Biology textbooks line by line — Biology is 90 questions and 360 marks.
- 2Practise Physics numericals every day; it is usually the section that separates ranks.
- 3Learn NCERT reactions and exceptions in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry.
- 4Write full 3-hour mocks on OMR sheets at the same time of day as the real exam.
- 5Accuracy matters: with −1 per wrong answer, four wrong guesses cancel a correct answer.
NEET UG FAQs
Is NEET UG online or offline?
NEET UG is an offline, pen-and-paper exam: you mark answers on an OMR sheet.
Is there negative marking in NEET?
Yes. Each correct answer gets +4 and each wrong answer −1. Unanswered questions get 0.
How many questions are there in NEET UG?
180 compulsory questions — 45 Physics, 45 Chemistry and 90 Biology — for 720 marks, in 3 hours.
How many times can I take NEET?
There is no limit on the number of attempts, and no upper age limit; you must be at least 17 by 31 December of the admission year.
Is NEET required for AIIMS and JIPMER?
Yes. Since 2020, AIIMS and JIPMER admit MBBS students through NEET UG.
What is the NEET qualifying percentile?
The 50th percentile for general candidates, the 45th for general-category PwD, and the 40th for SC, ST and OBC candidates.
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GyanBook India is an independent practice platform and is not affiliated with the body that conducts NEET UG. These details were checked against official sources on 13 October 2026. Exam dates, eligibility rules and patterns can change — always confirm them on the official website (neet.nta.nic.in) before you apply.