Complete schedule for NEET UG 2026 — application form, admit card, exam date, result and counselling dates. Plus detailed Biology paper pattern and what to carry on exam day.
NEET 2026 exam date is officially confirmed as May 3, 2026 (Sunday) by NTA. Other dates will be updated as NTA announces them.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form Release | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| Correction Window | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card Release | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| Exam Date | May 3, 2026 (Sunday) | Confirmed |
| Answer Key Release | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| Result Declaration | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| Counselling Starts | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Biology is worth 360 out of 720 marks — exactly half your NEET score. Here's the detailed paper structure.
| Section | Questions | To Attempt | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section A (Botany) | 35 | 35 (All mandatory) | 140 |
| Section B (Botany) | 15 | 10 (Choose any 10) | 40 |
| Section A (Zoology) | 35 | 35 (All mandatory) | 140 |
| Section B (Zoology) | 15 | 10 (Choose any 10) | 40 |
| Total Biology | 100 | 90 | 360 |
Section B gives you choice — 15 questions, attempt any 10. Use this to skip your weakest topics and maximize your score.
NTA is strict about what you can bring to the exam centre. Missing any of these can result in denied entry.
Biology is half your NEET paper. Use these resources to maximize your 360 marks.
Complete NTA syllabus with chapter-wise PYQ count and NCERT mapping.
940 PYQ data showing which chapters give 80% of Biology marks.
Chapter-wise previous year questions from 2015–2025 with NCERT explanations.
Enter your expected score to see which medical colleges you can target.
Biology is 360 marks — half your NEET score. Master the high-weightage chapters first with 12,771+ practice questions.
NEET UG 2026 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses across India. The exam is officially confirmed for May 3, 2026 (Sunday) by NTA.
The total paper is worth 720 marks across Physics (180), Chemistry (180), and Biology (360). Biology alone accounts for half the paper, making it the single most important subject for NEET aspirants. The paper follows a Section A + Section B format introduced in 2021, where Section A has 35 mandatory questions and Section B has 15 questions from which candidates attempt any 10.
For Biology-focused preparation, check our complete NEET 2026 Biology syllabus with NCERT mapping, chapter-wise weightage analysis from 940 PYQs, and 2025 cutoff data to set your target score. Use the rank predictor to see which colleges you can target with your expected score.