NEET 2026 was conducted on May 3, 2026 (Sunday) by NTA. NEET 2027 dates are TBA — expected May 2027. Below: the NEET 2026 timeline (historical reference), NEET 2027 expected schedule, Biology paper pattern based on NEET 2026 actual paper, and what to carry on exam day.
NEET 2027 is expected in May 2027. NTA has not announced official dates yet. The schedule below is based on NTA's historical pattern and will be updated as soon as official notification arrives.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form Release | Expected February 2027 | 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 | Expected May 2027 — Dates TBA | Expected |
| 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 |
NEET 2026 was held on May 3, 2026 (Sunday). Result declaration is awaited. This timeline is preserved for reference.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form Release | February 2026 | Completed |
| Last Date to Apply | March 2026 | Completed |
| Admit Card Release | April 2026 | Completed |
| Exam Date | May 3, 2026 (Sunday) | Completed |
| Answer Key Release | May 2026 | Completed |
| Result Declaration | Awaited | Awaited |
| Counselling Starts | Awaited | Awaited |
Based on NEET 2026 actual paper (May 2026). Biology is worth 360 out of 720 marks — exactly half your NEET score. The same pattern is expected for NEET 2027.
| 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. Same checklist applied for NEET 2026.
Biology is half your NEET paper. Use these resources — informed by NEET 2026 actual paper (May 2026) — to maximize your 360 marks.
Complete NTA syllabus with chapter-wise PYQ count and NCERT mapping.
1,030 PYQ data (including NEET 2026) showing which chapters give 80% of Biology marks.
Chapter-wise previous year questions from 2015–2026 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, now updated with NEET 2026 actual paper insights.
NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses across India. NEET 2026 was held on May 3, 2026 (Sunday). NEET 2027 is expected in May 2027 — official dates are TBA.
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. Based on NEET 2026 actual paper (May 2026), the paper continues to follow the 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 NEET 2027 Biology-focused preparation, check our complete NEET 2027 Biology syllabus with NCERT mapping, chapter-wise weightage analysis from 1,030 PYQs (including NEET 2026), and 2025 cutoff data to set your target score. Use the rank predictor to see which colleges you can target with your expected score.