NEET 2027 guide · Updated 15 October 2026
NEET 2027: exam date, pattern and syllabus
NEET (UG) is the national entrance exam for MBBS, BDS and other medical courses in India, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Based on the latest pattern, it has 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions for 720 marks, answered in 3 hours. From 2027 it is set to move to a computer-based test.
Official status on 15 October 2026
180 questions, 720 marks
Physics
45 questions · 180 marks
Chemistry
45 questions · 180 marks
Biology
90 questions · 360 marks (Botany and Zoology). Half the paper.
| Detail | NEET (UG) latest pattern |
|---|---|
| Marking | +4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 unanswered |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Question type | Multiple choice, four options, one correct answer |
| Mode | Pen and paper (OMR) up to 2026; computer-based test announced for 2027 |
| Languages | 13 languages, including English and Malayalam |
Built on NCERT Class 11 and 12
The NEET syllabus is set by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It is based on the NCERT Class 11 and 12 syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Biology, so NCERT textbooks are the foundation of preparation.
See all 50 units of the official NEET syllabus, subject by subject →
Who can write NEET
As per the latest NTA information bulletin. Always check the NEET 2027 bulletin when it is released.
- At least 17 years old on 31 December of the year of admission
- No upper age limit
- Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English
- Minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together for the general category
- Minimum 40% for SC, ST and OBC candidates; 45% for general-category candidates with a disability
- Class 12 students can apply and appear in the same year
Expected NEET 2027 timeline
Expected stages are based on recent years and are not official; the move to a computer-based test may change them. Past exam dates are listed below.
| Stage | Expected |
|---|---|
| Notification and registration | February to March 2027 |
| Admit card | Late April 2027 |
| Exam | Early May 2027 |
| Result | June 2027 |
| Year | NEET (UG) exam date |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 July 2022 |
| 2023 | 7 May 2023 |
| 2024 | 5 May 2024 |
| 2025 | 4 May 2025 |
| 2026 | 3 May 2026, cancelled on 12 May over a paper leak; re-exam on 21 June, results on 16 July |
Getting an MBBS seat in Kerala through NEET
All India Quota
15% of seats in government medical colleges, filled through national counselling by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Kerala state quota
The remaining government seats and seats in private colleges, allotted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, using a rank list based on NEET scores. Apply to CEE Kerala and submit your NEET result when CEE asks for it.
See all 14 government medical colleges in Kerala, the fee and the admission steps →
Pick your path to NEET 2027
Sources: NTA NEET (UG) information bulletin and official announcements. For final details, check neet.nta.nic.in and cee.kerala.gov.in.
Questions students and parents ask
When is NEET 2027?
NTA has not announced the NEET 2027 date yet. The exam has been held on the first Sunday of May in recent years (4 May 2025, 3 May 2026), with the notification coming out early in the year. This page will be updated when NTA publishes the NEET 2027 information bulletin.
Will NEET 2027 be a computer-based test?
Yes, that is the plan. After the NEET 2026 paper leak, the Centre announced that NEET-UG will be a computer-based test (CBT) from 2027, and NTA has started arranging test centres. Details such as the number of days and shifts will be in the NEET 2027 information bulletin. NEET 2026 was a pen-and-paper (OMR) exam.
What is the NEET syllabus?
The NEET syllabus is set by the National Medical Commission and is based on the NCERT Class 11 and 12 syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
What was the NEET 2026 cut-off?
The qualifying cut-off was 715–213 marks for General and EWS candidates (50th percentile) and 212–177 for OBC, SC and ST (40th percentile). See the NEET cut-off page for every category and earlier years.
Is there negative marking in NEET?
Yes. A wrong answer loses 1 mark, a correct answer gets 4 marks and an unanswered question gets 0.
What is the minimum age for NEET?
Candidates must be at least 17 years old on 31 December of the year of admission. There is no upper age limit.
Is there an age limit or attempt limit for NEET 2027?
Under the NEET 2026 rules there was no upper age limit and no limit on the number of attempts. After the 2026 paper leak the Centre was reported to be considering changes, so confirm the rules in the NEET 2027 information bulletin when it is released.
What happened to NEET 2026?
NEET (UG) 2026 was held on 3 May 2026 and cancelled by NTA on 12 May after a paper leak. The re-examination was held on 21 June 2026 and the results were declared on 16 July 2026.
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