NEET-UG(MBBS/BDS)

# **NEET UG Exam in India – Complete Guide (2026)**

### *Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Preparation, Counselling & Admission Process Explained*

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## **1. Introduction to NEET UG**

The **NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate)** is the **single national-level entrance exam in India** for admission to undergraduate medical courses.

It is conducted by the **National Testing Agency (NTA)** and is mandatory for admission into:

* MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
* BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
* BAMS (Ayurveda)
* BHMS (Homeopathy)
* BUMS (Unani)
* Veterinary (BVSc & AH)
* Nursing (in some institutions)

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## **2. Why NEET is Important**

* It is the **only entrance exam** for medical admissions in India
* Eliminated multiple state exams → **uniform system**
* Accepted by:

* Government colleges
* Private colleges
* Deemed universities
* AIIMS & JIPMER

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## **3. NEET UG Exam Overview**

### **Basic Details**

* Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
* Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
* Total Questions: 200 (180 to be attempted)
* Total Marks: 720
* Subjects:

* Physics
* Chemistry
* Biology (Botany + Zoology)

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## **4. NEET Exam Pattern (Detailed)**

### **Section-wise Distribution**

#### **Physics**

* Section A: 35 questions
* Section B: 15 (attempt any 10)

#### **Chemistry**

* Section A: 35 questions
* Section B: 15 (attempt any 10)

#### **Biology**

* Botany + Zoology
* Section A: 70 questions
* Section B: 30 (attempt any 20)

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### **Marking Scheme**

* Correct Answer: +4
* Wrong Answer: -1
* No Answer: 0

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## **5. NEET Eligibility Criteria**

### **Age Limit**

* Minimum: 17 years
* Maximum: No upper age limit (as per current rules)

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### **Educational Qualification**

* Must have passed or appearing in Class 12
* Subjects required:

* Physics
* Chemistry
* Biology/Biotechnology
* English

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### **Minimum Marks in 12th**

* General: 50%
* OBC/SC/ST: 40%
* PwD: 45%

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## **6. NEET Syllabus**

Based on NCERT Class 11 & 12

### **Physics Topics**

* Mechanics
* Thermodynamics
* Modern Physics
* Optics

### **Chemistry**

* Organic Chemistry
* Inorganic Chemistry
* Physical Chemistry

### **Biology**

* Human Physiology
* Genetics
* Ecology
* Plant Physiology

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## **7. NEET Preparation Strategy**

### **Study Plan**

* Focus on NCERT first
* Daily revision cycle
* Mock tests weekly

### **Important Tips**

* Biology = highest weightage
* Practice MCQs regularly
* Analyze mistakes

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## **8. NEET Result & Ranking System**

### **Types of Ranks**

* AIR (All India Rank)
* Category Rank
* State Rank

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### **Percentile System**

NEET uses percentile-based scoring:

* Top scorer = 100 percentile

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## **9. Types of Seats in NEET**

### **1. All India Quota (AIQ) – 15%**

* Open to all candidates across India
* Managed by MCC

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### **2. State Quota – 85%**

* Reserved for domicile students
* Managed by state authorities

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### **3. Deemed Universities**

* Private institutions
* High fees

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### **4. Private Colleges**

* State-level counselling

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## **10. NEET Counselling Overview**

Counselling is the process where students **choose colleges based on rank and eligibility**.

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## **11. Authorities Conducting Counselling**

### **All India Level**

* MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)

### **State Level**

Each state has its own authority:

* Uttar Pradesh: UPDGME
* Karnataka: KEA
* Maharashtra: CET Cell
* etc.

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## **12. Counselling Rounds**

### **Typical Rounds**

* Round 1
* Round 2
* Mop-up Round
* Stray Vacancy Round

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## **13. Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)**

### **Step 1: Registration**