National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
Your Gateway to MBBS Seats in India’s Top Medical Colleges
NEET UG is India’s national medical entrance exam for MBBS and allied medical courses, providing a single, merit-based pathway to secure admission in top government and private medical colleges across the country.
Exam Level
National
Frequency
Once a year
Mode
Offline
Conducted By
NTA
About NEET UG
What is NEET UG?
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) is India’s national medical entrance examination conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It serves as a single gateway for admission to undergraduate medical programs such as MBBS and allied courses offered by top medical colleges across India.
Why Prepare for NEET UG?
NEET score is accepted by 700+ medical colleges across India including all AIIMS, top private institutes, and many government colleges. A good NEET percentile opens doors to lucrative career opportunities with top hospitals offering packages ranging from 15-30 LPA on average.
Key Highlights
Single entrance exam for medical admissions
Accepted by all Indian medical colleges
Merit-based counselling system
Affordable government MBBS seats
Accepted by all Indian medical colleges
Single entrance exam for medical admissions
Sectional time limits enforced
20+Lakh
Approx Candidates
720
Max Score
20+
AIIMS in India
700+
Medical Colleges Participating
Eligibility Criteria
Mandatory
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 17 years old
Informational
Upper Age Limit
Open to candidates of all age groups
Mandatory
Educational Qualification
Completion of Class 12 or equivalent is required
Mandatory
Minimum Marks Required
Category-wise minimum PCB marks are required
Mandatory
Nationality
Indian, NRI, OCI, and foreign nationals are eligible
Informational
Attempts
No limit on the number of attempts
Application Process
Online registration on the NTA portal
Upload required documents
Submit the application form
Fill personal & academic details
Application Process
Pay the application fee
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before starting your application
Class 10 Certificate
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / Voter ID)
Class 12 Marksheet (or appearing certificate)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Class 12 Mark Sheet & Passing Certificate
Recent Passport-Size Photograph
Category / PwD / EWS Certificate (if applicable)
Scribe Request Letter (if required)
Exam Pattern
Understanding the structure and marking scheme
Sections: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Total Questions: 180 (Out of 200)
Wrong Answer: −1 Mark
Skills Tested: Scientific reasoning & problem-solving
Total Marks: 720
Correct Answer: +4 Marks
Duration: 3 Hours 20 Minutes
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Important Dates
Keep note of the important dates regarding the examination.
Registration : February
Exam Date : May
Counselling : July – October
Admit Card : April
Results : June
Preparation
Tips
Follow NCERT textbooks strictly
Revise weak topics regularly
Analyze mistakes thoroughly
Start Prep
Attempt full-length mock tests
Maintain a disciplined study routine
Revise weak topics regularly
Revise weak topics regularly
Top Colleges
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),New Delhi
PGIMER Chandigarh
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
JIPMER, Puducherry
SGPGI, Lucknow, UP
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
NIMHANS, Bengaluru
King George's Medical University, Lucknow
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal
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