NEET UG is India's single entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and veterinary courses. Conducted by NTA, over 24 lakh candidates appeared in 2026.

Is NEET 2027 going to be computer-based?

Yes. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on 15 May 2026 that NEET UG would move to computer-based testing from 2027. NTA has not yet published the 2027 information bulletin, so the final pattern, schedule, shifts, and center details remain pending.

What is the passing marks for NEET 2025?

General category: 50th percentile (686-144 marks). OBC/SC/ST: 40th percentile (143-113 marks). General-PwD: 45th percentile.

How many questions are there in NEET?

200 MCQs total with 180 to attempt. Section A has 35 questions per subject (all compulsory), Section B has 15 per subject (attempt 10).

What is the duration of NEET exam?

200 minutes (3 hours 20 minutes). Candidates get approximately 66 seconds per question.

Which colleges accept NEET scores?

AIIMS, JIPMER, MAMC Delhi, CMC Vellore, AFMC Pune, and all government and private medical colleges across India use NEET scores for admission.

NEET 2027: Complete Guide | Eligibility, Pattern, Cutoffs, Colleges & Preparation

Complete guide to NEET UG 2027 — eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, top medical colleges, preparation tips, and how to practice with Rankify.

What is NEET UG?

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Under Graduate (NEET UG) is India's single entrance exam for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS, BHMS, BYNS, BUMS, BSMS), and veterinary courses in approved government and private colleges. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). For official notifications and updates, visit the NTA official NEET UG portal. Over 24 lakh candidates appeared in 2026.

Eligibility

Class 12: Passed or appearing with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
Age Limit: Minimum 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year. No upper age limit.
Attempts: No restrictions on the number of attempts.
NEET UG 2027 has been announced as a computer-based test, while the detailed NTA bulletin is still pending. See what is confirmed and what to practise now.

Exam Pattern

2027 Mode

Await the official NTA information bulletin

Duration

3 Hours and 20 Minutes

Questions

180 to attempt out of 200 (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology)

Max Marks

720 Marks

Marking

+4 correct, -1 incorrect, 0 unattempted

Languages

13 languages available including English & Hindi

Syllabus Overview

Physics

Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics, Semiconductor Electronics

Chemistry

Physical Chemistry, Organic chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry

Biology

Diversity of Living Organisms, Cell Biology, Human Physiology, Genetics & Evolution, Biotechnology, Ecology

NEET 2025 Qualifying Cutoffs

Based on official NTA data, here are the NEET 2025 qualifying percentile cutoffs:

Category	Qualifying Percentile	Marks Range
General / EWS	50th Percentile	686 - 144
OBC / SC / ST	40th Percentile	143 - 113
General-PwD	45th Percentile	143 - 127
OBC/SC/ST-PwD	40th Percentile	113 - 108

Note: These are qualifying cutoffs. Actual admission cutoffs for top colleges are significantly higher (typically 650+ marks for General category at AIIMS Delhi).

NEET Counseling Process (MCC & State)

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) official website conducts All India Quota (AIQ) counseling for 15% of MBBS seats in government colleges. The remaining 85% is handled by state counseling authorities.

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Round 1 (AIQ + State): Register on MCC portal, fill choices, seat allocation based on rank and preferences.
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Round 2: Upgradation round. New choices can be added. Seats from Round 1 are included.
3
Mop-Up Round: For leftover vacant seats after Round 2.
4
Stray Vacancy Round: Final round for any remaining seats. Conducted by state authorities.

Top Medical Colleges Accepting NEET Scores

Admission to government medical colleges is conducted through Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and State Authorities. Here are the top colleges with approximate General category opening ranks:

AIIMS New DelhiMaulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), DelhiJIPMER, PuducherryArmed Forces Medical College (AFMC), PuneKing George's Medical University (KGMU), LucknowChristian Medical College (CMC), VelloreLady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), DelhiVardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC), DelhiGrant Medical College, MumbaiMadras Medical College, ChennaiSMS Medical College, JaipurBJ Medical College, Ahmedabad

For AIIMS Delhi (General category), the closing rank is typically under 150. For MAMC Delhi, under 3,000. For top NIT-like government colleges, ranks up to 10,000 can secure MBBS seats.

Courses Through NEET: Beyond MBBS

NEET UG scores are accepted for admission to a wide range of medical courses beyond MBBS:

AYUSH Courses

BAMS (Ayurveda), BHMS (Homeopathy), BUMS (Unani), BSMS (Siddha), BYNS (Yoga & Naturopathy)

Dental (BDS)

Over 30,000 BDS seats across government and private dental colleges accepting NEET scores.

Veterinary (BVSc & AH)

Veterinary Council of India uses NEET scores for admission to BVSc programs across India.

Sources: National Testing Agency (NTA) Official NEET Portal, Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), NCERT Official Textbooks, Rankify Research Team

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