NEET 2027: Exam Date, Pattern & Eligibility
NEET-UG 2027 is the single national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS), BVSc & AH, B.Sc Nursing and other undergraduate medical courses across India.
NEET 2027 dates, fees and the official information bulletin have not been released yet. The figures below reflect the most recent NEET cycle and are indicative. Always verify the latest information on the official site neet.nta.nic.in.
NEET 2027 at a glance
NTA
Conducting body
Pen & paper (OMR)
Mode
Once a year
Frequency
180 minutes
Duration
180
Total questions
720
Total marks
+4 / −1
Marking
13 languages
Mediums
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NEET 2027 exam pattern
NEET is a single pen-and-paper (OMR) test of 180 compulsory questions to be answered in 180 minutes (3 hours), for a maximum of 720 marks.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Botany | 45 | 180 |
| Zoology | 45 | 180 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
Marking scheme: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong answer, and 0 for an unattempted question.
NEET 2027 eligibility
- Qualification: Passed or appearing in Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Minimum marks (PCB aggregate): 50% for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for PwD candidates.
- Age: At least 17 years as on 31 December of the year of admission.
- Nationality: Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and foreign nationals are eligible to apply.
NEET 2027 important dates (tentative)
The official schedule is announced with the NTA information bulletin. Based on past cycles, the broad timeline is usually:
- Notification & registration: Around February–March 2027
- Exam date: First Sunday of May 2027 (to be confirmed)
- Result: Around June 2027
These dates are indicative only and will change once NTA publishes the official NEET 2027 schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
NEET-UG is usually conducted by the NTA on the first Sunday of May. The exact NEET 2027 date will be confirmed in the official NTA notification, which typically releases a few months before the exam.
NEET is a single paper of 180 multiple-choice questions — Physics (45), Chemistry (45), Botany (45) and Zoology (45) — to be answered in 180 minutes. Each correct answer earns +4 marks, each wrong answer loses 1 mark, and the paper totals 720 marks.
Candidates must have passed (or be appearing in) Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English, with the minimum aggregate in PCB required for their category (50% general, 40% SC/ST/OBC, 45% PwD). Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of 31 December of the admission year.
As per recent NTA notifications there is currently no upper age limit, but this has been subject to legal and policy review. Confirm the age criteria in the official NEET 2027 information bulletin before applying.