The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET‑UG) is India’s single, centralized medical entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It determines admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical courses in India—and is also accepted by many international medical universities
Students who:
Aim to pursue MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, or allied health sciences.
Have completed or will complete Class 10+2 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
Seek medical education either in India or abroad.
Completed Class 12 (or equivalent) with PCB and English, with at least 50% aggregate (45% for PH; 40% for SC/ST/OBC)
Must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025
No limit on number of attempts; Indian citizens, OCI, PIO eligible
Mode: Pen-and-paper (OMR-based), 180 minutes
Sections:
Physics: 45 MCQs
Chemistry: 45 MCQs
Botany: 45 MCQs
Zoology: 45 MCQs
Marks: +4 for correct, −1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
Syllabus: Core concepts from Class 11 and 12 as per NCERT/NEET brochure
Maximum score: 720
Score range: −180 to +720
Rank based on raw score and percentile.
Negative marking applies.
India:
AIIMS Delhi, CMC Vellore, JIPMER, BHU, Madras Medical College, AFMC, etc. (based on NIRF and Shiksha rankings)
Abroad:
Medical schools in Russia, Uzbekistan, China, Philippines, Bangladesh, etc., accept NEET for MBBS abroad
Build a strong NCERT foundation, especially in Biology.
Use time management, structured study plans (6–12 months).
Decide on coaching vs self-study based on personal needs.
Practice with previous years’ papers, mock tests, and regular revisions.
NCERT Biology, Physics & Chemistry
Reference guides: “MTG NEET Champion”, “Trueman’s Objective Biology”
Online platforms: Aakash, Allen, BYJU’S, Unacademy, etc.
Regular mock tests from NTA and coaching institutes.
Merit-based scholarships for top NEET scorers; need-based for underprivileged groups; category-based (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
International options:
Russia: Kazan Federal University offers full tuition waiver for top NEET scores
Uzbekistan, China, Philippines: various institutions offer discounts
Over-relying on coaching without personal revision.
Ignoring mock tests or neglecting error analysis.
Poor time management during preparation and in the exam.
Skipping negative marking strategy.
Typically 6 to 12 months, depending on prior knowledge and daily study hours.
Top-tier colleges (AIIMS, CMC, JIPMER) require 650+ marks, ~99+ percentile.
Mid-tier colleges: 500–650 marks.
State/private colleges: lower scores still might secure admissions
Valid for one admission cycle (1 year only).
Yes. Exam is conducted once a year with unlimited attempts