NEET UG 2027 — Complete Exam Guide
NTA has not yet released the NEET (UG) 2027 information bulletin or exam date. The pattern, eligibility and cutoffs below are from NEET (UG) 2026: the 3 May 2026 exam was cancelled and re-held on 21 June 2026, and the result was declared on 16 July 2026.
Quick Facts — NEET UG 2027
Conducting Body
NTA
Exam Mode
Offline (OMR)
Total Marks
720
Duration
3 Hours
Questions
180 (all compulsory)
Subjects
PCB
Biology
90 questions
Negative Marking
-1 per wrong
NEET UG 2027 Important Dates
What NTA has announced so far — with last year's dates for reference until the new bulletin is out
NEET UG 2027 — Information Bulletin and Registration
Not released yet. For reference, NEET (UG) 2026 applications ran from 8 February to 8 March 2026.
NEET UG 2027 — Exam Date
Not announced yet. For reference, NEET (UG) 2026 was first held on 3 May 2026; that exam was cancelled and re-held on 21 June 2026.
NEET UG 2027 — Result
Not announced yet. For reference, the NEET (UG) 2026 result was declared on 16 July 2026.
NEET UG 2027 — Counselling
Starts after the result: MCC for All India Quota, central and deemed university seats; state counselling authorities for state quota seats.
NEET UG 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Minimum age: 17 years on or before 31 December of the year of the exam
No upper age limit, and the 2026 bulletin does not set a limit on the number of attempts
Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English
Students appearing in the Class 12 exam in the same year can apply
Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and foreign nationals can apply, as set out in the bulletin
Minimum Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology for admission are set by the regulator — check the current bulletin and counselling rules
NEET UG 2027 Exam Pattern
Mode
Pen and Paper Based (OMR Sheet)
Duration
3 hours (180 minutes) as per the 2026 bulletin; the 21 June 2026 re-exam allowed 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Marks
720
Negative Marking
+4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer, 0 if unattempted
Section-wise Distribution
Available Languages
NEET UG 2027 Syllabus
Physics
20 topics
- Physics and Measurement
- Kinematics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy and Power
- Rotational Motion
- Gravitation
- Properties of Solids and Liquids
- Thermodynamics
- Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Oscillations and Waves
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Optics
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
- Atoms and Nuclei
- Electronic Devices
- Experimental Skills
Chemistry
20 topics
- Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
- p-Block Elements
- d- and f-Block Elements
- Co-ordination Compounds
- Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
- Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
- Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
- Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
- Biomolecules
- Principles Related to Practical Chemistry
Biology (Botany and Zoology)
10 topics
- Diversity in Living World
- Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
- Cell Structure and Function
- Plant Physiology
- Human Physiology
- Reproduction
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biology and Human Welfare
- Biotechnology and Its Applications
- Ecology and Environment
NEET UG Qualifying Cutoff
Official qualifying percentile and score range by category from NTA's results. The 2027 cutoffs will be published with the 2027 result.
| Category | Percentile | 2026 score range | 2025 score range |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th | 715–213 | 686–144 |
| OBC / SC / ST | 40th | 212–177 | 143–113 |
| General / EWS – PwBD | 45th | 212–194 | 143–127 |
| OBC / SC – PwBD | 40th | 193–177 | 126–113 |
Qualifying NEET only makes you eligible for counselling. The score needed for a seat depends on the counselling round, quota, category and college. NTA does not publish a marks-to-rank table.
Source: NTA — NEET (UG) official website and information bulletin (opens in a new tab)
NEET UG guides on the Alfa Smart blog
- Age Limit for NEET 2027: Eligibility, Attempts and Class 12 RequirementsAge limit for NEET 2027, eligibility, number of attempts and Class 12 subject rules, explained from the NTA NEET UG 2026 information bulletin.
- How to Prepare for NEET 2027: A Beginner Strategy with Daily TimetableHow to prepare for NEET 2027 from zero: NCERT-first plan, study at home or from Class 11, daily timetable, subject strategy and mock test schedule.
- NEET Chapter Wise Weightage: Biology, Chemistry and Physics Units by PriorityNEET chapter wise weightage for Biology, Chemistry and Physics: the official question split, unit priority tiers and how to plan revision around them.
- NEET Marks vs Rank: Official 2026 Score Bands and Cutoff TrendNEET marks vs rank explained with official 2026 score bands, category-wise qualifying cutoffs for 2025 and 2026, and what your score means for admission.
- Best Books for NEET: Biology, Chemistry and Physics (NCERT First)Best books for NEET for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, how to use NCERT, and what Tamil-medium students should use alongside the State Board books.
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NEET UG 2027 — Frequently Asked Questions
When is the NEET 2027 exam date?
NTA has not announced the NEET (UG) 2027 exam date yet (as of October 2026). For reference, NEET (UG) 2026 was first held on Sunday 3 May 2026; that exam was cancelled and re-held on 21 June 2026, with the result on 16 July 2026. Watch neet.nta.nic.in for the 2027 information bulletin.
What is the eligibility for NEET 2027?
Under the NEET (UG) 2026 bulletin, you must be at least 17 years old on or before 31 December of the exam year, there is no upper age limit, the bulletin sets no limit on attempts, and you need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English (students appearing in Class 12 can apply). The minimum Class 12 marks for admission are set by the regulator, so check the 2027 bulletin and counselling rules.
What is the NEET exam pattern?
Under the 2026 bulletin, NEET (UG) is a pen-and-paper (OMR) exam with 180 compulsory questions — Physics 45, Chemistry 45 and Biology 90 — for 720 marks in 3 hours. A correct answer gets +4, a wrong answer −1 and an unanswered question 0. The optional-question pattern used up to 2024 was dropped from 2025.
What was the NEET 2026 qualifying cutoff?
According to NTA's NEET (UG) 2026 result, the qualifying cutoff was the 50th percentile (715–213 marks) for General and EWS, the 40th percentile (212–177 marks) for OBC, SC and ST, and the 45th percentile (212–194 marks) for General/EWS-PwBD. Qualifying makes you eligible for counselling; the score needed for a seat is much higher and varies by quota and college.
When does NEET 2027 registration start?
Registration opens on neet.nta.nic.in when NTA releases the 2027 information bulletin; the date has not been announced yet. For reference, NEET (UG) 2026 applications ran from 8 February to 8 March 2026.
Is NCERT enough for NEET preparation?
The NEET syllabus is set by the National Medical Commission and its units follow the NCERT Class 11 and 12 textbooks closely, so NCERT is the base for all three subjects, especially Biology. Most students add one practice book per subject and previous year questions, particularly for Physics numericals.
How does NEET counselling work?
After the result, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counselling for the 15% All India Quota seats in government colleges and for AIIMS, JIPMER, central and deemed universities, in several rounds. State quota seats are filled by each state's counselling authority — in Tamil Nadu, the Selection Committee (tnmedicalselection.net).
Official sources
Facts on this page were last checked in October 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official website before you register.