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NEET 2026: City Intimation Slip (Out), Admit Card, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Previous Year Papers, Mock Test & Cutoff

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Updated on - Apr 13, 2026

NEET Latest Updates

13 Apr, 2026 NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip is out. Download Here

The NEET 2026 Exam will be held on 3rd May 2026 from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., in an offline mode across 522 Cities in India and 14 International Cities.

The NEET 2026 city intimation slip has been released on 12 April 2026 on its official website. Over 26 lakhs candidates are reported to have registered for the NEET 2026 exam.

  • The NEET 2026 admit card is expected to be released by late April 2026
  • As per previous year toppers, you should practice at least 180+ Biology questions a day to secure a good rank.
Direct Link to NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip (Out)

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NEET 2026

Key Summary

  • The NEET 2026 exam will be held on 3rd May 2026 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
  • NEET 2026 will be conducted in 522 Cities in India and 14 International Cities.
  • The city intimation slip for NEET 2026 is expected to be released on 22nd April 2026.
  • The NEET 2026 admit card is expected to be released in the last week of April 2026.
  • In NEET 2026, Biology carries 50% of the weightage, the rest 50% is split between Physics and Chemistry equally.
  • Over 2,300 colleges accept the NEET score in India.
  • NEET is the gateway for all medical and health courses.
  • Over 26 lakhs candidates have been reported to register for the NEET 2026 exam.
  • Focus on mock tests and PYQs for the best results in NEET 2026.
  • The official website for NEET 2026 is neet.nta.nic.in

Table of Contents

  1. What is the NEET Exam 2026?
  2. What’s New in NEET 2026?
  3. Neet 2026 Dates | Exam & Other Important Dates
  4. NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip: Expected Date & Important Information
  5. NEET 2026 Admit Card: Expected Date & Other Information
  6. NEET 2026 Registration
  7. NEET 2026 Exam Pattern: Subject-Wise Marks & Weightage
  8. NEET 2026 Syllabus
  9. NEET 2026 Marks vs Rank
  10. NEET 2026 Cutoff: Marks Required to Qualify
  11. NEET 2026 Previous Years’ Question Papers
  12. NEET 2026 Mock Tests
  13. Colleges Accepting NEET 2026 Score
  14. NEET 2026: Preparation Strategy to Crack NEET in 20 Days
  15. NEET 2026 FAQs

What is the NEET Exam 2026?

The NEET 2026 (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) is India’s national-level medical entrance exam, which is conducted by NTA to get admission into MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical courses.

  • More than 2,300 colleges accept the NEET 2026 Score in India for different Medical and health courses.
  • Including around 600-700 Medical colleges, 300+ dental colleges (BDS), and hundreds of AYUSH and BVSc & AH colleges.
Particulars Details
Exam Name NEET UG 2026
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level National
Courses Offered MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BVSc & AH, BSc Nursing
Exam Date May 3, 2026
Mode of Exam Offline (Pen-and-Paper)
Duration 3 hours (2 PM – 5 PM)
Subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Total Questions 180
Total Marks 720
Expected Candidates 25–26 lakh
MBBS Seats (Approx.) 1.1 lakh
Official Website neet.nta.nic.in

What’s New in NEET 2026?

The NEET UG 2026 is conducted by NTA, including proper verification and a fully standardised exam format this year.

The Major focus is on registration, allotment of exam-centre, and a fixed exam pattern. You should be aware of these updates before filling out the application form:

Change Details
Aadhaar-based eKYC Mandatory identity verification through Aadhaar during registration
Live photo capture Candidates must capture a live photo while filling the form; old uploads are not allowed
Exam city allotment rule City allocation is linked to the address details provided in the application
Pattern restored Pre-COVID format returned; no optional questions in any subject
Total questions fixed All 180 questions are compulsory (45 Physics, 45 Chemistry, 90 Biology)
Tech-based tracking AI-based verification introduced to reduce errors

Neet 2026 Dates | Exam & Other Important Dates

The NEET 2026 exam will be held on 3rd May 2026, in an offline mode in India and abroad. The registration process for NEET ended on March 11th, 2026.

Event Date
City Intimation Slip (Out) 12 April 2026
Admit Card Release Late April 2026
NEET 2026 Exam Date May 3, 2026
Result Declaration June 2026 (Tentative)
Correction Window 12 March – 14 March 2026 (Closed)
Last Date to Apply March 11, 2026 (9:00 PM) (Closed)
Last Date for Fee Payment March 11, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) (Closed)
Registration Start Date February 8, 2026

Source: NEET Information Bulletin

NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip: Expected Date & Important Information

The MHT CET City intimation is expected to be released by 22 April 2026 on the official website neet.nta.nic.in.

  • The NEET City Intimation Slip informs students about the city where their examination centre will be located.
  • The NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip does not include specific information regarding the address of the exam centre, but it offers information about the exam city.
  • The NEET 2025 city intimation slip was released 7 days before the admit card on 23rd April 2026.

NEET 2026 Admit Card: Expected Date & Other Information

The NEET 2026 admit card is expected to be released in the last week of April 2026. It will be made available on the official website neet.nta.nic.in.

  • The candidates appearing for the NEET 2026 examination, scheduled for May 3, 2026, have to download their hall ticket and present a printed copy of it at the NEET exam centers.
  • Candidates should log in to the official website of NEET using their Application Number and Date of Birth to download the NEET 2026 Admit Card.
  • Candidates appearing for NEET 2026 should verify their admit card for any mistakes and inform NTA if there is a need for correction.
  • According to previous years, NEET Admit cards are generally released 3-4 days before the exam; in 2025, it was released 4 days before the exam.

Also Read: NEET 2026 Admit Card Release Date

Source: Reddit

Reddit user, u/sheisnotyou, asked if they have to print the admit card on separate pages.

NEET 2026 Registration

The NEET 2026 registration commenced on 8th February 2026, and the last date to register was 11th March 2026. Early predictions point to over 26 lakh registered candidates, marking a significant jump over the previous year.

  • In 2025, 22,76,069 candidates registered for the NEET exam, while 22,09,318 appeared
  • In 2024, approx 23,81,833 candidates registered for the NEET exam
NEET 2026 Registration

The total number of NEET candidates registering for the exam has almost doubled in the past 7 years, making NEET one of the most competitive exams in India.

  • In 2018, 13,26,725 candidates appeared for the NEET exam, almost half of the total candidates appearing for NEET 2026 (26 lakhs)

How is NEET 2026 Different from Other Entrance Exams?

The NEET 2026 exam is not conducted for selection in college, but it is a national medical eligibility and ranking test to get admission in medical colleges of India.

  • It is regulated by UGC Admission Policies, ensuring uniform eligibility, centralised counselling, and evaluation of the merit list for medical admissions across India, regardless of the board, state, or institution.

NEET 2026 vs Other Major Entrance Exams

NEET 2026 vs Other Major Entrance Exams

NEET 2026 Exam Pattern: Subject-Wise Marks & Weightage

The NEET UG 2026 will follow the pre-COVID pattern, including 180 questions for 720 marks.

  • The biology carries 50% of the total marks, making it the most scoring section.
  • With no optional questions, the time management for all 180 questions is important.
  • For top government MBBS Colleges, a safe score range is around 610-650+.
  • The Accuracy in physics acts as a rank difference determiner among the top scorers.
Subject No. of Questions Marks Per Question Total Marks Weightage
Physics 45 4 180 25%
Chemistry 45 4 180 25%
Biology 90 4 360 50%
Total 180 - 720 100%
NEET 2026 Exam Pattern: Subject-Wise Marks & Weightage

Source: NEET Information Bulletin

NEET 2026 Syllabus

The NEET Syllabus is based on the NCERT Class 11 and 12 format, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

More than 100% of questions include NCERT concepts. By understanding the chapter-wise weightage, you can prioritise high-weightage topics and optimise your score.

NEET 2026: Physics Syllabus & Weightage

Class Chapters Weightage Avg. Questions
Class 11 Kinematics 10% 2-3
Laws of Motion 8% 1-2
Work, Energy & Power 8% 1-2
Rotational Motion 14% 3-4
Properties of Matter & Fluids 10% 2-3
Thermodynamics 8% 1-2
Oscillations & Waves 12% 2-3
Class 12 Electrostatics 10% 2-3
Current Electricity 10% 2-3
Magnetic Effects & Electromagnetic Induction 15% 4-5
Optics 12% 3-4
Modern Physics 15% 4-5
NEET 2026: Physics Syllabus & Weightage

NEET 2026: Chemistry Syllabus & Weightage

Class Chapters Weightage Avg. Questions
Class 11 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry 4% 1
Atomic Structure 6% 1-2
Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure 10% 2-3
States of Matter 5% 1
Thermodynamics 8% 2
Equilibrium 8% 2
Hydrocarbons 7% 1-2
Class 12 Solid State 4% 1
Solutions 4% 1
Electrochemistry 6% 1-2
Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids 10% 2-3
Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers 8% 2
Biomolecules & Polymers 6% 1-2
NEET 2026: Chemistry Syllabus & Weightage

NEET 2026: Biology Syllabus & Weightage

Class Chapters Weightage Avg. Questions
Class 11 Diversity of Life 10% 3-4
Structural Organisation in Animals 6% 2
Cell Structure & Function 12% 3-4
Plant Physiology 10% 3-4
Human Physiology 20% 7-8
Class 12 Reproduction in Organisms 6% 2
Genetics & Evolution 18% 6-7
Biotechnology 8% 2-3
Ecology 10% 3-4
Human Health & Diseases 10% 3-4
NEET 2026: Biology Syllabus & Weightage

Source: NTA NEET Syllabus

NEET 2026 Marks vs Rank

The expected NEET 2026 marks vs rank, based on previous year trends and predictions from Reddit users, are given in the table below:

Expected Marks Expected Percentile
720-700 1-100
699-680 101-500
679-650 501-5000
649-620 5001-15000
619-600 15000-35000
599-550 35000-50000
549-500 50000-90000
Below 500 90000+

The ranks can shift based on the paper's difficulty. The top score in NEET 2025 was 686 (AIR 1), and a perfect 720 score is rare.

NEET 2026 Marks vs Rank

NEET 2025 Marks vs Rank | Previous Year’s Ranks

Marks Range Rank
686 1
685-651 2-71
650-600 72-1,259
600-551 1,260-10,658
550-501 10,659-39,521
500-451 39,522-69,503
450-401 69,504-88,239
400-351 88,240-1,05,578
350-301 1,05,579-1,26,935
300-251 1,26,936-1,57,952
250-201 1,57,953-1,98,346
200-144 1,98,347-3,03,040
NEET 2025 Marks vs Rank | Previous Year’s Ranks

NEET 2026 Cutoff: Marks Required to Qualify

The NEET 2026 Cutoff is the minimum score required to qualify for counselling. This will not guarantee admission, as it varies every year due to the difficulty level, the number of candidates, and seat availability, making category-wise cutoffs important for admission.

  • The General category cutoff for MBBS Under AIQ starts at 580-600 marks, whereas top colleges close at 650+.
  • The Paper difficulty has more impact on the cutoff than the total number of candidates.
  • With the tougher physics exam, the cutoff will be lower by 10 to 20 marks.
  • The State Quota cutoff is 20 to 40 marks less than the AIQ Cutoffs.

NEET 2026 Counselling Cutoff

Category Percentile Required Expected Score Range
General / EWS 50th Percentile 160 – 165
OBC 40th Percentile 125 – 130
SC 40th Percentile 120 – 125
ST 40th Percentile 110 – 115
General-PwD 45th Percentile 145 – 150
SC/ST/OBC-PwD 40th Percentile 120 – 125

NEET 2026: AIIMS Expected Cutoff for Top 10 Colleges

College Expected Closing Rank Expected Cutoff Marks
AIIMS Delhi 50 700-710
AIIMS Jodhpur 395 680-690
AIIMS Bhopal 635 670-680
AIIMS Bhubaneswar 790 665-675
AIIMS Rishikesh 1200 655-665
AIIMS Nagpur 1225 655-665
AIIMS Raipur 1225 655-665
AIIMS Patna Below 5500 630-640
AIIMS Bathinda Below 5500 630-640
AIIMS Kalyani Below 5500 630-640
NEET 2026: AIIMS Expected Cutoff for Top 10 Colleges

Source: Reddit

Reddit user u/Pleasent-Current-150 mentioned his preparation strategy to get a top 4k rank after taking a drop year in NEET.

NEET 2026 Previous Years’ Question Papers

Year Question Paper
NEET 2025 Check Here
NEET 2024 Check Here
NEET 2023 Check Here
NEET 2022 Check Here
NEET 2021 Check Here

Also Check:

NEET 2026 Mock Tests

Difficulty Test Link
Beginner Mock Test 1
Intermediate Mock Test 2
Advanced Mock Test 3

Colleges Accepting NEET 2026 Score

The NEET Scores are mandatory to get admission into medical, dental, AYUSH, and veterinary courses in India. As per the NEET Rank, candidates can get seats by AIQ, State Quota, Deemed Universities, and central institutes.

College/Institute Name Type Courses Offered Admission Quota
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi Central Institute MBBS AIQ (MCC)
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU), Varanasi Central University
Aligarh Muslim University (JNMCH), Aligarh AIQ + Institutional Quota
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi Government Medical College State + AIQ
King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
Grant Medical College, Mumbai
Madras Medical College, Chennai
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore Private (Minority) State + Institutional Process
Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal Deemed University AIQ (MCC)
Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal BDS
Government Dental College, Mumbai Government Dental College State + AIQ
National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur Government AYUSH BAMS AACCC
Government Homoeopathic Medical College, Bengaluru BHMS State / AACCC
College of Veterinary Science, Hyderabad Government Veterinary BVSc & AH State Counselling

NEET 2026: Preparation Strategy to Crack NEET in 20 Days

The speaker on the (QS) QUALITY SPEAKS KOTA YouTube channel provided his preparation strategy to crack the NEET 2026 exam in 20 days. His preparation plan is provided in the table below:

Specific Details
Question-Based Preparation Focus on solving 5,000 quality questions within 20 days. You should target 250 questions daily: 65 Physics, 65 Chemistry, and 120 Biology. This volume is essential for clearing the cut-off.
Resource Selection Use PYQs, NCERT-based books, and complex problem sets.
Efficient Lecture Usage Do not spend the entire day watching lectures. Use dedicated, short time slots for learning, and prioritize self-study for the majority of the day to ensure retention and practice.
Strategic Topic Selection Avoid starting entirely new, difficult chapters if they require too much time. Instead, focus on strengthening chapters you have previously studied to maximize your scoring potential with the limited time available.
Role of Mock Tests Studying alone is not enough. You must take at least 5-7 mock tests during this period to simulate the exam environment and refine your accuracy. The creator recommends his Prayas test series for relevant practice.

Final Advice: Avoid the temptation to think about taking a "drop year." Treat the remaining days as a critical, high-stakes sprint. By maintaining a disciplined routine and focusing on high-volume, high-quality question practice, success is achievable.

For more information, check out (QS) QUALITY SPEAKS KOTA’s original video

Reddit Discussion

Source: Reddit

Reddit user u/WeakIndependantWomen asked for a preparation strategy for scoring 250+ marks in NEET 2026 to qualify.

NEET 2026 FAQs

Ques. Is NEET 2026 going to be tough?

Ans. The NEET Difficulty level is generally moderate but competitive; more than 20 lakh candidates compete for 1.1 lakh MBBS Seats.

  • The NEET Exam is usually NCERT-Based, but rank pressure and cutoff scores make the exam tougher than the questions.
  • Biology is the most scoring, and physics decides the top ranking of the candidates.
  • The Cutoff depends more on the competition rather than the difficulty level.
  • A score of 620–650+ is typically needed for top government MBBS seats.

Ques. What is the age for NEET 2026?

Ans. You should be 17 or above till 31st December, 2026, to appear in NEET 2026. There is no upper age limit, as per the recent eligibility criteria.

Ques. Can I clear NEET in 2026?

Ans. Yes, but clearing the NEET depends upon proper revision, PYQs practice, and mock accuracy, not just the study hours.

  • Many candidates improve their scores by 100+ marks in the last 3-4 months by proper revision and testing.
  • A 600+ score usually requires 2–3 full revisions + 35–45 mocks.
  • Attempting 160–170 questions with high accuracy improves selection chances.

Ques. What is the duration of the NEET exam 2026?

Ans. The NEET 2026 will be held in a single shift, with a time duration of 3 hours. You should answer all 180 MCQs in a fixed time.

Ques. Will the NEET cutoff decrease in 2026?

Ans. The NEET 2026 cutoff is expected to increase from last year, with minor changes based on the difficulty of the exam, but major changes to the number of test-takers and the availability of seats.

For the general category, the cutoff range last year was 686 to 114 marks, whereas for OBC/SC/ST categories, it was 143 to 113 marks.

Ques. What are the NEET marks for MBBS?

Ans. You generally need a NEET score of 600-720 for top government colleges in the general category.

  • For OBC/SC/ST, the score ranges from 480 to 600

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