NEET UG 2027: Dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Full Syllabus

Last updated: 3 Nov 2026

Waiting for the NEET UG 2027 notification? Here is everything confirmed so far, what is still pending, and the full official syllabus, all from NTA, NMC and MCC notices. We will update this page when NTA releases the NEET UG 2027 information bulletin.

NEET UG 2027 at a glance

NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, Undergraduate) is the single entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS), BVSc & AH and B.Sc Nursing seats across India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). As of 3 November 2026, NTA has not released the NEET UG 2027 notification. This page separates what is confirmed from what is only expected, and gives the official 2026 figures as the best guide.

Important dates

None of the NEET UG 2027 dates has been announced. The table shows the status of each step and the official 2026 dates for comparison.

What happened in the 2026 cycle

• The application window opened on 8 February 2026.
• The exam was held on 3 May 2026 from 2 pm to 5 pm in pen and paper mode.
• NTA cancelled it on 12 May 2026, and the government referred the matter to the CBI.
• A re-exam was held on 21 June 2026, with no new registration or fee.
• The provisional answer key came out on 25 June 2026 and the result on 16 July 2026.

Eligibility and age limit

The NEET UG 2027 eligibility rules will be in the 2027 information bulletin. Until then, the 2026 rules are the best guide:

• Age: at least 17 years by 31 December of the exam year. There is no upper age limit.
• Attempts: no limit on the number of attempts.
• Qualification: Class 12 (passed or appearing) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
• Minimum marks in Class 12 PCB: usually 50% for General, 45% for General-PwBD and 40% for SC, ST and OBC candidates. Confirm this in the 2027 bulletin.

Application fee in 2026

Exam pattern

The NEET UG 2027 pattern has not been notified. In 2026 there were 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions, each with four options and one correct answer. Candidates had 3 hours (2 pm to 5 pm) to answer them. Each correct answer earned +4 marks and each wrong answer cost −1. Questions left blank scored zero. There were no optional questions.

NEET UG syllabus: chapter-wise list

The official syllabus is the NMC syllabus for NEET (UG) 2026. It is listed in units, not chapters. No separate NEET UG 2027 syllabus has been notified yet. Below, each unit is shown with the class in which it is taught. Biology is mapped to the NCERT chapters, with links to our notes where we have them. Open each table to see the full list, or browse all topics on the NEET Biology hub.

Biology syllabus (10 units, 32 chapters)

Biology – Class 11 chapters (19)

#	Chapter	NMC unit
1	The Living World	Unit 1: Diversity in Living World
2	Biological Classification	Unit 1: Diversity in Living World
3	Plant Kingdom	Unit 1: Diversity in Living World
4	Animal Kingdom	Unit 1: Diversity in Living World
5	Morphology of Flowering Plants	Unit 2: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
6	Anatomy of Flowering Plants	Unit 2: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
7	Structural Organisation in Animals	Unit 2: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
8	Cell: The Unit of Life	Unit 3: Cell Structure and Function
9	Biomolecules	Unit 3: Cell Structure and Function
10	Cell Cycle and Cell Division	Unit 3: Cell Structure and Function
11	Photosynthesis in Higher Plants	Unit 4: Plant Physiology
12	Respiration in Plants	Unit 4: Plant Physiology
13	Plant Growth and Development	Unit 4: Plant Physiology
14	Breathing and Exchange of Gases	Unit 5: Human Physiology
15	Body Fluids and Circulation	Unit 5: Human Physiology
16	Excretory Products and their Elimination	Unit 5: Human Physiology
17	Locomotion and Movement	Unit 5: Human Physiology
18	Neural Control and Coordination	Unit 5: Human Physiology
19	Chemical Coordination and Integration	Unit 5: Human Physiology

Biology – Class 12 chapters (13)

#	Chapter	NMC unit
1	Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants	Unit 6: Reproduction
2	Human Reproduction	Unit 6: Reproduction
3	Reproductive Health	Unit 6: Reproduction
4	Principles of Inheritance and Variation	Unit 7: Genetics and Evolution
5	Molecular Basis of Inheritance	Unit 7: Genetics and Evolution
6	Evolution	Unit 7: Genetics and Evolution
7	Human Health and Disease	Unit 8: Biology and Human Welfare
8	Microbes in Human Welfare	Unit 8: Biology and Human Welfare
9	Biotechnology: Principles and Processes	Unit 9: Biotechnology and its Applications
10	Biotechnology and its Applications	Unit 9: Biotechnology and its Applications
11	Organisms and Populations	Unit 10: Ecology and Environment
12	Ecosystem	Unit 10: Ecology and Environment
13	Biodiversity and Conservation	Unit 10: Ecology and Environment

Physics syllabus (20 units)

Physics – all 20 units with class

Unit	Name	Class
1	Physics and Measurement	11
2	Kinematics	11
3	Laws of Motion	11
4	Work, Energy and Power	11
5	Rotational Motion	11
6	Gravitation	11
7	Properties of Solids and Liquids	11
8	Thermodynamics	11
9	Kinetic Theory of Gases	11
10	Oscillations and Waves	11
11	Electrostatics	12
12	Current Electricity	12
13	Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	12
14	Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents	12
15	Electromagnetic Waves	12
16	Optics	12
17	Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	12
18	Atoms and Nuclei	12
19	Electronic Devices	12
20	Experimental Skills	11 and 12

Chemistry syllabus (20 units)

Chemistry – all 20 units with class

Unit	Name	Class
1	Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry	11
2	Atomic Structure	11
3	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	11
4	Chemical Thermodynamics	11
5	Solutions	12
6	Equilibrium	11
7	Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry	11 and 12
8	Chemical Kinetics	12
9	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	11
10	p-Block Elements	11 and 12
11	d- and f-Block Elements	12
12	Co-ordination Compounds	12
13	Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds	11
14	Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry	11
15	Hydrocarbons	11
16	Organic Compounds Containing Halogens	12
17	Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen	12
18	Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen	12
19	Biomolecules	12
20	Principles Related to Practical Chemistry	11 and 12

NEET UG 2026 result and cutoff

These are the official figures from NTA’s result press release of 16 July 2026. They give a good sense of the competition you can expect in NEET UG 2027.

Qualifying cutoff 2026

This qualifying cutoff only makes you eligible for counselling. Admission to a government MBBS seat usually needs a much higher score, and the score needed depends on your rank, category, quota and state.

Counselling and seats

After the result, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts online counselling on mcc.nic.in for:

• 15% All India Quota seats in government colleges;
• deemed and central universities;
• AIIMS, JIPMER and ESIC seats.

State counselling authorities fill the 85% state quota seats separately. The 2026 cycle has reached its final MBBS round. MCC’s special stray vacancy round opened on 2 November 2026 with 1,219 seats: 946 MBBS, 207 BDS and 66 B.Sc Nursing. Two MBBS seats were added later. Choice locking closes at 11 am on 5 November, and the result is due on 7 November 2026. Expect the NEET UG 2027 counselling to follow the same steps: registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting, over several rounds.

How to prepare for NEET UG 2027

• Biology first: 90 of the 180 questions come from Biology. Read every NCERT chapter line by line and revise the diagrams. Use our NEET Biology notes and practise with the chapter MCQs.
• Practise with past papers: download sample papers and PDFs from the NEET Biology Downloads page. Also try our 40 NEET sample test papers.
• Physics: build the concepts first, then do timed numericals.
• Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry and NCERT reactions are quick marks to secure.
• Accuracy: each wrong answer costs 1 mark. In mock tests, track how many questions you get wrong, not just how many you attempt.
• Plan for either mode: the mode is not decided, so practise some mock tests on OMR sheets and some on a computer.

Official links

• NEET UG portal (notices, bulletin, results): neet.nta.nic.in
• National Testing Agency: nta.ac.in
• Medical Counselling Committee (All India Quota counselling): mcc.nic.in
• National Medical Commission (syllabus and seats): nmc.org.in

Common doubts

When is NEET UG 2027?

NTA has not announced the NEET UG 2027 date as of 3 November 2026. Its revised exam calendar, which runs to April 2027, does not list NEET UG. The exam has been held in early May in recent years (3 May in 2026), so early May 2027 is expected, but only an NTA notice can confirm it.

Will NEET UG 2027 be computer-based?

It has not been decided. In 2026 the exam was pen and paper. In September 2026 the Union government told the Supreme Court that a move to computer-based testing is under consideration by a high-powered task force.

Is there an age limit or attempt limit for NEET UG 2027?

Under the 2026 rules you must be at least 17 years old by 31 December of the exam year, and there is no upper age limit or limit on attempts. Check the NEET UG 2027 bulletin when it comes out, as the rules can change.

Has the NEET UG 2027 syllabus changed?

No 2027 syllabus has been notified yet. The latest official syllabus is the NMC syllabus for NEET (UG) 2026, with 20 Physics units, 20 Chemistry units and 10 Biology units, which is listed on this page.

How many questions are there in NEET UG?

In 2026 there were 180 compulsory questions: 45 in Physics, 45 in Chemistry and 90 in Biology. The paper carried 720 marks and lasted 3 hours. The old 200-question format with optional questions is no longer used.

Why was NEET UG 2026 held twice?

NTA cancelled the 3 May 2026 exam on 12 May after inputs and law-enforcement findings on its integrity, and the matter was referred to the CBI. The exam was held again on 21 June 2026, without new registration or fees.