The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under National Medical Commission (NMC) directives, is India's single uniform competitive examination for admission to undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), AYUSH (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS), and veterinary (BVSc & AH) programs across all government, private, and deemed institutes. Submitting an error-free online application requires strict compliance with NTA e-KYC authentication, 80% face white-background photo standards, and 4 ร 6 inch postcard photo specifications.
Ensure your photograph is captured on a plain white background with 80% face coverage and clear ears. Both passport (3.5 ร 4.5 cm) and postcard (4 ร 6 inches) photos must display the candidate's Name and Date of Photo printed at the bottom. Signatures must be in black ballpoint ink (running hand; capital letters strictly rejected).
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1. Quick Facts Card
All NEET UG notifications, candidate registrations, admit cards, OMR response challenges, and AIQ counseling schedules are published through NTA and MCC portals:
- Official Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA), Ministry of Education, Govt of India.
- Official Portals:
exams.nta.ac.in/NEET&neet.nta.nic.in. - Registration Mode: Single-window online application (Aadhaar / DigiLocker e-KYC).
- Passport Photo Specs: 3.5 ร 4.5 cm (10 KB โ 200 KB), 80% face coverage, white background, name & date printed.
- Postcard Photo Specs: 4 ร 6 inches / 10.16 ร 15.24 cm (10 KB โ 200 KB), white background, name & date printed.
- Signature Specs: 4 KB โ 30 KB, running handwriting in black ballpoint ink (capital letters prohibited).
- Left & Right Fingerprints/Thumbs: 10 KB โ 200 KB, clear impression of all 10 fingers/thumbs in blue ink.
- Exam Duration & Mode: 200 minutes (3 hours 20 mins) โ Pen & Paper (OMR sheet).
2. NTA Online Application & Authentication
The National Testing Agency requires a verified single-session registration process linked directly to government identity databases.
A. Primary Authentication & e-KYC
- Aadhaar / DigiLocker Verification: Candidates log in using their Aadhaar Number or DigiLocker ABC ID. Real-time OTP authentication matches the applicant's name, gender, and date of birth against Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) records.
- Non-Aadhaar Mode: Candidates authenticating via Passport, PAN, or ABC ID must report to the exam center 1 hour early for manual biometric verification.
B. Three-Step Application Flow
Step 1: Application Form Submission
Input personal details, academic scores (Class 10 and 12 roll numbers, school address, board codes), and select 4 preferred exam city centers.
Step 2: Document & Biometric Upload
Upload passport photograph, 4ร6 postcard photograph, signature, left-and-right hand finger and thumb impressions, and category/PwD certificates.
Step 3: Application Fee Payment
Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit Card payment confirmation generates the final printable Confirmation Page.
C. Profile Editability Matrix
โ Editable Fields (During 3-Day NTA Correction Window)
- Exam medium / language paper preference.
- Preferred test city preferences (up to 4 centers).
- Category status (subject to valid certificate upload).
- Updated passport photo, postcard photo, or signature scans.
โ ๏ธ Locked Profile Fields (Require NTA Grievance Ticket)
- Candidate Primary Name (must match Aadhaar / 10th memo).
- Father's Name, Mother's Name, and Gender.
- Registered Mobile Number and active Email ID.
- Aadhaar-linked Date of Birth.
3. Eligibility, Upper Age Limit & State Quotas
A. Age & Educational Qualification
- Minimum Age: Candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the admission year.
- Upper Age Limit: No upper age limit exists for NEET UG (as per National Medical Commission guidelines).
- Qualifying Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English in Class 12 or equivalent.
- Minimum Aggregate Marks in PCB:
- โข General / EWS: 50% Aggregate
- โข OBC-NCL / SC / ST: 40% Aggregate
- โข PwD (General): 45% Aggregate
B. Seat Allocation Framework
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ): Administered by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) for government medical colleges across India, open to all candidates regardless of state domicile. Includes 100% seats in AIIMS, JIPMER, BHU, AMU, and Deemed Universities.
- 85% State Quota: Administered by individual state medical directorates (e.g., DMER Maharashtra, KEA Karnataka, DME Tamil Nadu) subject to local domicile rules and state-specific reservation rosters.
4. Exam Pattern & Scoring Scheme
The examination consists of 200 multiple-choice questions across four core sections, of which candidates must attempt 180 questions within 200 minutes (3 hours 20 minutes):
| Subject | Section A (Mandatory) | Section B (Attempt 10 of 15) | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 35 Questions (140 M) | 15 Questions (Attempt 10 = 40 M) | 45 / 50 | 180 Marks |
| Chemistry | 35 Questions (140 M) | 15 Questions (Attempt 10 = 40 M) | 45 / 50 | 180 Marks |
| Botany | 35 Questions (140 M) | 15 Questions (Attempt 10 = 40 M) | 45 / 50 | 180 Marks |
| Zoology | 35 Questions (140 M) | 15 Questions (Attempt 10 = 40 M) | 45 / 50 | 180 Marks |
| Total | 140 Questions (560 M) | 60 Questions (Attempt 40 = 160 M) | 180 / 200 | 720 Marks |
Marking Rules:
- Correct Response: +4 marks.
- Incorrect Response: -1 mark (1/4th negative marking).
- Unanswered / Blank: 0 marks.
- Section B Evaluation Rule: If a candidate attempts more than 10 questions in Section B, only the first 10 attempted questions are evaluated.
5. Core Subject Syllabus & High-Yield Units
โ๏ธ Physics & Chemistry Core Topics
- Physics: Mechanics, Electrostatics & Magnetism, Current Electricity, Optics & Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, Gravitation, and Semiconductor Electronics.
- Physical Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Solutions, Equilibrium.
- Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic Classification, Coordination Compounds, p-Block & d/f-Block Elements.
- Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons, Aldehydes/Ketones/Carboxylic Acids, Biomolecules, Haloalkanes/Haloarenes.
๐งฌ Biology (Botany & Zoology) Units
- Genetics & Evolution: Mendelian Inheritance, Molecular Basis of Inheritance, Evolutionary Biology.
- Human & Plant Physiology: Digestion, Circulation, Neural Control, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Plant Growth.
- Cell Biology & Division: Structure, Biomolecules, Mitosis & Meiosis.
- Ecology & Biotechnology: Ecosystems, Biodiversity Conservation, Recombinant DNA Technology & Applications.
6. Medical Cadre Pay Scales & Stipend Matrix (7th CPC)
Medical graduates entering public service, central healthcare institutes, or defense medical branches progress through structured pay scales under the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC):
| Career Level / Designation | Qualification Milestone | Pay Level | Monthly Scale / Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Rotatory Intern | Final MBBS Completed | Institutional Stipend | โน23,000 โ โน35,000 (State dependent) |
| Junior Resident (Non-Academic / PG) | MBBS Graduate / MD-MS Trainee | 7th CPC Level 10 | โน56,100 basic + DA + NPA |
| Medical Officer (UPSC CMS / CHS) | Registered MBBS Practitioner | 7th CPC Level 10 | โน56,100 โ โน1,77,500 + 20% NPA |
| Senior Resident (Post-PG) | MD / MS / DNB Qualified | 7th CPC Level 11 | โน67,700 โ โน2,08,700 + NPA |
| Assistant Professor / Specialist Gr-II | Super-specialty / 3 Yr SR Experience | 7th CPC Level 11 to 12 | โน78,800 โ โน2,09,200 + NPA |
*Note: Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) of 20% basic pay applies to all designated Central Health Service (CHS) and ESIC medical officers.
7. Technical Upload Standards & Resizer Tools
NTA enforces automated image rejection algorithms. Photos with non-white backgrounds, missing name/date slates, or improper aspect ratios will invalidate the application:
Exact Dimension & File Bounds
- Dimensions: 3.5 ร 4.5 cm (10 KB to 200 KB, JPG/JPEG)
- Background: Pure White background with 80% face coverage
- Mandatory Text: Candidate Name & Date of Photo printed at bottom
- Pose: Visible ears, no spectacles unless regularly worn; caps prohibited
- Dimensions: 4 ร 6 inches / 10.16 ร 15.24 cm (10 KB to 200 KB)
- Background: Pure White background with 80% face coverage
- Mandatory Text: Candidate Name & Date of Photo printed at bottom
- Format: Identical composition as passport photo
- Dimensions: 3.5 ร 1.5 cm box (4 KB to 30 KB, JPG/JPEG)
- Ink & Paper: Black ballpoint ink on plain white paper
- Prohibition: Full signatures in capital/block letters rejected
- File Bounds: 10 KB to 200 KB (JPG/JPEG format)
- Impression: Clear impression of all 10 fingers and thumbs
- Ink & Paper: Blue ink pad on plain white paper
8. Recommended Prep Strategy & High-Yield Texts
Standard Reference Material
- Biology: NCERT Biology Classes 11 & 12 (Primary), Trueman's Elementary Biology (Reference).
- Physics: Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma (Vol 1 & 2), DC Pandey Objective Physics.
- Chemistry: NCERT Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry, OP Tandon, and MS Chouhan.
Tactical Preparation & OMR Practice
- NCERT Line-by-Line: Over 90% of Biology questions directly mirror NCERT statements.
- OMR Simulation Practice: Regularly complete 3-hour 20-minute timed mock tests on physical 200-question OMR sheets.
- Section B Pacing: Quickly skim Section B questions to pick the 10 easiest/highest-accuracy questions per subject.
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Frequently Asked Questions (10 Clarified)
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Q1 What is the NEET full form and what is NEET exam?
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Q6 Is NEET 2026 cancelled or delayed?
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Q10 What is the difference between NEET UG and NEET PG?
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