The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is set to take place in May. This big exam for medical students in India will follow rules from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and National Testing Agency (NTA).
New Delhi, 15 Sep 2025
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 is set to take place in May. This big exam for medical students in India will follow rules from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and National Testing Agency (NTA).
Key Changes and Rules for NEET 2026
The syllabus for NEET 2026 will be based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 books. Some small changes might be made as per NMC suggestions. Students must be at least 17 years old to take the test. There is no upper age limit. The exam will be offline, using pen and paper. NTA has strict rules about what students can wear during the exam. Students with religious clothes must tell NTA before the exam day.
Exam Pattern and Preparation Tips
NEET 2026 will test students on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The exact date in May is not yet fixed. Students should keep checking the NTA website for news. It is important to study from NCERT books and practice a lot. The exam happens only once a year. Doing well in NEET can help students join MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses. The number of students taking NEET is going up each year, so the competition is getting tougher.
Students should regularly check the NTA website for official updates on NEET 2026. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 15 Sep 2025, 15:05 IST; source: link
