The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is expected to be held in. This big medical entrance exam is for students who want to study MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses in India.
New Delhi, 20 Sep 2025
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 is expected to be held in May 2026. This big medical entrance exam is for students who want to study MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses in India.
Important Dates and Eligibility
The exact date for NEET 2026 is not out yet. It might be on the first Sunday of May 2026. Students must check the NTA website for updates. To take the exam, students must finish or be in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. They should be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026. There is no limit on how many times a student can take NEET.
Syllabus, Exam Pattern and Cut Off
NEET 2026 syllabus is based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 books for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The exam will have 200 questions. Students need to answer 180 questions in 3 hours. The expected cut off for general category is 130 marks. For OBC, SC, and ST, it may be 105 marks. These are just to qualify. Marks needed for top colleges are much higher, often above 600.
Students should start preparing early and check the NTA website regularly for official updates on NEET 2026. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 20 Sep 2025, 12:40 IST; source: link
