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The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026. This aligns with the usual practice of conducting the exam on the first Sunday of May each year. However, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet officially confirmed this date. The official announcement will be made on the NTA's official website.

What is NEET 2026 syllabus?

NEET Syllabus 2026

To effectively start exam preparation, having a comprehensive understanding of the official syllabus is crucial. The NEET UG syllabus includes chapters from Class 11 and Class 12 in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. In 2023, the National Medical Commission (NMC) introduced changes to the syllabus. To help students navigate these updates, Abdul Kalam NEET Academy has compiled detailed information about the subject-wise topics. You can find this latest comprehensive breakdown of the NEET UG 2026 syllabus at Abdul Kalam NEET Academy.

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NEET Cutoff Marks
The NEET-UG exam cut-off is announced by the NTA (National Testing Agency) following the declaration of the NEET result. The cut-off score is the minimum mark required to qualify for the exam.

At Abdul Kalam NEET Academy, we guide students to aim well above the qualifying cut-off to secure admission in their dream medical colleges.

The NEET cut-off is divided into two categories:

Admission Cut-off: The last rank at which a student will be admitted.
Qualifying Cut-off: The minimum marks a student must score to pass the exam.

The cut-off is determined by several factors, including the difficulty level of the exam, the number of students appearing, their performance, the number of seats available, and reservation criteria.

Our expert faculty prepares students for scoring beyond the expected cut-off through rigorous training, regular assessments, and personalized guidance.

NEET 2026 predictions can be done only after the exam paper gets released.

Which are the books required for NEET 2026?

Too many books cause distraction. Prescribed books for NEET 2026 (May 3, 2026 – Tentative)

NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)
AKY - Abdul Kalam Yearlong Material for doing “Exercise”
ARMS – GRIP for revision (Assertion Reasoning Matching & Statements – Abdul Kalam Revision Intensive Program)

Key Highlights and Important Dates for NEET 2026

PARTICULARS	DETAILS
Examination Name	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test
Examination Organising Body	National Testing Agency (Since, 2019)
Official Website(s)	NTA Official Website and NEET Official Website
Qualification Eligibility	12th passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Minimum Age Criteria	17 years
Examination Date	May 03, 2026 (Tentative)
Examination Mode	Pen and Paper mode (OMR-based) on a single day
Frequency of Examination	Once in a year
Language of Examination	13 languages including Hindi, English, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Urdu

NEET UG 2026: Key Highlights and Tentative Important Dates

EVENTS	DATES (TENTATIVE)
Online Submission of Application Forms	February, 2026
Last date to fill NEET 2026 Application form and application fee payment	March, 2026
Application form correction window	March, 2026
Display of Admit card	April, 2026
Exam Date	May 03, 2026 (Tentative)
Display of Provisional Answer Key with OMR & Responses	June, 2026
Display of Final Answer Key	June, 2026
Result Declaration (Cut-off, Scorecard)	June, 2026
Counselling Process	July, 2026

NEET UG is the entrance exam for several medical and paramedical programmes mentioned below:

Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Ayurvedic Medicine
Homoeopathy Medicine
Unani Medicine
Siddha Medicine
Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Speech, Audiology, and Language Pathology
Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics

NEET 2025 Participating Institutions Overview:

The NEET score will be accepted by a wide range of institutions across India for admission into various medical and allied health courses:

Type of Institution	No. of Colleges
Medical Colleges	542
Dental Colleges	313
AYUSH Colleges	914
BVSc & AH Colleges	47
AIIMS Campuses	15
JIPMER Campuses	2

Additionally, starting this year, admission to the B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing programme will also be conducted through the NEET exam. However, the seat matrix for this program has not yet been released.

Know your syllabus well and confine to its boundary
Choose an academically strong teaching team to give you an edge over others in competition
Too Many Books Cause Distraction – Prescribed Books for NEET 2026 (May 3, 2026 – Tentative)

These books are recommended for all subjects:

NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)
(AK) Abdul Kalam Yearlong Material for doing “Exercise”
ARMS – GRIP for revision (Assertion Reasoning Matching & Statements – Abdul Kalam Revision Intensive Program)

Avoid distractions for at least 1 year (viz. mobile, social media).
Distribute time evenly for all subjects.

Long-Term (Dropper) NEET Preparation Plan:

PHASE	DURATION	FOCUS
Long Term Preparation	June 1, 2025 – January 10, 2026	One-time complete preparation
1st Revision	January 10, 2026 – March 31, 2026	First full revision
2nd Revision	April 1, 2026 – April 15, 2026	Second quick revision
Full Syllabus Test Series	April 15, 2026 – May 1, 2026	Practice full syllabus tests

NEET Aspirant Time Table

ACTIVITY	TIME SLOT
Sleep (7 hrs)	10:30 PM – 5:30 AM
Wake up, Exercise, Bath	5:30 AM – 7:00 AM
Breakfast	8:20 AM – 8:50 AM
Guided Classes / Study (6hrs)	7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break	1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Nap or Light Self-Study	2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Biology Self-Study	3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Break (Fruits / Refreshment)	5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Chemistry / Physics	6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Light Dinner Break	8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Physics / Chemistry	8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Subject-Wise Question Distribution

SUBJECTS	TOTAL NO. OF QUESTIONS
Physics	45
Chemistry	45
Biology	90
Total	180

Marking Scheme

RESPONSE TYPE	MARKS AWARDED
Correct Answer	+4 marks
Wrong Answer	-1 mark
Unanswered Question	0 marks

Duration of Examination

CATEGORY	EXAM DURATION
All Students (Except PwBD)	3 hours
PwBD Students	3 hours + 1 hour compensatory time → Total: 4 hours

After the NEET UG results are announced, the next crucial step is the counselling process, during which seats are allotted to candidates based on their ranks. If you are a NEET UG aspirant, it is essential to stay informed about the counselling procedure and ensure that all necessary documents are prepared in advance.

To understand the process in detail and access a complete checklist of required documents, refer to the NEET Counselling Process guide.

Key Highlights of NEET Counselling:

Timeline: The NEET UG counselling process typically begins within a month after the results are declared.
Seat Distribution:
- 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats will be filled through centralized counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
- 85% State Quota seats will be filled through counselling conducted by respective state counselling authorities.

Counselling Rounds

1.Round 1
2.Round 2
3.Round 3 (Mop-up Round)
4.Stray Vacancy Round

Counselling Procedure

1.Registration: Candidates must register on the official counselling portal once the notification is released.
2.Document Upload: Upload all required documents as per the official checklist.
3.Fee Payment: Pay the counselling registration fee.
4.Choice Filling: Fill in your preferred courses and colleges.
5.Seat Allotment: Based on choices and rank, seats will be allocated.
6.Seat Confirmation:
- Download the seat allotment letter.
- Report to the allotted institute with original documents.
- Complete the admission process within the given timeline.

Seat Upgradation & Further Rounds

Candidates can reject the first round seat and opt for upgradation in Round 2. If not allotted a seat in Rounds 1 or 2, candidates can participate in the mop-up and stray vacancy rounds.

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