National · Pen-and-paper test
NEET UG
Undergraduate medical, dental and allied health admissions
Overview
Undergraduate medical, dental and allied health admissions.
Important dates
Dates are re-issued for each cycle. When we have the official notification we publish the date with its verification stamp.
| Event | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Information not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Application closes | Information not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Correction window | Information not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Admit card release | Information not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Exam date | Information not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Answer key | Information not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Result | Information not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Counselling begins | Information not yet verified | Not yet verified |
Eligibility
- Qualifying examination and minimum marks are specified in the current information bulletin.
- Subject requirements apply and are the most common cause of ineligibility.
- Age limits and attempt limits apply to some examinations and not others.
Application form
Registration is completed on the conducting body's official portal. Photograph and signature specifications, category certificates and payment methods are listed in the bulletin.
Application fee: Information not yet verified. Please contact Career Gazers.
Exam pattern
Verify each cycleSection structure is listed below. Question counts, marking scheme and negative marking are revised periodically — always read the current bulletin.
Syllabus
The official syllabus is published by the conducting body and is revised between cycles. We link to the official source rather than reproducing a syllabus that may be out of date.
Preparation
Most candidates need six to twelve months of structured preparation depending on the starting level and the target score. A preparation plan should be built around the current syllabus and the previous two years' papers.
Books
Book lists are widely circulated and often outdated. Follow the current syllabus and use the official sample papers as your reference point.
Previous-year papers
Official previous papers are released by the conducting body on its own portal. We do not redistribute copyrighted papers.
Mock tests
Timed full-length mocks under exam conditions are the highest-value preparation activity once the syllabus is covered.
Admit card
Released on the official portal before the exam. Details on the admit card must match your identity documents exactly.
Result
Published on the official portal. Scorecards are usually available for download for a limited period.
Cut-off
Cut-offs depend on the year, the category and the number of candidates. Historical cut-offs are a reference, not a prediction.
Counselling
Counselling for participating institutions runs through the relevant central or state authority. Registration, choice filling and seat acceptance are time-bound steps.
Use the college predictorParticipating institutions in the directory
Exam news
Announcements are covered in the newsroom as they are officially released.
Open newsroomFAQs
How many attempts am I allowed?
This varies by examination and is stated in the current bulletin. Some examinations have no attempt limit but do have an age limit.
Can I change my category after applying?
Usually only within a published correction window, and only with valid documentation.
Is the exam conducted more than once a year?
Some national tests run in multiple sessions. The schedule is announced by the conducting body each cycle.
Exam alerts
Set an alert and we notify you when the official notification is published — not when a social-media post claims it has been.
You will be alerted when the official notification is published.
Key facts
- Conducting body
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Level
- National
- Mode
- Pen-and-paper test