NEET 2027: Exam Date, Registration, Admit Card & Result Dates

NEET 2027: Key Highlights

The following table summarises the expected examination details, including registration, eligibility, marking scheme and examination duration.

Parameter	Details
Exam Name	NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
Conducting authority	NTA (National Testing Agency)
Registration	Expected February–March 2027
Exam date	Expected May 2027
Exam mode	Pen-and-Paper (CBT proposed; final confirmation awaited)
Question format	180 MCQs
Total marks	720
Duration	180 minutes (3 hours)
Marking scheme	+4 correct −1 incorrect 0 unanswered
Minimum age	17 years by 31 December of the exam year
Class 12th requirement	Passed or appearing
Official website	https://neet.nta.nic.in/

NEET 2027 Important Dates

NEET 2027 registration is tentatively expected between February and March, and the exam is expected in May.

Event	Tentative Dates 2027
Commencement of Online Application Submission	February to March
Last Date to Complete the Application Fee Payment	March
Application Form Correction Window	March
Release of the Exam City Intimation Slip	To be announced
Release of Admit Cards	To be announced
Scheduled Date of Exam	May
Release of Recorded Responses and Provisional Answer Keys	To be announced
Declaration of Results	To be announced

Programmes Offered Through NEET 2027

NEET UG scores are used for admission to several undergraduate medical, dental, veterinary and AYUSH programmes. The applicable admission process and eligibility requirements may differ by programme and institution.

Programme	Course Name
Nursing	B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing
Veterinary	Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH)
AYUSH	Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
	Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
	Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
	Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
Dental	Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Medical	Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

NEET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

You may apply for NEET 2027 if you meet the prescribed nationality, age and educational qualification requirements.

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian nationals Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) Foreign nationals
Minimum age	17 years by 31 December of the examination year
Upper age limit	No upper age limit
Educational qualification	Passed Class 12 or equivalent
Minimum aggregate in PCB	General: 50% General–PwBD: 45% SC/ST/OBC-NCL: 40% SC/ST/OBC-NCL–PwBD: 40%
Required subjects	Physics Chemistry Biology/Biotechnology English
Class 12 results awaited	Eligible but must pass before the first counselling round.
Attempt limit	No

NEET 2027 Exam Pattern

The expected NEET 2027 examination pattern includes four-option multiple-choice questions. The proposed duration is 180 minutes, subject to confirmation in the official notification.

The NEET 2027 marking scheme awards 4 marks for each correct answer, deducts 1 mark for an incorrect answer, and gives 0 marks for an unanswered question.

Subject	Expected number of questions	Expected maximum marks
Physics	45	180
Chemistry	45	180
Biology: Botany and Zoology	90	360
Total	180	720

NEET 2027 Examination Languages

The question paper is offered in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. 

You must select your preferred language while filling out the application form. For bilingual papers, English is provided alongside Hindi or the selected regional language, as applicable.

NEET 2027 Syllabus: Biology, Physics, and Chemistry

The NEET syllabus covers Biology, Physics and Chemistry from the prescribed Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum. You should prioritise the latest official syllabus while planning your preparation.

Biology Syllabus

Genetics and Evolution	Plant Physiology
Biotechnology and Its Applications	Diversity in Living World
Human Physiology	Biology and Human Welfare
Cell Structure and Function	Reproduction
Ecology and Environment	Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants

Physics Syllabus

Electromagnetic Waves	Work, Energy and Power	Electronic Devices
Kinematics	Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	Thermodynamics
Atoms and Nuclei	Properties of Solids and Liquids	Electrostatics
Experimental Skills	Rotational Motion	Current Electricity
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	Laws of Motion	Oscillations and Waves
Gravitation	Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents	Physics and Measurement
Optics	Kinetic Theory of Gases	-

Chemistry Syllabus

Chemical Kinetics	Hydrocarbons	Atomic Structure
P-Block Elements	Solutions	Biomolecules
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Coordination Compounds	Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry	Equilibrium
Chemical Thermodynamics	Organic Compounds Containing Halogens	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds	d- and f-Block Elements	Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen	Principles Related to Practical Chemistry	-

NEET 2027 Application Form and Registration Process

Submit NEET 2027 applications online. Complete registration, enter your details, upload documents, pay the fee and download the confirmation page.

• Visit the official website: Open the website and access the NEET UG 2027 registration link once it becomes available.
• Complete online registration: Enter the requested details and create the login credentials or application reference needed to access the form.
• Fill in the application form: Provide the required personal information, contact details (your and your parent/guardian's), academic qualifications, category details, and examination preferences as specified in the official application form.
• Upload the required documents: Upload the photograph, signature, and other documents or certificates requested in the NEET 2027 information bulletin. Follow the prescribed file formats, dimensions, and size limits.
• Pay the application fee: Pay the applicable fee through one of the payment methods permitted by NTA.
• Review and submit the form: Carefully check all entered information before final submission, as certain details may not be editable later.
• Download the confirmation page: After successful submission and fee payment, download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required for NEET 2027 Application Form

Keep the following documents ready before you start filling out your NEET 2027 application form:

Document	Details
Identity proof	Aadhaar, passport, DigiLocker, PAN, or valid government photo ID, as applicable
Photograph	JPG/JPEG, 10-200 KB; face clearly visible
Finger/thumb impressions	JPG/JPEG
Signature	JPG/JPEG, 10–100 KB
Class 10 marksheet and certificate	PDF, 50–300 KB
Address proof	PDF, 50–300 KB
Category certificate	Valid certificate, if applicable
PwD/UDID certificate	Valid certificate/card, if applicable
NRI/OCI/foreign-national proof	Relevant passport or nationality/status documents, if applicable

NEET 2027 Application Fee (Expected)

The NEET 2027 application fee varies by candidate category. Processing charges and GST may apply; payments can be made through net banking, credit/debit cards or UPI.

Candidate Category	Examination Centres in India
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender	₹1,000
General-EWS / OBC-NCL	₹1,600
General	1,700

Will NEET 2027 Be Online or Offline?

The Union Education Minister announced the proposed shift in May 2026. NTA later informed the Supreme Court that it was preparing to conduct CBT from 2027. However, the final implementation details, including exam dates and session arrangements, should be confirmed through the official NEET 2027 notification.

NEET 2027 Admit Card

You can download your NEET 2027 admit card from the official NTA website once it is released. The exact release date will be announced through the official notification. 

Once available, follow these steps to download the admit card:

• Visit the official NTA website
• Click the NEET 2027 admit card download link.
• Enter the required login credentials.
• Download and print the admit card.

After downloading, carefully check your name, roll number, photograph, signature, examination centre, exam date, reporting time, and instructions. If you find an error or cannot download the admit card, contact the NTA helpdesk using the contact details provided in the official notification. Carry the NEET 2027 admit card to the exam centre as it is a mandatory document.

NEET 2027 City Intimation Slip

Your NEET city intimation slip informs you about the examination city allotted to you. It does not contain the complete examination-centre details provided on your admit card. NTA releases the admit card separately.

How to Download:

• Visit neet.nta.nic.in.
• Click the NEET 2027 City Intimation Slip link.
• Enter your application number and date of birth.
• Download and save the slip.

NEET 2027 Answer Key

After the NEET exam, NTA releases the provisional answer key and recorded responses. Use them to estimate your scores and challenge answer-key entries within the specified deadline. You can challenge provisional answer-key entries by following the procedure and paying the prescribed fee announced by the NTA. NTA reviews challenges with subject experts, makes corrections where necessary, and prepares the result using the final answer key. 

NEET 2027 Result

You can check your NEET 2027 result on the official NTA portal using the required login credentials. Download and save the scorecard for the counselling and admission process. It contains your marks, total score, All India Rank, applicable category rank, and qualifying status.

NEET 2027 Expected Cut-Off

The NEET qualifying cut-off determines whether you meet the minimum percentile requirement. However, admission cut-offs depend on your category, preferred college, course, quota and counselling round.

Category	Expected Qualifying Percentile
General / General-EWS	50th
SC / ST / OBC-NCL	40th
General / General-EWS with benchmark disabilities	45th
SC / ST / OBC-NCL with benchmark disabilities	40th

NEET 2027 Counselling Process

NEET counselling takes place after the results are declared. Your All India Rank (AIR), eligibility, category and college preferences determine your position in the counselling and seat-allocation process.

• Check Your Result: Check your NEET scorecard and All India Rank on the official NTA website.
• Identify the Counselling Authority
  • Medical Counselling Committee (MCC): Designated All India Quota MBBS/BDS seats, AIIMS, JIPMER, central institutions and deemed universities.
  • State authorities: Applicable state-quota seats.
  • Ayush Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC): Designated All India Quota AYUSH seats, including BAMS, BUMS, BSMS and BHMS.
• Register Online: Register on the appropriate official counselling portal and pay the applicable fee.
• Fill in College Choices: Select and arrange preferred colleges and courses according to the published counselling rules.
• Check Seat Allotment: Review the allotment result and follow the instructions for the allotted seat.
• Complete Admission: Submit the required documents, report to the allotted institution within the deadline and complete admission formalities.

Books to Prepare for NEET 2027

Start with NCERT textbooks for all three subjects. Use additional reference books to practise numerical questions, strengthen concepts, and solve objective questions.

Subject	NCERT Books	Reference Books
Physics	Physics Class 11 & 12	H.C. Verma (selected chapters) DC Pandey Physics at Your Fingertips
Biology	Biology Class 11 & 12	Dinesh Objective Biology Trueman’s Biology MTG NCERT at Your Fingertips
Chemistry	Chemistry Class 11 & 12	M.S. Chouhan O.P. Tandon J.D. Lee (selected topics) Narendra Awasthi

How to Prepare for NEET 2027

Build your preparation around consistent practice, revision and performance analysis. Track your accuracy in mock tests and adjust your study plan according to your weak areas. Revise Physics, Chemistry and Biology regularly.

• Understand the Syllabus: Follow the latest available official NEET syllabus and use NCERT textbooks as your primary study resources.
• Create a Study Plan: Set realistic daily and weekly targets for completing chapters, practising questions and revising concepts.
• Focus on All Three Subjects:
  • Physics: Practise formulas, concepts and numerical problems.
  • Chemistry: Revise reactions, concepts and calculations.
  • Biology: Focus on NCERT content, diagrams and key terminology.
• Practise MCQs and PYQs: Solve multiple-choice questions and previous-year papers to improve accuracy and identify weak topics.
• Take Mock Tests: Attempt timed tests and analyse mistakes after each one.
• Clear Your Doubts: Ask your teachers for help and attend doubt-solving sessions whenever you struggle with difficult concepts.
• Revise Regularly: Review formulas, reactions, diagrams and incorrect answers. Cover the prescribed syllabus instead of relying only on predicted high-weightage chapters.