NEET UG 2026: May 3, 2026 — pen-and-paper OMR exam
NEET UG 2026 will be held on May 3, 2026 in pen-and-paper (OMR-based) mode. The exam is a single-day, single-shift test scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM . You should note the city intimation slip has already been issued and the admit card is expected to be released soon by the exam authority.
NEET UG 2026: Exam mode, timing and key numbers
The test runs for 3 hours (180 minutes) and has 180 MCQs carrying a total of 720 marks . The paper is OMR-based; you will mark answers on an OMR sheet during the pen-and-paper exam. You must follow the reporting and exam-day instructions on the admit card once it is out.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam date | May 3, 2026 |
| Timing | 2 PM – 5 PM |
| Mode | Pen and paper (OMR-based) |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Total questions | 180 MCQs |
| Total marks | 720 |
NEET UG 2026: Exam pattern and subject-wise split
NEET covers three subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany + Zoology). Biology carries half the paper. The subject-wise distribution is fixed and must guide your revision and practice.
| Subject | Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Physics | 45 |
| Chemistry | 45 |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 90 |
NEET UG 2026: Marking scheme and languages
The marking scheme awards +4 for each correct answer and penalises -1 for a wrong answer. Unanswered questions get 0 marks. The question paper is available in 13 languages , including English and Hindi; you had to select your preferred medium during application.
What to watch for next
Watch the official NEET/NTA website for the admit card release. The city intimation slip already tells you your exam city; your admit card will confirm the centre, reporting time and exam-day guidelines. Keep your application details and ID ready to download the hall ticket when it is released.
FAQs
Q: When is NEET UG 2026 scheduled? A: May 3, 2026 .
Q: What is the exam mode for NEET UG 2026? A: Pen-and-paper (OMR-based).
Q: What are the exam timings? A: 2 PM to 5 PM (single-day, single-shift).
Q: How many questions and total marks? A: 180 MCQs for 720 marks .
Q: What is the marking scheme? A: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted.
Q: Which subjects are covered and how many questions each? A: Physics 45 , Chemistry 45 , Biology (Botany + Zoology) 90 .
Q: In how many languages is the paper available? A: 13 languages ; you chose the medium during application.
Q: Where will you download the admit card? A: From the official NTA NEET website once released.