Overview Summary
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 is India’s single largest medical entrance examination. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), it is mandatory for admission into government and private medical colleges across India for MBBS, BDS, and other allied courses.
NEET 2026 Exam Date (Expected)
- Notification Release: December 2025
- Application Form Start: January 2026
- Exam Date: First Sunday of May 2026
- Result Declaration: June 2026
Official Portal
NEET is conducted in offline (pen-and-paper mode). Official website: neet.nta.nic.in
NEET 2026 Registration Process
1
Visit official NEET NTA portal
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Register using email ID & mobile number
3
Fill academic & personal details
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Upload photo, signature & required documents
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Pay application fee online
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Download confirmation page
Advisory Note
Odisha students should carefully choose exam cities like Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, Rourkela, Sambalpur.
NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Must have passed or appearing in Class 12 (PCB – Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Minimum Age: 17 years (by 31 Dec 2026)
- Minimum Marks: General (50%), OBC/SC/ST (40%), PwD (45%)
- There is no upper age limit as per latest norms.
NEET 2026 Syllabus Overview
- Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Current Electricity, Modern Physics
- Chemistry: Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry
- Biology: Botany, Zoology, Human Physiology, Genetics, Ecology (Highest Weightage)
NEET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Total Questions | 200 (180 to be attempted) |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 correct, -1 wrong |
NEET 2026 Expected Cut-Off (MBBS)
| Category | Expected Marks (out of 720) |
|---|---|
| General | 600+ (Govt MBBS) |
| OBC | 580+ |
| SC | 450–500 |
| ST | 430–480 |
Medical Colleges Accepting NEET 2026
AIIMS Bhubaneswar (Top Choice in Odisha)
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SCB Medical College, Cuttack
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MKCG Medical College, Berhampur
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Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)
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Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital
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NEET 2026 Counselling Process
- All India Quota (15%): Conducted by MCC
- State Quota (85%): Conducted by state authorities (e.g., OJEE Cell for Odisha)
- Steps: Registration -> Choice Filling -> Seat Allotment -> Verification
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