NEET UG 2027 is the national entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS and BHMS admissions in India, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). NTA has not announced the 2027 dates yet. Going by past cycles, the application form is expected in February 2027 and the exam in May 2027.
NEET UG 2027
This page covers NEET UG 2027 expected dates, the application process and fee, eligibility, the exam pattern and the official bulletin.
| Full name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), NEET (UG) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam level | National |
| Courses / Purpose | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS and BHMS admissions in India |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 |
| Application | Expected February to March 2027, online at neet.nta.nic.in |
| Application fee | Rs 1,700 General; Rs 1,600 EWS and OBC-NCL; Rs 1,000 SC, ST, PwBD (2026 fees) |
| Eligibility | 17 years by 31 December 2027; Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English |
| Mode | Pen and paper (OMR) in 2026; a move to CBT is proposed for 2027, not yet notified |
| Questions and marks | 180 compulsory MCQs, 720 marks, 3 hours |
| Negative marking | +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer |
| Official website | neet.nta.nic.in |
NEET UG 2027 Important Dates
NTA has not released the NEET UG 2027 schedule yet, so the dates below are expected months based on the 2026 cycle.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CBT mode announced | 15 May 2026 Released |
| Information bulletin | February 2027 Expected |
| Online application | February 2027 Expected |
| Correction window | March 2027 Expected |
| City intimation slip | April 2027 Expected |
| Admit card | April 2027 Expected |
| Exam | May 2027 Expected |
| Provisional answer key | May 2027 Expected |
| Result | June 2027 Expected |
| MCC counselling | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for NEET UG 2027
You apply for NEET UG 2027 online at neet.nta.nic.in once NTA releases the information bulletin. The 2026 form was open from 8 February to 11 March 2026, so the 2027 form is expected in February to March 2027. There is no offline form.
Apply Online for NEET UG 2027
Applications for NEET UG 2027 are expected in February 2027.
- Go to neet.nta.nic.in and read the information bulletin first.
- Register with your own or a parent’s mobile number and email ID, and verify them with the OTP.
- Fill in your personal, address and Class 10 and 12 details, and choose the question paper medium. The medium cannot be changed later.
- Choose your exam cities. Cities are offered only in the state of your permanent or present address.
- Upload your photographs, signature, finger and thumb impressions and any category or disability certificate asked for.
- Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Download the confirmation page and keep a few printed copies.
| Category | Fee (latest bulletin, 2026) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs 1,700 |
| General-EWS, OBC-NCL | Rs 1,600 |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Third gender | Rs 1,000 |
| Exam centre outside India (all categories) | Rs 9,500 |
Bank processing charges and GST are extra. After the last date, NTA opens a short correction window; in 2026 it ran from 12 to 14 March 2026.
How to log in to the NEET UG 2027 candidate portal?
You log in to the NEET UG candidate portal with your application number and password to complete and pay for the form, make changes in the correction window, and later download the admit card, challenge the answer key and see your result.
- Open the official NEET UG website. The NEET UG 2027 login link opens there with registration, expected in February 2027.
- Click the NEET UG 2027 registration or sign-in link on the home page.
- New candidates register first: verify your mobile number and email ID by OTP, set a password and choose a security question. The system then gives you an application number.
- To sign in after that, enter your application number and password.
- Your account opens with your application form and the links live at that stage, such as the correction window, city slip, admit card, answer key challenge and result.
Forgot your password? Going by the 2026 bulletin, you can reset it with the security question you chose, a verification code sent to your registered mobile number or email ID, or a reset link sent to your registered email ID. If you allowed NTA to store your data in DigiLocker, you can also find your application number there.
Who can apply for NEET UG 2027?
You can apply for NEET UG 2027 if you will be at least 17 years old on 31 December 2027 and have passed, or are appearing in, Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology and English. There is no upper age limit.
- Age: at least 17 years on 31 December of the exam year. Under this rule you must be born on or before 31 December 2010 for 2027.
- Qualifying exam: Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English, including practicals.
- Class 12 students: you can sit the exam while your result is awaited, but you must pass before the first round of counselling.
- Additional subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology or English studied as additional subjects after Class 12, from a recognised board, are accepted (NMC public notice of 22 November 2023).
- BUMS needs Urdu, Arabic or Persian in Class 10, and BSMS needs Tamil in Class 10 or 12 (or as a subject in the first professional year).
- NRIs, OCI cardholders and foreign nationals can apply; admission follows the rules of each state and institution.
What is the NEET UG 2027 exam pattern?
NEET UG has 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions for 720 marks, to be finished in 3 hours. The table shows the 2026 pattern, which is the latest official one. Unit-wise topics are on the NEET UG 2027 syllabus page.
| Feature | Details (latest bulletin, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Mode (2026) | Pen and paper (OMR sheet), one shift on one day |
| Physics | 45 questions, 180 marks |
| Chemistry | 45 questions, 180 marks |
| Biology (Botany and Zoology) | 90 questions, 360 marks |
| Total | 180 compulsory questions, 720 marks |
| Question type | Multiple choice, 4 options, one correct or best answer |
| Duration | 3 hours (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in 2026) |
| Marking | +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer, 0 if not answered |
| Languages | 13: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu |
The 2027 mode is not final. In May 2026 the Union Education Minister announced that NEET UG will move to a computer-based test (CBT) from 2027, and in August 2026 the Centre told the Supreme Court the shift is under active consideration. The 2027 bulletin will confirm the mode.
NEET UG 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFNEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin (latest) (23 February 2026)Official site · cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.inOpen
- PDFNEET (UG) 2026 Syllabus by NMC (latest) (8 January 2026)Official site · cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.inOpen
- LINKNEET UG official website (NTA)Official site · neet.nta.nic.inOpen
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