NEET 2027 has 180 questions — 45 in Physics, 45 in Chemistry, and 90 in Biology (Botany + Zoology). Total marks: 720. Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours). From 2026 onwards, NTA removed optional questions — all 180 questions are compulsory.

Based on previous trends, the general category cutoff for government MBBS admission through NEET 2027 is expected to be around 650-680 out of 720 marks. State government colleges may have lower cutoffs at 550-600. SC/ST cutoffs are typically lower at 400-500 marks.

As per the current NTA guidelines, there is no restriction on the number of NEET attempts. Candidates can appear for NEET as many times as they want within the applicable age limit. The Supreme Court removed the upper age limit in 2022.

The minimum age for NEET 2027 is 17 years as on December 31, 2027. There is no maximum age restriction as per the Supreme Court order of 2022.

NEET UG 2027 is expected on the first Sunday of May — May 2, 2027 (tentative, not yet officially announced). Registration is expected to open around February 2027 on neet.nta.nic.in, following the 2026 pattern. The exam is conducted in offline (OMR) mode.

NEET syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany + Zoology) based on NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum. High-weightage topics: Genetics & Evolution (14%), Human Physiology (12%), Plant Physiology (10%), Mechanics (20%), Organic Chemistry (20%).

Each correct answer: +4 marks. Each incorrect answer: -1 mark. Unattempted questions: 0 marks. Total: 180 questions × 4 marks = 720 marks maximum.

NEET declares category-wise qualifying percentiles: 50th percentile for General/EWS and 40th percentile for OBC/SC/ST. For NEET UG 2026 this translated to 715-213 marks for UR/EWS and 212-177 for OBC/SC/ST (2025: 686-144 and 143-113). This qualifying cutoff only makes you eligible for counselling — actual admission cutoffs for government MBBS seats are far higher.

Yes. Since 2020, AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER Puducherry and all other AIIMS/JIPMER campuses admit MBBS students solely through NEET UG — they no longer hold separate entrance exams. NEET is the single gateway to all government and private medical colleges in India, plus BSc nursing and AYUSH courses.

In every government medical college (except J&K historically), 15% of MBBS/BDS seats form the All India Quota (AIQ), filled by MCC counselling open to candidates from any state. The remaining 85% is the state quota, filled by each state's counselling authority — usually restricted to students who studied in that state. Deemed and central universities fill seats separately through MCC.

Yes. Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and foreign nationals are all eligible to appear for NEET UG. NRI/OCI candidates can also use NEET scores under the NRI quota seats offered by many medical colleges, which typically have a separate fee structure.

India has over 1.1 lakh MBBS seats across 700+ medical colleges (government and private), plus BDS, AYUSH (BAMS/BHMS), and veterinary seats filled through NEET. Roughly 20-23 lakh candidates register each year, making the government MBBS competition roughly 100-150 applicants per seat.

Qualified candidates register for counselling: MCC handles the 15% AIQ, deemed/central universities and armed forces medical colleges; state authorities handle the 85% state quota. Allocation happens across multiple rounds based on rank, category, choices and seat availability, followed by document verification and admission.