NEET Re-Exam 2026: Notifications, Latest Updates

Latest update on NEET Re-Exam 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially declared the NEET Re-Exam 2026 result on 16 July 2026. Students can check their results from the official website of NTA by using their login credentials. This year, 11.21 lakh students qualified out of 20 lakh students who appeared for the exam. Aryan Gupta from Punjab is the All India topper with a total of 715/720 marks. The Round 1 counselling process for the NEET 2026 exam will start from 4 August, divided into multiple rounds.

The NEET 2026 Re-Exam was conducted on 21 June 2026 (Sunday) by the National Testing Agency (NTA) across India and international locations. Students can check their NEET 2026 Admit Card as NTA released it on 14 June 2026 on their official website. The NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip can be downloaded from 07 June 2026 through the NTA official website. Apart from this, the NEET correction window for address update and city preference was opened for every student between 15 May 2026 and 21 May 2026.

In medicine, the NEET Exam is one of the most prestigious and difficult exams for medical aspirants. The NEET Exam is mainly conducted for direct admission into UG courses in MBBS, AYUSH, and BDS. The NEET exam is the only centralised exam to begin an MBBS career in India. This blog will offer a complete analysis regarding the NEET 2026 exam, recent notifications, important dates, exam pattern, admit card, and latest updates as a complete guide for the NEET UG 2026 exam.

Check one of the most accurate NEET 2026 Paper Analysis and NEET 2026 Re-Exam Paper Analysis from Matrix Academy to get an idea about the overall subject-wise difficulty level of the NEET 2026 exam (Cancelled and Final).

NEET Exam 2026 Latest Updates

For the NEET 2026 Exam, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is the regulatory body that announces all the latest updates and notifications regarding the exam. Till now, NTA has announced multiple updates regarding the NEET Exam 2026, which are as follows:

• After the result declaration, every student is waiting for the registration date for NEET Counselling 2026. The Round 1 Counselling timeline is 4 August 2026 and 17 August 2026. Students can read the full notification from the attached link: NEET 2026 Counselling Information Bulletin & Counselling Scheme.
• On 20 July 2026, the NTA released another notification by warning NEET 2026 candidates against the submission of fabricated, digitally altered, or AI-generated OMR sheets and scorecards. The NTA considers these as false claims and can lead to legal action or cancellation of candidature under the Public Examinations Act, 2024. Read full notification: NTA notification on submission of fabricated, digitally altered or AI-generated OMR answer sheets and scorecards.
• After the result declaration, the NTA issued a public notice for NEET 2026 aspirants clarifying an important exam-related update. The notice outlines official instructions and reinforces transparency in the examination process. NTA advised all students to trust only information available through NTA’s official channels and follow the suggested procedures for any exam-related concerns or queries. Read full notification: NTA notification on claims regarding OMR answer sheets of NEET (UG) 2026 being circulated on social media.
• Finally, the wait of lakhs of students is over as NTA released the Re NEET 2026 result of approximately 20 lakh students through its official website. The overall pass percentage for the NEET 2026 result is around 56-57%, which is slightly higher in comparison with the NEET 2025 overall pass percentage (55.96%). Students can find the full NEET 2026 result by opening the attached link: NTA NEET 2026 Result Official Notification.
• Once again, the NTA increased the window to update bank account details for the NEET exam fee refund. The NTA released an official notification on 14 July 2026 and extended the timeline for bank account details update till 31 July 2026 (11:50 РМ). Till now, only 11,46,401 candidates have submitted their bank account details successfully to NTA. This is the reason that NTA increased the timeline for the fee refund window till 31 July 2026 (11:50 РМ). Read the full notification: NTA Notification Regarding Refund of Examination Fee of NEET (UG) 2026.
• The NTA once again extended the window for the NEET 2026 exam application fee refund. The fee refund is in progress, but only 1028223 candidates have confirmed their bank accounts with NTA so far. This is the major reason behind the extension of the fee refund window. The NEET 2026 exam fee refund window is open to apply till 14 July 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.). Students can now request a fee refund through the NTA official portal: https://neet.nta.nic.in/.
• Previously, the NEET 2026 exam fee refund window was extended till 7 July 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.) by the NTA. Candidates can request a refund through the official website of the NTA: https://neet.nta.nic.in/.
• Just 3 days after the exam, the NTA released the NEET Re-Exam 2026 Provisional Answer Key. Students can challenge the answer response if they find any mistake in the Answer Key released by the NTA.
• The NTA launched a dedicated portal for reporting suspicious claims, unauthorised content, or fraudulent activities in relation to the NEET 2026 exam. Students can register their complaints through the attached dedicated portal: https://innovateindia.mygov.in/neet-ug-2026/. Check the complete notification by clicking on: NTA Notification on Launching of Dedicated Portal for Reporting Suspicious Claims Regarding NEET 2026 Exam.
• The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the NEET 2026 Admit Card on 14 June 2026, which works as a gate pass on NEET 2026 examination day. Read the NTA full notification regarding the NEET 2026 Admit Card by clicking on: NTA Notification on NEET Admit Card 2026.
• On 14 June 2026, the NTA opened an e-confirmation/Correction Window for the refund of the NEET (UG) 2026 exam fee. The NTA found information about some students to be wrong or incorrect information such as invalid account numbers and other discrepancies. Through this window, students can correct their information with the completion of OTP-based Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
• Students can download the NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip from 7 June 2026 through the official NTA website. This will provide you with information regarding the NEET 2026 examination city. Read the full notification: NTA Notification on NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip.
• The NTA released a notification on 27 May 2026 regarding the last day for fee refunds, which was extended from 27 May 2026 to 22 June 2026. Now the facility of fee refund is applicable till 22 June 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.). Check the NTA full notification: NTA Notification on Extension of Facility for Submission of Bank Account Details for Refund of Examination Fee of NEET (UG)-2026-reg.
• The NTA opened a fee refund portal on its website, where students can apply for a refund of the application fee submitted by them initially for the main examination, as per their category criteria. Officially, the fee refund portal is open between 22 May 2026 and 27 May 2026. Read the full notification: NTA Notification on refund of examination fee for NEET (UG)-2026. Students can apply for the NEET exam fee refund by clicking on: Fee Refund Window for NEET(UG)- 2026.
• The National Testing Agency (NTA) released a notification regarding the NEET 2026 Correction Window for Address Update and City Preference, where students can update their existing address and exam city preference. The correction window is open between 15 May 2026 and 21 May 2026, up to 23: 50 hours.
• The NTA announced the NEET 2026 re-exam 2026 date, and the exam will be conducted on 21 June 2026 (Sunday).
• Big news for more than 22 Lakh NEET 2026 students, as the NEET exam 2026, which they appeared in on 3 May 2026, was cancelled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) because of numerous alleged paper leak allegations. NTA will soon reschedule the NEET 2026 examination dates, which are expected to be in June 2026. Read the full notification of NTA Press Release on NEET 2026 Exam Cancellation to know about this in detail.
• The latest notification from NTA concerns the release of the NEET Provisional Answer Key 2026, which was released on 6 May 2026. The official NTA notification on NEET 2026 Provisional Answer Key confirms that NTA successfully released the provisional answer keys of all paper series, and soon, the Answer Key challenge window will be released by the NTA through its official website. The NTA also confirmed that the official schedule of the uploading of the OMR Sheet and the challenge round will be notified separately.
• On 3 May 2026, the NEET 2026 exam was successfully conducted across India at 551 cities and 14 international locations at more than 5,432 centres. A total of 22,79,743 students were registered for the NEET 2026 exam. The overall difficulty level of the NEET 2026 exam was moderately difficult.
• Recently, on 30 April 2026, NTA announced an advisory notification on dress code and permissible items for the NEET 2026 exam day. NEET candidates are advised to wear light clothing, while sleepers and low heels are the preferred footwear. Read the full notification by clicking on: NTA Advisory on Dress Code and Permissible Items on NEET 2026 Examination Centre.
• The NTA released an advisory for the biometric exception for NEET 2026 on 29 April 2026. As per this notification, every candidate must participate in the mandatory biometric process before entering the examination hall. In case the biometric verification cannot be completed due to a technical issue, the candidate should submit a written undertaking in a format for the verification. Read the full notification by clicking on: NTA Advisory for Biometric Exception in NEET 2026.
• The latest update from NTA is regarding the NEET 2026 admit card, which was released on 26 April 2026. A candidate can directly access or download the NEET 2026 Admit Card by clicking on the Download Link for NEET 2026 Admit Card. Apart from this, check NTA Notification on NEET Admit Card 2026 to read the full notification in detail.
• On 12 April 2026, the NTA released the NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip Notification for the NEET exam 2026, where candidates can check their examination city by clicking on: Check Allotment of NEET 2026 Exam City.
• On 11 March 2026, the National Testing Agency released the Annexure 1 notification for the NEET 2026 application correction form window. The application form correction window is open on NTA’s official website between 12 March and 14 March 2026. Every student who mistakenly submitted the application form with incorrect information can rectify it within the deadline.
• In the latest notification, the National Testing Agency (NTA) extended the last date for NEET 2026 exam registration from 8 March 2026 to 11 March 2026. This allows an extension of 3 days for those students whose exam form filling process is still pending or remaining. NEET aspirants can fill the exam registration form till 9 PM on 11 March 2026, while they can pay the exam registration fee till 11.50 PM on the same day.
• The latest and 3^rd notification from the NTA is related to the registration and application form for the NEET exam 2026. The notification was officially announced by the NTA on 8 Feb 2026. To read the NEET UG notification in-depth, click on: Application Form for NEET (UG) registration.
• The NTA has published the revised and updated NEET syllabus on 8 January 2026 for the upcoming NEET Exam 2026, which candidates must carefully review while planning their exam preparation strategy.
• The first notification is an important advisory regarding the update and accuracy of the Aadhaar card, UDID card, and category certificate on 5 Jan 2026. If you want to study the complete notification, click on Matrix Academy’s detailed blog on this: NEET UG 2026 Notification: NTA Issues Advisory on Updation of Aadhaar Card, UDID Card, and Disability Certificate

We will further release all the updates related to the NEET Exam 2026 as per the NTA, NMC, and MCC notifications.

Also Read: List of Top Private Medical Colleges in Rajasthan: NEET Cutoff, Fees & Seats (2026)

Re NEET 2026 Result Declared on 16 July 2026

The wait for more than 20 lakh students is over as the Re NEET 2026 result was announced by the NTA on 16 July 2026. The overall pass percentage in the NEET 2026 exam is around 56-57%. Read all the key highlights of the Re NEET 2026 result attached below.

1. The overall pass percentage in the Re NEET 2026 exam is around 56-57%.
2. 11.21 lakh candidates qualified in the Re NEET 2026 exam out of 20 lakh students.
3. The AIR 1 topper is Aryan Gupta (715/720) from Punjab.
4. Approximately 58% of qualified students were women, while 55.1% were men.
5. The majority of the top-performing candidates are between 17 and 19 years of age.
6. A total of 138 candidates scored above 690 marks, and 19 candidates scored above 700 marks.
7. The NEET 2026 cut-off for the General category is around 715-213.

Students can check the complete NEET 2026 result from the attached link: NEET 2026 Result

NEET 2027 Exam to be Conducted in Online (CBT) Mode

The National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Education Minister of India indicate that the NEET 2027 exam will be conducted in online (CBT) mode. The decision was taken by the NTA to improve the credibility and security of the NEET exam, as the NEET 2026 exam was cancelled by the NTA due to paper leak allegations. The NEET exam question paper will appear on the computer screen, and students will answer it using a mouse. This process will definitely remove the scope for mistakes and errors. NTA will provide rough sheets and a pen for calculations, since rough work cannot be done on a computer.

NEET 2026 Exam Cancelled Due to Paper Leak Allegations

Officially, the NTA cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam due to paper leak allegations across the country. The exam was conducted on 3 May 2026 (Sunday), and this raises a question about the hard work of more than 22 Lakh students. The Government of India and the National Testing Agency (NTA) ordered a CBI investigation to ensure transparency and fairness in the examination process. The NTA released the re-NEET exam 2026 dates within 2 days, on 21 June 2026.

Important Considerations Regarding NEET Re-Exam 2026-

• The NEET 2026 exam, which was previously conducted on 3 May 2026, was considered null.
• NTA announced that the NEET UG 2026 exam will be re-conducted on new dates, which will be declared soon on the official website.
• Students do not have to worry about the NEET 2026 re-exam registration. Students who registered for the NEET 2026 exam, conducted on 3 May 2026, will automatically be considered eligible for re-examination.
• No additional examination fee is charged by the NTA.
• Fresh admit cards will be issued for the reconducted examination.
• NTA will allocate the same examination centre to every student previously allocated for the exam conducted on 3 May 2026.
• Rajasthan Police and CBI are investigating the alleged leak network and malpractice cases.
• NTA advised students not to panic and continue their preparation regularly.
• Candidates should regularly check official notifications released by the NTA and avoid rumours on social media.

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Preparation Tips for NEET 2026 Re-Exam

Every NEET 2026 aspirant should read the smart preparation tips mentioned below before appearing in the re-NEET exam 2026 to score maximum marks.

• Prepare a structured NEET 2026 re-exam timetable and study as per this. A realistic study plan should be structured instead of wasting time on stress or rumours. Do not start studying under pressure and in a hurry; take your time and study as per the structured timetable.
• For the NEET 2026 re-exam, your focus should be only on strengthening concepts through structured revision. Effective revision improves rapid memory recall, accuracy, and reinforces already studied concepts rather than learning new topics. This will surely help you eliminate the scope for mistakes and errors.
• Attempt full-length mock tests regularly in a real exam environment to improve speed, accuracy, and pressure handling. Attempt at least 1 full-length mock test daily to identify errors you are making during the mock test. Your NEET 2026 re-exam preparation should be based on minimising errors.
• Study with short notes, formula sheets, and error notebooks for quick daily revision during the final preparation phase.
• Prioritise high-weightage NEET exam chapters first to maximise score improvement in minimum time. Smart preparation matters more than studying for long hours.
• Analyse your previous NEET attempt honestly and identify weak chapters, silly mistakes, time-management issues, and low-scoring subjects. Prepare and study them multiple times.

Check the total rounds in the NEET counselling to appear in the counselling process without any confusion.

How to Stay Motivated After the NEET 2026 Exam Cancellation?

We completely understand the disappointment and frustration of more than 20 Lakh NEET exam aspirants, whose examination was cancelled by the NTA due to multiple paper leak allegations. But you don’t have to take this decision negatively; instead, you can use this to improve your preparation, strengthen weak areas, and increase your final score. Appear in the re-NEET exam 2026 with full confidence by considering some of the tips attached below.

• Students should appear in the NEET 2026 re-exam by considering this a second opportunity to improve their overall exam score.
• Students should develop a fresh and realistic study timetable with daily short goals.
• Do not consider negative discussions and rumours on social media about the cancellation.
• Practice mock tests regularly to maintain exam temperament and confidence.
• Stay connected with positive friends, teachers, and mentors to avoid negativity during preparation.
• Take proper sleep, healthy food, and short breaks to avoid burnout.
• Study daily by reminding yourself of your dream of becoming a successful medical doctor.

Read our blog: How are Seats Allotted in NEET? Complete Counselling & Seat Allotment Guide

NEET 2026 Exam Important Dates

NTA conducted the NEET 2026 re-exam on 21 June 2026, and now the counselling process is ongoing. The cancelled NEET 2026 exam was conducted on 3 May 2026. All the important NEET re-exam dates 2026 are as follows:

Particulars	Date
Exam Name	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG Exam 2026
Application Form Starting Date	8 February 2026
Last Date to Apply for NEET UG 2026 Exam	11 March 2026
Window to Correct Application (Cancelled)	12 March (From 12 PM)-14 March 2026 (Up to 23: 50 PM)
Admit Card Releasing Date for NEET Re-Exam 2026	14 June 2026 (Sunday)
Date of NEET 2026 Re-Exam	21 June 2026 (Sunday)
NEET Re-Exam 2026 City Intimation Slip	07 June 2026 (Sunday)
Release Date of Provisional & Final Answer Key For NEET Re-Exam 2026	Provisional Answer Key: 25 June 2026 Final NEET Re-Exam 2026 Answer Key: 16 July 2026
NEET 2026 Exam Result Date	16 July 2026
NEET 2026 Counselling Dates	1. Round 1 Counselling: 4 August 2026- 17 August 2026 2. Round 2 Counselling: 24 August 2026- 2 September 2026 3. Round 3 Counselling: 10 September 2026- 18 September 2026 4. Stray Vacancy Round: 28 September 2026- 3 October 2026

What is the NEET Exam?

The NEET Exam 2026 is a central government medical entrance exam conducted to select candidates to become MBBS doctors. The NEET exam is conducted and regulated by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year. The official exam date for the NEET 2026 exam is 21 June 2026 (Sunday), and the NEET exam pattern is the same as in the previous year.

The NEET UG exam is highly competitive, with lakhs of students hoping to become MBBS doctors. The exam tests a deep level of knowledge of the 11^th and 12^th class Physics, Chemistry, and Biology syllabi. The NEET exam 2026 paper asks 180 questions, which students must answer in 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes). The Physics section has 45 questions, Chemistry has 45 questions, and Biology has 90 questions. The exam tests your overall understanding of conceptual clarity, time management, and regular revision through mock tests. Complete details regarding the NEET UG Exam 2026 are as follows-

Particulars	Details
Name of Exam	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG Exam 2026
Regulatory Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level	National Level Exam
Courses Offered	MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH mainly
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper-Based Exam)
Exam Frequency	Once a Year (Generally in May)
Subjects of the NEET Exam	1. Physics 2. Chemistry 3. Biology (Botany & Zoology)
Syllabus	Class 11 & 12 (NCERT)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	180 questions to be attempted
Total Exam Duration of NEET UG Exam 2026	195 minutes
Total Marks	720 marks
Marking Scheme	+4 for correct, −1 for incorrect, and 0 for unattempted questions
Exam Language	13 languages (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)
Eligibility Criteria for NEET UG Exam 2026	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised Board/Institute. Minimum age criteria: 17 years Maximum age criteria: No restriction on the upper age limit
Application Mode	Offline (pen-and-paper-based)
NEET 2026 Re-Exam Date	21 June 2026 (Sunday)
Official Website of NTA (Regulatory Body)	https://neet.nta.nic.in/

NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The NEET exam pattern is simple for the understanding of NEET aspirants. The NEET exam pattern and marking scheme for the 2026 exam are as follows:

Particulars	Details
Name of the Exam	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)- UG
Questions to Attempt	180
Exam Time and Duration	180 minutes (2 PM to 5:15 PM (IST))
Total Marks	720 Marks
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology).
Marking Scheme	+4 for the correct answer −1 for an incorrect answer 0 for unattempted questions.

Number of Questions in NEET Exam Paper 2026

The total number of questions in the exam paper is 180, with a total of 720 marks. NEET exam 2026 Question papers have followed the same scheme since 2019, as NTA started organising the exam, which can be checked through NEET previous year question papers. A detailed subject- and marks-based analysis of each subject is as follows-

Name of Subjects	Total Number of Questions	Total Marks
Physics	45	180
Chemistry	45	180
Biology- Zoology	45	180
Biology- Botany	45	180
Total	180	720

Who is the NEET Exam Conducting Body?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the official regulatory body that conducts the NEET UG exam every year. NTA conducts the NEET exam once each year. The NTA releases all the important notifications and the updated syllabus to ensure the security and transparency of the exam. The NTA also releases results and answer keys of the NEET UG exam by maintaining a transparent, standardised, and secure testing process. The official website of NTA for the NEET exam is https://neet.nta.nic.in/. For the NEET UG Exam 2026, approximately 22 lakh students registered with the dream of becoming an MBBS doctor.

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NEET Admit Card 2026

The NEET UG 2026 admit card is available to download from 14 June 2026 on the official website of the NTA. A student can also access the full notification of the NTA regarding the admit card for the 2026 exam from the attached link: NTA Notification on NEET 2026 Admit Card. A NEET aspirant can also check and improve any mistake identified in the NEET Admit Card 2026 from the attached details: contact no. 011-40759000/011-69227700 or email at [email protected].

NEET UG 2026 Registration

The NEET UG Exam 2026 is an important stage to get yourself enrolled to appear in the NEET 2026 exam. The registration process for the NEET UG exam 2026 was open from 8 February 2026 to 11 March 2026. The application form correction window was opened between 12 March and 14 March 2026. NTA confirmed that no re-registration is required to appear in the NEET Re-Exam 2026. Students registered for the NEET 2026 main exam (cancelled) are already eligible to appear in the NEET Re-Exam 2026.

If you want a detailed and in-depth blog for the NEET Exam 2026 Registration, check out our blog: NEET 2026 registration-direct link to apply for exam.

NEET Application Process

A detailed application registration process is as follows:

• First, you have to visit the official website at neet.nta.nic.in and find the section “NEET UG 2026 Registration”
• After carefully reading all the instructions, you have to click on the “New Registration” section and enter your basic details such as DOB, Name, e-mail, mobile number, and other necessary information. A unique registration number will be generated for you after this.
• Then, you have to log in with your registration number and password by entering your personal and educational details.
• After this, you have to upload all necessary documents such as a scanned photograph, a correct signature, thumb impression if left-handed, marksheet of 10^th and 12^th, PwD certificate (if required), category certificate (if required).
• In the next step, you have to choose or select your preferred exam city (up to 4 cities).
• In the next stage, you have to pay the NEET UG exam form fee by selecting the payment method you are comfortable with.
• In the final stage, you can download the application confirmation page for future reference.

NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria (Updated)

The eligibility criteria of the NEET exam are defined by the NTA every year, and every student must follow these minimum criteria to appear in the NEET UG exam 2026 successfully. Some of the most important factors associated with the NEET UG Exam 2026 eligibility criteria are as follows-

Particulars	Details
Educational Criteria	A NEET aspirant should clear the 10+2 board exam from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology subjects. Note: A PCM student can also appear in the NEET exam, but he/she has to take Biology as an additional subject.
Age Criteria	According to the NTA, the minimum age criterion to enrol in the NEET exam is 17 years, and there is no restriction on the upper age limit.
Nationality Criteria	Indian Citizen, OCI (Overseas Citizen of India), NRI (Non-Resident Indians), Foreign Nationals, and PIO (Person of Indian Origin)
Criteria related to the number of allowed Attempts	NTA does not restrict the maximum number of attempts to appear in the NEET UG Exam 2026

NEET 2026 Syllabus (NTA Updated)

On 8 January 2026, the NTA officially announced the updated NEET Exam syllabus. The NEET UG Exam 2026 syllabus is strictly based on the updated NCERT curriculum for Classes 11^th and 12^th. A unit-wise overview of the updated NEET 2026 exam is as follows-

NEET 2026 Updated Physics Syllabus

The Physics section combines a total of 45 marks, where the whole syllabus is divided into 20 units from the 11^th and 12^th class syllabi. NEET Physics covers both numerical and theoretical topics, where the complete syllabus is as follows-

NEET Physics Unit	Topics of Each Unit
Unit 1: Physics and Measurement	Units of measurement, System of Units, SI Units
Unit 2: Kinematics	The frame of reference Uniform and non-uniform motion Accelerated motion, velocity-time, position-time graph Addition and subtraction
Unit 3: Laws of Motion	Force and inertia Law of conservation of linear momentum and its applications. Dynamics of uniform circular motion:
Unit 4: Work, Energy, and Power	Work done by a constant force and a variable force; kinetic and potential energies, work-energy theorem, and power. The potential energy of a spring Elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensions.
Unit 5: Rotational Motion	Centre of mass related topics The moment of inertia Equilibrium of rigid bodies
Unit 6: Gravitation	The universal law of gravitation.Kepler’s law of planetary motion.Gravitational potential energy; gravitational potential.
Unit 7: Properties of Solids and Liquids	Elastic behaviour Hooke’s Law. Viscosity. Surface energy and surface tension Heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
Unit 8: Thermodynamics	Thermal equilibrium, zeroth law of thermodynamics, the concept of temperature. Heat, work, and internal energy. The first law of thermodynamics, isothermal and adiabatic processes.The second law of thermodynamics: reversible and irreversible processes
Unit 9: Kinetic Theory of Gases	Equation of state of a perfect gas, work done on compressing a gas, Kinetic theory of gases – assumptions, the concept of pressure. Kinetic interpretation of temperature RMS speed of gas molecules Degrees of freedom.
Unit 10: Oscillations and Waves	Oscillations and periodic motion Wave motion
Unit 11: Electrostatics	Electric chargesElectric fieldElectric fluxConductors and insulators
Unit 12: Current Electricity	Electric current temperature dependence of resistance.Internal resistance
Unit 13: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	Biot- Savart law and its application to current carrying circular loop.Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field.Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment.
Unit 14: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents	Electromagnetic induction: Faraday’s law. Induced emf and current: Lenz’s Law, Eddy currents. Self and mutual inductance. Alternating currents, peak and RMS value of alternating current/ voltage: reactance and impedance: LCR series circuit, resonance: power in AC circuits, wattless current. AC generator and transformer.
Unit 15: Electromagnetic Waves	Displacement current, Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics, Transverse nature of electromagnetic waves, Electromagnetic spectrum
Unit 16: Optics	Reflection of light Magnification Wave optics
Unit 17: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation	Dual nature of radiation. Photoelectric effect. Hertz and Lenard’s observations; Einstein’s photoelectric equation: particle nature of light.
Unit 18: Atoms and Nuclei	Alpha-particle scattering experiment Rutherford’s model of the atom Bohr model
Unit 19: Electronic Devices	Semiconductors; semiconductor diodesolar cell, and Zener diode; Zener diode as a voltage regulator.. Logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND and NOR).
Unit 20: Experimental Skills	Familiarity with the basic approach and observations of the experiments and activities.

NEET Chemistry Syllabus

The Chemistry section in the NEET exam consists of 180 out of 720 marks, based on the 11^th and 12^th class syllabus. Candidates must prepare for the chemistry of the NEET exam by considering the syllabus given by the officials. A detailed and updated NEET Chemistry subject-wise syllabus of Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry issued by the NTA is given below:

1. NEET Physical Chemistry 2026 Updated Syllabus

The NEET Physical Chemistry 2026 updated syllabus combines 8 major units as follows-

NEET Physical Chemistry Unit Name	Unit Covers
Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry	Matter and its nature Dalton’s atomic theory Concept of atom, molecule, element, and compound Laws of chemical combination
Unit 2: Atomic Structure	Nature of electromagnetic radiation The Bohr model of a hydrogen atom Dual nature of matter, de Broglie’s relationship. Heisenberg uncertainty principle.Concept of atomic orbitals as one-electron wave functions: Variation of Y and Y2 with r for 1s and 2s orbitals
Unit 3: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	KosselIonic Bonding Covalent Bonding Quantum mechanical approach to covalent bonding Molecular Orbital Theory An elementary idea of metallic bonding Hydrogen bonding and its applications.
Unit 4: Chemical Thermodynamics	Fundamentals of thermodynamics, The first law of thermodynamics, The second law of thermodynamics
Unit 5: Solutions	Different methods for expressing the concentration of a solution – molality Molarity Mole fraction The vapour pressure of solutions and Raoult’s Law – Ideal and non-ideal solutions
Unit 6: Equilibrium	Meaning of equilibrium, the concept of dynamic equilibrium.Equilibria involving physical processes Equilibrium involving chemical processesIonic equilibrium
Unit 7: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry	Electronic concepts of oxidation and reduction Electrolytic and metallic conduction Electrochemical cells
Unit 8: Chemical Kinetics	Rate of a chemical reaction Elementary and complex reactions, order and molecularity of reactions, rate law, rate constant and its units, differential and integral forms of zero and first-order reactions Arrhenius theory, activation energy and its calculation, collision theory of bimolecular gaseous reactions

2. NEET Inorganic Chemistry Updated Syllabus

The complete and updated syllabus of the NEET exam 2026 combines 4 major units as follows-

NEET Physical Chemistry Unit Name	Each Unit Covers
Unit 9: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	Modern periodic law and the present form of the periodic table
Unit 10: P-Block Elements	Group -13 to Group 18 ElementsGeneral Introduction
Unit 11: d-and f- Block Elements	Transition ElementsInner Transition Elements: Lanthanoids – Electronic configuration, oxidation states, and lanthanoid contraction. Actinoids – Electronic configuration and oxidation states.
Unit 12: Co-ordination Compounds	Introduction to coordination compounds Bonding-Valence bond approach and basic ideas of Crystal field theory, colour and magnetic properties

3. NEET Organic Chemistry Updated Syllabus

The Organic section of the Chemistry subject is mainly based on biology and medicine, which is divided into 8 major units as follows-

NEET Physical Chemistry Unit Name	Topics of Each Unit
Unit 13: Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds	Purification Qualitative analysis, Quantitative analysis (basic principles only) Calculations of empirical formulae and molecular formulae
Unit 14: Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry	Tetravalency of carbon Nomenclature (Trivial and IUPAC) Electronic displacement in a covalent bond Common types of organic reactions
Unit 15: Hydrocarbons	Classification, isomerism, IUPAC nomenclature, general methods of preparation, properties, and reactions.AlkanesAlkenesAlkynesAromatic hydrocarbonsFriedel
Unit 16: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens	General methods of preparation, properties, and reactions; Nature of C-X bond; Mechanisms of substitution reactions. Uses; Environmental effects of chloroform, iodoform freons, and DDT.
Unit 17: Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen	General methods of preparation, properties, reactions, and uses. Alcohols: Identification of primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols: mechanism of dehydration. Phenols: Acidic nature, electrophilic substitution reactions: halogenation. nitration and sulphonation. Reimer – Tiemann reaction. Ethers: Structure Aldehyde and Ketones: Nature of carbonyl group Carboxylic Acids: Acidic strength and factors affecting it
Unit 18: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen	General methods of preparation. Properties, reactions, and uses. Amines: Nomenclature, classification structure, basic character, and identification of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines and their basic character. Diazonium Salts: Importance in synthetic organic chemistry.
Unit 19: Biomolecules	General introduction and importance of biomolecules. CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS VITAMINS NUCLEIC ACIDS
Unit 20: Principles Related to Practical Chemistry	Detection of extra elements (Nitrogen, Sulphur, halogens) in organic compounds. The chemistry involved in the preparation of the following: Inorganic compounds; Mohr’s salt, potash alum. Organic compounds: Acetanilide, p-nitro acetanilide, aniline yellow, iodoform.The chemistry involved in the titrimetric exercises – Acids, bases and the use of indicators, oxalicacid vs KMnO4, Mohr’s salt vs KMnO4.Chemical principles involved in the qualitative salt analysis: Cations – Pb2+, Cu2+, Al3+, Fe3+ , Zn2+ , Ni2+ , Ca2+ , Ba2+ , Mg2+ , NH+ Anions- CO2−, S 2- ,SO2−, NO3- , NO2- , Cl- , Br- , I – ( Insoluble salts excluded).Chemical principles involved in the following experiments:1. Enthalpy of solution of CuSO42. Enthalpy of neutralization of strong acid and strong base.3. Preparation of lyophilic and lyophobic sols.4. Kinetic study of the reaction of iodide ions with hydrogen peroxide at room temperature.

NEET Biology Syllabus

The NEET Biology is mainly divided into two categories: Botany and Zoology, which account for 360 out of 720 marks. The biology syllabus consists of unit-wise theory, diagrams and NEET 2026 Biology important formulas based on which the exam paper is formulated each year. A detailed syllabus of the NEET Biology is as follows-

NEET Biology Unit Name	Topics of Each Unit
Unit 1: Diversity in Living World	What is living? Five kingdom classification; Salient features and classification of plants into major groups Salient features and classification of animals-nonchordate up to phyla level and chordate up to class level (three to five salient features and at least two examples).
Unit 2: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants	Morphology and modifications Animal tissues; Morphology, anatomy and functions of different systems
Unit 3: Cell Structure and Function	Cell theory and cell as the basic unit of life Chemical constituents of living cells B Cell division: Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis and their significance.
Unit 4: Plant Physiology	PhotosynthesisRespirationPlant growth and development
Unit 5: Human Physiology	Breathing and Respiration Body fluids and circulation Excretory products and their elimination Locomotion and Movement Neural control and coordination Chemical coordination and regulation
Unit 6: Reproduction	Sexual reproduction in flowering plants Human Reproduction Reproductive health
Unit 7: Genetics and Evolution	Heredity and variation Molecular basis of InheritanceEvolution
Unit 8: Biology and Human Welfare	Health and Disease Microbes in human welfare
Unit 9: Biotechnology and Its Applications	Principles and process of Biotechnology: Genetic engineering (Recombinant DNA technology).Application of Biotechnology in health and agriculture: Human insulin and vaccine production, gene therapy; Genetically modified organisms-Bt crops; Transgenic Animals; Biosafety issues-Biopiracy and patents.
Unit 10: Ecology and Environment	Organisms and environment Population interactions Ecosystem Biodiversity and its conservation

NEET UG 2026 Category-wise Application Fee

The NEET UG official fee structure is announced by the NTA in the official notification PDF. Every NEET aspirant should know that only students whose application forms are submitted successfully are considered to have paid the fee. The fee structure of the NEET 2026 exam is different for each category, which is as follows-

Student Category	NEET UG 2026 Registration Fee
General Category	₹1700
SC/ST/PwD	₹1000
OBC/EWS	₹1600
International Applicants	₹9500

• Note: The NEET 2026 application fee is non-refundable as per the norms set by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

NEET 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

There are some special NEET exam day guidelines that every student should consider for the final exam day, for a smooth examination process, as follows-

• The examination time is between 2 PM and 5:15 PM, and you should note that the last entry is allowed until 1:30 PM. After this, the exam gates are closed.
• You should try to arrive 1–2 hours early to complete security checks and biometric/photo verification.
• At the examination centre, you have to carry a valid hard copy of your Aadhaar card, a valid Identification proof, and 4 Passport-size photographs.
• The dress code for the NEET exam is very strict, so try to avoid tight and fancy clothes. Reach exam centres in light clothes, where sandals/slippers with low heels are allowed.
• It is important to check the test booklet and carefully submit your OMR/answer sheet and test booklet.
• Do not carry prohibited items, such as watches, mobile phones, bags, stationery, Bluetooth devices, or edible items.
• Always follow all the instructions mentioned on the admit card by the NTA.

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NEET 2026 Cut Off Marks

The expected cutoff marks for the NEET UG exam do not remain the same every year, as it directly and indirectly depends on factors like the number of students appearing, exam difficulty level, availability of MBBS seats, category-based cutoff, and many more. It is expected that the safe score for NEET Re-Exam 2026 may be around 555- 575 marks. The NEET 2026 cut off marks of the last 6 years NEET UG exams are as follows-

Category and Year of the NEET Exam	Cutoff Marks
General (2026)	715-213 (50th Percentile)
General (2025)	686-144 (50th Percentile)
General (2024)	720-162 (50th Percentile)
General (2023)	720-137 (50th Percentile)
General (2022)	715-117 (50th Percentile)
General Category (2021)	720-138 (50th Percentile)

NEET 2026 Answer Key

The NEET 2026 Answer Key is a document that provides the correct information regarding the correct answers to the questions asked in the NEET 2026 exam for different paper codes. The provisional NEET 2026 Answer Key is available from 25 June 2026 on the official NTA website, while the final answer key will be released soon. Every year, one of the best NEET Answer Keys is released by the Matrix Academy with high accuracy, quick release, closely aligned with NCERT, highly structured, code- and subject-wise breakdown. 

NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process

The NEET 2026 counselling process is announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on 1 August 2026. The Round 1 NEET Counselling timeline is 4 August 2026- 17 August 2026. After this, Round 3 will be open between 24 August 2026 and 2 September 2026, while the Round 3 timeline is 10 September 2026 and 18 September 2026. The final round is the Stray Vacancy round, which will be open between 28 September 2026 and 3 October 2026. Students are advised to participate in the NEET counselling as per their marks and targeted medical college.

• By considering the NEET 2026 result and scorecard, you have to confirm and verify all the details, such as the candidate’s name, category, and roll number.
• Based on your preference, you have to register for AIQ and state quota by ensuring that your registration details match the NEET application form.
• In the next step, you have to make a payment for the counselling fee, which is completely non-refundable.
• In the next stage, you have to fill in preferences for colleges and courses in the order you desire.
• After this, the NTA allocates you seats based on your rank, category, seat availability, and preferences.
• After the seat allotment mechanism, you have to report to the allotted college with original documents to complete the admission process.
• This stage is for the students who do not get a seat allotment during the first round of the counselling process. They can appear in the 2^nd round to get an MBBS seat.
• Two important resources by the Matrix NEET division to follow and use during the counselling process:
  NEET UG College Branch Predictor 2026 and NEET UG Rank Predictor

Previous Year’s NEET Exam Results of Matrix Academy NEET Division

In the NEET exam results, Matrix Academy is standing out as a primary choice by producing exceptional results. Matrix Academy prepares NEET students with highly experienced faculty, structured study materials, personalised mentorship, regular mock tests, comprehensive support, doubt-clearing sessions, and top-notch results. The exceptional NEET results of Matrix Academy are as follows:

Matrix Academy NEET Result- 2026	Matrix Academy NEET Result- 2025	Matrix Academy NEET Result- 2024	Matrix Academy NEET Result- 2023
A total of 700+ record selections from Matrix Academy. 7 students secured ranks under AIR 500. 18 Matrix students secured ranks under AIR 1500. A total of 28 students secured a place under AIR 2000. 74 students secured ranks under AIR 5000. Ashich Chahar (with 12th) is the Matrix NEET 2026 exam topper with an AIR 344.	7 Matrix Academy students secured their rank in the AIR 1100. 65 students secured their rank under the AIR 5000. More than 558 students of Matrix secured medical seats in different government medical colleges.	The performance of Matrix Academy was also good in the 2024 exam, where 5 students scored more than 705 marks. 417 students secured MBBS seats in different medical colleges. 15 students scored more than 700 & above marks. 107 students scored 680 & above.	7 students scored more than 665/720 marks from Matrix Academy. Overall, 203 students were selected from Matrix Academy in the NEET 2023. 13 students scored more than 660 marks. 20 students scored more than 650 marks.

How to Prepare for NEET UG Exam 2026?

Effective preparation for the NEET exam is a long journey that can be improved with dedication and discipline. Some of the crucial preparation tips for the NEET UG exam are as follows-

• First, it is important to thoroughly understand the NEET syllabus by considering the NCERT as the primary book during the preparation journey. The study approach should be based on learning with conceptual clarity. To have clarity over the role of  NCERT in the NEET exam, please read Is NCERT Enough for NEET?
• As a NEET aspirant, you have to study the syllabus in depth, and your primary focus should be on clearly setting weekly and daily goals.
• A good coaching institute can help you improve your overall exam preparation for NEET 2026, and you can trust Matrix NEET Division, identified as the best NEET coaching in Sikar. Matrix Academy prepares for the NEET with personalised mentorship, doubt-clearing sessions, personalized mentorship, regular mock tests, and Daily Practice Problems (DPPs).
• Always prepare the NEET subjects by prioritising subject-wise topics and smart revision. Each topic must be divided into various sub-topics with a specific time allocation. You can also check out mistakes to avoid during NEET exam preparation.
• You can also focus on mastering the concepts by actively participating in Matrix Academy’s doubt clarification classes, which are specially organised to improve weak topics.
• During NEET preparation, mock tests are considered one of the most important factors to identify the real exam conditions. At Matrix Academy, our expert educators offer personalised advice, one-on-one doubt-clearing sessions, and regular progress reviews after the completion of each test.
• During your NEET exam preparation journey, you can focus on solving the maximum number of MCQs for consistent practice. For example, the Matrix Academy NEET 2026 subject-wise MCQ book is designed with 3,000 previous year questions (PYQs) and 10,000 MCQs for students.
• During the last few days of preparation, some important and do or die chapters of the NEET exam must be read before the exam, which will make or break your result.

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NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip

The NEET 2026 city intimation slip is an important document released by the NTA every year before the exam that provides information regarding the specific city where the NEET examination centre will be located. The city intimation slip for the NEET 2026 Re-Exam was released by the NTA on 7 June 2026 (Sunday).

The city intimation slip for the NEET UG exam 2026 details will be announced soon by the NTA. Till now, the following is a step-by-step process to download the NEET 2026 city intimation slip:

• First, you need to visit the official NEET website: https://neet.nta.nic.in/.
• After this, you have to click on the “Advance Intimation of Examination City for NEET (UG) 2026” section.
• After clicking on the above section, you have to fill in your personal details, such as DOB, security pin, and student application number.
•  Finally, you can download the official document of the city’s intimation slip for 2026. 

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the NEET UG 2026 is an important exam for medical aspirants, focusing on admission for courses like MBBS, Ayush, and BDS across India. The exam date for the NEET UG exam 2026 was 21 June 2026, and a clear understanding of the NEET registration process, syllabus structure, cutoff trends, and exam-day guidelines can significantly improve the preparation journey. The NEET 2026 result was declared by the NTA on 16 July 2026 with an overall pass percentage around 56-57%. The counselling process for the NEET 2026 exam is scheduled from 4 August 2026 in multiple rounds. Students can participate in the NEET counselling process based on the marks obtained in the NEET 2026 exam.

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