NEET Exam Pattern 2026 (Out): Get Marking Scheme, Syllabus

NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern has been released by NTA. Exam will be organized through pen and paper based mode. The exam will be organized by the NTA (National Testing Agency). NEET 2026 is also referred to as National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test.

Is the NEET exam pattern changed for the year 2026? Check below.. 

It is a national-level entrance examination. This exam is an opportunity for those students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses provided by top medical colleges or universities in the country. NEET will be held on 3rd May 2026.

Queries? Type Us Here

Here we are providing detailed information regarding NEET 2026 Exam Pattern, marking scheme, question paper format, and more.

NEET Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern comprises the type of questions, number of questions, marking scheme, etc. The detailed NEET 2026 exam pattern is mentioned below:

• Exam Date: The exam will be organised on 3rd May 2026.
• Exam Mode: The examination will be conducted through offline mode (paper based).
• Number of Question: It will contain only one question paper which comprises of 180 questions, all questions are mandatory to answer.
• Type of Question: Questions will be objective type. Each question will contain four optional answers; students are required to mark the correct answer only.
• Exam Duration: The exam duration will be three hours.
• Subjects: The question papers will be composed of four sections i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.
• Question Paper Language: The language of the question will be English, Hindi, Tamil, Assamese, Oriya, Kannada, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Urdu, Malyalam, Punjabi and Telugu.

NEET Marking Scheme 2026

Marking scheme of NEET 2026 examination is mentioned below:

• Total Marks: The question paper will bear a total of 720 maximum marks.
• Marking Scheme: Each question will contain four marks. A total of four marks will be given for each correct answer.
• Negative Marking: There will be negative markings in this examination; one mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.
• Candidates are required to use only blue/black ballpoint pen to mark their answers.
• Candidates note down multiple answers for one question will lead to a negative marking.

Also Check:

NEET 2026 Admit Card

Language of the Question Papers

• Candidates can opt for Question Paper in either of the following languages such as English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Oriya, Malyalam, Punjabi, Urdu & Kannada.
• The option of the medium of question paper will be exercised during the filling process.
• The option once exercised cannot be changed later by the candidate.
• For candidates, who opt for the English language, the test booklet will be given in English only.
• Candidates, those opting for Hindi, the Bilingual Test Booklet i.e. in Hindi and in English will be provided.
• Candidates who opted for regional languages, Bilingual Test Booklet i.e. in the selected language and in English will be given.
• In case of any ambiguity in translation of any of the questions, its English version will be treated as final.
• The option of Vernacular languages will only be available as per following details:

Also Check:

NEET 2026 Books

NEET 2026 Preparation Tips

NEET Syllabus 2026

The NEET 2026 syllabus comprise of four subjects, i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, and Botany. For better preparations, candidates should prepare for the exam as per the officially prescribed syllabus. The syllabus has been notified by the NMC (National Medical Commission). The syllabus is comprised of topics from class 11th & 12th subjects.

We hope this article was helpful for you as we have provided all the details regarding the NEET 2026 exam pattern. We have updated all the details after the release of information bulletin.

If you have any other queries about NEET Exam Pattern 2026, you can ask us by commenting below in the comment box.