NEET UG format & timing

What the test involves

The original February 2026 bulletin specifies 180 compulsory four-option MCQs: Physics 45, Chemistry 45 and Biology 90, with 180 minutes and a maximum of 720 marks. Later NTA notices govern the 21 June 2026 re-examination: its announced 14:00–17:15 IST window includes examination formalities and should not be treated as 195 minutes of answering time. The original bulletin’s ordinary marking is +4 correct, −1 incorrect and 0 unanswered; NTA rules govern accommodations and exceptional marking.

This reference is limited to the cycle or details stated below. Do not assume an unannounced year follows the same rules.

Original February bulletin: 180 minutes. The later June re-examination notice specified 14:00–17:15 IST including formalities. Do not transfer either historical schedule into 2027.

Scores and what happens next

• The 2026 marking scheme is +4 correct, −1 incorrect and 0 unanswered, for a maximum 720.
• Qualifying NEET alone does not guarantee an admission seat or eligibility to practise after a foreign degree.