NEET 2026 Preparation Strategy – Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Marks & Cutoff
NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is the single national entrance exam for admission into MBBS and BDS programmes across India. Scoring well in NEET 2026 requires a clear understanding of the exam structure and a disciplined study plan.
NEET 2026 Exam Pattern
- Exam Mode: Pen and Paper (Offline)
- Total Marks: 720
- Total Questions: 200 questions (180 to be attempted)
- Exam Duration: 3 Hours 20 Minutes
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, −1 for incorrect answer
NEET 2026 Section-wise Marks Distribution
| Subject | Questions (Attempt) | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Biology – Section A | 35 | 140 |
| Biology – Section B (attempt 10 of 15) | 10 of 15 | 40 |
| Physics – Section A | 35 | 140 |
| Physics – Section B (attempt 10 of 15) | 10 of 15 | 40 |
| Chemistry – Section A | 35 | 140 |
| Chemistry – Section B (attempt 10 of 15) | 10 of 15 | 40 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum Age: 17 years by 31 December 2026
- Maximum Age: No upper age limit
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology and English
- General Category: Minimum 50% marks in PCB
- OBC / SC / ST: Minimum 40% marks in PCB
- General-PwD: Minimum 45% marks in PCB
- Attempts: Unlimited
NEET 2026 Preparation Strategy
- Treat NCERT Biology as your primary and most important resource
- Solve at least 10 years of previous year question papers
- Take a full-length mock test every week and analyse your mistakes
- Revise Biology at least 3–4 times before the exam
- Build formula sheets for Physics and revise them daily
Expected Exam Date: May 2026
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