NTA has released the NEET 2027 notification on October 23, 2026 at neet.nta.nic.in, announcing the exam date as May 3, 2027 and opening the application window from November 1 to December 15, 2026.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially published the NEET UG 2027 information bulletin, marking the start of the registration cycle for students aiming for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and other undergraduate medical and dental courses across India. The exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper (OMR) mode in a single shift at approved centres in India and abroad.

  • NEET 2027 Notification Date: October 23, 2026
  • Application Window: November 1 to December 15, 2026 at neet.nta.nic.in
  • NEET 2027 Exam Date: May 3, 2027
  • Eligibility: Class 12 with PCB, minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL), age 17+ as on December 31, 2027
  • Application fee: Rs 1,700 (General), Rs 1,600 (OBC-NCL/EWS), Rs 1,000 (SC/ST/PwD)
Direct Link to NEET 2027 Notification (OUT) – neet.nta.nic.in

NEET 2027 Key Highlights

The table below summarises the most important details from the official NEET UG 2027 information bulletin.

ParameterDetails
Exam NameNational Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2027
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam DateMay 3, 2027
Exam ModePen-and-paper (OMR-based)
Duration3 hours 20 minutes
Total Marks720
SubjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Application StartNovember 1, 2026
Application EndDecember 15, 2026
Official Websiteneet.nta.nic.in

NEET 2027 Important Dates

NTA has announced the following schedule in the official NEET 2027 notification. Mark these dates carefully as the application portal closes without extension.

EventDate
Notification ReleaseOctober 23, 2026
Application Form Start DateNovember 1, 2026
Application Form Last DateDecember 15, 2026
Application Correction WindowDecember 20 to 22, 2026
Admit Card ReleaseApril 20, 2027
NEET 2027 Exam DateMay 3, 2027
Answer Key ReleaseMay 2027 (tentative)
Result DeclarationJune 2027 (tentative)

NEET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Check all eligibility conditions carefully before applying. An application rejected for ineligibility is non-refundable.

Academic Qualification

  • You must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology as core subjects.
  • General and EWS students need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB in Class 12.
  • SC, ST and OBC-NCL students need 40% marks; PwD students of General category need 45% marks.

Age Limit

  • You must be at least 17 years of age as on December 31, 2027.
  • There is no upper age limit for NEET UG as per current NTA guidelines.

Nationality and Attempts

  • Indian nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and foreign nationals are eligible to apply.
  • NTA has not imposed any cap on the number of attempts for NEET UG 2027.
CategoryMinimum Marks in PCB (Class 12)
General / EWS50%
OBC-NCL / SC / ST40%
General – PwD45%
OBC-NCL / SC / ST – PwD40%

How to Apply for NEET 2027

The NEET 2027 application process is entirely online at neet.nta.nic.in. Complete your registration before December 15, 2026 to avoid last-minute issues.

  1. Visit neet.nta.nic.in and click the "NEET UG 2027 Application Form" link on the homepage.
  2. Register using your name, date of birth, mobile number and email ID. Note the system-generated Application Number.
  3. Fill the form with personal details, academic background, exam centre preference and category or reservation details.
  4. Upload documents — recent passport-size photograph (10–200 KB, JPG/JPEG), signature (4–30 KB, JPG/JPEG), Class 10 certificate and left-hand thumb impression.
  5. Pay the application fee through net banking, credit or debit card or UPI via the official NTA payment gateway. Download the payment confirmation.
  6. Submit and save the confirmation page for your records. No hard copy needs to be sent to NTA.

Keep your Application Number and password safe. You will need them to download your admit card and check your result.


NEET 2027 Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable. Pay only through the official NTA payment portal at neet.nta.nic.in.

CategoryApplication Fee
General / OCI / NRI / Foreign NationalsRs 1,700
OBC-NCL / EWSRs 1,600
SC / ST / PwD / Third GenderRs 1,000
Students at Centres Outside IndiaRs 9,500

NEET 2027 Notification FAQs

Ques. When was the NEET 2027 notification released?

Ans. NTA released the NEET 2027 notification on October 23, 2026 at neet.nta.nic.in.

Ques. What is the NEET 2027 exam date?

Ans. NEET UG 2027 is scheduled for May 3, 2027 in pen-and-paper (OMR) mode across approved centres in India and abroad.

Ques. When does the NEET 2027 application form open and close?

Ans. The NEET 2027 application window opens on November 1, 2026 and closes on December 15, 2026. Apply online at neet.nta.nic.in.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for NEET 2027?

Ans. You must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, securing at least 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL). Your age must be at least 17 years as on December 31, 2027.

Ques. What is the NEET 2027 application fee?

Ans. The NEET 2027 application fee is Rs 1,700 for General category students, Rs 1,600 for OBC-NCL/EWS and Rs 1,000 for SC/ST/PwD students.

Ques. Is there an upper age limit for NEET 2027?

Ans. No, there is no upper age limit for NEET UG 2027 as per current NTA guidelines. You must however be at least 17 years old as on December 31, 2027.