NEET UG
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)
NEET UG is the single national entrance test for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS courses in India. There is no cap on attempts. It is the most competitive medical entrance exam in the world by number of applicants.
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Frequency
Once a year (May)
Duration
3 hours
Format
Offline
Score range
720
Eligibility
Class 12 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology); minimum 50% marks
Conducting body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Registration fee
Approx. $20 (₹1700) general
Source: National Testing Agency (NTA). Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
Verified against: NTA — NEET (UG) official portal.
Last verified: 14 June 2026.
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