NEET UG 2027: Download admit card by late April for May 2 CBT exam

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) – NEET UG 2027 on May 2, 2027, a Sunday. This edition of the examination will mark a significant shift as it transitions from the traditional pen-and-paper OMR format to a computer-based test (CBT) mode.

NEET UG is the sole national-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical and dental programs across India, including AIIMS and JIPMER. Over 20 lakh students appear for the NEET exam annually, making it one of the most competitive entrance tests in the country. The move to CBT mode for 2027 follows the cancellation and re-examination of NEET UG 2026 due to allegations of paper leaks and other discrepancies.

Key Dates and Application Process for NEET UG 2027

The registration process for NEET UG 2027 is anticipated to begin in February 2027, with the application window expected to close by the first week of March 2027. The official notification is also expected in February 2027. Candidates will need to apply online through the official portal, neet.nta.nic.in.

The admit card for NEET UG 2027 is expected to be released in the last week of April 2027 or late April 2027. Following the examination, the result is anticipated to be announced in the second week of June 2027. The counselling process is then expected to commence in July 2027 onwards.

The application fee for NEET UG 2027 is ₹1700 for General category candidates, ₹1600 for EWS/OBC, and ₹1000 for SC/ST/PwD categories. Candidates opting for examination centers outside India will be required to pay an application fee of ₹9,500.

Eligibility Criteria and Exam Pattern Changes

For NEET UG 2027, candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2027. There is no upper age limit for NEET, a policy established by a 2017 Supreme Court ruling, which also removed any cap on the number of attempts. Educational qualifications require candidates to have passed or be appearing for the Class 12 board exam with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.

Minimum marks in Class 12 (PCB Aggregate) are set at 50% for the General Category, 40% for OBC/SC/ST, and 45% for PwD (General) candidates. The exam will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, and 11 regional languages.

The exam duration will be 3 hours. The paper will consist of 180 compulsory questions, with a total maximum score of 720 marks. The marking scheme awards +4 for every correct answer and deducts -1 for every incorrect answer, while unanswered questions will receive 0 marks.

Transition to Computer-Based Testing

A significant change for NEET UG 2027 is the transition to a computer-based test (CBT) mode, replacing the long-standing pen-and-paper OMR format. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had stated that “NEET UG would be conducted as a computer-based test from 2027.” This decision comes after the NEET UG 2026 exam was cancelled on May 12, 2026, after originally being held on May 3, 2026, and then re-held on June 21, 2026, due to allegations of paper leaks and other discrepancies.

The NEET Result 2026 was declared on July 16, 2026, with the final answer key released by NTA. The OMR answer sheets and recorded responses for NEET UG 2026 were released on July 13, 2026. The counselling process for NEET 2026 was expected to begin towards the end of July or early August 2026. The move to CBT aims to enhance the security and integrity of the examination process.

Syllabus and Expected Cut-Offs

The syllabus for NEET UG 2027 will cover Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology) from Class 11 and 12, primarily based on NCERT textbooks. This aligns with the pattern of previous years, ensuring consistency in the academic preparation required from candidates.

Based on previous trends, the expected qualifying cut-offs for NEET UG 2027 are set at the 50th percentile for the General category, 40th percentile for OBC/SC/ST, and 45th percentile for PwD (General) candidates. A score of 650+ is generally considered to offer good chances of securing a government MBBS seat, based on 2026 trends.

Further reading

• NEET mock test 2027 PDFs available for download, includes solutions and answer keys
• NEET UG 2026 stray round result out: report to colleges by 26 October
• NEET result: date and how to check Next step
• NEET PG 2026: Register for Round 2 by November 11; fill choices by November 12
• KCET registration 2027 to open tentatively in January, application fee details
• KEAM 2026: Apply for 84 MBBS, 106 BDS stray seats. CEE to announce dates Applications open

Written by Nishit Kumar

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