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National Medical Entrance · Undergraduate
NEET UG 2026
The common entrance route for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS and BHMS admissions. Some B.Sc. Nursing pathways also use NEET scores under applicable rules.
Result available
AuthorityNTA
ModePen and paper
Questions180 compulsory
Maximum marks720
2026 cycle update
The original examination was held on 3 May. A re-examination was held on 21 June, and the 2026 score card was published on 16 July. New applications are closed.
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Important Dates
Application openedOnline registration began.
Application closedInitial application and fee deadline.
Re-examination2026 re-examination date.
Score card publishedDownload through the NTA candidate portal.
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Eligibility Check
Minimum age: 17 years by 31 December 2026.
No upper age limit under the 2026 bulletin.
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
Class 12 candidates awaiting results may appear, but must qualify before counselling admission.
Indian nationals, NRIs, OCI and foreign nationals may apply subject to admission rules.
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Exam Pattern
Physics45 questions · 180 marks
Chemistry45 questions · 180 marks
Biology90 questions · 360 marks
Marking+4 correct · −1 incorrect
Duration180 minutes
SyllabusPhysics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
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Application Fee
General₹1,700
General-EWS / OBC-NCL₹1,600
SC / ST / PwBD / PwD / Third Gender₹1,000
Outside India₹9,500
Payment gateway processing charges and GST may apply.
Application Document ChecklistOpen checklist
Aadhaar, passport or another accepted government photo ID
Class 10 and Class 12 details or certificates
Current mobile number and email for candidate and parent/guardian
Address proof and date-of-birth information
Recent passport and postcard-size photographs
Candidate signature and hand/finger/thumb impressions
Category certificate, where applicable
UDID/PwBD certificate, where applicable
After The Result
A score alone does not allot a college.
1Download score card and verify AIR/category.
2Register separately for MCC and/or state counselling.
3Complete verification, choice filling and allotment rounds.
National Medical Entrance · Postgraduate
NEET PG 2026
The national eligibility-cum-ranking examination for MD, MS, PG Diploma, Post-MBBS DNB and NBEMS Diploma admission routes.
Exam upcoming
AuthorityNBEMS
ModeComputer based
Questions180 MCQs
Exam date30 August 2026
Action now
The application window closed on 21 July. Registered candidates should monitor NBEMS for the test-city notice, admit card and any correction instructions.
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Important Dates
Application openedOnline submission began at 5:00 PM.
Recognized MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate.
Permanent or provisional registration with NMC or a State Medical Council.
One-year internship completed, or expected to be completed, by 30 September 2026.
Eligibility remains provisional until credentials are verified.
AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, NIMHANS and SCTIMST MD/MS routes are outside NEET PG centralized admission.
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Exam Pattern
Format180 multiple-choice questions
LanguageEnglish
Duration3 hours 30 minutes
Marking+4 correct · −1 incorrect
CoverageMBBS curriculum
ResultEligibility score and rank
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Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS₹3,500
SC / ST / PwBD₹2,500
The examination fee is non-refundable. Payment-gateway charges may apply.
Application Document ChecklistOpen checklist
MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate details
NMC or State Medical Council registration details
Internship completion details and certificate
Government-issued identity proof
Recent photograph, signature and thumb impression
Category or PwBD certificate, where applicable
Previous NEET PG details if requested in the form
Final submitted application and payment receipt
After The Result
The counselling route depends on the seat.
1Download the NBEMS score card and check qualifying status.
2Use MCC for All India 50%, deemed and applicable central routes.
3Register with the relevant state authority for state quota seats.
Karnataka Professional Courses · Undergraduate
KCET / UGCET 2026
KEA's common application and examination route for Karnataka professional courses including engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary and selected healthcare programmes.
Counselling cycle
AuthorityKEA
ModeOMR, offline
Per paper60 questions
Negative marksNone
Important distinction
KCET does not replace NEET for Karnataka medical admission. NEET-qualified medical candidates must still complete KEA registration and verification when notified.
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2026 Cycle
Application openedKEA released the information bulletin and application.
Initial deadlineThe first published online application deadline.
CET papersPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology schedule in the bulletin.
Counselling stageCheck KEA notices for options, allotment and reporting deadlines.
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Eligibility Check
Course-specific Class 12/2nd PUC subjects and minimum marks apply.
Engineering generally uses Physics and Mathematics with an accepted optional subject.
Karnataka eligibility clauses determine access to government seats and reservations.
Study, domicile, Kannada-medium, rural and category claims require prescribed evidence.
Medical, dental and AYUSH candidates use NEET but must follow the KEA application route for Karnataka seats.
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Exam Pattern
Physics60 questions · 60 marks
Chemistry60 questions · 60 marks
Mathematics60 questions · 60 marks
Biology60 questions · 60 marks
Marking1 mark · no negative marking
SelectionCourse-specific subject combination
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Application Fee
Karnataka General / OBC₹500
Karnataka SC / ST / Category-I₹250
Outside Karnataka₹750
Outside India₹5,000
KEA may apply course, claim or portal-specific charges. Confirm the payable amount before submission.
Application And Verification ChecklistOpen checklist
Aadhaar-linked candidate information and active mobile/email
SSLC/Class 10 and 2nd PUC/Class 12 records
SATS number and RD numbers, where applicable
Photograph and signature in the prescribed format
Study certificate for the relevant years
Caste and income certificate, where applicable
Rural, Kannada-medium, Kalyana Karnataka or other claim certificates
NEET application/score details for medical routes
After The Result
Rank, verification and options work together.
1Download the rank card and verification slip.
2Resolve missing marks or claim-verification issues before options.
3Enter choices, review allotment, select a choice and report on time.
Private Engineering Colleges · Karnataka
COMEDK UGET 2026
A national computer-based engineering entrance examination for merit determination in participating COMEDK institutions.
Result and counselling
AuthorityCOMEDK
ModeComputer based
Questions180 MCQs
Negative marksNone
2026 cycle update
The examination was held on 9 May and score cards were scheduled from 26 May. Candidates should use the current COMEDK counselling notices for registration, document upload and choice deadlines.
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Important Dates
Application openedRegistration and online application began.
Application closedPayment and submission deadline.
ExaminationCOMEDK UGET and Uni-GAUGE combined exam.
Score cardsScheduled availability through candidate login.
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Eligibility Check
Indian citizens, OCI and PIO candidates may appear, subject to admission approval rules.
10+2/2nd PUC with Physics, Mathematics, English and an accepted optional subject.
General Merit: minimum 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Karnataka SC/ST/OBC candidates claiming relaxation: minimum 40% with valid documents.
Diploma candidates are not admitted directly to second-year engineering through COMEDK UGET.
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Exam Pattern
Physics60 questions
Chemistry60 questions
Mathematics60 questions
Total180 marks
Marking1 mark · no negative marking
LanguageEnglish only
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Application Fee
COMEDK UGET₹1,950
COMEDK + Uni-GAUGE₹3,200
Transaction and internet-handling charges are additional.
Application Document ChecklistOpen checklist
Recent colour photograph in the prescribed JPEG format
Candidate signature
Unique government identity proof
SSLC/Class 10 marks card
Parent/guardian identity and signature as requested
Category certificate for eligible Karnataka claims
Karnataka domicile certificate for applicable KKR or relaxed-mark claims
Application printout and payment confirmation
After The Result
Exam registration and counselling are separate stages.
1Download and preserve the online rank card.
2Register for COMEDK counselling and upload required documents.
3Complete choice filling, allotment decisions and college reporting.
Quick Comparison
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Exam
Main route
Score used by
Next authority
NEET UG
Medical and AYUSH UG
National and state admissions
MCC + state authorities
NEET PG
MD, MS, diploma and DNB
National and state PG admissions
MCC + state authorities
KCET
Karnataka professional courses
KEA participating courses
KEA
COMEDK
Private engineering institutions
COMEDK participating colleges
COMEDK counselling
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