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NEET 2027 exam date: expected on the first Sunday of May
The NEET 2027 exam date is not announced yet, but NEET UG is expected on the first Sunday of May 2027 — 2 May 2027 if NTA keeps the pattern of 4 May 2025 and 3 May 2026. The application usually opens in February, the admit card comes about a week before the exam, and the result follows in mid-June.
Quick answer
- NEET UG 2027 is expected on the first Sunday of May 2027, which falls on 2 May 2027; NTA has not confirmed the date.
- The NEET UG application form usually opens in February, so the 2027 form is expected in February 2027.
- The NEET admit card usually comes about a week before the exam, and the provisional answer key in early June.
- The NEET UG 2027 result is expected in mid-June 2027, after which MCC and state counselling begin.
NEET UG 2027 expected schedule
Every date below is expected, based on the 2025 and 2026 schedules. NTA announces the official dates in the NEET UG 2027 information bulletin — we will update this page when it is out.
- Feb 2027 · expected
Application form opens
Registration, form filling, document upload and fee payment on neet.nta.nic.in. The window usually stays open for a few weeks.
- After the form closes
Correction window
NTA usually opens a short window to correct selected fields. Not every field can be edited, so check your form before you pay.
- Before the admit card
Exam city intimation
NTA usually tells candidates their exam city in advance, so families can plan travel before the admit card with the exact centre arrives.
- Late Apr 2027 · expected
Admit card
Usually released about a week before the exam, with your centre address, reporting time and instructions.
- 2 May 2027 · expected
NEET UG 2027 exam day
Pen-and-paper exam, 180 questions in 3 hours. Expected on the first Sunday of May, following 4 May 2025 and 3 May 2026.
- Early Jun 2027 · expected
Provisional answer key
NTA publishes the provisional key and opens a short challenge window. See our answer key guide for how to check and challenge it.
- Mid-Jun 2027 · expected
Result and final answer key
Scorecards with marks, percentile and all-India rank. Qualifying candidates can then register for counselling.
- After the result
MCC and state counselling
MCC runs the All India Quota and central seats; states run the state quota. Schedules are published by each authority.
Expected dates only. Confirm every date on neet.nta.nic.in and, for counselling, on mcc.nic.in.
When was NEET held in recent years?
NEET UG has been held on the first Sunday of May in both years since the 180-question pattern began.
| Year | Exam date | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2025 | Sunday, 4 May 2025 | 180 compulsory questions, 3 hours |
| NEET UG 2026 | Sunday, 3 May 2026 | 180 compulsory questions, 3 hours |
| NEET UG 2027 | Expected Sunday, 2 May 2027 | Expected unchanged |
Source: NTA NEET UG notices for 2025 and 2026. The 2027 date is an expectation, not an announcement.
When will the NEET 2027 application form come out?
The NEET UG application form usually opens in February, so the 2027 form is expected in February 2027 on neet.nta.nic.in. The information bulletin is released with it and is the document that fixes the dates, fees, eligibility rules and exam cities for the year.
Filling the form is not difficult, but mistakes are expensive: a wrong category, a mismatched name or an unreadable signature can cause trouble at counselling months later. Fill it in one sitting, with documents ready, and download the confirmation page.
What should you keep ready before the form opens?
- A recent photograph and signature in the size and format the bulletin specifies.
- Your Class 10 certificate for date of birth, and Class 12 details (or your roll number if you are appearing in 2027).
- A valid category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL or EWS) and a disability certificate, if they apply to you.
- A government photo ID, and a mobile number and email address you will still use in June.
Check your details against NEET eligibility criteria before paying the fee. The fee amount for each category is published in the 2027 bulletin.
When will the NEET 2027 admit card be released?
The admit card usually arrives about a week before the exam — for a 2 May 2027 exam, that would be late April 2027. Before it, NTA has usually issued an exam city intimation so you can plan travel. Download the admit card as soon as it is out and read the reporting time and dress instructions; students are turned away every year for arriving late.
When is the NEET 2027 result?
The provisional answer key is expected in early June and the result in mid-June 2027. The scorecard shows marks, percentile and all-India rank. If you qualify, counselling registration opens on the MCC website and your state counselling portal soon after — our NEET counselling guide covers the rounds.
The date is months away. The plan starts now.
The diagnostic tells you which chapters to spend those months on. Twenty minutes, free, marked like the real paper.
How should you use the months before NEET 2027?
A rough shape for a student starting in September 2026. Droppers can move faster through the first phase; Class 12 students need to leave room for board exams in February and March.
| When | Main job | Mocks |
|---|---|---|
| Sep–Nov 2026 | Finish the syllabus; fix the three weakest chapters from your diagnostic | One full mock a fortnight |
| Dec 2026–Jan 2027 | Chapter-wise previous year questions; NCERT Biology line by line | One full mock a week |
| Feb–Mar 2027 | Boards for Class 12 students; revision sheets for everyone else | Keep the weekly mock |
| Apr 2027 | Full-length papers under 180-minute timing, OMR practice, error log review | Two or three a week |
A planning guide, not an official schedule. Build a week-by-week version with the free study timetable generator.
NEET 2027 date questions
When is the NEET 2027 exam date?
The NEET 2027 exam date has not been announced by NTA. NEET UG is expected on the first Sunday of May 2027, which is 2 May 2027, because NEET UG 2025 was held on 4 May 2025 and NEET UG 2026 on 3 May 2026. Confirm the date in the NEET UG 2027 information bulletin on neet.nta.nic.in.
When will the NEET 2027 application form be released?
The NEET UG 2027 application form is expected in February 2027, when NTA usually opens registration on neet.nta.nic.in along with the information bulletin. The window usually stays open for a few weeks, followed by a short correction window. Keep your photograph, signature, certificates and ID ready before the form opens.
When will the NEET 2027 admit card come out?
The NEET UG 2027 admit card is expected in late April 2027, about a week before the exam, based on recent years. NTA usually releases an exam city intimation before it. The admit card has your exact centre, reporting time and instructions, and you must carry a printed copy with a valid photo ID on exam day.
When is the NEET 2027 result?
The NEET UG 2027 result is expected in mid-June 2027, after a provisional answer key and challenge window in early June. The scorecard shows marks, percentile and all-India rank. Qualifying candidates then register for MCC counselling and their state counselling, which follow their own published schedules.
Is NEET held twice a year?
No. NEET UG is held once a year, usually in early May, unlike JEE Main, which has two sessions. If you miss NEET UG 2027 or are unhappy with your score, the next opportunity is NEET UG 2028. There is no attempt limit, so a drop year is possible if you meet the age and Class 12 criteria.
Official sources
- NEET UG — National Testing Agencyneet.nta.nic.in
- National Testing Agencynta.ac.in
- National Medical Commissionwww.nmc.org.in
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)mcc.nic.in
BrainStride is not affiliated with NTA, NMC or MCC. Exam facts checked September 2026.
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