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NEET 2026 exam carries negative marking for wrong answers. As per the NEET marking scheme 2026, 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Check NEET negative marking, tips to avoid it in exam and know how to calculate NEET marks.
The NTA NEET 2026 exam is a single medical exam for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS and others. The exam faces high competition every year, with more than 20 lakh students fighting for a limited number of medical seats. Given the competition, it becomes essential for candidates to perform well in the exam with utmost accuracy due to the NEET negative marking scheme 2026. Hence, proper NEET preparation 2026 is crucial to avoid negative marking in the exam. Read the page further to know the NEET total marks, marking scheme, negative marking and process to calculate marks.
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Have a look at the highlights of the NEET negative marking scheme based on the NEET exam pattern 2026 below-
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Particulars |
Details |
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Total Questions |
180 |
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NEET Total Marks |
720 |
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NEET Marking Scheme for Each Correct Answer |
+4 |
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NEET Negative Marking for Each Incorrect Answer |
-1 |
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NEET Marks for unattempted questions |
0 |
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), has issued a notice regarding the addition and withdrawal of seats in the Round 2 seat matrix of the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET SS) Super Speciality Counselling 2025.
As per the notice, MCC has received updated information from participating institutes, leading to a revision of available seats before the Round 2 allotment process.
NMC Releases Tentative DM, MCh Seat Matrix; 4,689 Total Seats, 616 Added for 2025-26
Altogether 616 super speciality seats have been added in the academic year 2025-26, taking the total DM and MCh seats to 4689 from preivious year's 4073 seats, according to the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Releasing the tentative seat matrix for super specialty courses, the Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB) of NMC shared a detailed list of seats available as of April 2, 2026, in various DM and M.Ch courses across medical colleges and institutions in the country. These include all seats that were approved on or before April 1, 2026, under NMC’s purview.
NMC Directs Medical Colleges to Charge MBBS Fees Only for 4.5 Years
Noting that certain medical colleges under its purview are charging fees for the entire duration of five years or five and a half years from the MBBS students, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has strictly directed all medical colleges to charge fees only for the prescribed academic duration of four and a half years.
The Commission stated that any instance of non-compliance with the directive will be viewed seriously, and appropriate action will be taken as per existing statutory and regulatory provisions.
Prediabetes, Obesity and Low Vitamin Levels: Apollo Report Warns of Alarming Health Trends
India’s health profile is undergoing a silent but significant shift, with lifestyle-related risks emerging earlier and often going unnoticed. A recent nationwide ‘Health of the Nation 2026’ report by Apollo Hospitals, based on over three million preventive assessments in 2025, highlights that one in five individuals under 30 is already prediabetic, though the condition remains reversible at this stage, according to The Hindu.
More than half the population studied was found to be obese and had abnormal cholesterol levels, while nearly 70% were deficient in Vitamin D and almost half had low Vitamin B12 levels.
The findings also reveal that younger individuals show declining physical fitness, with two-thirds lacking adequate strength, flexibility, or balance. Among working adults, a majority were overweight, with high rates of prediabetes and hypertension. Women showed distinct risks, such as anaemia and earlier onset of breast cancer. Alarmingly, many serious conditions like fatty liver and early atherosclerosis were detected despite normal routine test results, underlining the need for early, preventive, and more comprehensive health screening approaches.
NBEMS is set to close the application correction window for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2026 today.
Candidates who have submitted their application forms can make corrections through the official website (natboard.edu.in).
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is set to close the application correction window for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2026 today. Candidates who have submitted their application forms can make corrections through the official website (natboard.edu.in).
The examination will be conducted in a computer-based format on May 2, 2026. The test will take place in a single shift from 2 PM to 5 PM, with a total duration of three hours.
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences opened NEET MDS 2026 form correction till April 6. Candidates can edit personal, academic, and document details, except name, contact information, Aadhaar, and exam city choice.
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has started the form correction facility for NEET MDS 2026. Candidates who already applied can edit their forms by visiting nbe.edu.in. The correction window will remain open until April 6, 2026.
Details that cannot be changed
Some important information cannot be edited, such as:
Details that can be changed
Candidates are allowed to update:
Steps to edit the form
NEET MDS 2026 exam pattern
The exam will be held in computer-based mode for three hours. There will be 240 multiple-choice questions in two parts:
Marking system
Candidates should finish corrections before the deadline and check the official website for updates
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will close NEET MDS 2026 registration today, March 31, 2026, at 11:55 PM. Aspiring dental postgraduates must complete their online application for MDS admissions promptly via natboard.edu.in before the window shuts.
The exam is scheduled for May 2, 2026, in computer-based mode.
Key Application Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Form Opens | March 14, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 31, 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | April 4–6, 2026 |
| Final Image Edit Window | April 21–22, 2026 |
Steps to Apply Online
Visit natboard.edu.in and select NEET MDS.
Click "New Registration" to create User ID and password with basic details.
Log in, complete the form with personal/academic info.
Upload photo, signature, thumb impression; choose exam city.
Pay fees and submit – download confirmation.
Don't miss this deadline; corrections open later but registration ends tonight. Check the official site for any last-minute updates.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon launch NEET UG 2026 registration on neet.nta.nic.in. Stay updated on registration, exam dates, admit cards, results, counselling, and admissions. Candidates should first update their Aadhaar/UDID cards and category certificates per NTA guidelines.
Tentative Exam Details
Date: May 3, 2026 (offline mode)
Purpose: Admissions to MBBS/BDS, B.V.Sc., and AYUSH courses in government/private medical colleges
Format: 180 questions (4 marks each)
How to Register for NEET UG 2026
Visit neet.nta.nic.in and click "New Registration." Read instructions and proceed.
Enter personal details to generate Application Number and Password.
Log in to fill academic qualifications, exam city preferences, and more.
Upload documents, pay fees, and submit.
Required Documents/Details for Application
Personal info: Name, parents' names, DOB, gender, nationality, state eligibility, category, PwD status
ID details: Identification type/number, mobile, email, security pin
Keep an eye on the official site for the exact registration launch and brochure.