NEET (UG) 2026: Counselling, Exam Day Rules & Unfair Means FAQ

What additional requirement exists for BUMS course admission?

Candidate must have passed 10th standard with Urdu or Arabic or Persian language as subject, or clear test of Urdu of 10th Standard.

What additional requirement exists for BSMS course admission?

Candidate must have passed Tamil as one of the subjects in 10th Standard/Higher Secondary course, or shall study Tamil as subject during First Professional course.

What is the counselling process for AFMC, Pune?

MCC does only registration. Further allotment process is done by AFMC authorities. Candidates should visit www.afmcdg1d.gov.in for details.

What is the purpose of Regulation 5A(4) of Graduate Medical Education Regulations?

To prevent seat blocking in common counselling for admission to MBBS course.

Can MCC change/edit information provided by candidates?

No, MCC cannot change/edit/modify/alter any information entered by candidates. Data entered at NTA portal is shared with MCC as prepopulated.

What is the reservation policy for Deemed Universities?

NRI Quota and Jain & Muslim Minority quotas apply.

What is the qualifying requirement for admission to AIIMS and JIPMER?

Candidates must qualify NEET (UG) as per provisions under Section 14(1) of NMC Act (2019).

Will NEET (UG) 2026 scores be used for B.Sc Nursing admissions?

Yes, including for Military Nursing Service (MNS) aspirants seeking admission at Armed Forces Medical Service Hospitals.

Will NEET (UG) 2026 scores be used for BVSc & AH courses?

Yes, for 15% quota of VCI in recognized Veterinary Colleges, but the Council must approach MCC of DGHS to obtain result data.

What are the different quotas under which seats are available?

All India Quota, State Government Quota, Central Institutions/Universities, Deemed Universities, Private Medical Colleges (NRI/management quota), Central Pool Quota.

Who conducts counselling for State Quota seats?

Designated authorities of the respective State Governments/UT Administrations.

What happens if a candidate uses false documents for reservation?

Such candidate shall be excluded from all admission processes. If already admitted, the admission shall stand cancelled.

What is the website for Central List of OBC?

http://www.ncbc.nic.in.

What is the website for social justice information?

http://socialjustice.nic.in.

What is the website for Scheduled Tribes information?

https://ncst.nic.in/.

What is the minimum age for admission to BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS courses?

Candidate must have attained the age of seventeen years on or before the 31st December of the year of admission in the first year of the course.

What are the different quotas for BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS admissions?

All India quota Government, All India quota Government aided, All India quota Private, State Govt. quota/Institutional quota, Central Universities/National Institutes, Deemed Universities, Self-financed merit list/NRI Quota.

What is the reservation policy for BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS in All India Quota seats?

SC-15%, ST-7.5%, PwBD-5% (Horizontal Reservation), OBC-NCL-27% (only in National Institutes/Central Universities), EWS-10% (only in National Institutes/Central Universities).

Who conducts counselling for All India Quota seats of BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS?

Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) – Website: https://aaccc.gov.in/aacccug/home/homepage.

What is the qualifying percentile for BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS for General category?

50th percentile.

What is the qualifying percentile for BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS for SC/ST/OBC candidates?

40th percentile.

What is the qualifying percentile for BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS for PwBD (General/EWS)?

45th percentile.

What is the qualifying percentile for BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS for PwBD (SC/ST/OBC)?

40th percentile.

Can the category selected in NEET application be changed during counselling?

No, the details filled by the candidate (category, phone number, email, etc.) will be used for All India quota seats counselling and no request for change will be entertained.

What is the email for NCISM helpdesk?

helpdesk@ncismindia.org.

What is the email for AACCC?

counseling-ayush@gov.in.

How can candidates download the Admit Card?

Candidates have to download the Admit Card from the NTA website (https://neet.nta.nic.in/).

What should candidates do if unable to download Admit Card?

Approach the Help Line between 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM or write an email to NTA at neetug2026@nta.ac.in.

Will Admit Card be sent by post?

No, Admit Card will not be sent by post.

Will duplicate Admit Cards be issued at examination centres?

No, in no case duplicate Admit Card will be issued at the Examination Centres.

Does issue of Admit Card guarantee acceptance of eligibility?

No, issue of Admit Card does not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility, which shall be further scrutinized at subsequent stages.

What items are barred inside the examination centre?

Textual material, bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, Calculator, Pen, Scale, Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap, Watch, Camera, ornaments, food items, water bottle, and any other item that could be used for unfair means.

What is the dress code for NEET (UG) 2026?

Heavy clothes and long sleeves are not preferable. Slippers, sandals with low heels are preferable. Candidates in cultural/customary dress should report at least one hour before last reporting time (12:30 PM).

How will frisking of female candidates be conducted?

Frisking of female candidates will be done inside a closed enclosure by female staff only.

What is the last entry time at examination centre?

01:30 PM (no candidate shall be permitted to enter after this time under any circumstances).

What documents must candidates bring on exam day?

Printed Admit Card with passport size photograph affixed, one additional passport size photograph for Attendance Sheet, one Post Card Size (4″X6″) color photograph pasted on Proforma, and any one original valid photo ID (PAN card/Driving License/Voter ID/Passport/Aadhaar Card/DigiLocker/APAAR ID).

What time does the examination start and end?

02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (Indian Standard Time).

What time does the examination end for eligible PwD/PwBD candidates?

6:00 PM.

What is the reporting time at centre?

11:00 AM.

When is the last entry?

1:30 PM.

Can candidates leave the examination hall before the test concludes?

No, no candidate will leave until the test concludes as per schedule.

Are candidates with diabetes allowed to carry eatables?

Yes, candidates with diabetes are allowed to carry sugar tablets/fruits (banana/apple/orange) and transparent water bottles with prior intimation, but not packed foods like chocolate/candy/sandwich.

Will a re-test be conducted for candidates unable to appear?

No, a re-test shall not be held by NTA under any circumstances.

Will the examination be videographed?

Yes, the conduct of the examination would be videographed.

What constitutes unfair means practice?

Being in possession of prohibited items, impersonation, assisting others in malpractices, taking away answer sheet, smuggling question paper, threatening officials, manipulating documents, forceful entry/exit, using electronic devices, affixing morphed photographs, providing incorrect information, and any other malpractices covered under Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.

What is the punishment for using unfair means?

Candidate will be debarred up to 3 years from NTA examinations, liable for criminal action as per Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.

Will result be declared for candidates indulging in unfair means?

No, the result will be cancelled and not declared.

What happens to candidates appearing from centre other than allotted?

Their result will be cancelled and not declared.

When will OMR sheets and responses be displayed?

After the conduct of examination, NTA will display scanned images of OMR Answer Sheets and recorded responses on the website.

Can candidates challenge OMR grading?

Yes, candidates can submit representation against OMR grading by paying ₹200/- per question challenged.