What is the NEET countdown?
The NEET countdown tracks the time left until the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG), the single entrance exam for undergraduate medical courses in India, conducted by the National Testing Agency.
Because NTA usually confirms the date only a few months ahead, this countdown starts from the expected date based on past years and clearly says so. When the official date is announced, the page switches to it. It counts down to the 2:00 pm IST start, and lists the other major exams below for students preparing for several.
How to use the NEET UG 2027 Countdown
1.Check the timer
It counts to 2:00 pm IST on exam day, the usual start time.
2.Note the status
The badge shows Expected until NTA confirms the date.
3.Plan by subject
Biology carries half the marks, so give it about half your revision time.
Example: from New Year to NEET
Counting from 1 January 2027 to the expected date:
- Days left
- 121
- Weeks left
- 17 weeks and 2 days
- Biology revision at half the time
- about 60 days
- Physics and Chemistry
- about 30 days each
Splitting the 121 days by marks keeps Biology, worth half the paper, at the centre of the plan.
NEET UG pattern
NEET UG has 180 compulsory questions in three hours for 720 marks: 45 in Physics, 45 in Chemistry and 90 in Biology (Botany and Zoology). Each correct answer earns 4 marks and each wrong answer costs 1, so guessing at random lowers your score.
The result is used for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, nursing and veterinary admissions across India, through All India Quota and state counselling.
Frequently asked questions
When is NEET 2027?
NTA hadn't confirmed it when this page was last checked. NEET is usually held on the first Sunday of May, which in 2027 is 2 May.
How many attempts are allowed?
There's currently no limit on the number of NEET attempts, as long as you meet the age and eligibility rules.
Which subject should I prioritise?
Biology, worth 360 of 720 marks, and NCERT text in particular, which most questions follow closely.
Where will the official date appear?
In the information bulletin on neet.nta.nic.in.
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