{"id":642,"date":"2025-12-03T12:18:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeidea.in\/blog\/?p=642"},"modified":"2026-01-21T07:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T07:45:32","slug":"complete-guide-to-neet-ug-2026-and-cuet-ug-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collegeidea.in\/blog\/complete-guide-to-neet-ug-2026-and-cuet-ug-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to NEET UG 2026 and CUET UG 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>NEET UG 2026<\/h1>\n<h2>Latest News (Dec 2, 2025)<\/h2>\n<p>The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) has announced that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) will become compulsory for admission to several key undergraduate allied and healthcare <a href=\"https:\/\/collegeidea.in\/\">programmes<\/a> from the 2026\u201327 academic year.<\/p>\n<h2>Important Dates<\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Application Window: February 2026 to March 2026<br \/>\n&#8211; Correction Window: March 2026<br \/>\n&#8211; Admit Card: April 2026<br \/>\n&#8211; Exam Date: May 2026<br \/>\n&#8211; Result: June 2026<br \/>\n&#8211; Counselling: July 2026<\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Class 12) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology\/Biotechnology. Minimum age is 17 years by December 31, 2026. No upper age or attempt limit. Open to Indian and foreign nationals.<\/p>\n<h2>Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n<p>Covers Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology from NCERT Class 11 and 12. Pen-and-paper mode, 3 hours duration, 180 MCQs, 720 marks total. +4 for correct, \u22121 for incorrect answers. Offered in 13 languages.<\/p>\n<h2>Application Process<\/h2>\n<p>Apply online via nta.ac.in or exams.nta.ac.in\/NEET. Upload scanned documents, pay fee online (~\u20b91700 for General). Admit cards downloadable in April.<\/p>\n<h2>Preparation Tips<\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Focus on high-weight topics.<br \/>\n&#8211; Prioritize NCERT books.<br \/>\n&#8211; Take timed mock tests.<br \/>\n&#8211; Solve past NEET papers.<br \/>\n&#8211; Regularly revise and work on weak areas.<\/p>\n<h1>CUET UG 2026<\/h1>\n<h2>Latest News (Dec 1, 2025)<\/h2>\n<p>CUET UG 2026 is expected in May\u2013June 2026, with registration likely starting March 2026. Final details pending official notification.<\/p>\n<h2>Important Dates<\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Registration: March 2026<br \/>\n&#8211; Exam: May\u2013June 2026<br \/>\n&#8211; Admit Card: Few weeks before exam<br \/>\n&#8211; Result: Likely June\/July 2026<\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>Class 12 pass from a recognized board. Minimum 50% for General, 45% for SC\/ST. No age limit. Subject and university-specific rules may apply.<\/p>\n<h2>Syllabus &amp; Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n<p>Computer-based exam with three sections: Language, Domain Subjects (up to 5), and General Aptitude. 60 minutes per section. Syllabus based on Class 12 NCERT. +5 for correct, \u22121 for incorrect.<\/p>\n<h2>Application Process<\/h2>\n<p>Apply online via cuet.nta.nic.in. Fill personal details, upload documents, choose subjects. Fee ~\u20b91000 (General). Admit cards downloadable from official portal.<\/p>\n<h2>Preparation Tips<\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Understand exam format and subjects.<br \/>\n&#8211; Use NCERT textbooks.<br \/>\n&#8211; Take mock tests regularly.<br \/>\n&#8211; Analyze weak areas.<br \/>\n&#8211; Stay consistent and manage time well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEET UG 2026 Latest News (Dec 2, 2025) The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) has announced that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) will become compulsory for admission to several key undergraduate allied and healthcare programmes from the 2026\u201327 academic year. 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