National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is the sole gateway for undergraduate medical education in India, enabling admission to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS) in government, private, deemed, and central universities, as well as 15% All India Quota for BVSc & AH. Scheduled for May 3, 2026, in pen-paper mode, the exam features 200 questions (180 to attempt) from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with negative marking to test accuracy and depth. NEET UG unifies medical admissions, replacing multiple state/college tests for fairness and transparency. With registrations from February to March 2026, it attracts over 20 lakh aspirants competing for ~1.1 lakh MBBS seats and thousands more in BDS/AYUSH. Qualifying leads to counselling via MCC (15% AIQ/Deemed/Central) and state authorities (85% state quota). Known for high competition and NCERT-based syllabus, success in NEET UG opens doors to prestigious institutions like AIIMS (post-NEET merit), government medical colleges, and private seats, offering world-class training, research opportunities, and careers in medicine, dentistry, and traditional systems. With reservations, TFW schemes, and NRI quotas, NEET UG promotes inclusive access to quality healthcare education.