Will NEET 2027 be a computer-based test?
As of 4 November 2026, NTA has not announced the mode for NEET-UG 2027. The Education Ministry said in May that NEET would move to CBT, and NTA told the Supreme Court it planned CBT from 2027. Later, the Centre said the move was still under consideration. Recent reports say the exam may stay on paper or use a hybrid format.
What do we know for sure, and what is still reported?
Official statements and confirmed updates
- 17 December 2024: The Radhakrishnan committee recommended a gradual move to CBT after remote-area problems are addressed. It did not set NEET's exam mode. ThePrint report
- 15 May 2026: Then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said NEET would move to CBT “from next year.” This was a minister's statement, not an NTA notice. Scroll report
- Around 29 May 2026: NTA told the Supreme Court it was “all set” to hold NEET in CBT from 2027, in consultation with the Health Ministry. Medical Dialogues report
- 5 to 6 August 2026: The Centre told the Supreme Court that the move was “under active consideration”. It said a final decision would follow the task force report and consultation. ThePrint report
- 4 November 2026: NTA's site has no NEET 2027 mode notice. Its exam calendars do not list NEET-UG. NTA website
Reported, but not an official plan
- 8 July 2026: A PTI report said CBT could run over at least 6 days at more than 1,000 centres. Another version said 5 to 6 days. Outlook report
- 1 November 2026: A report said a parliamentary committee recommended secure government centres and a phased move. Elets report
- 1 to 3 November 2026: Reports said the Nilekani task force had until January 2027 to submit its report. No government notification was found. Medical Dialogues report
- Around 3 November 2026: One report said NEET 2027 may remain pen-and-paper. Another said a hybrid option is under consideration. These reports disagree, so treat both as unconfirmed. Inshorts report · Medical Dialogues report
Not decided as of 4 November 2026
- 4 November 2026: NTA had not announced whether the mode will be CBT, pen-and-paper or hybrid. NTA website
- 4 November 2026: NTA had not announced the exam date, registration dates or information bulletin. The NEET 2027 exam is not listed in its current calendar. NTA website
- 4 November 2026: The number of shifts, exam stages and any score normalisation method were still undecided. The Centre said the mode decision was under consideration in August. ThePrint report
Check neet.nta.nic.in for an official update.
Will NEET 2027 be online or on paper?
The honest answer is that it has not been decided publicly. NEET-UG is still a pen-and-paper exam. NEET 2025, NEET 2026 and the 21 June 2026 re-exam were held on paper.
The May statement and NTA's court affidavit pointed towards CBT. In August, the Centre told the Court that the change remained under consideration. In early November, news reports described both a paper exam and a possible hybrid exam. Until NTA issues a notice, none of those reports settles the mode.
The Centre said the decision depends on the Nandan Nilekani-led task force and consultation with stakeholders. The task force's term was reported to have been extended to January 2027. Medical Dialogues report
What is the NEET CBT timeline?
| Date | What happened | Status and source |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | The Radhakrishnan committee shared its exam reform report. It suggested a gradual CBT move and other models, but did not choose NEET's mode. | Confirmed in ThePrint |
| 15 May 2026 | The Education Minister said NEET would move to CBT “from next year.” | Confirmed statement, Scroll |
| Around 29 May 2026 | NTA told the Supreme Court it was ready for CBT from 2027, in consultation with the Health Ministry. | NTA affidavit reported by Medical Dialogues |
| 5 to 6 Aug 2026 | The Centre said the move was under active consideration and the final decision was pending. | Confirmed in ThePrint |
| 16 Sep 2026 | The Centre described the task force's work on CBT transition, infrastructure and equity in an additional affidavit. | Confirmed in Medical Dialogues |
| 1 to 3 Nov 2026 | Reports said the task force had until January 2027. Other reports differed on paper or hybrid mode. | Reported: Medical Dialogues, Inshorts, Medical Dialogues |
| 4 Nov 2026 | NTA had not issued a NEET 2027 mode notice. | NTA website |
Is the 2027 date or exam pattern out?
No. NTA has not announced the NEET-UG 2027 exam date, registration dates or information bulletin. Some websites claim the exam date and application dates are out. We checked NTA's site and major news reports, and nothing backs those claims. Do not rely on them.
The latest established pattern is from NEET 2025 and 2026: 180 compulsory questions, 720 marks, and 180 minutes. A correct answer gets +4, a wrong answer gets −1, and an unanswered question gets 0. This is the current pattern, not a promise about 2027. Pattern details
Rumour check: 400 marks, two phases or a January exam?
- 400 marks: No official notice says NEET 2027 will be out of 400. The current NEET pattern is 720 marks.
- Two phases or two attempts: Not decided. The Centre said it was considering a single-stage and a two-stage model. That does not mean two attempts have been announced. ThePrint report
- Twice a year: No official notice says NEET will happen twice a year.
- From home: No NEET 2027 rule says candidates can take the exam from home. NTA's existing JEE Main and CUET CBT instructions describe assigned terminals at exam centres. JEE Main CBT instructions
- January exam: No official date says NEET 2027 will be held in January. NTA has not announced the exam date.
- Exam date already released: Some sites show a 3 May 2027 date. NTA's site does not. Treat it as unverified. NTA website
Why practise CBT if NEET's mode is not decided?
JEE Main and CUET already use NTA's CBT screen. NEET may move to CBT in 2027 or later, but that is not settled. Learning to read questions on screen, use a mouse and move through a question palette can take practice.
Our practice screen follows the interface NTA uses for JEE Main and CUET. It is not an official NEET CBT, because NTA has not released one. Use it to learn the buttons and screen flow, while you keep studying the NEET syllabus as usual.
Which guide should I read next?
- See how the question palette and CBT buttons work.
- Compare CBT and OMR exams.
- Build a simple CBT practice routine.
- Check NEET 2027 dates and updates.
- Understand marking, shifts and normalization.
- Read CBT exam-day rules on rough sheets and calculators.
- Compare NEET with JEE Main and CUET.
- Learn what a CBT exam is.
Questions students ask
Is NEET 2027 CBT confirmed?
No. NTA has not issued an official notice on the mode as of 4 November 2026. The Education Ministry and NTA had earlier spoken about a CBT move, while the Centre later said it remained under consideration.
Will NEET 2027 be online or offline?
The mode is not decided in an official notice. Recent reports differ, with some suggesting paper mode and another describing a possible hybrid exam.
Was NEET 2026 held as a CBT?
No. The original NEET 2026 exam and the 21 June re-exam were held on paper.
Has NTA announced the NEET 2027 exam date?
No. NTA has not announced the date, registration dates or information bulletin. Check NTA's official site for updates.
Will NEET 2027 have two phases or happen twice a year?
No such schedule has been announced. The Centre said a single-stage and a two-stage model were under consideration, but no format was decided.
Will NEET 2027 be a 400-mark exam?
There is no official notice saying this. The latest established pattern is 720 marks, with 180 compulsory questions.
Can I take NEET CBT from home?
No NEET 2027 notice says that. NTA's existing JEE Main and CUET CBT instructions use assigned terminals at centres.