NEET 2026 exam, held today on May 3, wrapped up a few hours ago, and early feedback shows it was a balanced test. Students across India are sharing mixed reactions, with many calling it moderate overall.
Overall Difficulty
The paper was moderate, similar to recent years but with some twists in time management. Experts note it wasn’t a shock like 2024, but required solid prep. Good attempts ranged from 155-165 out of 180 for top scores.medicine.
Subject Breakdown
Physics stood out as moderate to tough, packed with numericals and concepts from Mechanics and Electrodynamics. Chemistry stayed easy to moderate, balancing Organic and Physical topics directly from NCERT. Biology was the easiest, NCERT-heavy in Genetics and Human Physiology, making it a scoring section.
| Subject | Difficulty Level | Key Challenges | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | Moderate to Tough | Lengthy calculations, Class 12 focus | 30-35 |
| Chemistry | Easy to Moderate | Tricky Organic questions | 35-40 |
| Biology | Easy to Moderate | Direct NCERT facts | 75-85 |
Student Reactions
Many students exiting centers said Physics ate up time, calling it the biggest hurdle. Biology got praise as “doable” and quick, while Chemistry surprised with balanced tricks. One common line: “Tougher than mocks, but fair if you stuck to NCERT.”
Cutoff Expectations
General category cutoff eyes 135-145 marks, lower than last year due to Physics. Reserved categories: OBC/SC around 105-135, ST 100-135. These are early estimates; official NTA keys come soon.
