The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) will take place on May 3, 2026, with more than 22 lakh candidates competing for approximately 60,000 seats in government medical colleges across India. Achieving a score of 600+ marks is often seen as the benchmark for securing admission, but only a small fraction of candidates reach this threshold. In 2025, only 73 candidates scored above 650 marks, highlighting the intense competition. The exam consists of 180 questions to be completed in 200 minutes, emphasizing the need for effective time management and strategic answering. Candidates are advised to focus on high-weight chapters, utilize memory techniques, and practice past year questions to enhance their performance. A well-planned attempt order, starting with Biology followed by Chemistry and then Physics, can significantly improve scores. To minimize negative marking, candidates should only attempt questions they are confident about and use option elimination strategies where possible.