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NMC (National Medical Commission) and NEET
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NMC, the National Medical Commission, is the national regulator of medical education. For NEET-UG its notices and regulations set the syllabus, the Class 12 qualifying marks and the qualifying percentile. It does not conduct the exam, which is NTA's job, and does not run counselling, which belongs to MCC and the states.
What NMC decides
| Matter | Rule |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG syllabus | Notified by NMC through its Under Graduate Medical Education Board |
| Qualifying percentile | 50th General, 40th SC/ST/OBC, 45th General-PwBD, 40th SC/ST/OBC-PwBD |
| Minimum Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together | 50% General, 40% SC/ST/OBC, 45% General-PwBD, 40% SC/ST/OBC-PwBD |
| Subjects required | Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English, passed individually |
The Class 12 marks rule and the subject rule are quoted in the Tamil Nadu 2026-27 prospectus from the Graduate Medical Education Regulations 1997, as amended in 2018. The percentile rule can be relaxed for a year by the Government of India in consultation with NMC if too few candidates qualify.
The NMC syllabus
NEET has used the NMC-prescribed syllabus since NEET 2024. The NEET-UG 2026 syllabus was notified on 22 December 2025 and was unchanged from 2025. NMC lists units by subject, not by class: 20 units in Physics, 20 in Chemistry and 10 in Biology. It says the syllabus is aligned with NCERT for Classes 11 and 12, so any class-wise split you see is a mapping to NCERT chapters, not an NMC rule.
Older articles still use the pre-2024 syllabus, which had topics such as Solid State, Surface Chemistry and Polymers that are no longer in NMC's chemistry unit list. Always check the unit list on nmc.org.in. The NEET syllabus guide maps it to NCERT chapters.
NMC, NTA and MCC at a glance
- NMC: rules, syllabus, eligibility.
- NTA: application, exam, key, result.
- MCC and state authorities: counselling and seat allotment.
Eligibility details such as age and attempts are in the NEET eligibility guide.
Frequently asked questions
Did NMC replace the Medical Council of India?
Yes. NMC is the current regulator and took over from the Medical Council of India, which is why older material mentions MCI.
Where can I read the official NEET syllabus?
On nmc.org.in, in the notice for the exam year, and in the NTA information bulletin.
Official sources
- National Medical Commission: syllabus notices and regulations.
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- NTANTA is the National Testing Agency that conducts NEET-UG. See what it handles, what it leaves to MCC and the states, and how to spot genuine NTA notices.
- MCCMCC, the Medical Counselling Committee under DGHS, runs NEET counselling for All India Quota, deemed, central and AIIMS seats. See its steps, rounds and limits.
- Information bulletinThe NEET information bulletin is NTA's official rulebook for each exam cycle. See what it covers, why older bulletins mislead and the 2027 bulletin's status.
- NEET syllabusThe NMC-prescribed NEET syllabus unit by unit: 20 Physics, 20 Chemistry and 10 Biology units, a Class 11 vs 12 split, and what was removed from the old syllabus.
- NEET eligibilityNEET-UG eligibility explained: minimum age of 17, Class 12 subjects, the 50/45/40% PCB marks rule by category, attempts, and OCI, NRI and foreign candidates.
More in NEET
- NEET tie-breakingNEET tie-breaking decides rank when candidates have equal marks. See the order NTA uses (Biology first), what was removed, and a worked example.
- NEET percentileNEET percentile is the share of candidates who scored at or below you. See the formula, how it differs from marks and rank, and the qualifying percentile rule.
- NRI quotaNRI quota is a separate share of private medical college seats. See Tamil Nadu's 15% share for 2026-27, how it differs from management quota and what to check.
- Nativity certificateA nativity certificate proves you are a native of Tamil Nadu, which the state quota requires. See why a residence certificate is not accepted and who may apply.
- OMR challengeAn OMR challenge in NEET is an objection to how your OMR sheet was recorded, unlike an answer key challenge. See how the display works and avoid fake sheets.
- Mop-up roundThe mop-up round is Round 3 of Tamil Nadu NEET counselling, with stricter joining and deposit rules. See what changes, the 2026 dates and how to prepare.
- MCC security depositThe MCC security deposit is refundable and paid at registration, unlike the fee. See the 2026 reported amounts, Tamil Nadu's deposit rules and when it is lost.
- Management quotaManagement quota is a category of private medical seats with higher fees. See the Tamil Nadu 2026-27 share, fees and deposit, and how it differs from NRI quota.