Lumi vs National Test Abhyas: an honest comparison for NEET UG
The exam body's free mock test app, and an app built around revision scheduling and ability estimates.
The short answer
National Test Abhyas is the National Testing Agency's own app: free, computer-based mock tests for NEET and JEE Main, with a new test released daily in English and Hindi, solutions and question-wise analysis. Lumi offers NEET UG practice with FSRS revision scheduling, a 2PL Item Response Theory ability estimate and simpleKT knowledge tracing. Every NEET aspirant can use Abhyas at no cost; Lumi is for students who also want their answers turned into a revision schedule.
National Test Abhyas and Lumi, side by side
Every row comes from public material, numbered against the source list below and checked on 27 Sep 2026. Where something is not published, we say so rather than guess. Features change; check the source before you decide.
| Feature | National Test Abhyas | Lumi |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher[1][5] | National Testing Agency (the body that conducts NEET UG) | Aikolumi Software Private Limited |
| Exams covered[1][4] | JEE Main and NEET | NEET UG only |
| Mock tests[1][4] | Computer-based mock tests; a new mock released daily in English and Hindi | Adaptive exams using Fisher information to select questions |
| Analysis after a test[1][4] | AI-driven analytics with actionable feedback; question-wise analysis with explanation and solution | 2PL Item Response Theory ability estimate and per-question diagnostics |
| Question source[1][4] | Mocks based on the current syllabus and previous year papers | Questions across Physics, Chemistry and Biology for NEET UG |
| Revision scheduling[1][4] | Not stated publicly | FSRS at a desired retention of 0.9 |
| Languages[1][5] | English and Hindi | English |
| Price[1][5] | Free | See the app for current plans |
| First App Store release[1][5] | 5 Aug 2020 | 7 Oct 2024 |
A note on test format
National Test Abhyas describes its mocks as giving exposure to computer-based tests. The NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin states that NEET (UG) 2026 was conducted in pen and paper mode. The questions are still useful practice, but the on-screen experience is not the same as the OMR sheet you fill on exam day. Check the current bulletin on neet.nta.nic.in for the mode of your exam.
Where National Test Abhyas is the better choice
- It is free, per its listing, so there is no cost to adding it to your routine.
- It is published by the National Testing Agency, the body that conducts NEET UG.
- It releases a new mock test daily, in English and Hindi.
- Solutions and question-wise analysis are available for every paper.
- It has been on the App Store since August 2020 with more ratings than Lumi.
Where Lumi fits
- You take Abhyas mocks and want revision between them scheduled by FSRS rather than by memory.
- You want an ability estimate that accounts for question difficulty, from Item Response Theory.
- You want knowledge tracing to pick your next practice concept from your answer history.
- You want a parent or teacher to see progress through Lumi's parent and educator insights.
What does it cost?
- National Test Abhyas, as described on its India App Store listing on 27 Sep 2026: free.
- Lumi: see the app for current plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is National Test Abhyas free?
Yes. Its App Store listing describes computer-based mock tests for JEE Main and NEET on your mobile or tablet, for free.
Who makes National Test Abhyas?
The National Testing Agency, the body that conducts NEET UG. The app is listed under the seller name National Testing Agency on the App Store.
Are Abhyas mocks the same format as NEET UG?
Abhyas mocks are computer based. The NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin states that the 2026 exam was in pen and paper mode. Confirm the mode for your year on the official NTA bulletin.
Should I use Abhyas or Lumi?
You can use both. Abhyas offers free daily mocks from the exam body. Lumi offers FSRS revision scheduling and an Item Response Theory ability estimate built from your practice answers.