NEET 2026 Registration Form (Out), Application Link Active

The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026) registration has been started from 8 February 2026. Eligible students can now visit the official website, nta.nic.in and apply for the NEET Application Form 2026 till 8 March 2026. The Entire NEET UG Form Filling process is online. Candidates are advised to read the official NTA information bulletin carefully before applying to avoid mistakes during registration. NEET NTA exam 2026 will be held on 3 May 2026 in 13 languages across 552 cities in India and 14 international locations.

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NEET 2026 Overview

NEET is a national-level medical entrance exam conducted annually for admission to undergraduate medical courses across India. Aspirants must check the table given below for further information.

NEET Exam 2026 Overview
Particulars Details
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Name NEET UG 2026 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
Category Application Form
Status Released
NEET 2026 Exam Date 3 May 2026 (Sunday)
NEET Form Date 2026 8 February 2026
NEET Application Last Date 8 March 2026
Mode of Application Online
Official Website neet.nta.nic.in

 

NEET 2026 Registration Form OUT

NEET Application Form 2026 is now available on the official NEET website. MBBS exam aspirants applying for NEET UG must fill out the online application form carefully and submit it before the last date i.e. 8 March 2026. Candidates are required to pay the NEET application fee online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI to complete the registration process. Applicants should verify all personal and academic details before final submission to avoid rejection. For your easy convenience the direct NEET application link is attached below.

Download NEET Notification PDF 2026

Download NEET Information Bulletin 2026 PDF

Download NEET Aadhar Advisory Official PDF 

NEET 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important events related to the NEET 2026 application process, including registration, the correction window and the exam date so that they do not miss any important updates.

NEET Important Dates 2026
Event Date
Application Form Release 8 February 2026
Last Date to Apply 8 March 2026
Application Correction Window 10 – 12 March 2026
Exam City Intimation Slip April 2026
Admit Card Release April 2026
NEET 2026 Exam Date 3 May 2026
Provisional Answer Key Release Late May 2026
Result Declaration June 2026

NEET 2026 Aadhaar eKYC

For NEET UG 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has made Aadhaar‑based eKYC verification and live photo capture mandatory during the online registration process to enhance security and prevent impersonation; candidates must enter their 12‑digit Aadhaar number, verify it via an OTP to the Aadhaar‑linked mobile, and have their live photo matched with the Aadhaar database before continuing the application. While Aadhaar eKYC is required for identity authentication in the standard NEET UG 2026 application, aspirants whose Aadhaar details don’t match (for example, old photo or DOB mismatch) they can use any other government IDs such as Passport, Driving License, Voter ID card or PAN card to register for NEET 2026 exam

How to Apply NEET Application Form 2026?

Candidates can apply for NEET 2026 applications online by following the simple steps given below

  1. Visit the official NEET website, neet.nta.nic.in
  2. Complete online registration using basic details
  3. Fill out the NEET application form
  4. Upload required documents in the prescribed format
  5. Pay the application fee online
  6. Submit the NEET UG form and download the confirmation page

Direct Link to Apply for NEET UG 2026

Documents Required To Apply for NEET 2026 Registration

Before filling out the NEET 2026 registration form, candidates should keep all required documents ready to ensure a smooth and error-free NEET application process. Having the correct documents in the prescribed format helps avoid mistakes during online registration, form submission, and later verification by NTA.

List of Documents Required for NEET Registration 2026

Candidates should keep all the important documents for NEET 2026 to avoid rushing at the eleventh hour.

  • Class 10 certificate (for date of birth verification)
  • Class 12th mark sheet or passing certificate
  • Recent passport-size photograph (as per NTA guidelines)
  • Scanned signature
  • Category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS), if applicable
  • PwBD certificate (if applicable)

NEET 2026 Registration: Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Filling incorrect personal details (name, date of birth, or category)
  • Uploading wrong or unclear documents and photographs
  • Missing the eligibility criteria before applying
  • Choosing the wrong exam city or center preferences
  • Ignoring the instructions for fee payment and payment confirmation
  • Submitting multiple or incomplete application forms
  • Not reviewing the application before final submission

NEET 2026 Registration Fees

The NEET 2026 registration fee varies according to the candidate’s category and must be paid online using a debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking. Candidates are advised to check the detailed fee structure in the table given below before completing the payment.

NEET Registration Fees 2026
Category Application Fee
General ₹1,700
General-EWS / OBC-NCL ₹1,600
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender ₹1,000
Candidates Appearing from Outside India ₹9,500
Payment Mode Online
Accepted Payment Methods Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
Refund Status Non-Refundable

What to Do If NEET 2026 Payment Fails During Registration?

In case the NEET 2026 payment fails during the registration process, applicants should not make another payment immediately. As per the NTA advisory, MBBS aspirants must wait for some time and then re-login using their application number and password to check the payment status. If the status still shows “Not Confirmed”, candidates should click on the “Go for Free” link available on the same page to verify the transaction. If the payment is still not confirmed after verification, only then should candidates proceed to pay the NEET 2026 application fee again.

NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the NEET 2026 eligibility criteria set by NTA, including age limit, educational qualification, and nationality requirements.

NEET Educational Qualifications

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects from a recognized board.

Minimum Marks Required for NEET 2026

General category candidates must secure at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for PwD candidates), while OBC/SC/ST candidates require a minimum of 40% aggregate marks (40% for PwD candidates).

Note– Marks obtained in Mathematics are not considered while determining eligibility for NEET 2026.

NEET 2026 Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission, and there is no upper age limit for NEET 2026.

Number of Attempts Allowed in NEET

There is no restriction on the number of attempts, allowing candidates to appear for NEET multiple times.

Nationality Criteria for NEET 2026

Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals are eligible to apply for NEET 2026, subject to admission guidelines.

Validity of NEET 2026 Score

The NEET 2026 score is valid for one academic session only.

NEET City Intimation Slip

NEET City Intimation Slip will be released 10 days before the exam on the NTA official website. The City Intimation slip is an important document as it informs candidates about the exam city and centre where the test will be conducted. NEET City Intimation slip helps students plan their travel and stay arrangements in advance.

NEET 2026 Exam Date

The NEET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on 3 May 2026 by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam will be conducted in a single shift from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST). NEET 2026 will consist of 200 questions, out of which candidates need to attempt 180 questions, carrying a total of 720 marks. The NTA NEET exam will be held in offline (pen-and-paper) mode for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses across India.

NEET 2026 Photo Requirements

Candidates applying for NEET UG 2026 must upload the required documents in the prescribed format and file size during registration. Make sure all files are clear, valid, and correctly sized to avoid application rejection.

NEET Photo Requirements 2026
Upload Requirement Allowed File Type Size Limit
Recent passport photo (scanned) JPEG / JPG 10–200 KB
Postcard-size photo (4 × 6 inches) JPEG / JPG 10–200 KB
Applicant’s signature image JPEG / JPG 10–50 KB
Left & right-hand fingerprint impressions JPEG / JPG 10–200 KB
Valid photo ID (excluding Aadhaar/DigiLocker) JPEG / JPG 10–200 KB
Reservation or category proof (where applicable) PDF 50–300 KB
PwBD eligibility certificate PDF 50–300 KB
Proof of residential address PDF 50–300 KB
Secondary school completion certificate (Class 10) PDF 50–300 KB
Class 10 scorecard PDF 50–300 KB
CGPA-to-percentage conversion document (if needed) PDF 50–300 KB
Nationality / citizenship confirmation document PDF 50–300 KB

NEET 2026 Exam Schedule

The NTA NEET UG exam 2026 will be conducted in a single shift on 3 May 2026. All the medical exam aspirants are advised to check the table given below to know the complete NEET examination schedule.

NTA NEET 2026 Exam Timings
NEET 2026 Exam Date 03 May 2026 (Sunday)
Number of Exam Centres 566
Entry Gates Open at Exam Centre 11:00 AM
Final Entry Allowed 01:30 PM
Security Check & Admit Card Verification 01:30 PM – 01:45 PM
Test Booklet Handed Over to Candidates 01:45 PM
Filling Details on Question Paper 01:50 PM
NEET 2026 Exam Begins 02:00 PM
NEET 2026 Exam Ends 05:00 PM
Extended Time for PwD / PwBD Candidates Up to 06:00 PM

NEET UG Exam Centre

NTA NEET exam centres are listed in the table given below. MBBS and BDS exam aspirants who have applied for the medical exam entrance must know the cities to fill their exam city preference accordingly.

NEET Exam Centre List
Delhi New Delhi
Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Varanasi
Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad
Rajasthan Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Jodhpur
Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur
Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur
West Bengal Kolkata, Siliguri, Durgapur
Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy
Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru
Telangana Hyderabad, Warangal
Andhra Pradesh Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati
Gujarat Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot
Punjab Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana
Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode

NEET UG Question Paper Medium 2026

NEET exam 2026 will be held in a total of 13 languages by NTA which includes English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu. Candidates must choose their preferred language while filling the NEET UG 2026 Registration form as medium of language cannot be changed later.

NEET Code 2026

The NEET 2026 Qualifying Exam Codes help candidates select the correct academic status while filling out the application form. Students must choose the appropriate code based on their qualification (Class 12 appearing, passed, B.Sc., or foreign qualification) as per NTA eligibility guidelines to avoid form rejection.

NEET 2026 Code
Exam Code Academic Qualification Applicable Candidates
01 Currently appearing in Class 12 (2026) Students who will complete their board exams in 2026
02 Passed 10+2 / Class 12 Candidates who have already qualified higher secondary education
03 Intermediate / Pre-Degree (Science) Students with qualification equivalent to Class 12 Science
04 Pre-Medical / Pre-Professional Candidates who completed this course after higher secondary
05 B.Sc. – First Year Students pursuing first-year university-level science degree
06 B.Sc. Graduate Candidates who have completed graduation with required science subjects
07 Foreign Qualification Students holding an equivalent qualification from abroad

NEET UG Courses

The NEET is conducted by NTA to offer admission to undergraduate and medical allied health science courses across India. Through National Eligibility cum Entrance Test exam students secure admission in MBBS, BDS, Ayurvedic, Unani and Venetary courses. Check the table below for complete details on NEET UG courses

Courses Offered Through NEET UG 2026
Course Name Full Form Duration Career Field
MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 5.5 Years (Including 1 Year Internship) Doctor (Allopathy)
BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery 5 Years (Including Internship) Dentist
BAMS Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery 5.5 Years (Including Internship) Ayurveda Doctor
BHMS Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery 5.5 Years (Including Internship) Homeopathy Doctor
BUMS Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery 5.5 Years (Including Internship) Unani Doctor
BSMS Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery 5.5 Years (Including Internship) Siddha Doctor
BVSc & AH Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry 5.5 Years Veterinary Doctor
BSc Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing 4 Years Nursing & Healthcare

 

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FAQs

Is Aadhaar mandatory for NEET Registration 2026?

Yes, Aadhaar is mandatory while filling the NEET UG 2026 application form for identity verification. Candidates must ensure that their Aadhaar details match their school records to avoid rejection.

Why am I unable to fill the NEET Application Form 2026?

Students may face issues while filling the NEET Application Form 2026 due to slow internet, heavy traffic on the NTA NEET website, Aadhaar-linked mobile number errors, or multiple registration attempts.

Is offline registration allowed for NEET UG 2026?

No, offline registration is not allowed. The NTA accepts the NEET Application Form 2026 only in online mode, and no offline forms will be accepted under any circumstances.

What is the NEET exam timing 2026?

The NEET 2026 exam timing is from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST). The exam will be conducted in a single shift for all candidates across India and abroad.

What time should candidates report for NEET 2026?

Candidates should report to their NEET 2026 exam centre by 11:00 AM. Late entry after the last reporting time will not be allowed under any circumstances.

Will NEET 2026 be conducted in two phases?

No, NEET 2026 will not be conducted in two phases. As per the NEET NTA exam pattern, the exam will be held in a single phase and single shift for all candidates.

What is the duration of the NEET exam 2026?

The NEET 2026 exam duration is 3 hours, from 2 PM to 5 PM. Candidates with PwD/PwBD category will be given extra time as per NTA rules.

What is APAAR ID for NEET 2026?

APAAR ID is a 12 digit unique code used to identify proof issued to students. It stores all academic details of candidates at one place. Candidates can their APAAR ID to register for NEET 2026.

How to Make APAAR ID for NTA NEET 2026 Application ?

Candidates can create an APAAR ID for NEET registration by visiting their school, applying for the ID, validating details and showing parental consent. Once generated the APAAR ID is stored securely in Digi Locker.

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