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.
Direct Link to Apply for NEET UG 2026
Download NEET Notification PDF 2026
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 |
How to Apply NEET Application Form 2026?
Candidates can apply for NEET 2026 applications online by following the simple steps given below
- Visit the official NEET website, neet.nta.nic.in
- Complete online registration using basic details
- Fill out the NEET application form
- Upload required documents in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the NEET UG form and download the confirmation page
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 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 |
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 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 UG 2026 Photograph Size, Format & Upload Guidelines for Registration
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 UG 2026 Document Upload Guidelines | ||
| 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) | 50–300 KB | |
| PwBD eligibility certificate | 50–300 KB | |
| Proof of residential address | 50–300 KB | |
| Secondary school completion certificate (Class 10) | 50–300 KB | |
| Class 10 scorecard | 50–300 KB | |
| CGPA-to-percentage conversion document (if needed) | 50–300 KB | |
| Nationality / citizenship confirmation document | 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.
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