NEET UG 2026 Application Begins
The National Testing Agency released the NEET-UG 2026 Information Bulletin on February 8, 2026, on its website. Candidates planning to appear for the NEET UG 2026 can register on the official website at https://neet.nta.nic.in/.
NEET-UG 2026 Registration Link: NEET-UG 2026 Registration
- The NEET-UG 2026 Information Bulletin has the following highlighting points:
- NEET UG 2026 registration began on February 8, 2026, and will end on March 8, 2026 (tentatively).
- The NEET-UG 2026 exam will be held on May 3, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST).
- The exam will be conducted in 13 different languages, i.e., Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
NEET-UG 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Before filling out the NEET-UG 2026 application, candidates are advised to review the eligibility criteria. The required criteria are mentioned below:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Citizen |
Indian/NRI/OCI or Foreign Nationals |
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Class 12th Qualifications |
Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English |
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Class 12th Minimum Marks |
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Minimum Age |
17 years as of 31st December |
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Upper Age Limit |
No Age Limit |
NEET-UG 2026: Schedule
Candidates applying for NEET-UG 2026 are advised to complete their application forms within the given timeline. Here is the complete NEET-UG 2026 schedule:
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Events |
Details |
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NEET-UG 2026 Application Begins |
February 8, 2026 |
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NEET-UG 2026 Application Ends |
March 8, 2026, up to 9:00 PM |
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NEET-UG 2026 Fee Payment Ends |
March 8, 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
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NEET-UG 2026 Correction Window |
March 10, 2026 – March 12, 2026 |
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NEET-UG 2026 City Intimation Slip |
To be announced |
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NEET-UG 2026 Admit Card |
To be announced |
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NEET-UG 2026 Exam |
May 3, 2026 (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM) |
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NEET-UG 2026 Answer Key |
To be announced |
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NEET-UG 2026 Results |
To be announced |
NEET-UG 2026: Documents Required
The following documents will be required by the candidate while filling out their NEET-UG 2026 application form:
- Valid ID Proof:
- For Indian Nationals: Aadhar Card/PAN Card/Driving Licence/Passport or any other valid govt. ID proof
- For NRIs: Passport Number
- For Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO: Passport Number or Citizenship Certificate Number
- Class 10th Mark Sheet/Certificate
- Class 12th Mark Sheet/Certificate
- The following documents are required in the prescribed format and size:
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Documents |
Format |
Size |
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Passport-Size Photograph |
JPG/JPEG |
10 KB – 200 KB |
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Signature |
JPG/JPEG |
10 KB – 50 KB |
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Left and Right Hand Fingers and Thumb Impression |
JPG/JPEG |
10 KB – 200 KB |
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PwD/PwBD Certificate |
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50 KB – 300 KB |
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Citizen/Embassy Certificate |
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50 KB – 300 KB |
NEET-UG 2026: Application Fees
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General | INR 1700 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | INR 1600 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | INR 1000 |
| Outside India | INR 9500 |
NEET-UG 2026: Exam Pattern
The details mentioned below are the overview of the NEET-UG 2026 exam pattern:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Offline (pen and paper) |
| Exam Duration | 180 minutes, i.e., 3 Hours |
| Subjects Covered |
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| Total no. of Questions | 180 questions |
| Total Marks | 720 marks |
For NEET-UG 2026 Syllabus, refer to: 4_updated_Notice_20260108180635.pdf
NEET-UG 2026: Must-Follow Instructions
NTA has also released instructions for candidates to follow when filling out the NEET-UG 2026 application.
- A candidate can apply for NEET-UG 2026 only through the online mode.
- The candidate must upload a recent passport-size photograph, proof of address, a scanned signature, and other required documents.
- A candidate can submit only one application.
- The candidate is advised to complete their application process before the deadline to avoid last-minute server issues.
- The candidate must ensure they provide an active email address and mobile number.
- When uploading documents, candidates must recheck their files.
