The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the notification for NEET-UG 2026, India’s largest medical entrance exam for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other undergraduate medical courses. The registration process has now begun on the official portal neet.nta.nic.in.
NEET-UG 2026 Key Dates
- Registration Start Date: February 6, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: March 16, 2026 (expected)
- Application Correction Window: March 20 – March 25, 2026
- Admit Card Release: April 30, 2026
- Exam Date: May 10, 2026
- Result Declaration: June 14, 2026
Application Fees
- General category: ₹1,700
- OBC/EWS: ₹1,600
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,000
- Foreign candidates: ₹9,500
Fees must be paid online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Documents Required for NEET-UG 2026 Registration
Candidates must keep the following documents ready before filling the form:
- Passport-size photograph (recent, scanned)
Signature (scanned)
Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
Category certificate (if applicable)
PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photograph (recent, scanned)
- Signature (scanned)
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
How to Fill NEET-UG 2026 Application Form
Visit the official website: neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on “New Registration” and enter personal details.
- Fill academic qualifications and exam centre preferences.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Exam Pattern & Eligibility
- Mode: Offline (pen-and-paper)
- Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany + Zoology)
- Questions: 200 MCQs (180 to be attempted)
Eligibility:
- Must have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
- Minimum age: 17 years as of December 31, 2026.No upper age limit.