The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 registration process will close next week, on March 8, 2026. Candidates who want to appear for the exam must complete the online application process within the given deadline on the official website.
The registration process is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). As per the official public notice issued on February 8, 2026, applications are being accepted only in online mode.
NEET UG 2026: Important dates
Here are the key dates candidates should note:
- Registration start date:
February 8, 2026
- Last date to apply:
March 8, 2026 (up to 9:00 PM)
- Last date for fee payment:
March 8, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Application correction window:
March 10 to March 12, 2026
- NEET UG 2026 exam date:
May 3, 2026
- Exam duration:
180 minutes (3 hours)
- Exam timing:
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
- Mode of exam:
Pen and paper
- Languages:
Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu
Courses covered through NEET UG 2026
NEET UG 2026 scores will be used for admission to:
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
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Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc and AH)
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Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
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Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
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Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
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Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
The exam is also mandatory for Military Nursing Service (MNS) candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing courses at Armed Forces Medical Services hospitals.
NEET UG 2026 application fee
The application fee varies by category:
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General: ₹1,700
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General–Economically Weaker Section (EWS) / Other Backward Classes–Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): ₹1,600
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Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) / Third Gender: ₹1,000
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Candidates outside India: ₹9,500
How to apply for NEET UG 2026
Candidates can follow these steps:
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Visit the official website neet. nta. nic. in
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Click on the NEET UG 2026 registration link
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Complete the registration using basic details
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Fill out the application form carefully
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Upload the required documents
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Pay the application fee online
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Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Direct link here.
Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline and carefully read the information bulletin available on the official website. For the latest updates on NEET UG 2026, applicants should regularly check neet.nta.nic.in.
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