NEET UG 2026 Applications Open from February 8, Exam Scheduled for May 3

NEET UG 2026 Applications Open from February 8, Exam Scheduled for May 3

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the online application process for NEET (UG) 2026 for admission to undergraduate medical and allied courses across the country. According to the public notice issued on 8 February 2026, eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official NEET website.

NEET (UG) 2026 will function as the single national-level entrance examination for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, and other recognised medical programmes, in accordance with guidelines laid down by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and other regulatory authorities.

Important Dates (Official Schedule)

Start of Online Applications: 08 February 2026

Last Date to Apply: 08 March 2026 (up to 09:00 PM)

Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 March 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)

Correction Window: 10 March to 12 March 2026

NEET (UG) 2026 Exam Date: 03 May 2026 (Sunday)

Exam Timing: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (IST)

Exam Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours)

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Courses Covered Under NEET (UG) 2026

NEET (UG) 2026 scores will be considered for admission to the following courses:

MBBS and BDS in all medical institutions across India

BAMS, BUMS, BSMS (Indian Systems of Medicine)

BHMS (Homeopathy)

B.Sc. Nursing for Military Nursing Service (MNS) in AFMS institutions

Admissions will be carried out as per the rules and regulations of the respective governing bodies.

 

Medium and Languages of Examination :

The NEET (UG) 2026 examination will be conducted in 13 languages:

Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Application Fee (Category-wise)

For Examination Centres in India:

General: ₹1700

General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹1600

SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹1000

For Centres Outside India:

All Categories: ₹9500

Eligibility Criteria for NEET (UG) 2026 : 

Candidates applying for NEET (UG) 2026 must:

Have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English

Fulfil the age criteria as prescribed by NMC and NTA

Satisfy category-wise eligibility and reservation norms

OBC-NCL candidates must belong to the Central OBC List

How to Apply for NEET (UG) 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

Visit the official website: neet.nta.nic.in

Click on “NEET (UG) 2026 Registration”

Complete new registration and create login credentials

Enter personal, academic, and contact details carefully

Upload required documents:

Recent passport-size photograph

Scanned signature

Address proof (if applicable)

Select preferred exam city

Pay the application fee online using UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking

Submit the application form and download the confirmation page

⚠️ Note: Only one application per candidate is permitted.

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Admit Card, Exam City & Result Information

Exam City Intimation Slip: To be announced on the NTA website

Admit Card Release: Date to be notified later

Answer Key & Recorded Responses: To be published after the examination

NEET (UG) 2026 Result: To be declared on the official portal

Important Instructions for Candidates

Applications will be accepted only in online mode

All details must match official documents

Registered email ID and mobile number must remain active throughout the process

Failure to follow instructions may result in disqualification

Official Websites & Helpdesk :

NEET Portal: neet.nta.nic.in

NTA Website: nta.ac.in

Helpline: +91-11-40759000

Email: [email protected]

Official Notice : Click here

 

 

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