NEET UG 2026 Live Updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to begin the registration process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 soon. NTA will first release a detailed notification comprising crucial information such as registration dates, exam schedule, eligibility criteria, number of attempts allowed, tie-breaking policy, and more. Following the notification, the registration process will begin.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the notification for the NEET UG 2026. The official website for the application is neet.nta.nic.in. The application for the same has begun with the last date as March 8 upto 9 pm.  In the 2025 session of the medical entrance exam, the results were announced on June 14, with the exam conducted on May 4.

NEET 2026 Registration

NEET 2026 Registration Live: National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration process for NEET UG 2026 on February 8, 2026. Students can fill the online application form before March 8, 2026. Eligible students can fill NEET UG 2026 application form online at neet.nta.nic.in. It must be noted that no request for offline NEET registration 2026 will be accepted by the authorities. NTA has announced NEET 2026 exam date for all eligible students willing for MBBS, BDS admission in medical/ dental courses. The NEET 2026 exam is to be held on May 3, 2026, i.e. the first Sunday of May.

NEET UG is the sole exam in India to shortlist candidates for UG medical and allied courses. For the last two years, over 20 lakh students have been registering for the exam.

NEET UG 2026 – Important Highlights

Particular	Details
Exam Name	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG)
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper – OMR Based)
Exam Duration	3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Total Questions	180 (Compulsory)
Total Marks	720 Marks
Marking Scheme	+4 (Correct), -1 (Incorrect), 0 (Unattempted)
Official Website	neet.nta.nic.in

Important Dates

• Online Application Submission: 08 February 2026 to 08 March 2026 (up to 9:00 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 March 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
• Correction Window: 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026
• City Intimation Slip: To be announced
• Admit Card Release: To be announced
• Result Declaration: To be announced

Document Required for NEET 2026 Application Form

Have a look at the list of documents required for NEET 2026 regustration-

• Class 10 marks and percentage
• Class 12 marks and percentage
• Aadhar Card number/ Passport number/ Ration Card number/ bank account/ any other valid Govt. identity number
• Credit card/ Debit card/ Net banking
• Passport size photographneet documents required
• Postcard size photograph
• Left and right-hand fingers and thumb impression
• Signature
• Address Proof (Present and Permanent)
• Person With Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Certificate (if applicable)
• Citizenship certificate (applicable for NRI/OCI/Foreign citizen candidates)

NEET UG 2026: Date, languages and fee

While the official exam date is awaited, past trends suggest that NEET UG 2026 may be conducted on the first Sunday of May, tentatively May 3.

For NEET UG 2026 application fee varies based on the candidate’s category and whether the exam centre is in India or overseas. As per the latest information from the National Testing Agency (NTA), the tentative fee details are:

• General: Rs 1,700
• General-EWS, OBC-NCL: Rs 1,600
• SC, ST, PwBD: Rs 1,000
• Candidates opting for centres outside India: Rs 9,500

Steps To Apply For NEET UG 2026

• Visit the official website: neet.nta.nic.in
• On the homepage, click on the “New Registration” link.
• Read the instructions carefully and click “Proceed.”
• Fill in the required details to generate an application number and password.
• Log in to complete the application form with personal details, academic qualifications, and exam city preferences.
• Upload the required documents: Photograph: 10-200 KB, Signature: 4-30 KB
• Pay the application fee and submit the form.
• Take a printout of the completed form for future reference.