NEET UG 2026 is the entrance exam students use to get admission in medical UG courses in India. The form is expected to start soon and the registration link will come only on the official website neet.nta.nic.in. Students who want MBBS and other medical courses should keep their documents ready and watch the website regularly. NEET UG 2026 is used for admission into courses like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BNYS and BUMS in approved colleges across India.
NEET UG 2026
The NEET 2026 notification PDF is available on neet.nta.nic.in. At present, only the NTA exam schedule is visible. The full notification will later include other dates like application form start and correction window. Students should note every important date so they do not miss any step. Students should not depend on rumours and should check only neet.nta.nic.in for updates. While filling the form, all details should match the documents. After submitting, keep the confirmation page safe. Also, since new rules are being discussed for centre allotment, students should ensure their Aadhaar details are correct as per the information given.
Where the NEET UG 2026 Form Will Be Available
The application form will be released only on the NEET website. While filling the form, students have to enter details like:
- personal information
- study details
- address and contact information
After entering details, students must upload scanned files in the given format:
- photo
- signature
- index finger impression (as mentioned)
After fee payment, students must download and save the confirmation/verification page, because it can be needed later.
Registration Month and Exam Month
NEET UG 2026 registration is expected to open in February 2026. Students who are planning medicine should start preparation early and keep all papers ready. It is also mentioned that NEET is usually conducted on the first Sunday of May. So NEET 2026 is expected around early May, and counselling will happen after the results for candidates who score well.
NEET UG 2026 New Rules
These are the new points mentioned for NEET 2026:
- NEET will continue in the same single exam format for MBBS/BDS. There were rumours about a different style exam, but NTA will conduct it normally.
- From 2026, exam city choice may not be given. NTA may allot centre automatically. The centre allotment is said to depend on Aadhaar address.
- NMC has spoken about increasing MBBS seats by expanding intake and adding new medical colleges.
- From 2026–27, NEET will be used for many allied and healthcare UG courses also, not only MBBS/BDS.
- A tie-breaking rule notice is expected in early February to explain ranking when scores are same.
NEET 2026 Eligibility
Age: Candidate must be 17 years or above by the end of 2026.
Education: Candidate must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent.
Nationality: Allowed categories mentioned are:
- Indian citizen
- NRI
- OCI
- foreign national
- PIO
Subjects Needed: Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognised board.
Minimum Marks: General: 50% in Biology, Physics and Chemistry and Reserved categories: 40%
NEET UG 2026 Fee Details
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/UR | ₹1700 |
| EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹1600 |
| SC/ST | ₹1000 |
| PwD | ₹1000 |
| Transgender | ₹1000 |
| NRI/OCI Card Holder | ₹9500 |
How to Fill NEET UG 2026 Form
When the link opens, students can apply like this:
- Go to neet.nta.nic.in
- Open the NEET UG 2026 Registration option in e-services
- Enter mobile number and create password
- Fill details like name, father’s name, DOB and board roll number
- Upload photo, signature and thumb/index impression
- Pay the fee
- Download the submitted form and confirmation page
Documents Needed for NEET UG 2026 Registration
Before you start filling the NEET 2026 online form, first keep all your papers ready. If the file size or format is wrong, the website will not accept it. So check properly before uploading.
| What You Have to Upload | File Size and Type |
|---|---|
| Small passport photo (recent) | 10 KB to 200 KB, JPG/JPEG image |
| Postcard photo (4×6 size) | 10 KB to 200 KB, JPG/JPEG image |
| Your signature photo | 10 KB to 100 KB, JPG/JPEG image |
| Both hands finger and thumb print images | 10 KB to 200 KB, JPG/JPEG image |
| Caste certificate (if you are from reserved category) | 50 KB to 300 KB, PDF |
| 10th pass certificate | 50 KB to 300 KB, PDF |
| 10th marks memo | 50 KB to 300 KB, PDF |
| CGPA to percentage proof (only if your marks are in CGPA) | 50 KB to 300 KB, PDF |
| ID proof (if not using Aadhaar or DigiLocker) | 10 KB to 200 KB, JPG/JPEG image |
| Address proof (present and permanent) | 50 KB to 300 KB, PDF |
| Nationality or embassy proof (if required) | 50 KB to 300 KB, PDF |
| Disability certificate (if applying under PwBD) | 50 KB to 300 KB, PDF |
After you upload all files, click on the save button. Check once again if every document is clear and correct. Now go to the payment page. You can pay the NEET form fee using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. The amount depends on your category. Before paying, check all details carefully. Once payment is done, you cannot change the form easily.
NEET 2026 Dates (Expected Timeline Given)
| Event | Expected Month/Window |
|---|---|
| Notification | February 2026 |
| Form Start | February 2026 |
| Last Date + Fee Payment | March 2026 |
| Correction Window | March 2026 |
| Exam City Slip | April 2026 |
| Admit Card | April 2026 |
| Exam Date | 3 May 2026 (tentative) |
| Exam Time | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST) |
| Reporting | By 1:15 PM |
| Last Entry | 1:30 PM |
| Provisional Key | May 2026 (tentative) |
| Final Key | May/June 2026 (tentative) |
| Result | June 2026 (tentative) |
Admit Card How Students Download
The admit card is expected around April 2026. Students must download it from the same NEET website.
- Open neet.nta.nic.in
- Click NEET Admit Card 2026 link
- Login with correct details
- Verify details and download admit card
- Keep 2–3 printouts ready
NEET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Pen & Paper (Offline) |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 200 (180 to be attempted) |
| Marking | +4 correct, -1 wrong, 0 unattempted |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Type | MCQ |
| Languages | 13+ languages (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Oriya, Assamese, Urdu, Punjabi, Malayalam) |
| Syllabus Source | NCERT Class 11 & 12, NTA guidelines |
| Weightage | Biology 50%, Physics 25%, Chemistry 25% |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST, tentative) |
Syllabus Topics
- Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Oscillations & Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects, EMI, Optics, Dual Nature, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices
- Chemistry: Physical Chemistry topics, Chemical Bonding, Inorganic blocks (s, p, d, f), Coordination compounds, Organic chemistry chapters like hydrocarbons, alcohols, carbonyls, amines, biomolecules, polymers, everyday life chemistry
- Biology: Living world diversity, cell, genetics, human and plant physiology, ecology, biotech, reproduction, health & disease, structural organisation, molecular inheritance
How to Correct NEET UG Application Form
After the form last date is over, students will get one chance to correct mistakes. Only those who already filled and submitted the form can use this option. No extra money is needed for making changes. But some details cannot be touched. Your name, registered phone number, email ID and permanent address cannot be edited. So these things must be correct from the beginning. Follow these steps carefully.
- First, open the official NEET website on your mobile or computer.
- Then login using your application number and password.
- After login, find the option for correction and click on it.
- Read all instructions shown on the screen. It will tell you what details you can change.
- You will get a verification code on your registered mobile number. Type that code to continue.
- Now update the details wherever needed. Fill carefully without making new mistakes.
- After finishing, click on the final submit button to save the changes.
- At last, download the new updated form and keep it safely. You may need it later.