NEET UG 2026: Exam on May 3rd, Applications Open Until March 8th
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the NEET UG 2026 application form. As per the public notice dated 8 February 2026, eligible candidates can now apply online for
the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate), which is mandatory for admission to undergraduate medical courses across India.
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NEET UG 2026: Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 8 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 8 March 2026 (up to 9:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 8 March 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Correction Window: 10 March to 12 March 2026
- NEET UG 2026 Exam Date: 3 May 2026
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NEET UG 2026 Exam Schedule
- Exam Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Exam Timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST)
- Mode of Exam: Pen and Paper (Offline)
The exam centre details will be mentioned on the NEET UG 2026 admit card, which will be released later on the official website
Courses Covered Under NEET UG 2026
- MBBS
- BDS
- BVSc & AH
- AYUSH courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS)
- B.Sc Nursing (MNS) – Armed Forces Medical Services
As per the relevant Acts, NEET UG continues to be the single national-level entrance test for all undergraduate medical admissions in India
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NEET UG 2026 Languages
The examination will be conducted in 13 languages:
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urd
NEET UG 2026 Application Fee
For Centres in India:
- General: ₹1700
- General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹1600
- SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹1000
For Centres Outside India:
- All Categories: ₹9500
Additional processing charges and GST will be applicable
How to Apply for NEET UG 2026
Candidates must apply online only through the official website:
Applicants need to upload:
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Recent passport-size photograph
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Scanned signature
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Address proof and other required documents
Only one application per candidate is allowed. Any violation of instructions may lead to disqualification.
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Official Websites & Helpdesk
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Websites: nta.ac.in | neet.nta.nic.in
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Helpline Number: +91-11-40759000
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Email: neetug2026@nta.ac.in
Candidates are advised to read the Information Bulletin carefully before applying and regularly check the official website for updates regarding admit cards, city intimation slips, answer keys, and results
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