The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the notification and invited online applications for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test [NEET (UG)] – 2026. This mandatory entrance exam is the sole gateway for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS courses, along with BSc (Nursing) in selected institutes across India, including AIIMS and JIPMER. Eligible candidates can now access the information bulletin and submit their application forms through the official NTA website.
NEET UG 2026: Important Dates and Registration Schedule
The NTA has provided a month-long window for students to complete the registration process. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final hours to avoid potential server congestion.
| Event | Tentative Deadline / Date |
| Online Application Starts | February 9, 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | March 9, 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | March 9, 2026 |
| Correction Window | Second Week of March 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | May 3, 2026 (Sunday) |
Application Fee and Required Documents
The application fee remains tiered based on categories. Candidates must ensure they have scanned copies of their latest passport-size photograph, postcard-size photograph, signature, and left and right-hand thumb impressions ready.
- General Category: ₹1,700
- General-EWS/ OBC-NCL: ₹1,600
- SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹1,000
Pro Tip: Ensure that the mobile number and email ID provided are permanent, as all future communication, including the OMR response sheet and results, will be sent to these credentials.
Exam Pattern and Language Options
NEET UG 2026 will continue to be a pen-and-paper (offline) test. The exam will consist of 200 multiple-choice questions (of which 180 must be answered) across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology).
- Duration: 3 hours and 20 minutes.
- Languages: The exam will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Guidance for Aspirants
As the application portal opens, candidates must be meticulous about their category selection. Errors made during this stage can often lead to complications during the counseling process conducted by the MCC or state authorities. Furthermore, with the recent announcement of 350 new MBBS seats in Gujarat and ongoing expansions in other states, the total seat pool for 2026 is expected to be the highest ever.
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