The NEET UG 2026 Registration announcement has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on 8 February 2026. The NEET Notification confirms that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET UG) will be conducted on 3 May 2026 in offline mode across India and select international centres. NEET UG is single entrance examination for admission to MBBS BDS AYUSH B.Sc. Nursing, and other undergraduate medical courses. Applicants can register themselves for NEET UG 2026 till 8 March 2026. The exam will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for a duration of three hours.
NEET UG 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 8 February 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 8 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 8 March 2026 (9:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8 March 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | 10–12 March 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | 3 May 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Eligibility Criteria For NEET UG 2026
- To apply for the NEET 2026 minimum age must be 17 years on or before 31 December 2026.
- To apply for the NEET UG, applicants must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent.
- To apply, applicants mandatory subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
- Minimum qualifying percentile to apply, must be for General/EWS: 50th percentile, for SC/ST/OBC-NCL: 40th percentile
- To apply for the NEET Form applicants nationality must be Indian, NRIs, OCI or Foreign Nationals (subject to admission norms)
Examination Structure & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) | 90 | 360 |
| Total | 180 | 720 |
Marking Pattern
- Correct answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect answer: negative 1
- Unanswered: 0 marks
Courses Covered Under NEET UG 2026
The NEET UG remains the single gateway for multiple undergraduate medical programs in India which includes MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, BVSc & AH (15% All India Quota), B.Sc. Nursing (selected institutions including Military Nursing Service).
Application Fee Details
| Category | Centres in India | Centres Outside India |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1,700 | ₹9,500 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹1,600 | ₹9,500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | ₹1,000 | ₹9,500 |
Application Process
Step 1 > Open the official NEET website at neet.nta.nic.in and click on the new registration link and generate your application number
Step 2 > Log in and complete personal, academic, and contact details and choose examination city preferences and question paper medium
Step 3 > Upload required documents including photograph, signature, thumb impressions, and certificates and pay the application fee as displayed.
Step 4 > Download and save the confirmation page after successful payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans. The NEET UG will be conducted on 3 May 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Ans. There is no upper age limit as per the latest NMC guidelines to apply for NEET 2026.
Ans. No applicants cannot change the selected language after final submission.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | DOWNLOAD NOW |
| NTA NEET UG Timelines | DOWNLOAD NOW |
| Apply Online | APPLY NOW |
| WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
| Telegram Group | Click Here |