NEET 2026 Application Form Released at neet.nta.nic.in

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• Updated on 16 Feb, 2026, 1:21 PM, by Amrita Das

NTA has released the NEET 2026 application form at neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates must complete registration before March 8, 2026, to appear for the exam.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET 2026 application form on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who wish to appear for the undergraduate medical entrance examination must complete the registration process before March 8, 2026.

The agency has advised aspirants not to wait until the last date to avoid technical issues and payment failures. NEET 2026 is conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy courses for the academic session 2026–27.

NEET 2026 Registration Last Date and Timing

The last date to submit the NEET 2026 application form is March 8, 2026, up to 9:00 PM. The fee payment window will remain open until 11:50 PM on the same day. Candidates must complete both form submission and fee payment to ensure successful registration.

Changes in NEET 2026 Application Process

Applicants may require additional time due to recent changes in the registration process, including:

Live photo capture
Aadhaar-based eKYC verification
Selection of exam city based on address
Question paper medium selection

New applicants and repeaters are advised to begin early to avoid last-minute complications.

Issues Faced While Filling NEET 2026 Form

Many candidates have reported confusion regarding certain fields in the application form. Key clarifications are provided below.

What to Fill in NEET Qualifying Code?

Candidates must select the correct qualifying examination code that matches their academic status. There are seven codes:

Code 1 – Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2026
Code 2 – Droppers or repeaters
Code 7 – Foreign candidates
Other codes apply to specific eligibility categories

Choosing the correct code is essential for eligibility verification.

NEET 2026 Application Fee

The category-wise registration fee is as follows:

General: INR 1,700
General-EWS/OBC-NCL: INR 1,600
SC/ST/PwBD/PwD/Third Gender: INR 1,000

Payment must be completed online through the available payment modes.

NEET 2026 Photo and Document Requirements

Candidates must upload documents strictly as per the prescribed size and format. Images not meeting specifications may lead to rejection.

Required Documents and Specifications

Scanned Passport Size Photograph: 10 KB to 200 KB (JPG/JPEG)
Scanned Postcard Size Photograph (4"x6"): 10 KB to 200 KB (JPG/JPEG)
Scanned Signature: 10 KB to 100 KB (JPG/JPEG)
Left and Right-Hand Fingers and Thumb Impressions: 10 KB to 200 KB (JPG/JPEG)

Applicants should resize or compress images before uploading to match the required dimensions.

Important Advisory

Candidates are strongly advised to:

Use only the official website for registration
Keep scanned documents ready in the correct format
Complete Aadhaar verification carefully
Avoid waiting until the last date

Early registration will help prevent server congestion and technical delays as the deadline approaches.

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