NEET 2026 exam date and registration schedule are expected to be announced shortly by the National Testing Agency. Ahead of the application process, NTA has issued an advisory asking candidates to update mandatory documents before filling the form. NEET UG 2026 will be conducted for admission to undergraduate medical and allied courses across India.
NEET 2026 Exam Date and Notification Timeline
The National Testing Agency is expected to release the NEET 2026 notification along with the exam date and registration schedule. Based on previous trends, the examination is likely to be conducted on a Sunday in the month of May. Key expected details are outlined below:
- Expected exam month: May 2026
- Tentative exam date: 3 May 2026
- Exam authority: National Testing Agency
- Official website: neet.nta.nic.in
The final NEET 2026 exam date will be confirmed only after the official notification is released.
NTA Advisory on Aadhaar, UDID and Category Certificate Updation
The National Testing Agency issued an official advisory on 5 January 2026 regarding mandatory document verification. Candidates are advised to ensure all identity and category-related documents are updated before registration. According to the advisory, the Aadhaar card must contain the following details:
- Candidate’s name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Photograph
- Address
- Biometric details, wherever applicable
Candidates applying under the PwBD category must ensure that the UDID card is valid and updated. Category certificates must also be issued in the prescribed format to avoid rejection during verification.
NEET UG 2026 Registration Date and Application Process
The NEET 2026 application form will be released online along with the official notification. Registration will be conducted entirely in online mode through the NTA portal. The application process will include the following steps:
- Visit the official website at neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the new registration link
- Accept the declaration and proceed
- Enter personal and contact details to generate login credentials
- Log in and fill the NEET 2026 application form
- Upload documents as per specifications
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
Candidates are advised to keep scanned copies of documents ready before beginning the application process.
NEET 2026 Registration Fee Structure
The registration fee for NEET UG 2026 will vary by category. The fee must be paid online through available digital payment modes. The category-wise fee structure is provided below:
The registration fee is non-refundable once paid. NEET 2026 remains one of the largest national-level entrance examinations, and candidates are advised to track official announcements closely to avoid missing key deadlines.
