NEET Application Form 2026 Released; Check Last Date, Fees & Photo Rules

The NEET Application Form 2026 has been released by the National Testing Agency on its official portal. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other medical courses for the academic session 2026–27 can now complete the NEET UG 2026 registration process online. As per the official schedule, the NEET 2026 registration last date is March 8, 2026. Candidates can submit the application form up to 9:00 PM, while the fee payment window will remain open till 11:50 PM on the same day.

NEET UG 2026 Registration: Key Highlights

The application process is available at the official website. Aspirants are advised to complete the process early to avoid last-minute technical issues related to document uploads, Aadhaar verification or fee payment. This year, candidates must carefully complete steps including:

• Live photograph capture
• Aadhaar-based eKYC authentication
• Selection of exam city as per address or question paper medium
• Uploading required documents in prescribed format

NEET 2026 Application Fees

The NEET registration fees 2026 vary by category:

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

Payment must be made through the available online modes within the deadline.

NEET Qualifying Exam Code 2026

While filling the NEET Application Form 2026, candidates must select the appropriate qualifying exam code based on their educational status:

• Code 1: Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2026
• Code 2: Droppers or repeat candidates
• Code 7: Foreign candidates

There are a total of seven qualifying codes, and selecting the correct one is mandatory for eligibility verification.

NEET Photo Requirements 2026

The NTA has specified strict guidelines regarding document uploads. Candidates must ensure the correct size and format before submission:

• Passport-size photograph: 10 KB to 200 KB (JPG/JPEG)
• Postcard-size photograph (4"x6"): 10 KB to 200 KB (JPG/JPEG)
• Signature: 10 KB to 100 KB (JPG/JPEG)
• Left and right-hand fingers and thumb impressions: 10 KB to 200 KB (JPG/JPEG)

Improperly uploaded documents may lead to rejection of the NEET UG 2026 registration form. Aspirants are encouraged to keep scanned copies ready in advance and verify all details before final submission. The correction window schedule is expected to be announced separately.