NEET UG 2026 Application Window Closing on 8 March, Exam on 3 May for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical courses in India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has advised aspirants to complete their registration before the deadline. The NEET UG 2026 application process began on 8 February 2026 and will remain open until 8 March 2026, after which the registration link will be closed.
NEET UG 2026 Registration Deadline and Key Dates
Candidates planning to appear for the medical entrance examination must keep track of the official schedule announced by the NTA. The key dates for the NEET UG 2026 application and examination process are as follows:
- Application start date: 8 February 2026
- Last date to submit application: 8 March 2026 (up to 9:00 PM)
- Last date for fee payment: 8 March 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Application correction window: 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026
- NEET UG 2026 exam date: 3 May 2026
The examination will be conducted across multiple centres in India under the supervision of the National Testing Agency.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern and Mode
The NEET UG examination is the single national entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS and other allied programmes in India. According to the official schedule, the exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode for a duration of three hours from 2 PM to 5 PM. The question paper will consist of subjects from the Physics, Chemistry and Biology syllabus based on the Class 11 and Class 12 curriculum.
Steps to Apply for NEET UG 2026 Online
Candidates must complete the application process through the official NEET portal before the closing date. The registration process generally involves the following steps:
- Visit the official website — neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the NEET UG 2026 registration link
- Complete new candidate registration and generate login credentials
- Fill in personal, academic and exam city details
- Upload required documents such as photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee and submit the form
Applicants are advised to verify all details carefully before final submission to avoid errors.
NEET UG 2026 Role in Medical Admissions
NEET UG is the national-level entrance examination used for admission to undergraduate medical courses in government and private institutions across India. The examination is mandatory for admission to:
- MBBS programmes
- BDS courses
- AYUSH courses such as BAMS, BHMS and BUMS
- Medical programmes in AIIMS, JIPMER, central and state universities.