NEET UG 2026 Exam Date has been officially confirmed by the National Testing Agency. The announcement marks the beginning of the admission cycle for undergraduate medical and allied health programmes across India.
NEET UG 2026 will be conducted on 3 May 2026, and the online registration process is currently underway on the official NTA portal.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Date and Official Schedule
The National Testing Agency has released the examination timeline for NEET UG 2026 along with the opening of the application window. Applicants planning to appear for the exam must follow the official schedule carefully.
As per the notification, the NEET UG 2026 examination is scheduled for 3 May 2026. The last date to submit the online application form is 8 March 2026. All important notices and updates are being published on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
NEET UG 2026 Registration Process Explained
The registration process for NEET UG 2026 is being conducted in online mode only. Applicants must complete each stage accurately to avoid rejection at later stages of scrutiny.
To apply, students need to visit the official website, complete the new registration process, generate login credentials, fill in personal and academic details, upload required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form. After submission, downloading and saving the confirmation page is mandatory for future reference.
Courses Offered Through NEET UG 2026
NEET UG 2026 is the single national-level entrance examination for admission to multiple undergraduate medical programmes. Qualification in this exam is mandatory for securing seats under national and state quotas.
Admissions through NEET UG 2026 will be conducted for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH courses, and BSc Nursing programmes offered by government, private, and deemed universities across the country.
NEET UG 2026 Application Fee Structure
The application fee for NEET UG 2026 varies according to the category of the applicant. Payment must be made online during the form submission process.
General and NRI category applicants are required to pay INR 1,700, while candidates from Gen-EWS and OBC-NCL categories need to pay INR 1,600. The fee for SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender candidates is INR 1,000, whereas foreign nationals have to pay INR 9,500.
Important Instructions for NEET UG 2026 Applicants
Applicants are advised to read the official information bulletin carefully before filling out the form. Details entered in the application should match academic and identity records.
Timely submission of the application form and correct document uploads are crucial, as incomplete or incorrect forms may be rejected during the verification process.