NEET UG 2026 on May 3: NTA Confirms Exam Date, Timing and Key Guidelines

NEET UG 2026 exam will be conducted on May 3, 2026, by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to undergraduate medical courses across India. The exam will be held in a single shift from 2 PM to 5 PM in offline mode. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) is the only entrance exam for MBBS, BDS and other medical courses in India.

NEET UG 2026 Exam Timing and Schedule

Candidates will not be allowed entry after 1:30 PM under any circumstances.

NEET UG 2026 Guidelines Issued by NTA

NTA has issued strict instructions to ensure smooth conduct of the exam:

• Carry admit card and valid ID proof
• Follow dress code guidelines
• Avoid prohibited items like gadgets
• Cooperate with biometric verification

These measures are aimed at ensuring fairness and transparency in the exam process.

NEET UG 2026 Security and Biometric Rules

• Aadhaar-based biometric verification will be conducted
• Candidates may still be allowed if biometric fails, with undertaking
• Strict checks to prevent malpractice

NTA has clarified that exam integrity is fully secured and dismissed any paper leak rumours.

NEET UG 2026 Documents to Carry

Candidates must bring:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card (printed copy)
• Valid photo ID proof
• Passport-size photograph

Digital copies will not be accepted at exam centres.

NEET UG 2026 Dress Code and Prohibited Items

Allowed:

• Light clothes with half sleeves
• Slippers or sandals

Not Allowed:

• Shoes, watches, jewellery
• Mobile phones, smart devices

Candidates violating rules may face disqualification.

NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern Overview

• Total Questions: 180
• Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• Total Marks: 720
• Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect

Previous Year Trend (Added Value)

• NEET conducted annually in May
• Over 20–22 lakh candidates appear each year
• Single-day, single-shift exam pattern

NEET remains India’s largest medical entrance exam, with increasing competition every year.

What After NEET UG 2026 Exam?

• Answer key expected within a few days
• Result likely in June 2026
• Counselling process to follow

Admission will be based on All India Rank (AIR).

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