NEET UG 2026 on May 3: NTA Confirms Exam Date, Timing and Key Guidelines
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• Updated on 2 May, 2026, 10:23 PM, by Disha Yadav
NEET UG 2026 exam will be conducted on May 3 in a single shift; NTA has issued key guidelines for candidates.
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).
NEET UG Exam 2026 FAQs
When is NEET UG 2026 exam?
The exam will be held on May 3, 2026.
What is NEET UG 2026 exam timing?
It will be conducted from 2 PM to 5 PM.
What is the reporting time for NEET 2026?
Entry starts at 11 AM and closes at 1:30 PM.
What documents are required for NEET UG 2026?
Admit card, ID proof, and photograph.
What is the mode of NEET UG 2026 exam?
It will be conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode.
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