The National Testing Agency (NTA) is poised to launch the NEET UG 2026 registration process on the official website neet.nta.nic.in, enabling aspiring medical students to apply for undergraduate medical entrance. The form is expected to go live in early February 2026, with detailed instructions on fees, documents and steps to complete the process online.
Expected NEET UG 2026 Registration Dates and Important Timeline
The NEET UG 2026 registration is anticipated to start in the first week of February 2026 and remain open for several weeks. The application deadline is expected to fall in the first week of March 2026, similar to past trends. After submission, a correction window will likely open for candidates to edit select fields in the form before it closes.
NEET 2026 Application Fee Structure
Candidates must pay an online application fee at the time of registration. Based on current expectations and trends, the fee structure for NEET UG 2026 is likely as follows:
- General and NRI candidates: Approximately INR 1,700
- General-EWS / OBC-NCL: About INR 1,600
- SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: Around INR 1,000
- Foreign / Overseas candidates: Approximately INR 9,500
Fees can be paid through net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI on the registration portal.
Documents Required for NEET UG 2026 Registration
Candidates are advised to prepare and scan the following mandatory documents before beginning the online application:
- Passport-size photograph and signature scan
- Class 10 pass certificate/marksheet (for date of birth proof)
- Class 12 marksheet or appearing certificate
- Aadhaar card or another valid ID proof
- Address proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Citizenship certificate for foreign/NRI/OCI candidates
NTA has also advised candidates to update Aadhaar and category documents in advance to avoid issues during form submission.
Step-by-Step Process to Fill NEET UG 2026 Application Form
Once the registration portal opens, candidates should follow these steps to complete the NEET UG 2026 form:
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in and click on the NEET 2026 registration link.
- Enter personal details and create login credentials.
- Log in with the generated application number and password.
- Fill in academic, contact and exam centre details.
- Upload scanned documents as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Applicants should ensure all details are accurate to avoid corrections later. The correction window opens after the initial submission, but not all fields may be editable.