The National Testing Agency (NTA) has closed the NEET UG 2026 registration window on 11 March 2026 at 9 PM on the official website neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who wanted to appear for the national medical entrance examination were required to submit their application forms before the deadline. The agency has now opened the NEET UG 2026 application correction window from 12 March 2026 to 14 March 2026, allowing registered candidates to edit specific details in their application forms.
NEET UG 2026 Important Dates and Schedule
The NEET UG exam process includes several stages such as registration, correction window, admit card release, exam and result declaration. Key dates for the examination cycle are listed below:
- Registration Start Date: 08 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 11 March 2026 (9 PM)
- Application Fee Payment Deadline: 11 March 2026 (11:50 PM)
- Correction Window: 12 March 2026 – 14 March 2026
- NEET UG 2026 Exam Date: 03 May 2026
Candidates are advised to review their application details carefully during the correction period to avoid errors.
Fields Allowed to Edit in NEET Application Form
The correction window allows candidates to modify selected information submitted during the registration process. However, not all fields may be editable.Before making corrections, applicants should review the allowed fields carefully.Editable fields may include:
- Educational qualification details (Class 10 and Class 12)
- Category or sub-category details
- State or UT of eligibility
- Signature and uploaded documents
- Exam city selection and exam medium
- Number of attempts in NEET UG
Candidates must submit any changes within the specified deadline, as further corrections may not be allowed afterward.
Steps to Edit NEET UG 2026 Application Form
Registered candidates can make corrections online through the official NEET portal. Before editing the form, candidates should keep their login credentials ready. Follow these steps to modify the application form:
- Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the NEET UG 2026 correction window link.
- Log in using the application number and password.
- Edit the required details in the application form.
- Verify the updated information and submit the form.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
Applicants should ensure that all details are accurate to avoid issues during the admit card release and counselling process.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern and Mode
The NEET UG exam is the single national entrance test for undergraduate medical courses in India. It is conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and other medical programmes. Important exam details include:
- Mode: Pen-and-paper (offline)
- Exam duration: 3 hours
- Exam timing: 2 PM – 5 PM
- Question type: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Marking scheme: +4 for correct answer, −1 for incorrect answer
More than 20 lakh candidates are expected to appear for NEET UG 2026 across examination centres in India.
What Happens After the Correction Window?
After the correction window closes on 14 March 2026, NTA will proceed with the next stages of the examination process. Upcoming steps include:
- Admit card release on the official portal
- Conduct of NEET UG 2026 exam on 03 May 2026
- Publication of answer key and response sheet
- Declaration of NEET UG results and counselling process
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NEET portal for updates related to the admit card, exam instructions and counselling schedule.