The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the NEET UG 2026 registration window today, marking the final opportunity for candidates to apply for the national medical entrance examination. The test will be conducted on 3 May 2026 for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS and BDS across India. NEET UG is the single largest medical entrance exam in the country, and around 25 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the 2026 session.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Date and Schedule
The exam authority has already announced the schedule for the upcoming medical entrance test. Candidates who successfully complete the registration process will be eligible to download the admit card and appear for the examination. The key details of the examination are provided below:
- Exam date: 3 May 2026
- Exam timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Exam duration: 3 hours
- Mode of exam: Pen-and-paper (offline)
- Exam purpose: Admission to MBBS, BDS and other undergraduate medical programmes
The exam will be conducted at designated centres across India in a single shift.
NEET UG 2026 Application Deadline and Fee Payment
Candidates must complete the online application before the closing time to avoid disqualification. The application form submission and fee payment deadlines are scheduled for the same day. Important deadlines include:
- Last date to submit application form: 8 March 2026 (9:00 PM)
- Last date to pay application fee: 8 March 2026 (11:50 PM)
The NEET application process is conducted entirely online, and candidates are advised to carefully verify all details before submitting the form.
NEET UG 2026 Application Fee Structure
The application fee varies according to the candidate’s category. The tentative fee structure for NEET UG 2026 is as follows:
- General category: INR 1700
- General-EWS / OBC-NCL: INR 1600
- SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: INR 1000
Applicants must complete the fee payment to successfully submit the application form.
What Happens After NEET Registration Closes?
After the registration process ends, the National Testing Agency will begin the next stages of the examination process. These include the application correction window, release of exam city information slips, and issuance of admit cards. Candidates who complete the application successfully will be able to download their NEET UG 2026 admit card before the examination and appear for the test on 3 May 2026.