The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the NEET UG 2026 registration process for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical courses across India. Eligible candidates can submit the online application form through the official website neet.nta.nic.in. The registration window opened on 8 February 2026, and candidates were initially allowed to apply until 8 March 2026 at 9:00 PM, with fee payment permitted until 11:50 PM on the same day.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Date and Application Timeline
The NEET UG examination is conducted annually for admission to medical and allied courses in India. Candidates should carefully note the important dates related to the entrance exam. Key dates for the NEET UG 2026 examination include:
- Application form release: 8 February 2026
- Last date to submit application: 8 March 2026 (9:00 PM)
- Last date for fee payment: 8 March 2026 (11:50 PM)
- Application correction window: 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026
- NEET UG 2026 exam date: 3 May 2026
The entrance examination is conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode across multiple exam centres in India.
Courses Offered Through NEET UG Examination
The NEET UG exam is the single national entrance test for undergraduate medical admissions in India. Candidates who qualify can participate in counselling for multiple medical programmes. Courses covered under NEET UG include:
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- BAMS (Ayurveda)
- BHMS (Homeopathy)
- BUMS (Unani)
- BSMS and other allied medical programmes
Admissions to these courses are conducted through centralised and state-level counselling processes after the results are announced.
Steps to Fill the NEET UG 2026 Application Form
Candidates must complete the application process online through the official portal. Before submitting the form, applicants should carefully verify all details. The application process includes the following steps:
- Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the NEET UG 2026 registration link.
- Complete the new candidate registration using basic details.
- Fill the application form with personal and academic information.
- Upload photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
NEET 2026 Application Fee
The application fee varies according to candidate category. Applicants must pay the fee online while submitting the application form. The fee structure includes:
- General category: INR 1,700
- General-EWS / OBC-NCL: INR 1,600
- SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: INR 1,000
- Candidates outside India: INR 9,500
What Happens After NEET Registration?
Once the registration process is completed, the NTA will open the application correction window from 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026, allowing candidates to modify certain details in their submitted forms. Following this stage, the agency will release the exam city intimation slip and admit card, after which candidates will appear for the NEET UG 2026 examination scheduled for 3 May 2026.