NEET UG 2026 Registration Started; Apply Online by March 8, 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially commenced the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 registration process from 8 February 2026. Eligible candidates aspiring for undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH and allied health science courses can now complete their application forms online through the official portal neet.nta.nic.in.

NEET UG 2026 Important Dates

Candidates planning to sit for NEET UG 2026 should be aware of the key dates in the application schedule:

• Registration Start Date: 8 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee: 8 March 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
• Application Correction Window: 10–12 March 2026
• NEET UG 2026 Exam Date: 3 May 2026 (Sunday)

All applications must be submitted online within the registration window, as NTA will not accept any offline applications.

What’s New in NEET 2026 Registration

In this registration cycle, NTA has introduced enhanced identity verification measures to strengthen the application process. Aspirants must complete Aadhaar‑based eKYC and live photo capture during registration to ensure authenticity and reduce fraudulent or duplicate applications. Other updates this year also include optimised processes for exam city selection and language preferences, offering candidates better control over their test arrangements.

Courses Covered by NEET UG 2026

NEET UG remains the sole national entrance exam for admissions into undergraduate medical and related programmes across India, including:

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
• BSc Nursing/Medical Nursing Sciences
• BVSc & AH
• AYUSH courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS)

Scores from NEET UG 2026 will be used by most medical colleges nationwide for admission and counselling under both All India and state‑quota seats.

How to Apply for NEET UG 2026?

To complete the NEET UG 2026 registration:

1. Visit the official NTA portal neet.nta.nic.in.
2. Locate and click the NEET UG 2026 registration link.
3. Register with personal details and verify through Aadhaar eKYC.
4. Complete the application form with academic and contact details.
5. Upload the required documents including passport‑size photo and signature.
6. Pay the necessary application fee online.
7. Submit and save the confirmation for future reference.

Applicants are advised to review their entries carefully before final submission and to complete the process well before the 8 March 2026 deadline to avoid technical issues.

After NEET UG 2026 Registration: Next Steps

Once the registration and fee payment are completed, NTA will open an application correction window from 10 to 12 March 2026, allowing candidates to edit certain details if needed. NEET UG 2026 admit cards are expected to be released in April 2026, and the exam is scheduled for 3 May 2026 in an offline pen‑and‑paper mode.