The NEET UG 2026 registration window will close on 11 March 2026, according to the National Testing Agency (NTA). Medical aspirants who wish to appear for the entrance exam must complete the online application process on the official website neet.nta.nic.in before 9 PM, while the last time for fee payment is 11:50 PM on the same day. The registration deadline was earlier scheduled for 08 March 2026, but the NTA extended it to 11 March 2026 after receiving requests from candidates and reports of technical issues during the application process. NEET UG is the national entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS and other allied programmes in India.
NEET UG 2026 Important Dates and Exam Schedule
Candidates planning to appear for the examination should be aware of the key dates announced by NTA. The important NEET 2026 dates are listed below:
- Application form release: 08 February 2026
- Last date to apply: 11 March 2026 (9 PM)
- Last date for fee payment: 11 March 2026 (11:50 PM)
- Admit card release: Expected in April 2026
- NEET UG 2026 exam date: 03 May 2026
The exam will be conducted in offline mode using pen and paper and will consist of objective-type questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application Form
Before starting the application process, candidates must keep the required documents ready. This helps avoid errors or rejection during registration. The commonly required documents include:
- Aadhaar card or valid identity proof
- Class 10 certificate for date of birth verification
- Class 12 mark sheet or appearing certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photograph and signature
- Left thumb impression
- Valid email ID and mobile number
Candidates must ensure that all details in the application form match their official documents.
NEET 2026 Application Fee and Category-Wise Charges
The NEET UG registration process requires payment of an application fee depending on the candidate’s category. Although the exact fee varies slightly by category, the standard structure generally includes:
- General category: around INR 1,700
- OBC-NCL / EWS: around INR 1,600
- SC / ST / PwD / Third gender: around INR 1,000
The fee must be paid online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
How to Fill the NEET UG 2026 Application Form?
Candidates can complete the registration process through the official portal by following these steps.
- Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the NEET UG 2026 registration link.
- Register using email ID and mobile number.
- Fill personal, academic and contact details carefully.
- Upload required documents including photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
As per official updates, more than 22 lakh candidates have already registered for NEET UG 2026, and the total number of applicants is expected to exceed 23 lakh this year.