NEET UG remains the single national-level entrance examination for admissions to medical, dental, AYUSH, veterinary, nursing, and other healthcare programmes in India. With the release of the schedule, lakhs of medical aspirants are expected to begin the registration and preparation process in earnest.
NEET UG 2026: Important Dates at a Glance
As per the official information released, the key dates related to NEET UG 2026 are as follows:
- Application Start Date: 08 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 08 March 2026 (till 9:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 March 2026 (till 11:50 PM)
- Correction Window: 10 March to 12 March 2026
- NEET UG 2026 Exam Date: 03 May 2026 (Sunday)
Candidates are advised to complete both the application form submission and fee payment within the stipulated deadlines to avoid last-minute technical issues.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Schedule
The NEET UG 2026 examination will be conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode with the following schedule:
- Exam Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Total Duration: 3 Hours
The test will assess candidates on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as per the prescribed syllabus.
Courses Offered Through NEET UG 2026
Admission through NEET UG 2026 will be granted to the following undergraduate programmes:
- MBBS
- BDS
- BVSc & AH (Veterinary Sciences)
- BAMS (Ayurveda)
- BUMS (Unani)
- BSMS (Siddha)
- BHMS (Homeopathy)
- B.Sc Nursing (MNS – Military Nursing Service)
NEET UG scores are used for admissions under All India Quota, State Quota, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and Armed Forces Medical Services.
NEET UG 2026 Application Fee
The category-wise application fee for NEET UG 2026 is as follows:
- General Category: ₹1700
- General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹1600
- SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹1000
The fee must be paid online within the prescribed deadline to complete the registration process.
How to Apply for NEET UG 2026
Candidates can apply for NEET UG 2026 by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: https://neet.nta.nic.in
- Complete the online registration process
- Submit only one application per candidate
- Use the correction window, if required, between March 10 and March 12
For any assistance, candidates may contact the official help desk via the provided email ID.