Candidates can find LIVE updates on the NEET UG 2026 application form, including registration steps, eligibility requirements, exam date, and other important details below.
NEET 2026 Application Form LIVE Updates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the NEET UG 2026 registration and application form soon. The NEET registration 2026 is expected to commence by February 7, 2026. Eligible applicants will need to submit their forms online to appear for the examination.
For NEET 2026, the NTA may introduce a live photo capture facility. The complete application workflow, including registration, document uploading, live photo capture, and online fee payment, will be carried out exclusively through neet.nta.nic.in. Applicants must ensure submission of the NEET 2026 application formbefore the closing date. Once activated, the direct NEET registration linkwill be provided here.
The NTA NEET 2026 official notification is expected shortly, along with the information bulletindetailing the exam date, application schedule, eligibility norms, exam pattern, syllabus, and counselling procedure. Read on to understand the NEET eligibility criteria and the expected registration and exam dates.
How to Fill NEET Application Form 2026?
Candidates can complete the NEET UG 2026 application form by following the steps below:
- Visit the official website www.neet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the New Registration link
- Register by entering the required details
- Complete the online application form
- Upload documents in the prescribed size and format
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and save/download the confirmation page
Who Is Eligible for NEET 2026?
Candidates meeting any ONEof the following criteria are eligible to apply for NEET 2026:
| Eligibility Code | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 01 | Appearing for Class 12 exam with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subject and result is awaited |
| 02 | Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to Class 12 with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subject. Also, those who studied Biology as additional subject are also eligible. Plus practical tests in these subjects |
| 03 | Intermediate/ Pre-degree exam in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology /Biotechnology and English as a compulsory subject Plus practical tests in these subjects |
| 04 | Pre-professional/ Pre-medical exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology, and English (Compulsory) after passing the Higher Secondary exam or the Pre-University exam. Plus practical tests in these subjects |
| 05 | First year of the 3-years degree course with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Biotechnology including practical tests and passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology with English at a level not less than a core course. |
| 06 | Passed BSc Examination of an Indian University with not less than two of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Biotechnology and passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. |
| 07 | Any other exam which in scope and standard (Last 2 years of 10+2 Study with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical test) is equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination of an Indian University/ Board. |
NEET UG 2026: Expected Dates
Check the tentative schedule for the NEET 2026 exam and application process below:
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Release of notification and information bulletin | By 07-Feb-2026 |
| Release of Application Form | By 07-Feb-2026 |
| Last date to submit the form | Mid-March 2026 |
| Release of exam city slip and admit card | End of April 2026 |
| NEET Exam Date 2026 | 03-May-2026 |
Documents Required for NEET Application Form 2026
Applicants will need the following documents while filling out the NEET 2026 application form:
- Aadhaar Card or other ID Proof
- UDID Card
- Category certificates
- Passport Size Photograph
- Postcard Size Photo
- Scanned Signature
- Scanned left and right hand fingers and thumb impressions
- Class 10 & 12 marksheet and certificates