NEET 2026 : The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the official exam date for NEET UG 2026 soon. The examination is likely to be conducted on May 3, 2026, which falls on the first Sunday of the month. The confirmed exam date will be declared through the official notification to be released on neet.nta.nic.in. Along with the notification, the NEET 2026 registration process will commence. Eligible candidates will be required to complete the NEET 2026 application form and submit the registration fee online. Read further for live updates on the NEET exam date, application form release, registration fees, and step-by-step online application process.
NTA Issues Advisory on Updation of Aadhaar Card/ UDID Card/ Certificate
The NTA issued an official notice on January 5, 2026, advising candidates to ensure that their Aadhaar card, UDID Card (for Persons with Disabilities), and Category Certificate are valid and updated. Aspirants must complete the updation of these documents before submitting the NEET UG 2026 application form. The Aadhaar card must include the following details:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Photograph
- Address
- Biometric Information (wherever applicable)
Advisory and instructions on Updation of Documents for NEET (UG) 2026 :
NEET UG 2026 Registration Date & Process
The NEET 2026 application form will be made available shortly. Candidates must complete the registration and application process online. The steps to apply for the NEET exam are given below:
- Visit the official exam website www.neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the new registration link.
- Agree to the terms and proceed further.
- Enter the required details and create a password.
- Log in again and complete the application form.
- Pay the registration fee.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page.
NEET Registration Fees 2026
Candidates are required to pay the NEET registration fee through online mode. The category-wise fee details are provided below:
| Category | Application Fee (in INR) |
| General | 1700/- |
| Gen – EWS, OBC-NCL | 1600/- |
| SC, ST, PwD or PwBD, Third Gender | 1000/- |
| NRI/ OCI/ PIO/ Foreign Candidates | 9500/- |