The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) will be conducted on May 3, 2026, in offline mode across examination centres in India and abroad. NEET UG remains the single gateway examination for admission to undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH, veterinary, and nursing programmes across government, private, and deemed universities.
NEET UG 2026: Important Dates
Announced
According to the official
notification issued by NTA, the key dates related to NEET UG 2026 are as
follows:
- Application Start Date: 08 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 08 March 2026
- Correction Window: 10 March to 12 March 2026
- Admit Card Release: To be announced
- NEET UG 2026 Exam Date: 03 May 2026
- Exam Timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern and Mode
NEET UG 2026 will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode for a duration of three hours. The examination will assess candidates on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, following the syllabus prescribed by the National Testing Agency and based largely on NCERT curriculum.
The exam will be held in a single shift nationwide, maintaining uniformity in evaluation and admission procedures.
NEET UG 2026 Application Fee Details
The category-wise application fee for NEET UG 2026 has also been specified in the notification:
- General Category: ₹1700
- EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹1600
- SC / ST / PwBD / Other Reserved Categories: ₹1000
- Candidates Applying from Outside India: ₹9500
The application fee must be paid online through the available payment modes during the registration process.
How to Apply for NEET UG 2026
Candidates can apply for NEET
UG 2026 by visiting the official website of NTA. The application process is completely
online, and applicants are permitted to submit only one application form.
The correction window will allow candidates to make limited edits to their
forms between March 10 and March 12, 2026.
Significance of NEET UG 2026
NEET UG plays a crucial role
in shaping the future of medical aspirants, as admissions to MBBS, BDS,
AYUSH, Veterinary, Nursing, and allied health science courses are granted
solely on the basis of NEET scores. With the notification now released,
aspirants are expected to intensify their preparation and stay alert for
further updates regarding admit cards, exam centres, and counselling schedules.