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The NEET 2026 Registration is a multi-step process, for which you should complete the login, form filling, eKYC Verification, document upload and fee payment.
This year, the NEET Registration Process includes the Aadhaar-based eKYC, live photo capture, and stricter document verification, so candidates must complete each step carefully to avoid rejection.
You can check this video by @collegedunia to know about the complete step-by-step application process of NEET 2026.
NEET 2026 Registration Fees: Category-Wise Details
The NEET Registration Fees are expected to be the same as the previous year and will differ according to the category of the candidate. The NEET Fees should be paid online and will be non-refundable.
NEET 2026 Registration Fees (Expected)
| Category | Expected Application Fee |
| General | ₹1,700 |
| EWS, OBS | ₹1,600 |
| SC, ST, PwD | ₹1,000 |
| Candidates Outside India | ₹9,500 |
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How Many Students appear for NEET Every Year?
The NEET Registration Statistics of every year show the medical competition in India, which shows the total number of candidates who applied and appeared on the exam day.
For the last 4 years, the registration has been similar, but there is a gap between the number of candidates registered and those who appeared.
NEET Registered vs Appeared Candidates (Last 4 Years)
- The NEET registrations have increased by around 29% from 2022 to 2024, which shows high demand in medical colleges.
- As more than 23+ lakh candidates appear every year, MBBS Seats are only around 1.18 lakh, which shows high pressure.
| Year | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates |
| NEET 2025 | 24,20,000 | 23,60,000 |
| NEET 2024 | 24,06,079 | 23,33,297 |
| NEET 2023 | 20,87,462 | 20,38,596 |
| NEET 2022 | 18,72,343 | 17,64,571 |
NEET Documents Required during Registration
For NEET 2026 Registration, candidates have to upload their identity, academic and category documents to verify their eligibility.
By Uploading clear, correct format files is crucial as mismatched and blurred documents can reject your application.
NEET 2026 Documents Required for Registration
| Document | Purpose | Key Specifications |
| Passport-size Photograph | Identity verification | Recent colour photo, white background, JPG/JPEG format |
| Postcard-size Photograph | Additional verification | 4”×6” size, colour, as per NTA format |
| Candidate Signature | Authentication of the application | Black pen on white paper, scanned in JPG/JPEG |
| Left & Right Thumb Impression | Biometric verification | Clear scan, blue/black ink, JPG format |
| Class 10 Certificate/Marksheet | Date of birth proof | PDF/JPG, clearly showing DOB |
| Class 12 Marksheet/Admit Card | Academic eligibility | Required for appearing/appeared candidates |
| Valid ID Proof | Identity confirmation | Aadhaar/Passport/PAN/School ID (PDF/JPG) |
| Category Certificate (if applicable) | Reservation benefits | SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD certificate in prescribed format |
| PwD Certificate (if applicable) | Disability quota | Issued by authorized medical authority |
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