The NEET Exam Form Date 2026 is expected to start in February 2026 on the official NTA website. With over 20 lakh students anticipated to apply, the release of the NEET UG 2026 application form marks the start of the crucial preparation phase for aspirants aiming for MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, AYUSH, and Veterinary courses.
- The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NEET UG 2026 exam tentatively in May 2026. Students will be able to check the official NEET exam date on NTA’s website at neet.nta.nic.in.
- NEET 2026 will serve as the gateway for admission to undergraduate medical, dental, nursing, and other allied medical courses across India, including Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Veterinary Sciences.
- The NEET Exam Pattern will be a paper-and-pencil test, lasting three hours, scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM.
When Will NTA Announce NEET 2026 Dates?
Based on previous years' timelines, the NEET UG 2026 exam is likely to be held in the first week of May 2026. The NEET UG 2026 application form is expected to be released around February 2026. With the NTA already announcing the JEE Main 2026 schedule and CBSE publishing the Class 12 board exam dates, the official NEET UG 2026 exam date is also expected to be announced very soon.
NEET 2026: Important Dates
The table below outlines the key tentative dates for the NEET 2026 examination process:
| Tentative Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | Online Application Form Submission |
| March 2026 | Last Date to Submit Application Form & Pay Fee |
| March 2026 | Application Form Correction Window |
| April 2026 | Admit Card Release |
| May 2026 | NEET 2026 Exam Date |
| June 2026 | Provisional Answer Key, OMR Sheet & Responses |
| June 2026 | Final Answer Key |
| June 2026 | Result Declaration (Cut-off & Scorecard) |
| July 2026 | Counselling Process Begins |
NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
NTA has retained the eligibility criteria from last year:
- Students must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English in Class 12.
- Candidates who passed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or are appearing in 2026, are eligible.
- Minimum age: 17 years by December 31, 2026.
- No upper age limit for appearing.
- Indian nationals, NRIs, OCI, PIO, and foreign students can apply.
Check: NEET 2026 Age Limit Rules for Aspirants
NEET 2026 Application Fee
As per the revised structure, the expected NEET 2026 fee is:
| Category | NEET 2026 Application Fee (Expected) |
|---|---|
| General | INR 1,700 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | INR 1,600 |
| SC / ST / PwD | INR 1,000 |
| Foreign Exam Centres | INR 9,500 |
Note: Payment can be made via UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit Card.
Documents Required for NEET 2026 Registration
Candidates must keep the following items ready in the correct size and format:
- Passport-size photograph
- Postcard-size photograph
- Signature
- Left-hand thumb impression
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 marksheet (if available)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
- Category/Disability certificate (if applicable)
Students must ensure that uploaded photos are recent and not edited using filters or apps.
NEET 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- The NEET 2026 syllabus is based on the updated NMC syllabus, with reduced content in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Students should focus on high-weightage chapters like Human Physiology, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, Electrostatics, Thermodynamics, and Modern Physics.
NEET Exam Pattern 2026
| NEET 2026 Exam Pattern | Details |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Questions to be Attempted | 180 |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Sections | Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer |
NEET 2026 Correction Window
Once the registration closes, NTA will open the NEET 2026 correction window, allowing students to edit:
- Name
- Mother’s/Father’s name
- Date of birth
- Category
- Gender
- Photos and signatures
- Exam cities
Note: No corrections will be allowed after the final closure.
NEET 2026 Centres
NEET Exam 2026 is expected to have over 5,000 exam centres across more than 550 cities in India and abroad. Last year, there were 552 exam cities in India and 14 international cities. The number of cities for NEET 2026 is likely to increase, with exact details to be confirmed after the exam.
What Happens Next?
Students can expect the following updates next:
- The Exam City Slip is to be released by the third week of April.
- The Admit Card will be available just 3–4 days before the exam.
- Exam-Day Guidelines will be issued with dress code, barred items, and reporting timings.
- After the exam, NTA will release the answer key, OMR sheets, and results.
Stay updated with the latest official notifications and live updates from NTA for NEET 2026. Make sure to check the website regularly not to miss important dates and application details.
NEET 2026 will be conducted in an offline (pen and paper mode), using a multiple-choice question, OMR-based format. While the application process is online, the exam itself is not a computer-based test.
NEET is conducted in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and Punjabi.
Expected Timeline for NEET Exam 2026:
|
Event |
Expected Date |
|
Notification release |
February 2026 |
|
Online registration begins |
1–2 weeks of February 2026 |
|
Last date to apply / pay fee |
March 2026 |
|
Correction window |
Late March 2026 |
The NTA implemented APAAR ID to the application process, wherein, if a candidate selects APAAR, then his/her past academic records are auto-populated to the NEET application form.
- The NTA is expected to release the NEET 2026 provisional answer keys and OMR response sheets within a month of the exam.
- The objection window will open on the same day. The final answer key will be published shortly before the NEET 2026 result announcement.
The NEET 2026 admit card will be released four days before the exam. It is a mandatory document for entry to the exam centre and should be kept safe until the counselling process is completed.
The details are given below:
|
Photo Type |
Dimensions |
File Size |
Format |
|
Passport Size |
4"x6" |
10 KB – 200 KB |
JPG/JPEG |
|
Postcard Size |
4"x6" |
10 KB – 200 KB |
JPG/JPEG |
|
General Upload |
— |
10 KB – 50 KB |
JPG/JPEG |
The official NEET 2026 application dates are yet to be released, but registration is expected to begin in February 2026, with the application window likely closing in March 2026.
To appear for the NEET exam, the student must have completed Class 12 from a recognised board, with Physics, Biology/Biotechnology, Chemistry, and English as core subjects.
The details are given below:
|
Category |
Application Fee (in INR) |
|
General / NRI |
1,700 |
|
Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL |
1,600 |
|
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender |
1,000 |
No, NEET UG is not held twice a year. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for undergraduate medical admissions is conducted only once annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
No, the NEET UG 2026 application process is completely online. You need a computer or smartphone with internet access to complete and submit the form at neet.nta.nic.in.
Visit the NEET login page and click on “Forgot Application Number”. You’ll need to provide your name, date of birth, and security pin. The application number will be sent to your registered email or phone.
The NTA provides an opportunity to make corrections to your submitted NEET 2026 application form. This is available for a limited period, and only certain fields can be corrected.
The NEET 2026 exam is likely to follow the previous pattern, featuring 180 multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, to be completed in three hours.
Last year, 22,76,069 registered for the NEET exam, and this year, more than 23,00,000 candidates are expected to register for NEET 2026, keeping in view the previous years’ NEET registration statistics.
To apply for NEET 2026, aspirants must pay an application fee of INR 1700 for general candidates, INR 1,600 for GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL, and INR 1000 for SC/ST/PwBD/PwD/Third Gender candidates.
The NEET UG 2026 exam form release date is expected soon and likely in the first week of February 2026.
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