NEET 2026 Registration to Begin Soon; Check Important Documents List

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) - 2026 for students seeking admission to undergraduate medical courses. In a recent public notice, the NTA has issued an important advisory for all eligible aspirants to ensure their essential documents are updated well in advance of the online application process to avoid any discrepancies or rejection.

The NEET (UG) 2026 application fee is categorised based on the candidate's group, with General category applicants needing to pay ₹1,700, while those belonging to the General-EWS or OBC-NCL categories will have a fee of ₹1,600. For candidates in the SC, ST, PwBD, or Third Gender categories, the fee is set at a reduced rate of ₹1,000.

UG Courses Offered

The NEET (UG) 2026 exam is the single entrance window for various undergraduate medical programs across India, including:

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
• BAMS/BHMS/BSMS/BUMS (AYUSH courses)
• B.Sc. Nursing and other allied medical courses.

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NEET 2026 Tentative Important Dates

For more information, students can visit the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. For easy access, the link is given below.

Direct Link: NEET 2026 Registration Link (Soon)

NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed or be appearing in the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
• Age Limit: Generally, the minimum age is 17 years at the time of admission or by December 31st of the year of admission.
• Citizenship: Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals are eligible.

NEET 2026 Selection Process

1. Online Registration: Candidates must fill out the application form on the official NTA website.
2. Entrance Examination: Appearing for the NEET (UG) pen-and-paper-based test.
3. Result & Merit List: NTA will declare the results and provide All India Ranks.
4. Counselling: Successful candidates participate in MCC (for 15% All India Quota) or State Counselling (for 85% State Quota) for seat allotment.

NEET 2026 Mandatory Documents List

The NTA specifically advises candidates to update the following before the application begins:

• Aadhaar Card: Must be accurate and updated with the correct Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Photograph, Address, and Biometric Information.
• UDID Card: For Persons with Disabilities (PwBD), the card must be valid, updated, and renewed.
• Category Certificate: (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) must be valid and updated as per current government norms.
• Recent Photographs: Passport size and postcard size (white background).
• Scanned Signatures and Left-hand thumb impression.

NEET 2026-How to Apply?

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to exams.nta.ac.in/NEET or neet.nta.nic.in.
2. New Registration: Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill Application Form: Enter personal, educational, and contact details.
4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of the Aadhaar card, certificates, and photos.
5. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee through online modes (UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit card).
6. Print Confirmation: Download and save the Confirmation Page for future reference.

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