The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially invited online registration applications for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026). This examination serves as the mandatory entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical courses across all medical institutions in India. Eligible Indian citizens are required to submit their application forms through the official NTA NEET UG portal at neet.nta.nic.in.
Aspiring medical students must keep a close watch on the official schedule to ensure no deadlines are missed. The registration window is open for exactly one month.
Event
Scheduled Date
Registration Start Date
08th February 2026
Registration Last Date
08th March 2026
Correction Window
10th to 12th March 2026
City Intimation Slip
To be notified later
Admit Card Release
To be notified later
NEET UG 2026 Exam Date
03rd May 2026
Application Fee Structure
The application fee for NEET UG 2026 varies based on the candidate’s category. Payments can be made through various digital modes including net banking, debit cards, credit cards, or UPI.
Category
Application Fee (INR)
General
Rs. 1700/-
General-EWS/ OBC-NCL
Rs. 1600/-
SC/ ST/ PwBD/ PwD
Rs. 1000/-
Eligibility Criteria for NEET UG 2026
Eligibility Parameter
Details
Exam Name
NEET UG 2026
Conducting Authority
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Minimum Age
Candidate must be 17 years old as on 31 December 2026
Maximum Age
No upper age limit (as per current NTA guidelines)
Nationality
Indian Citizen, NRI, OCI, PIO, Foreign Nationals
Qualifying Exam
Class 12th / Intermediate or equivalent
Mandatory Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English
Minimum Marks – Gene
Detailed Qualifying Examination Codes
NTA uses specific codes (01 to 07) to define the eligibility status of different candidates based on their current academic standing.
Code
Eligibility Description
01
For candidates appearing in or awaiting results for their Class 12 (Higher Secondary) exams in 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
02
For candidates who have completed the Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or Indian School Certificate Examination (12 years of study) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology, and Mathematics or other electives.
03
For candidates who passed the Intermediate/Pre-degree Examination in Science from a recognised Indian University or Board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology, and English.
04
For candidates who have completed a Pre-professional/Pre-medical Examination following the Higher Secondary or Pre-University exam, including practical tests in Science subjects and English.
05
For candidates in the first year of a three-year degree course with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Bio-technology, provided they passed the earlier qualifying exam with these subjects at a core level.
06
For candidates who have passed a B.Sc. Examination with at least two subjects among Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Bio-technology, and previously passed the 10+2 qualifying exam with the same.
07
For candidates who have passed any other examination equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination of an Indian University, covering the last two years of 10+2 study with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology, and English.
How to Apply for NEET UG 2026
The application process is entirely digital and should be completed on the official portal. Candidates are advised to read the full notification and information bulletin before starting their application.
Registration: Visit neet.nta.nic.in and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill Application Form: Log in using the credentials provided to fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and choice of exam cities.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of required documents as specified in the information bulletin.
Fee Payment: Pay the requisite examination fee (General: Rs. 1700, EWS/OBC: Rs. 1600, Others: Rs. 1000) using online payment methods.
Confirmation Page: After successful payment, download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
