NEET UG 2026 : The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the registration window for NEET UG 2026 as of February 8, 2026. This is the single entrance gateway for admission to undergraduate medical programs like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS across India.

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Importance Dates

Event	Dates
Registration Start Date	February 8, 2026
Last Date to Apply	March 8, 2026 (9:00 PM)
Fee Payment Deadline	March 8, 2026 (11:50 PM)
Correction Window	March 10 – March 12, 2026
Admit Card Release	April 2026 (Tentative)
Exam Date	May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Timing	2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST)

NEET UG Application Fee : The fee varies based on your category and must be paid online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI.

General: ₹1700
General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹1600
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹1000
Outside India: ₹9500

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NEET UG Eligibility & Requirements

Age: Must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026 (born on or before Dec 31, 2009). There is no upper age limit.
Education: Passed or appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
Minimum Marks (PCB): General (50%), OBC/SC/ST (40%), PwBD (45%).
New Mandatory Features: This year, NTA has introduced Aadhaar-based eKYC and live photo capture during the application process. Ensure your Aadhaar details are updated.

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How to Apply

Official Portal: Visit neet.nta.nic.in
Registration: Click on “New Registration” to generate your application number and password.
Form Filling: Log in to enter personal details, academic qualifications, and select your preferred exam city (up to 4 choices).
Document Upload: You will need a recent photograph, scanned signature, and address proof.
Payment: Complete the transaction and download the Confirmation Page for your records.