| Examination Authority : | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
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| Name of Course: | NEET (UG) 2026 |
| Session: | 2026-27 |
| About Authority: | The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous organization established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to conduct transparent, fair, efficient, and international-standard examinations, ensuring equity, quality, and reliable assessment for admissions to premier higher education institutions in India. |
| About Course: | NEET (UG) is a uniform national entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) since 2019, as approved by the Government of India and directed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. It is mandatory under statutory Acts for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, AIIMS, JIPMER, and all undergraduate medical courses across government and private medical institutions throughout India. |
National Testing Agency (NTA)
NEET UG Session 2026 Admission
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
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| • Application Start: 08 Feb 2026 • Last Date to Apply: 08 Mar 2026 (up to 09:00 PM) • Fee Pay Last Date : 08 Mar 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) • Correction Window: 10-12 Mar 2026 • Exam City Intimation: To be announced • Admit Card: To be announced • Exam Dates: 03 May 2026 (Sunday) 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (Indian Standard Time) • Result: To be announced | • General (UR): ₹1700/- • EWS / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹1600/- • SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹1000/- • Outside India: ₹9500/- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) |
| Age Limit | |
| “The candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the year of appearing for the NEET-UG examination.” There is no upper age limit. |
| Educational Qualification |
| Course Name | Eligibility |
| CUET UG | • Passed or appearing in Class 12 / Equivalent in 2026 |
| QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALIFYING EXAMINATION CODES |
| CODE: 01 | Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2026 should select Qualifying Code as 01. A candidate who is appearing in the qualifying examination, whose 12th result is awaited, may apply and appear in the test but he/she shall not be eligible for admission to the Undergraduate Medical Courses if he/she does not pass the qualifying examination at the time of first round of Counseling. Candidates who have undertaken study of the requisite subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology along with English even as additional subjects after passing Class 12th from duly recognized boards by the concerned Govt. such candidates shall be permitted to appear in NEET-UG Test and resultantly also be eligible for grant of Eligibility Certificate as per Public Notice dated 22.11.2023. However, their candidature will be considered only if they provide documentary evidence of having passed the qualifying Examination with the required subjects |
| CODE: 02 | The Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to class 12 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination after a period of 12 years of study, the study of the requisite subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology along with English even as additional subjects after passing Class 12th from duly recognized boards by the concerned Govt. (which shall include practical tests in these subjects) and Mathematics or any other elective subject with English at a level not less than the core course for English as prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training after the introduction of the 10+2+3 educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on Education. If the institute has to consider an examination of an Indian University or of a foreign/university to be equivalent to the Class 12 under intermediate science examination, the candidates shall have to produce a certificate from the concerned Indian University/Association of Indian Universities to the effect that the examination passed by him/her is considered to be equivalent to the class 12 under intermediate science examination. |
| CODE: 03 | The Intermediate/Pre-degree Examination in Science of an Indian University/Board or other recognized examining body with Physics, Chemistry, Biology /Biotechnology (which shall include practical test in these subjects) and also English as a compulsory subject |
| CODE: 04 | The Pre-professional/Pre-medical Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English after passing either the Higher Secondary Examination or the Pre-University or an equivalent examination. The Pre professional/Pre-medical examination shall include practical tests in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject |
| CODE: 05 | The first year of the three years’ degree course of a recognized University with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in these subjects provided the examination is a University Examination and the candidate has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology with English at a level not less than a core course. |
| CODE: 06 | B.Sc. Examination of an Indian University provided that he/she has passed the B.Sc. Examination with not less than two of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Biotechnology and further that he/ she has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English |
| CODE: 07 | Any other examination which in scope and standard (Last 02 years of 10+2 Study comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology; which shall include practical test in these subjects) is found to be equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination of an Indian University/Board, taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in each of these subjects and English. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • 10th Marksheet & Certificates • 12th Marksheet & Certificates • Live photographs • Passport size Photograph and Signature • Category Certificate (if applicable) • PwBD Certificate (if applicable) • Valid Photo ID Proof • Active Email ID & Mobile Number • Left & Right hand fingers + Thumb impression (JPG/JPEG, 10–200 KB) • Address Proof (Present & Permanent) Category Certificate- Candidates have been advised that Category certificate (EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL) is updated and valid |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment | |
| Photo: | • “The photograph must be a recent passport-style color photo with 80% of the face clearly visible (without a mask), against a white background.” • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable • Size of file should be between 10kb–200kb |
| Signature: | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. • Size of file should be between 4kb – 30kb |
| Left and Right hand Fingers and Thumb impressions: | • The candidate should put Left and Right hand Fingers and Thumb impressions. • File size must be between 50 kb to 300 kb. |
| Note: | • The photographs need not be attested. Candidates are advised to keep 6 to 8 passport size and 4 to 6 Post Card size (4”X6”) colour photographs with white backgrounds. • Aadhaar Card- All the candidates appearing for National Eligibility cum Entrance. • Test (NEET) UG 2026 are advised to ensure that their Aadhaar Card is accurate, valid and duly updated in all respects. The Aadhaar details must correctly reflect the following information of the Candidate |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit https://neet.nta.nic.in/ • Complete Online Registration • Fill Application Form • Upload Documents • Pay Application Fee • Download Confirmation Page |
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Disclaimer:- This post is based on the official information bulletin. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification shall prevail.