The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for NEET UG 2026, which is the most important medical entrance examination in India. The NEET UG 2026 exam will be conducted for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other AYUSH programs in government and private medical colleges across the country.

The online application process for NEET UG 2026 started on 08 February 2026, and candidates can submit their application form until 11 March 2026 through the official website neet.nta.nic.in. According to the official schedule, the NEET UG 2026 exam will be conducted on 03 May 2026 in offline mode.

Every year lakhs of students appear in the NEET UG exam to secure admission in top medical colleges in India. Candidates who have completed or are appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are eligible to apply for NEET UG 2026.

NEET UG 2026 Overview

The NEET UG 2026 exam is mandatory for students seeking admission to medical courses across India.

NEET UG 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must complete their registration before the deadline for NEET UG 2026.

NEET UG 2026 Application Fee

The application fee can be paid through online payment methods such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

NEET UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for NEET UG 2026 must meet the following eligibility requirements.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board with PCB subjects.

NEET UG 2026 Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 17 years old by 31 December 2026 to appear for NEET UG 2026.

NEET UG 2026 Selection Process

The admission process for NEET UG 2026 includes the following stages:

1 Written Examination (NEET UG Exam)
2 Result Declaration
3 Counselling Process
4 Document Verification
5 Medical Admission in allotted college

The final admission to medical colleges will be done through central or state counselling based on NEET scores.

NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

The NEET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in offline mode (pen-and-paper).

Exam Details

• Total Questions: 180
• Total Marks: 720
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, −1 for wrong answer

How to Apply for NEET UG 2026

Candidates can apply online for NEET UG 2026 by following these steps:

1 Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in
2 Click on the NEET UG 2026 Apply Online link
3 Register using basic details like name, email, and mobile number
4 Fill the online application form carefully
5 Upload required documents, photograph, and signature
6 Pay the application fee online
7 Submit the form and download the confirmation page

Candidates should keep a printout of the application form for future use.

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