Registration Details for NEET UG 2026
The registration window for the NEET UG 2026 examination, a crucial step for aspiring medical students in India, will close on March 8, 2026. Candidates must ensure that their online application forms are submitted by 9 PM on this date.
Additionally, the application fee payment facility will remain available until 11:50 PM on March 8, 2026. This allows candidates a brief extension to finalize their payments after submitting their applications.
Key Dates and Fees
The application process commenced on February 8, 2026, providing candidates ample time to prepare their submissions. The NEET UG examination itself is scheduled for May 3, 2026, and will be conducted in an offline mode using a pen-and-paper format.
For candidates needing to make corrections to their submitted forms, a correction window will be open from March 10 to March 12, 2026. This is an important opportunity for applicants to rectify any errors before the examination.
Application Fees
The application fees vary based on the category of the candidates. For the General category, the fee is set at Rs 1,700, while General–EWS and OBC–NCL candidates will pay Rs 1,600. Candidates from SC, ST, PwBD, and Third Gender categories have a reduced fee of Rs 1,000.
Importance of NEET UG
NEET UG serves as the national-level entrance examination for admission to various undergraduate medical programmes, including MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other allied health science courses offered by institutions across India. The significance of this examination cannot be overstated, as it determines the future of countless medical aspirants.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any changes to the examination format or additional requirements. Candidates are advised to stay updated through official announcements from the National Testing Agency (NTA).
