NEET UG 2026: The last date to apply for the NEET exam is March 8, 2026. Avoid applying at the last minute. Slow server times could cause problems. Check this news for important details before applying.

The last date to apply for the NEET UG exam is near. The NTA will close the registration process for NEET UG 2026 on March 8, 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam should complete the application process by the deadline. If you are filling out the NEET form, avoid any mistakes. To apply, visit the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.

Check out the important dates here

Check out the important dates before applying for NEET UG:

Application Starts - February 8, 2026
Last Date - March 8, 2026 (9:00 PM)
Fee Payment Last Date - March 8, 2026 (11:50 PM)
Correction Window - March 10 to 12, 2026
Exam Date - May 3, 2026

Exam Details

Exam Timing - 180 minutes (3 hours)
Time - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST)
The NEET UG exam will be conducted in pen and paper mode this time. The exam will be conducted in multiple languages, including Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

How to Apply?

Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the NEET UG 2026 registration link.
Complete the registration by entering basic information.
Fill out the application form thoroughly.
Upload the documents.
Pay the fee online.
Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Avoid these mistakes while applying:

Double-check your personal information (match your name, date of birth, category, etc.) with your 10th-grade certificate and Aadhaar.
Avoid uploading a photo or signature in the wrong size/format.
Do not refresh the page while paying the fee.
Do not select the wrong category.
Avoid applying at the last minute. Slow server times can cause problems.
Courses offered through NEET UG 2026

Admission to the following courses is based on your NEET UG 2026 score:

MBBS
BDS
BVSc & AH
BAMS
BUMS
BSMS
BHMS
BHMS
In addition, this exam is mandatory for admission to the B.Sc. Nursing course at Armed Forces Medical Services hospitals under the Military Nursing Service (MNS).

Application Fee

General Category – ₹1,700
General-EWS/OBC-NCL – ₹1,600
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender – ₹1,000
NRI Candidates – ₹9,500 (additional processing fee may apply)