NEET UG 2026 Registration: The National Testing Agency has released the necessary rules for registration for NEET UG 2026, the country's largest medical entrance exam. Candidates preparing for NEET UG for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses can register until tomorrow, March 8, 2026. This year, the NTA has made several technical changes to the application process, keeping transparency and security in mind, which are important to understand.
Apply for NEET UG 2026 by tomorrow. The NTA will not provide a second opportunity. After the registration process is over, corrections may be made to some sections of the NEET UG 2026 form. This year, rules such as Aadhaar-based e-KYC and live photograph have been strictly enforced in NEET UG 2026 registration. If you are also taking the NEET exam this year, learn about 10 important rules, from application fees to taking the exam.
NEET UG 2026: Timeline and Application Process
The online registration process for NEET UG 2026 began on February 8th. It will end on March 8th, 2026, at 11:50 PM. The NEET UG exam will be held on May 3rd, 2026, between 2:00 PM and 5:20 PM. To apply, candidates must register by visiting the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. This process involves filling in personal details, uploading required documents, and paying the examination fee.
NEET UG Application Fee
NTA has set different NEET UG fees for different categories:
General Category: ₹1700
EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹1600
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender: ₹1000
Foreign Candidates: ₹9500
NTA NEET UG 2026 Guidelines
Before filling out the NEET UG 2026 form, it's important to understand some important NTA guidelines:
One Candidate, One Form: If a candidate submits more than one application form, all their forms will be cancelled, and they may be blacklisted.
Live Photograph Mandatory: This time, candidates will be required to submit a live photo via webcam while filling out the form. This photo must match the photo on their Aadhaar card.
Aadhaar e-KYC: Aadhaar-based OTP verification is required for identity verification. Your name and date of birth must match your Aadhaar.
Exam City Selection: Candidates can no longer choose any city. Exam centers will be allocated based only on their current or permanent address.
Correct Contact Details: Provide only your or your parent's mobile number and email ID. All future communications (such as admit cards, OTPs) will be sent to these addresses.
Category Certificate: OBC-NCL candidates must ensure that their caste is included in the central list; they will not be eligible for reservation benefits.
APAAR ID: An APAAR ID is not mandatory, but if a candidate has one, they can fill it in the form.
Language Medium: The NEET UG exam will be conducted in 13 languages. Please note that if you choose Hindi or a regional language, you will receive a bilingual paper, but if you choose English, you will receive an English-only paper.
Payment Security: Do not refresh the page while paying the fee. After the transaction is successful, take a printout of the confirmation page.
NEET UG Correction Window: The correction window will be available between March 10 and 12, 2026, but basic information such as mobile number, email address, and Aadhaar details cannot be changed.
NEET UG Exam Pattern 2026
The NEET UG 2026 exam will have a total duration of 3 hours and 20 minutes. Multiple-choice questions will be asked from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology). Candidates are advised to complete their registration before March 8, 2026, to avoid last-minute technical glitches. Also, understand the NEET UG exam pattern and marking scheme before preparing.
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