The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon open registrations for the NEET UG 2026 exam. The application window is expected to open around February 7, 2026 , on the official NTA website, neet.nta.nic.in . Candidates must ensure their Aadhaar or UDID details and category certificates are up-to-date before applying.
Exam Details
The NEET UG 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled for May 3, 2026 . This date, the first Sunday of May, follows recent trends. The exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate medical courses, including MBBS, BDS, B.V.Sc, and AYUSH programs. It will be held in offline, pen-and-paper format.
The examination consists of 180 questions. Each correct answer is awarded four marks. There is no mention of negative marking in the provided information.
Application Fee and Languages
Application fees vary by category. The tentative fee structure is as follows:
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 1,700 |
| General-EWS, OBC-NCL | 1,600 |
| SC, ST, PwBD | 1,000 |
| Outside India Centres | 9,500 |
The NEET UG 2026 exam will be administered in 13 languages. These include English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Registration Process
Candidates must register online. Offline applications will not be accepted. The NTA will provide a seat-approval calendar to expedite NEET counselling.
To register:
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in .
- Click on ‘New Registration’.
- Read all instructions carefully.
- Generate login credentials.
- Log in using your application number and password.
- Complete the application form with personal and academic details.
- Upload required documents in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and keep a copy for your records.
Over 1.29 lakh MBBS seats are available nationwide for qualified NEET UG candidates.