Registration for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 closes on March 8, 2026 . The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the exam for admission to medical and healthcare courses nationwide. The exam date is set for May 3, 2026 .
Candidates should apply early. The NTA warns that high website traffic near the deadline can cause technical issues. This could prevent applicants from submitting their forms. The exam is a pen-and-paper test. It will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM.
NEET UG 2026 Application Process
Students must register online at the official NTA website, neet.nta.nic.in . Applicants should navigate to the registration tab on the homepage. After reading the instructions, they must agree to the terms. A password must be created during registration. An OTP will verify the provided information. Applicants then log in using their registration details. The application form requires personal information and document uploads. Finally, candidates pay the application fee and save their confirmation page.
Application Fees
Application fees vary by category. Payments must be made online. Accepted methods include Net Banking, credit card, debit card, and UPI. The deadline for fee payment is also March 8, 2026, at 11:50 PM .
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 1,700 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | 1,600 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | 1,000 |
| Outside India | 9,500 |
Additional processing fees, including GST and bank charges, may apply. Applicants must keep their confirmation page and payment receipt for future use. These documents are essential for counseling.
Exam Details
NEET UG is mandatory for courses like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS. The exam is conducted in 13 languages. These include English, Hindi, and regional languages like Marathi, Tamil, and Malayalam. The question paper consists of multiple-choice questions. Subjects covered are Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology). Preparation should focus on the NCERT syllabus.