The registration deadline for the NEET UG 2026 medical entrance examination is March 8, 2026 . Candidates must submit their applications online before the window closes at 9:00 PM.
Registration and Key Dates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is administering the registration process. Applications are accepted only online, as stated in the official notice of February 8, 2026. The application fee payment deadline is also March 8, 2026 , at 11:50 PM.
The following table outlines important dates for NEET UG 2026:
| Event | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Start Date | February 8, 2026 | |
| Last Date to Apply | March 8, 2026 | Up to 9:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | March 8, 2026 | Up to 11:50 PM |
| Application Correction Window | March 10 to March 12, 2026 | |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Date | May 3, 2026 |
Exam Details
The application correction window is open from March 10 to March 12, 2026. This period allows candidates to edit any mistakes in their submitted applications.
The NEET UG 2026 examination is scheduled for May 3, 2026 . The exam will be conducted in pen and paper mode. It lasts for 180 minutes, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST.
Candidates can take the exam in multiple languages. These include Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.