The application window for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 closes today, March 8, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses must submit their applications online by 9:00 PM . The National Testing Agency (NTA) is administering the registration process on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
The fee payment portal will remain open until 11:50 PM tonight. This is the final deadline for submitting applications. After the registration period ends, applicants will have an opportunity to correct errors in their submitted forms.
Application Correction Window
The NTA will open an application correction window from March 10 to March 12, 2026 . This period allows candidates to make necessary edits to their registration details. Applicants should use this window to ensure all information is accurate.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Details
The NEET UG 2026 examination is scheduled for May 3, 2026 . The exam will be conducted in a traditional pen-and-paper format. The duration of the exam is three hours, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM .
Registration Process Overview
To register for NEET UG 2026, candidates must follow these steps:
- Visit the official NTA NEET website: neet.nta.nic.in .
- Complete the registration with personal, contact, and demographic details.
- Create a password and confirm registration.
- Fill out the detailed application form.
- Upload a live photograph and required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the completed form.
- Download and save the confirmation page.
Required Documents for Application
Applicants need to have the following documents ready:
- Class 10 certificate or marksheet.
- Class 12 marksheet or certificate of appearing.
- Valid government-issued photo identification (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence).
- Category certificate, if applicable (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS).
- PwBD certificate, if applicable.
- Proof of permanent and correspondence address.
- Scanned passport-sized photograph and signature.
Photograph and Signature Guidelines
The photograph must be a recent color image. It should have a white or light-colored background. The face must be clearly visible without shadows. Images must be in JPG or JPEG format. File sizes should range from 10 KB to 200 KB. Candidates should not wear caps or sunglasses in the photograph.