NEET UG 2026: Apply Online as NTA Starts Registration Process @ neet.nta.nic.in ; Step By Step Guide

The National Testing Agency has started the NTA NEET UG 2026 registration process on neet.nta.nic.in. Applications are open until 8 March 2026, up to 9 pm. NEET UG remains the only national entrance test for undergraduate medical and allied courses in India, with more than 20 lakh candidates registering in each of the past two years.

Candidates must complete fee payment using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net-Banking or UPI by 8 March 2026, up to 11:50 pm. The correction window for editing details in the NTA NEET UG 2026 application form will be available from 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026. No changes will be allowed after this schedule closes.

NTA NEET UG 2026 application fees and exam pattern

The examination fee for centres in India differs by category. General candidates need to pay Rs 1700, while General-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates must pay Rs 1600. SC, ST, PwBD and Third Gender candidates are charged Rs 1000. Applicants choosing centres outside India must pay Rs 9500, regardless of category, for NTA NEET UG 2026.

NEET UG 2026: How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

Step 1: Visit the official website

Go to neet.nta.nic.in using a secure browser.

Step 2: Register as a new candidate

Click on "NEET UG 2026 Registration" and complete the initial registration by entering:

Name

Date of birth

Mobile number

Email ID

A registration number will be generated after successful signup.

Step 3: Log in to your account

Use your registration number and password to log in to the application portal.

Step 4: Fill the application form

Enter personal, academic and contact details carefully. Make sure all information matches official documents such as Class 10 and Class 12 certificates.

Step 5: Upload required documents

Upload scanned copies of:

Recent passport-size photograph

Signature

Class 10 certificate (for date of birth proof)

Other documents as specified in the information bulletin

Files must be uploaded in the prescribed format and size.

Step 6: Pay the application fee

Pay the NEET UG 2026 application fee online using:

Debit card

Credit card

Net banking

UPI

The fee amount varies by category.

Step 7: Submit and download confirmation page

After successful payment, submit the form and download the confirmation page. Take a printout for future reference.

NTA NEET UG 2026 exam date, timing and result schedule

The NEET (UG) – 2026 examination will take place on 3 May 2026, from 2 pm to 5 pm. The test duration is 180 minutes, or three hours. Exact exam centres will be printed on the Admit Card. Dates for city intimation slips, Admit Card downloads, answer key display and result declaration will appear later on nta.ac.in and neet.nta.nic.in.

For context, during the 2025 session, NEET UG was held on 4 May and results were announced on 14 June. This pattern suggests a similar result timeline for NTA NEET UG 2026, though the National Testing Agency has not yet issued those specific dates. Candidates are advised to monitor the official websites regularly.

NTA NEET UG 2026 application process and document rules

All applicants for NTA NEET UG 2026 must submit forms only through the online portal at neet.nta.nic.in. No offline or alternative modes are accepted. During the form fill-up, candidates must upload a recent passport-size photograph, valid address proof and a scanned signature. Each candidate is allowed to submit just one application form.

The National Testing Agency has asked candidates to read the Information Bulletin carefully and follow every instruction, as non-compliance can lead to summary disqualification. The e-mail ID and mobile number entered in the NTA NEET UG 2026 form must belong to the candidate or parents or guardians because all official messages will be sent only to these contacts.

For help with NTA NEET UG 2026, candidates can visit the helpdesk in person, write to [email protected], or call 011-40759000 or 011-69227700. With applications now open, aspirants between 18 and 30 can plan their preparation, complete documentation on time and track future updates through the official NTA websites.