NEET UG 2026 Notification: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the notification for NEET UG 2026. Candidates can now apply on the official website neet.nta.nic.in. The application process has started and the last date to apply is March 8, 2026, at 9 PM. Candidates can easily submit their applications using the NEET UG 2026 notification PDF and the registration link.
Candidates can pay the application fee through credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI. The last date for fee payment is March 8, 2026, at 11:50 PM. If any corrections are needed in the application, the correction window will be available from March 10, 2026, to March 12, 2026.
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The NEET UG 2026 examination fee varies depending on the candidate's category and the location of the examination center (within India or outside India). The table below details the fees for examination centers in India. All candidates will also have to pay processing fees and Goods and Services Tax (GST).
| Candidate Category | Fee (Rs) |
|---|---|
| General (GEN) / EWS / OBC-NCL | 1,700 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | 1,600 |
| Female Candidates (Gender-based Fee) | 1,000 |
Note: For candidates appearing at centres outside India, the fee is Rs 9500/- across all categories.
NEET UG Exam To Be Held On This Date:
The exam city information and admit cards for NEET UG 2026 will be announced on the official NTA websites, nta.ac.in and neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download their admit cards from the website. The exam date is scheduled for May 3, 2026, and the exam duration will be 180 minutes (3 hours). The exam timing is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
NEET UG Exam 2026: How To Apply?
The NEET (UG) – 2026 application process specifies that candidates must apply through the online mode via the official website, neet.nta.nic.in, as no other submission methods will be accepted.
During the application, candidates are required to upload specific documents, including a recent passport photograph, address proof, and a scanned signature. It is mandatory for each candidate to submit only one application and to strictly follow all guidelines in the Information Bulletin to avoid summary disqualification.
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Furthermore, applicants must ensure that the e-mail address and mobile number provided are their own or belong to their parents/guardians, as these will be the sole channels for official communication from the NTA.
For further clarification or help, candidates can contact the helpdesk in person, via email at neetug2026@nta.ac.in, or by calling 011-40759000 or 011-69227700.