NEET Application Form 2026 – National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG)
NEET Application Form 2026
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the
entrance exam for admission to various undergraduate medical courses across
medical institutions in India. Conducted annually by the National Testing
Agency (NTA), NEET-UG allows candidates to secure admission into MBBS, BDS,
BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS programs in India.
NTA has officially released the notification for online applications for the NEET exam 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online. According to the official notification, the NEET-UG 2026 will take place on 3rd May 2026.
NEET Application Form Details
Particular |
Details |
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Organization |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
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Name of exam |
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 |
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Exam type |
Offline (Pen & Paper-based test) |
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Date of exam |
3rd May 2026 (Sunday) |
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Official website |
neet.nta.nic.in |
NEET Application Form 2026
Name of exam:
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026
Name of exam
conducting body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Name of courses:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS )
- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS)
- Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Surgery (BSMS)
- Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Aimal Husbandry
Date of exam: 3rd May 2026 (Sunday)
Exam duration: 180 minutes (03 hours) (02:00 PM to 05:00 PM)
Centre, Date, and Shift of NEET (UG) - 2026 Examination: As
indicated on Admit Card
Exam type: Offline (Pen & Paper-based test)
Eligibility Criteria to Appear in NEET (UG)
The National Testing Agency has fixed the following eligibility
criteria to appear in NEET 2026.
Nationality: Citizens belonging to the following
nationalities are eligible to apply for NEET (UG)
- Indian Nationals
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
- Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
- Persons with Indian Origin (PIO)
- Foreign Nationals
Age Limit: Candidates have to completed 17 years of age at
the time of admission or will complete that age on or before 31 December of the
year of his/her admission to the first year of the Undergraduate Medical
Course.
Accordingly, the lower age limit shall be born on or before
31.12.2009. There is no upper age limit to apply for NEET-UG.
Educational Qualification: Candidate must have passed (or appear) Class 10+2 exam or equivalent exam with subjects- English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Bio-technology individually from a recognised board or university.
NEET 2026 Application Fees
Interested and eligible candidates have to pay an application fee of amount as mentioned below
Category |
In India |
Outside India |
|
General |
₹ 1700/- |
₹ 9500/- |
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General-EWS/ OBC-NCL |
₹ 1600/- |
₹ 9500/- |
|
SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender |
₹ 1000/- |
₹ 9500/- |
How to Apply for NEET-UG Exam?
Interested and eligible candidates can follow the steps below
to apply for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG:
Visit the Official Website:-Scroll down to the Important Web Links section.
Click on the Application Link:- Click on the Online Application Form link to begin the registration process.
Complete the Application Form:-Fill in your personal and educational details. Upload the required documents as specified.
Pay the Application Fee:- Make the payment of the application fee based on your category and submit the form.
Take a Printout:- After submission, take a printout of the NEET application form for future reference.
Important Dates of NEET
Starting Date for Online Registration & Payment of Fee: 08th February 2026
Last Date for Online Registration & Payment of Fee: 08th March 2026
Date of NEET UG examination: 03rd May 2026 (Sunday)
Important Web-Link
Online Application Form:- Click here
Official Notification: Click here
Information Brochure:- Click here
Official Website:- Click here