Virohan Allied & Healthcare Programs
Allied & Healthcare programs | 20+ Partner Universities & Institutes | 98% placement record
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NEET UG 2026 application process at neet.nta.nic.in. While filling out the application form, any mistake, such as uploading the wrong thumb impression, leads to application rejection. NEET thumb impression is one of the mandatory biometrics, and students who make mistakes while uploading often search for ‘Can you change thumb impressions in NEET correction window?
This Story also Contains
While uploading the thumb impression, candidates must adhere to the NTA NEET guidelines to avoid any discrepancies. Candidates must follow the prescribed format and size to upload their NEET thumb impression for 2026. It is important to have NEET 2026 thumb correction before the application window closes. To understand the NEET correction window thumb impression rules and guidelines, read the full article below.
Candidates applying for NEET exam should check the overview regarding their query about changing thumb impression in NEET correction window.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | |
Is NEET thumb impression mandatory? | Yes (mandatory for biometrics) |
Can you change thumb impression in NEET correction window? | No |
Is the both hand thumb impression mandatory? | Yes |
Will the NEET application form be rejected for the wrong thumb? | Yes |
Who conducts NEET? | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Mode of uploading | Online only |
No, NTA does not provide the facility to change thumb impression in NEET correction window. Candidates have to upload clear images in the prescribed format of both left and right hand thumb impressions along with other relevant documents required for NEET. Once the thumb impression has been captured during the application process of NEET 2026, it is stored in the system for verification. Biometric data, including fingerprints, is intended to ensure that there is no impersonation or cheating during the exam.
Also Read: NEET 2026 New rules by NTA
To avoid rejection of the NEET application form 2026, applicants must keep the following points in mind while uploading the thumb impressions.
Use both the right and left-hand thumbs.
Use blue or black ink.
Candidates must ensure that the NEET thumb impression image is clear and not smudged.
Avoid cropped or partially visible impressions.
Follow the exact pixel and size guidelines mentioned by NTA.
Allied & Healthcare programs | 20+ Partner Universities & Institutes | 98% placement record
According to the NEET 2026 guidelines, candidates have to upload left and right hand finger and thumb impressions for NEET in JPG/JPEG format. The size of NEET thumb impression 2026 needs to be between 10 KB to 200 KB
NTA opens the NEET correction window so that candidates can check their application form and make corrections in case of any mistakes. However, there are some details and documents that cannot be corrected through the correction window. Check the details and documents that cannot be corrected through the application correction window below.
Contact details
Personal details
Address
Disability details
Identity details such as photograph, signature and fingerprints along with NEET thumb impressions
Register APAAR ID
Examination cities
Qualification details
Emergency contact details
Capture live photograph
In case of any discrepancies in the NEET thumb impression, candidates should immediately contact the NTA helpline. NTA provides an official helpdesk through which candidates can resolve issues related to their NEET application.
Applicants must note that there will be thumb impression verification at the NEET exam centre. If there is a mismatch, the authority will conduct a fresh fingerprint verification, which is a part of the security process, and the staff will guide students through the procedure.
On Question asked by student community
Hi Gawade,
please refer to this article -
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-ug-mock-tests
You can find the mock test link here
Government Medical Colleges in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra
Hi Arti,
Please refer to these links
Weightage:
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-biology-chapter-wise-weightage
High-weightage chapters:
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-2026-high-weightage-chapters
Do or Die Biology:
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/do-or-die-chapters-in-biology-for-neet
Hindi syllabus:
https://medicine.careers360.com/hi/articles/neet-syllabus
Most Scoring Concepts eBook (free PDF):
https://medicine.careers360.com/download/ebooks/neet-most-scoring-chapters-topics-based-on-past-5-year-analysis
You still have enough time. For NEET 2026 (drop year, 3 months left), focus on:
NCERT linebyline for highweightage chapters (Human Physiology, Plant Physiology, Cell, Biomolecules, Biological Classification, Plant/Animal Kingdom, Genetics, Ecology)
Daily chapterwise MCQs + PYQs and weekly full mocks with proper analysis
Useful Careers360 links for planning:
NEET
The
NEET cut off 2025
for PwD (handicapped) candidates in Telangana was set at 40th percentile with 126 - 113 marks. Admission to government colleges in Telangana require higher marks as many as over 500 marks in NEET.
For more information, check the given below link.
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-cutoff-telangana
Allied & Healthcare programs | 20+ Partner Universities & Institutes | 98% placement record
Get Job-Ready with New-Age Allied Health Programmes
Get Job Ready in Healthcare | Employability-Focused Programs
Amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings) | Wide Range of scholarships available
Ranked #19 by NIRF, NAAC A++ Accredited | Recognized by dental council of India
Ranked #18 by NIRF, NAAC A++ Accredited | Unmatched clinical exposure with over 7 lakh patients yearly