Common Mistakes to Avoid Before NEET 2026 Registration Last Date & Time

Common Mistakes to Avoid Before NEET 2026 Registration Last Date & Time

Shamshad Ali DarUpdated on 12 Feb 2026, 05:07 PM IST

The NTA has commenced the NEET UG registration 2026 from February 8, 2026. Eligible candidates will be required to submit the NEET application form 2026 on or before March 8, 2026. However, candidates must be aware of the common mistakes to avoid before the NEET 2026 registration last date and time to prevent application rejection.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the NEET UG 2026 application form link on the official website. Students can register themselves at neet.nta.nic.in.

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  1. Common Mistakes to Avoid Before NEET 2026 Registration Last Date & Time
  2. Waiting till the NEET 2026 registration last date
  3. Providing incorrect information
  4. Uploading incorrect images and certificates
  5. Wrong choice of NEET exam centre 2026
  6. Live photo capture method
  7. Failure of Aadhaar-based eKYC
  8. Failing to print a copy of the NEET confirmation page

NEET 2026 is conducted in pen and paper mode for candidates seeking admission in MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and BSc Nursing courses in India. Many students miss the application deadline, enter incorrect details, upload documents with incorrect size and format. Such mistakes lead to disqualification and reduce the chance of appearing in the NEET entrance examination. Read this article to understand the common mistakes to avoid during the NEET 2026 registration date and others.

Common Mistakes to Avoid Before NEET 2026 Registration Last Date & Time

To avoid mistakes through which the NEET 2026 application form is rejected, candidates must ensure all details filled during the NEET 2026 registration match exactly with the documents before the submission of the NEET exam form. Candidates can check some of the mistakes which must be avoided before the NEET 2026 registration last date and time.

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Waiting till the NEET 2026 registration last date

Sometimes students wait until the last date to fill the NEET UG 2026 registration form. However, the last date often leads to server issues, website crash, or some common errors while paying the fee payment. Students must note that without filling the NEET application form, no candidate will be allowed to appear in the NEET 2026 at any cost.

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Providing incorrect information

  • Aspirants must fill in the correct details such as name, gender, date of birth, address, contact information and other details from the official documents like Aadhaar card or Class 10 marksheet.
  • Application with such errors will not be accepted and it can lead to disqualification.

Uploading incorrect images and certificates

  • Medical aspirants must upload the documents required for NEET application such as scanned photograph, signature and thumb impression in the correct format and size.
  • Submitting documents with invalid specifications will lead to rejection of the application form.
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Wrong choice of NEET exam centre 2026

Live photo capture method

This year, NTA introduced the NEET live photo capture process.

  • Candidates are required to upload the live photograph using the device camera during the application form.
  • Along with it, candidates have to upload a passport and postcard size for NEET 2026.
  • Aspirants who upload the required photographs in the incorrect format and size will be disqualified form the exam.

Failure of Aadhaar-based eKYC

  • The NEET 2026 Aadhaar-based eKYC has been made mandatory by the NTA during the application process.
  • Candidates are required to authenticate their identity using an active Aadhaar linked number. Candidates whose Aadhaar details mismatches with the details filled in the application form will not be allowed to proceed and fill the rest of the application form.

Failing to print a copy of the NEET confirmation page

Forgetting to keep a NEET confirmation page is a common mistake during the NEET registration process. The confirmation page is a crucial document which contains important details such as application number and other essential information. However, it can be retrieved through DigiLocker and the official website.

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