NEET 2026 Latest Updates: Exam Dates (Out), Application Form (Released), Notifications (Out)

NEET 2026 Latest Updates: Exam Dates (Out), Application Form (Released), Notifications (Out)

Shamshad Ali DarUpdated on 08 Feb 2026, 02:08 PM IST

National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG) serves as a gateway for medical aspirants seeking admission to MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses in various medical colleges across the country. The NTA has announced the NEET 2026 exam date at neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET UG 2026 will be conducted on May 3, 2026.
Fill NEET UG 2026 Application Form Here

This Story also Contains

  1. NEET 2026 Latest News and Updates
  2. NEET 2026 Latest Updates
  3. NEET 2026 Exam Pattern Changes
  4. What is the mode of NEET 2026?
NEET 2026 Latest Updates: Exam Dates (Out), Application Form (Released), Notifications (Out)
NEET 2026 Latest Updates: Syllabus Changes, Exam Mode, Pattern, Official Notifications & News

NEET exam is conducted in pen and paper format (OMR-based) across India and abroad. A total of 180 multiple-choice questions are asked in the entrance examination and students have to answer the questions in the OMR sheet by using a ball point pen. The NTA has released the NEET application form along with the information brochure. Only eligible candidates can fulfil the NEET application online. Registered candidates have to enter NEET application number and date of birth to download the admit card of NEET 2026. Read this article to get more NEET 2026 latest updates on exam date, syllabus, exam pattern, attempt limit and more.

NEET 2026 Latest News and Updates

The NEET 2026 will be held on May 3, 2026. The official exam date of NEET 2026 has been announced by NTA on the official website. The authority has released the NEET 2026 exam date through an official notification. The NTA releases the NEET exam schedule in the information bulletin along with other crucial dates. The NEET UG 2026 will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM across India and abroad in 13 languages.

Virohan Allied & Healthcare Programs

Allied & Healthcare programs | 20+ Partner Universities & Institutes | 98% placement record

NEET 2026 Latest Updates

The NEET UG 2026 latest news and updates can be checked here. Check the latest NEET notifications here.

  • February 8, 2026: The application form of NEET G 2026 has been released. The NEET UG registrations 2026 can be done till March 8, 2026.

  • January 8, 2026: NTA has released the NEET UG syllabus 2026 at neet.nta.nic.inc.

  • January 5, 2026: NTA has released the advisory to update the Aadhar card, UDID card, and Category certificate.

  • December 23, 2025: The NMC released NEET 2026 syllabus for aspirants. There are no changes in the NEET 2026 syllabus.

  • December 20, 2025: The NTA will release the official NEET exam date 2026 soon. The NEET exam is expected to be held on May 3, 2026.

NEET 2026 Free Mock Test with Solutions
Download the NEET 2026 Free Mock Test PDF with detailed solutions. Practice real exam-style questions, analyze your performance, and enhance your preparation.
Download EBook

NEET 2026 Exam Pattern Changes

The NTA has released the latest NEET 2026 exam pattern along with the information brochure. The NEET exam pattern 2026 will remain same like previous year. Last year, the NEET UG exam pattern underwent several changes. The additional questions in the NEET exam paper were removed. The NEET 2026 will be conducted in offline mode. The NEET paper features 180 MCQs from Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects. It is important for candidates to familiarise themselves with the NEET exam pattern 2026, marking scheme and more.

What is the mode of NEET 2026?

The mode of NEET 2026 exam is pen and paper based. The same has been confirmed with an official announcement on NEET 2026 being conducted in offline mode. The final announcement on whether NEET 2026 be conducted online or offline has been made through the official notification on the official website. In previous years, the NEET exam has been surrounded by paper leaks, cheating, and exam security lapses. Students and experts believe that conducting NEET 2026 in online mode will be more secure and transparent.

NEET Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
Select your preferred subject to view the chapters
Articles
|
Upcoming Medicine Exams
Ongoing Dates
KCET BSc Nursing Application Date

17 Jan'26 - 27 Feb'26 (Online)

Ongoing Dates
Odisha BSc Nursing Application Date

28 Jan'26 - 22 Mar'26 (Online)

Ongoing Dates
IPU Paramedical Exam Application Date

2 Feb'26 - 31 Mar'26 (Online)

Certifications By Top Providers
Biomolecules Structure Function in Health and Disease
Via All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi
Industrial Biotechnology
Via Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Certificate Course in Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Methodology
Via Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Nutrition in the Health Sector
Via The University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Pathology
Via Tsinghua University, Beijing
Online M.Sc Psychology
Via Centre for Distance and Online Education, Andhra University
Coursera
 355 courses
Futurelearn
 310 courses
Edx
 233 courses
Udemy
 191 courses
Explore Top Universities Across Globe

Questions related to NEET

On Question asked by student community

Have a question related to NEET ?

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

Yes, open category students can also appear in the NEET exam. Candidates must check the detailed eligibility criteria in the NEET information brochure. Applicants from the open category have to pay the NEET form fees for Rs. 1700.