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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NEET apply date 2026 on February 8 through a notification released at neet.nta.nic.in. As per the NTA’s notification, the NEET apply date 2026 is from February 8, 2026. Medical aspirants can apply online for NEET UG 2026 till March 8, 2026. Applicants are advised to apply early and avoid last minute registrations for NEET 2026 exam.
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Particulars | Details |
NEET apply start date 2026 | February 8, 2026 |
Last date to apply | March 8, 2026 |
NEET 2026 exam date | May 3, 2026 |
Official website | neet.nta.nic.in |
Mode of application | Online only |
Verification method | Aadhaar-based eKYC |
Mandatory uploads | Live photo, signature, thumb impressions |
Payment modes | Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Paytm |
Key documents required to apply | Aadhaar/ID, photographs, Class 10–12 details, category certificates |
The NTA has released the complete schedule in its NEET 2026 information bulletin. The important dates to apply for NEET 2026 can be checked below.
Event | Date |
Notification release | February 8, 2026 |
NEET apply start date | February 8, 2026 |
Last date to apply for NEET 2026 | March 8, 2026 |
NEET exam date 2026 | May 3, 2026 |
Candidates need to apply online for NEET 2026 exam. The step-by-step process to apply for NEET 2026 is as follows -
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Go to neet.nta.nic.in
Click on the NEET UG 2026 Registration link.
Read the instructions and information bulletin carefully before proceeding.
Step 2: Register as a New Candidate
Click on “New Registration”.
Enter details such as the applicant's name, mobile number, email ID, date of birth, and security question.
After successful registration, an Application Number and login credentials via SMS/email will be sent.
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Step 3: Complete Aadhaar-based eKYC Verification
Enter the Aadhaar Number for eKYC verification.
The basic details (name, DOB, gender) will be auto-filled from Aadhaar.
If there’s a mismatch, candidates need to upload a valid supporting certificate.
Step 4: Fill in the Application Form
Provide all necessary details such as
Personal information: Name, category, nationality, parent details.
Academic details: Class 10 & 12 passing year, school board, roll number.
Exam details: Medium of exam, exam city preferences (based on your present and permanent address).
Address details: Ensure both addresses are correct. As per the new NEET 2026 exam city selection rule, the system will use the current and permanent address to allot the exam city.
Step 5: Capture and Upload Required Images
Upload documents as per NTA’s new rules.
Live Photograph Capture: Must be taken in real-time using webcam/mobile camera.
Signature: On white paper with black ink pen.
Left-hand thumb impression.
Address Proof or Category Certificate (if applicable).
Step 6: Pay the Application Fee
Pay the NEET 2026 application form fees in online mode using any payment modes such as Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Paytm. The NEET 2026 registration fee varies by category (General / OBC / SC-ST / PwD / NRI).
Step 7: Submit and Download Confirmation Page
Review all details carefully before final submission. Once submitted, download the NEET 2026 confirmation page and the application form PDF. Also take a printout of the fee payment receipt and keep multiple copies for future reference.
While applying for the NEET UG 2026, candidates need the following documents to fill the details in application form and document uploading.
Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID
Passport-size Photograph
Postcard-size Photograph
Candidate Signature
Left Thumb Impression
Right Thumb Impression
Class 10 Marksheet & Certificate
Class 12 Marksheet / Passing Certificate
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL, if applicable)
EWS Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign National Certificate (if applicable)
Address Proof
On Question asked by student community
Yes, it is an entrance exam. Please register at http://www.upvetuniv.edu.in/ .
Prospectus can be found at https://upvetuniv.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Prospectus-2026-27Final.pdf
You can check the NEET PYQs by Careers360 for previosu years' question papers.
Yes, You can change the date of birth in the NEET registration correction window.
To know what are the details can be corrected in the submitted NEET application form, Click here .
Yes — you can sit for NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) even if you took the Commerce stream in school, provided you meet the eligibility criteria set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and your state/university. Key points and steps:
Eligibility criteria (core requirements)
Academic subjects: You must have
If your father’s name appears differently in your Class 10 marksheet compared to other documents, you should not upload an affidavit during the initial
NEET
application unless the form specifically asks for it.
Fill the application using the name that matches your Aadhaar and other main IDs, and prepare a
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