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    NEET Apply Date 2026: Registration Start and Last Dates & Process

    NEET Apply Date 2026: Registration Start and Last Dates & Process

    Deep PathakUpdated on 09 Feb 2026, 12:51 PM IST

    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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    1. NEET 2026 Apply Date: Highlights
    2. NEET Apply Date 2026: Complete Schedule
    3. How to Apply for NEET 2026?
    NEET Apply Date 2026: Registration Start and Last Dates & Process
    NEET Apply Date 2026: Registration Start and Last Dates & Process

    NEET 2026 Apply Date: Highlights

    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

    NEET Apply Date 2026: Complete Schedule

    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.

    NEET 2026 Apply Date

    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

    How to Apply for NEET 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

    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.

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    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.

    Documents Required to Apply for NEET UG 2026

    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

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    The NEET qualifying cutoff for ST category was 143-113. For ST (PWD) , the cut off marks 2025 was 126-113. As you have not mentioned the closing rank for a particular college. Here, we have provided the college wise 2025 MBBS closing rank for ST category.

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    With 400-500 score in NEET, securing MBBS admission at CMC Vellore is highly challenging for students. With such score, you can apply for allied health science courses offered by the institute.

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    Will you be appearing in NEET 2026 under any reserved category or general category as the NEET cutoff varies according to the category of student?