When will NTA announce the official NEET 2026 exam date, this has been the topmost query of medical aspirants who are eagerly awaiting for the NEET UG 2026 exam to secure an MBBS seat in India. As per the latest update, NTA has announced the NEET UG 2026 exam date at neet.nta.nic.in. According to the NEET UG exam date 2026, the exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 3, 2026.
As it is the single entrance exam for MBBS admissions in India, aspirants are eagerly awaiting for an official confirmation from NTA regarding the exam date of NEET 2026. The official confirmation, along with the detailed schedule, application dates, and information bulletin has been released on the official website: neet.nta.nic.in. Through the NEET UG 2026, admission to around 1,29,000 MBBS seats, along with Dental and AYUSH courses will be granted.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Tentative NEET 2026 exam date | May 3, 2026 (Sunday) |
Exam timing | 2 PM to 5 PM (Offline, pen-and-paper mode) |
Notification & application start | February 8, 2026 |
Application window duration | February 8, 2026 to March 11, 2026 |
Admit card release | Last week of April 2026 (3 to 7 days before the exam) |
Result declaration | Tentatively mid June 2026 |
Understanding past trends of the official NEET UG exam date announcement can help in getting to know when the NEET 2026 exam date will be announced by NTA. The previous year trends of NEET exam date announcement by NTA is provided below.
| Year | Exam Date | Exam Date Announcement by NTA | Gap Between Notification & Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
NEET 2025 | May 4, 2025 (Sunday) | February 7, 2025 | ~3 months |
NEET 2024 | May 5, 2024 (Sunday) | Early February 2024 | ~3 months |
NEET 2023 | May 7, 2023 (Sunday) | February–March 2023 | ~2.5–3 months |
Get expert advice on college selection, admission chances, and career path in a personalized counselling session.
NTA has released the application form of NEET UG 2026 on February 8, 2026. Earlier, the NTA has already released the NEET 2026 syllabus on January 8, 2026. The authority also released the NEET 2026 application form advisory on January 5, 2026. Earlier, NMC also released the unchanged NEET UG syllabus 2026.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Yes, NEET is not mandatory for admission to Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) for the academic year 2026-27. However, from 2027-28 session, NEET UG will be compulsory for admission to BPT course.
Check the detailed information here.
Admission in BPT and BOT through NEET
Hi Sania,
Please check the links below to get the NEET previous year question papers:
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-previous-5-years-question-papers-with-solutions
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-previous-year-question-paper-with-solution
Hi! Aiming for AIR 1 in NEET in one year is extremely competitive but not impossible. Start with strong command of NCERT (especially Biology), build clear concepts in Physics and Chemistry, and follow a strict daily study schedule (8–10 focused hours). Practice regularly with NEET mock tests and previous year
Hello,
Click on the link given below to know the important chapter and topic of NEET 2026.
Link:
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-2026-do-or-die-chapters
Hello Student,
Some reasons your name might not be there include missing the cutoff list for a top-tier institute. Because you are from the general category, the cutoffs are higher than those for the reserved category.
Another aspect is that you have scored 95 per cent in the entrance exam
Get Job Ready in Healthcare | Employability-Focused Programs
Extended Application Deadline: 30th April | NAAC A++ Accredited | NIRF Rank #3
Allied & Healthcare programs | 20+ Partner Universities & Institutes | 98% placement record
Ranked as India’s #1 Not for profit pvt. University by India Today
Alied Health Sciences at SCSVMV | NAAC 'A' Grade | AICTE & UGC Aproved | 100% Placement Support | Merit-based Scholarships
Industry-Relevant Programmes with Clinical Excellence. Merit-based scholarships available