NEET UG 2026 Application Begins: Dates, Fees, New Rules Explained

NTA releases NEET UG 2026 official notification

Last date to apply: March 8, 2026 (till 9 PM)

Fee payment allowed till March 8, 2026 – 11:50 PM

Application correction window: March 10 to March 12, 2026

Application fee (India): General ₹1700 | EWS/OBC ₹1600 | SC/ST/PwBD ₹1000

Application fee (Outside India): ₹9500 for all categories

New rule: Aadhaar eKYC mandatory for identity verification

Live photo capture during registration to prevent impersonation.

Exam city allotted based on permanent or present address

NEET UG 2026 exam date: May 3, 2026

Exam time: 2 PM to 5 PM | Duration: 3 hours

Admit card & city intimation dates will be announced later

Apply only through online mode at neet.nta.nic.in

Upload passport photo, address proof & scanned signature.

Only one application per candidate allowed

Use your or parents’ email ID & mobile number for communication

Helpline: neetug2026@nta.ac.in | 011-40759000 / 011-69227700

NEET UG is the only exam for UG medical & allied courses in India