NEET UG 2026 Application Registration Process Started: Step by Step Process , Fee Payment
NEET UG 2026 Application Form Out. Check Complete information on NEET UG 2026 including the application process, important dates and schedule, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, marking scheme, application fee, documents required, admit card details, result declaration and counselling process.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026 is conducted as a single, uniform national-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical, dental, AYUSH, veterinary and nursing courses across India. As per Information bulletin released by NTA (on 8 February 2026). NEET UG 2026 is mandatory for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS and BVSc & AH courses, along with shortlisting of candidates for B.Sc Nursing (MNS) programmes.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern
As per NTA Information bulletin the NEET UG 2026 examination is following the pre-COVID exam pattern with 180 compulsory questions to be attempted in 180 minutes. The question paper will include Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology), and all questions will be of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type with a single correct answer.
| Subject | Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Physics | MCQs (Single Correct Option) | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | MCQs (Single Correct Option) | 45 | 180 |
| Biology (Botany + Zoology) |
MCQs (Single Correct Option) | 90 | 360 |
| Total | — | 180 | 720 |
NEET UG 2026 Marking Scheme
For each question, candidates must select one correct or most appropriate option. The marking scheme is expected to be as follows:
Correct answer: +4 marks
Incorrect answer: −1 mark
Unanswered question: 0 mark
If a question is found to have more than one correct option, candidates who mark any of the correct options will be awarded full marks. If all options are correct, full marks will be awarded to all candidates who attempted the question. If a question is dropped or found incorrect, full marks will be awarded to all candidates irrespective of attempt.
NEET UG 2026 Application Process
The NEET UG 2026 application process is conducted entirely in online mode through the official NTA website. Candidates must carefully complete all steps including registration, application form filling and fee payment. The application will be considered successfully submitted only after the Confirmation Page is generated.
Step 1: Registration Process
Candidates must register online by visiting the official NEET UG portal. During registration, applicants are required to enter their basic personal details exactly as mentioned in their Class 10 certificate.
Details required at the registration stage include:
- •Candidate’s Name, Mother’s Name and Father’s Name (in capital letters)
- •Date of Birth in DD/MM/YYYY format
- •Identification Details as per candidate category
- •Valid Mobile Number and Email ID (candidate or parent/guardian only)
- •Complete Correspondence and Permanent Address with PIN code
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Step 2: Filling the Application Form
After successful registration, candidates must log in using their Application Number and Password to complete the detailed NEET UG 2026 application form.
•Select Category (General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST)
- •Choose Nationality (Indian, NRI, OCI, Foreign National)
- •Indicate PwBD status if applicable
- •Select up to three examination cities
- •Choose the medium of question paper
- •Enter academic details of Class 10, 11 and 12
- •Upload required photographs, signature and certificates
•Only one application form is permitted per candidate. Certain fields may be edited during the correction window, if enabled. After final submission, no changes will be entertained.
Step 3: Fee Payment and Confirmation
After completing the application form, candidates must pay the NEET UG 2026 examination fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
- •Fee payment must be completed successfully
- •Processing charges and GST are payable as applicable
- •The Confirmation Page is generated only after successful payment
•Generation of the Confirmation Page confirms the final submission of the application form. If the Confirmation Page is not generated, the application is considered incomplete.
Candidates must ensure that all information entered in the application form is accurate and genuine. Any incorrect or false information may lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage of the admission process.
Applicants are advised to preserve multiple copies of the Confirmation Page and fee payment receipt for future reference. Multiple applications, impersonation or misuse of credentials may attract severe penalties including disqualification.
