NEET UG 2026 Application Form Released: Official Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Brochure & Key Instructions

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the NEET (UG) 2026 Application Form, inviting online applications from eligible candidates for admission to undergraduate medical courses across India.

NEET (UG) is the single national-level entrance examination for admission to:

• ● MBBS

• ● BDS

• ● BAMS

• ● BHMS

• ● BUMS

• ● BNYS

• ● BVSc & AH

• ● B.Sc. Nursing (as applicable)

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This article provides a complete, official, and professionally verified overview of the NEET UG 2026 application process, based strictly on the NTA notification and Information Bulletin.

NEET UG 2026: Conducting Authority & Purpose

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts NEET (UG) on behalf of the National Medical Commission (NMC) and other statutory bodies for admission to medical and allied health science courses in India.

NEET UG 2026 scores will be used for:

• ● Admission to Government and Private Medical Institutions

• ● All India Quota (AIQ) seats

• ● State Quota seats

• ● Medical institutions governed under the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH)

NEET UG 2026 Important Dates (Official)

NEET UG 2026 Application Mode

• ● Applications are accepted ONLY through online mode

• ● Offline applications will not be accepted

• ● Official website for application:
  https://neet.nta.nic.in/

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  How to Apply for NEET UG 2026 (Official Process)

  
  

• ●Step 1: Online Registration

  • ● Visit the official NTA NEET website

  • ● Register using a valid email ID and mobile number

  • ● Generate application number and password

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  Step 2: Fill Online Application Form

  Candidates must enter:

  • ● Personal details

  • ● Academic qualification details

  • ● Category & nationality

  • ● Exam city preferences

  Imp: Only ONE application form per candidate is allowed

  
  

• Step 3: Upload Required Documents

  Candidates must upload:

  • ●  Recent passport size photograph

  • ● Scanned signature

  • ● Address proof

  • ● Other documents as specified in the Information Bulletin

  (All documents must be uploaded as per NTA-prescribed format and size)

  
  

• Step 4: Payment of Application Fee

  Fee payment can be made through:

  • ● Debit Card

  • ● Credit Card

  • ● Net Banking

  • ● UPI

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  Step 5: Final Submission

  • ● Review all entered details carefully

  • ● Submit the form

  • ● Download and print the confirmation page for future reference

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  NEET UG 2026 Application Fee (Official)

• Category	Fee (India)	Fee (Outside India)
  General	₹1700	₹9500
  General-EWS / OBC-NCL	₹1600	₹9500
  SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender	₹1000	₹9500

  
  

• IMP: Processing charges & GST (if applicable) are to be paid by the candidate.

  
  

  Important Category Clarification (OBC-NCL)

  Candidates claiming OBC reservation must ensure:

  • ● Their caste appears in the Central List of OBCs

  • ● They fall under the Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) category

  Candidates listed on the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) website must mention OBC-NCL in the application form.

  
  

NEET UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria (As per NTA)

Educational Qualification

• ● Passed or appearing in Class 12 or equivalent

• ● Mandatory subjects:

  •      Physics

  •      Chemistry

  •      Biology/Biotechnology

  •      English

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Age Criteria

• ● Minimum age: 17 years as on 31 December 2026

• ● Upper age limit: As per prevailing rules (subject to court orders)

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Nationality

• ● Indian Nationals

• ● NRIs

• ● OCIs

• ● PIOs

• ● Foreign Nationals

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• NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

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  Question Type

  • ● Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

  • ● Single correct answer

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  Marking Scheme

  • +4 marks for each correct answer

  • −1 mark for each incorrect answer

  • ● No marks for unattempted questions

NEET UG 2026 Exam Languages

The examination will be conducted in 13 languages, including:

• English

• Hindi

• Assamese

• Bengali

• Gujarati

• Kannada

• Malayalam

• Marathi

• Odia

• Punjabi

• Tamil

• Telugu

• Urdu

Admit Card & Exam Centre

• ● Exam centre details will be mentioned on the Admit Card

• ● Admit card must be downloaded from the official website

• Candidates must carry:

  •     ● Printed admit card

  •     ● Valid photo identity proof

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Important Instructions by NTA

• ● Candidates must provide their own or parents’/guardians’ email ID and mobile number

• ● All communication from NTA will be sent via SMS or Email

• ● Candidates must strictly follow instructions in the Information Bulletin

• ● Non-compliance may lead to disqualification

NEET UG 2026 Helpdesk Details

For any queries related to NEET UG 2026:

• Helpline Numbers: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700

• Email: neetug2026@nta.ac.in

• Download Official Information Bulletin: Download Now