NEET 2026 Registration: Present and Permanent Address Proof Explained

During NEET 2026 registration, many students face confusion while filling present address and permanent address details. These details are extremely important because the exam centre city options are generated strictly based on the addresses you enter in the application form. Students preparing away from their home state often worry about whether they will get an exam centre near their coaching location. Even small mistakes in address entry or document upload can limit exam city choices. This article explains the complete process in a simple and student-friendly manner, so you can fill the form correctly and avoid last-minute problems.

Present & Permanent Address Proof Explained

While filling the online application form, candidates must enter complete correspondence (present) and permanent address with correct PIN code. Based on these details, NTA allows students to select three exam cities only from the state of permanent address or present address.

If both addresses are the same, city options will be limited to that one state. If addresses are different, both states will automatically appear during exam city selection. NTA clearly advises students to choose nearby or convenient cities only, as it will not be responsible for inconvenience caused by incorrect selections.

Present & Permanent Address Proof: Everything Students Need to Know

Students often assume they can freely choose any exam city, but NEET follows strict address-based rules. Understanding these rules beforehand helps avoid confusion, wrong uploads, and restricted city options later.

Expanded Key Points

• Permanent Address

• Must always be your domicile/home state.

• Use Aadhaar card, voter ID, domicile certificate (2024/2025 valid), passport, or ration card.

• Present Address

• Should be the place where you are currently staying for NEET preparation.

• Required if you want the exam centre outside your permanent state.

• Exam City Selection Rule

• Exam cities are limited to Permanent Address State OR Present Address State only.

• You must select three cities in order of preference.

• Document Upload Rule

• Present and permanent address proofs must be uploaded as one single merged PDF.

• File size must not exceed 300 KB.

• Present Address Proof Options

• PG ID card, coaching ID card/receipt

• Aadhaar, PAN, DL, passport

• Electricity/water bill, bank passbook

• Self-declaration from court (last option)

• Important Note

• If you want to give the exam in your permanent state, present address proof is not mandatory.

• If you want the exam in another state, present address proof is compulsory.