NEET UG 2026 Important Dates: Complete Schedule at a Glance
NEET UG 2026 Important Dates began with the official notification release on February 8, 2026. The registration window remains open until March 8, 2026. Key milestones include the correction window from March 10–12 and the examination on May 3, 2026. Results are expected by mid-June 2026.
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NEET UG 2026 Important Dates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a notification informing candidates regarding the NEET UG 2026 registration process. Candidates who want to appear in the national level NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) for MBBS/BAMS/BDS admissions. Then, they should carefully consider the timeline mentioned in the NEET UG 2026 Important Dates. NEET 2026 Registration has started, and the last date to register online is March 8, 2026.
NEET UG 2026 Important Dates: Complete Schedule
NEET UG 2026 Important Dates have been released by the National Testing Agency in the official notification. The NEET 2026 Registration link is active on the official website. Candidates should carefully fill out the registration form before the deadline, March 8, 2026. The application window will open from March 10, 2026, to March 12, 2026.
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NEET UG 2026 Important Dates: Complete Schedule |
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Details |
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Examination Name |
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) – 2026 |
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Conducting Authority |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
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Online Application Period |
February 8, 2026 – March 8, 2026 (up to 9:00 PM) |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
March 8, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
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Correction Window |
March 10, 2026 – March 12, 2026 |
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Exam Date |
May 3, 2026 (Sunday) |
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Exam Duration |
180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
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Exam Timing |
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (IST) |
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City Intimation & Admit Card |
TBA |
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Result Declaration |
(Expected June 2026) |
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Official Websites |
exams.nta.ac.in/NEET | neet.nta.nic.in |
NEET 2026 Registration Dates
NEET UG 2026 Registration link is active and available on the NTA online portal. Candidates have exactly one month to complete their registration. It is highly recommended not to wait until the final day to avoid technical glitches due to high server traffic.
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Online Application Start Date: February 8, 2026
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Online Application Last Date: March 8, 2026 (up to 09:00 PM)
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Last Date for Fee Successful Transaction: March 8, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
NEET UG 2026 Application Fees
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General Category: ₹1700
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General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹1600
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SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹1000
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Centres Outside India (All Categories): ₹9500
NEET UG 2026 Exam City Intimation & Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Exam City Intimation & Admit Card will be provided on the respective login portals of the candidates a few days before the exam. Candidates can know the important instructions, centre-related information, and shift timings through the admit card.
NEET 2026 Exam Date & Shift Timings
NEET 2026 Exam Date is May 3, 2026 (Sunday). The exam will be conducted in a single shift across thousands of centres in India and abroad.
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Date of Examination: May 3, 2026
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Exam Timing: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (IST)
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Total Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours)
What’s New? Key Changes in NEET UG 2026
NTA has implemented the key changes in the NEET UG 2026 to smoothly conduct the exams.
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Aadhaar-based eKYC
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Live Photo Capture