NEET UG 2026: 13 Languages, New NTA Rules & Registration Date Out

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially triggered the NEET UG 2026 registration date cycle, and one of the most searched queries by medical aspirants is the choice of language. According to the NEET UG 2026 notification, the exam will be held in 13 languages on May 3, 2026.

If you are filling out the form on neet.nta.nic.in, selecting the correct medium is critical, as it determines your exam center location and your question paper format.

Also Read: Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application Form: Size, Format, and NTA Specifications

NEET UG 2026: Official List of 13 Languages

The NEET UG notification confirms that the exam will be available in the following mediums. Note that while English, Hindi, and Urdu are available nationwide, regional languages are restricted to specific states.

NEET UG 2026 Notification: What’s New in Language Selection?

The NTA has introduced stricter "Bilingual Rules" in the neet ug2026 notification to prevent confusion during the 3-hour exam (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM).

1. Bilingual Paper Rule: If you choose any regional language or Hindi, you will receive a Bilingual Booklet (Selected Language + English). If you choose English, you get the booklet in English only.

2. English is Final: In case of any translation ambiguity in a regional question, the English version will be treated as the final authority by the NTA and MCC.

3. No Change Policy: Once the NEET UG 2026 registration is submitted, the medium of the question paper cannot be changed, even during the correction window (March 10–12).

Key Registration Dates & Fees (Education Update)

Aspiring doctors must complete their Education profile and eKYC before the deadline.

• Registration Start: February 8, 2026

• NEET UG 2026 Registration Last Date: March 8, 2026

• NEET Exam Date 2026: May 3, 2026

• NEET UG Fees: * General: ₹1,700

• OBC/EWS: ₹1,600

• SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,000