
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the NEET UG 2026 registration date, giving aspiring medical students additional time to complete their applications. Candidates can now apply for NEET UG 2026 until March 11, 2026, up to 9:00 PM through the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026) is the gateway for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses across India. Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications are advised to complete the process within the extended deadline, as no further extension is expected.
NEET UG 2026 Registration Link
According to the official notification released by the National Testing Agency, the last date to submit the NEET UG 2026 online application form has been extended to March 11, 2026 (9:00 PM).
Candidates can also pay the application fee until 11:50 PM on March 11, 2026. The NTA has advised students to complete the application process within the revised timeline, as the authority has clearly stated that no additional extension will be granted after this deadline.
The NEET UG 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on May 3, 2026, in offline mode (pen and paper) across various exam centres in India.
Key highlights of the exam include:
Exam Name: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026)
Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Date: May 3, 2026
Exam Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
Exam Timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in
The examination will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu, allowing candidates to attempt the test in their preferred language.
Candidates who wish to apply for NEET UG 2026 can follow these steps:
Visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the NEET UG 2026 registration link on the homepage.
Complete the registration process by entering the required details.
Log in using the generated credentials.
Fill in the NEET UG application form carefully.
Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Students are advised to double-check all details before submitting the form to avoid errors during the admission process.
The application fee for NEET UG 2026 varies by category:
General Category: ₹1700
General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹1600
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹1000
Candidates must pay the fee online through the available payment modes while submitting the application form.