NEET UG 2026 Application Process Begins; Apply Online Till March 8

Srinagar, Feb 8: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the notification inviting online applications for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026 for admission to undergraduate medical and allied courses across India.

NEET UG 2026 will serve as the single, uniform entrance examination for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, BVSc & AH, and other undergraduate medical courses as per the provisions of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 and related regulations.

Key Highlights of NEET UG 2026

• Exam Name: National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (UG) 2026

• Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)

• Mode of Application: Online

• Exam Date: 03 May 2026 (Sunday)

• Exam Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)

• Exam Timing: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (IST)

Courses Covered Under NEET UG 2026

• MBBS & BDS

• BAMS, BUMS, BSMS

• BHMS

• BVSc & AH

• B.Sc. Nursing (for Military Nursing Service aspirants)

The NEET UG 2026 score will also be used for admission to B.Sc. Nursing coursesconducted at Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) institutions.

Languages of Examination

NEET UG 2026 will be conducted in 13 languages: Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Important Dates

• Online Application Submission: 08 February 2026 to 08 March 2026 (up to 9:00 PM)

• Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 March 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)

• Correction Window: 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026

• City Intimation Slip: To be announced

• Admit Card Release: To be announced

• Result Declaration: To be announced

Application Fee

For Centres in India:

• General: ₹1700

• General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹1600

• SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹1000

For Centres Outside India:

• All Categories: ₹9500

(Processing charges and GST, as applicable, are to be paid by the candidate.)

Official Websites

• www.nta.ac.in

• https://neet.nta.nic.in

Helpline Details

• Phone: +91-11-40759000

• Email: neetug2026@nta.ac.in

Candidates are advised to carefully read the information bulletin, ensure eligibility, and complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.