NEET 2026 registration deadline extended to March 11 for MBBS, BDS; exam on May 3

The NEET 2026 registration deadline has been extended by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Eligible candidates can now register for NEET UG 2026 for admission to MBBS and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programmes until March 11, 9 pm.

The NEET application fee payment window will remain open until 11:50 pm on the same day. The NEET 2026 registration link can be accessed through the official website at neet.nta.nic.in.

The NTA will conduct the NEET 2026 exam for MBBS and BDS courses offline, as a pen-and-paper-based test, on May 3.

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To complete the NEET UG 2026 registration, candidates will have to pay a fee of Rs 1,700 for General and NRI categories, Rs 1,600 for General-EWS and OBC-NCL categories, Rs 1,000 for SC, ST, PwBD, and Third Gender candidates, and Rs 9,500 for exam centres outside India.

For NEET UG 2026 registration, candidates will have to upload their Class 10 and 12 certificates, a valid photo ID, category/PwBD certificate if applicable, address details, and a scanned photograph and signature.

NEET Application Form 2026: Steps to fill

Follow the instructions below to register for the NEET UG 2026.

• Visit the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the NEET UG 2026 registration link.
• Enter your basic details to create a user ID and password.
• Log in to the dashboard and fil the the NEET UG 2026 application form.
• Pay the NEET application fee and upload the required documents.
• Click on the submit button, download, and take a printout of the confirmation page.