NEET UG 2026 LIVE: NTA NEET registration soon at neet.nta.nic.in; exam date, how to apply, latest updates
Deepanshi Pant | February 1, 2026 | 08:57 AM IST | 5 mins read
The National Testing Agency will soon begin the NEET UG 2026 registration at neet.nta.nic.in. Latest updates on NEET UG registration, exam date, admit card, result, counselling, and admission procedure.
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Download EBookThe NEET UG 2026 registration procedure will start soon by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website. The authority will conduct the NEET exam 2026 in offline mode. The NTA has issued the NEET UG 2026 advisory and instructions to update the Aadhar card/UDID card/category certificate before filling the application form of NEET 2026.
The authority is expected to conduct the NEET 2026 exam on May 3, 2026. The NEET 2026 will be administered for admission to MBBS/BDS, B.V.Sc, and AYUSH courses in the government and private medical colleges of India. The NTA will publish the NEET UG application form at the official website exams.nta.ac.in/NEET. The NEET 2026 will be held in offline mode, and a total of 180 questions of 4 marks each will be asked in the exam.
NEET UG 2026: Highlights
Candidates can check the NEET UG 2026 highlights in the table given below:
| Events | Dates |
| Full Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Frequency Of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Application Fee | Online : 1700 |
| Participating Colleges | 2054 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
How to register for NEET UG 2026?
Candidates can check the steps to register for NEET UG 2026 are given below:
- Visit the official website.
- Click on the "New Registration" link, read the instructions, and "Proceed".
- Fill in the personal details to generate an Application Number and Password.
- After the credentials are generated, log in to enter personal details, academic qualifications, and exam city preferences.
- Upload the details such as photograph (10-200 kb), signature (4-30 kb), and documents.
- Pay the application fees and submit the form.
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February 1, 2026 | 08:57 AM IST
How many questions in NEET UG 2026?
There will be a total of 180 compulsory questions in the NEET UG 2026 examination. The exam will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours.
|
Subject |
Number of questions |
|
Physics |
45 |
|
Chemistry |
45 |
|
Biology |
90 |
|
Total |
180 |
January 31, 2026 | 08:45 PM IST
Is NEET UG 2026 registration started?
No, NEET 2026 registration is expected to begin soon. The NEET 2026 registration form will be available soon at neet.nta.nic.in by the authority. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for latest updates.
January 31, 2026 | 07:29 PM IST
NEET UG 2026 Exam: Participating Universities
The list of the types of Universities participating in NEET UG 2026:
- AIIMS
- JIPMER
- Central Universities
- Deemed Universities
January 31, 2026 | 06:57 PM IST
NEET UG Syllabus 2026: Biology subject
Candidates can check the NEET UG syllabus 2026 for the biology subject below:
- Diversity in the Living World
- Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
- Cell Structure and Function
- Plant Physiology
- Human Physiology
- Reproduction
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biology and Human Welfare
- Biotechnology and Its Applications
- Ecology and Environment
January 31, 2026 | 06:22 PM IST
NEET 2026 registration date latest news
The NTA has not officially declared the NEET UG 2026 registration date as of January 31, 2026. The NEET UG 2026 application form will be made available soon on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
January 31, 2026 | 05:29 PM IST
NEET Application Form 2026 Expected Soon
The MCC will begin the NEET PG 2026 registration procedure soon at neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to find the application form soon on the official website.
January 31, 2026 | 05:14 PM IST
NEET UG 2026: Age Limit
Candidates appearing for the NEET UG 2026 examination must be 17 years, and there is no limit on upper age limit.
January 31, 2026 | 04:27 PM IST
Candidates ask "NEET 2026 is conducted in hybrid mode?"
No, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 will be conducted in offline mode in a single day and shift.
January 31, 2026 | 03:39 PM IST
NEET UG 2026: Exam duration
The duration of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 examination is 200 minutes.
January 31, 2026 | 02:40 PM IST
NEET UG 2026: List of courses
Here’s the list of medical courses that require NEET UG 2026 score and rank below:
- MBBS
- BDS,
- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS),
- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS),
- Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
- BSc Nursing
- Military Nursing Service (MNS)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc and AH) courses.
January 31, 2026 | 02:05 PM IST
Latest NEET UG syllabus 2026
The NEET UG syllabus 2026 was released by the authority. Students will be able to download the NEET syllabus PDF through the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
January 31, 2026 | 01:25 PM IST
NEET UG Registration 2026: Official website
The NTA will activate the NEET UG registration link soon on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website regularly.
January 31, 2026 | 12:31 PM IST
NEET UG 2026: Registration fee details
The NEET UG 2026 registration fees vary for categories. Candidates can check the NEET UG 2026 registration fee details below:
|
Category
|
In India (Fee)
|
Outside India (Fee)
|
|
General
|
Rs 1,700
|
Rs 9,500 |
|
General-EWS/ OBC- NCL
|
Rs 1,600
|
|
|
SC, ST, PwD, third gender
|
Rs 1,000
|
January 31, 2026 | 11:39 AM IST
NEET UG 2026 registration details
Aspirants will have to download the NEET UG information bulletin and check the eligibility criteria. Those who pass the eligibility criteria should register through the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
January 30, 2026 | 10:28 PM IST
NEET UG 2026 marking scheme
According to the marking scheme for the NEET UG 2026, candidates will be awarded four marks for each right answer, whereas one mark will be deducted for each wrong response.
January 30, 2026 | 09:41 PM IST
NEET UG 2026: Helpline number
The helpline number for any updates on the NEET UG exam 2026 is given below:
- 0120-4073500
- 1800 102 7637
January 30, 2026 | 08:37 PM IST
NEET UG 2026: Mode of examination
The NEET UG 2026 examination will be conducted in a paper-based mode, also known as offline mode. Candidates are provided a hard copy of the NEET question paper and OMR sheets to write the answers.
January 30, 2026 | 07:40 PM IST
NEET UG 2026: Overview for document updates
In the table below is the overview for the NEET UG 2026 document advisory.
| Particular |
Details
|
|
Purpose of Guidelines
|
To ensure a smooth NEET UG 2026 application process and avoid discrepancies, grievances, or rejection at later stages
|
|
Aadhaar Card Requirement
|
Aadhaar card must be accurate, valid, and updated before filling the application form
|
|
Aadhaar Details to Verify
|
Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Photograph, Address, and Biometric information (wherever applicable)
|
|
Category Certificate Requirement
|
Candidates belonging to the EWS, SC, ST, and OBC-NCL categories must submit a valid and updated category certificate
|
|
PwD Candidates
|
UDID card must be valid, updated, and renewed to claim PwD reservation benefits
|
January 30, 2026 | 06:41 PM IST
NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
For admission via NEET, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria established by the NTA. The following are the NEET eligibility criteria-
- The candidate must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026.
- The individual applying must be a citizen of India, a non-resident Indian, an overseas citizen of India, or a foreign national.
- The student must have completed the 10 + 2 standard or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board, with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the core subjects.
- The candidate should have achieved a combined total of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
January 30, 2026 | 05:54 PM IST
Which documents need to be updated for NEET Registration 2026?
The documents mentioned below should be updated for NEET UG 2026 registration:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Photograph
- Address
- Biometric Information
January 30, 2026 | 04:52 PM IST
NEET UG 2026: Syllabus PDF OUT
The authority has issued the syllabus for the NEET 2026 examination on the official website. Candidates can download the updated syllabus in a PDF format.
January 30, 2026 | 03:49 PM IST
NEET UG 2026 registration date
The National Testing Agency has not officially released the NEET UG 2026 registration date. The NEET UG 2025 registration form will be available soon on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in.
January 30, 2026 | 02:53 PM IST
NEET UG 2026: Exam duration
The NEET UG 2026 examination will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the NEET UG 2026 application form.
January 30, 2026 | 02:18 PM IST
NEET UG Exam 2026: Helpline Number
Candidates can contact the helpline numbers given below in case of any discrepancy during the NEET UG registration process 2026.
- 0120-4073500
- 1800 102 7637
January 30, 2026 | 01:44 PM IST
NEET UG 2026 Registration LIVE: Courses offered
Check the courses offered through the NEET UG exam 2026 below:
- MBBS
- BDS
- BSc Nursing
January 30, 2026 | 12:59 PM IST
NEET UG 2026 Registration: Universities providing admissions
Check the types of universities to which candidates can get admission through the NEET UG 2026 exam.
- All India Institutes
- Central Universities
- Deemed Universities
- AIIMS Institutes
- JIPMER Institutes
January 30, 2026 | 12:19 PM IST
NEET UG 2026 Live Update
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon begin the NEET UG 2026 registration on the official website. Candidates can check the official website, neet.nta.nic.in, for the latest updates.
January 30, 2026 | 12:16 PM IST
NEET UG Counselling 2026: Websites
Candidates can check the updates on the NTA official website as well as on the NEET's official website.
- neet.nta.nic.in
- nta.ac.in
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