NEET 2026: Registration (Ongoing), Exam Date (May 3), Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus & Admission Details

The NEET UG 2026 registration process is underway for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BVSc, and other related programmes. The NEET last date application form for the academic session 2026-2027 is March 8, 2026. Before applying, candidates are advised to carefully check the NEET UG 2026 eligibility criteria in advance to avoid losing their candidature during the admission process.

Interested applicants can apply online at neet.nta.nic.in and pay the NEET 2026 registration fee by March 8, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. The National Testing Agency, the exam-conducting body, has announced the NEET 2026 exam date. The entrance exam will be conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode on May 3, 2026, at multiple exam centres across the country from 2 PM to 5 PM.

The exam will test candidates’ understanding of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology) through multiple-choice questions based on the NEET 2026 syllabus.

Read this SciAstra exam page for complete information on the exam, application dates, NEET 2026 exam pattern, syllabus, result, counselling process, and admission details.

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NEET UG 2026 Highlights 

Candidates who are interested in pursuing their UG courses inmedical institutions can check out the timeline and features about the NEET UG 2026 highlights from here:

What is NEET 2026 Exam?

NEET UG 2026 is a national-level medical entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for aspirants seeking admission to UG  medical institutes in India. It is the single gateway for programmes such as MBBS, BDS and BVSc & AH offered by government and private medical colleges.

The exam is held once a year in offline (pen-and-paper) mode and tests candidates on Physics, Chemistry, and Biology based on the Class 11 and 12 syllabus. Students who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 with PCB subjects and meet the minimum age requirement can apply.

NEET UG 2026 scores are used for counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota seats and by respective state authorities for state quota admissions.

What are the Courses Offered Through NEET 2026 Exam?

The NEET UG exam serves as the single national-level entrance test for admission to various undergraduate medical and allied health courses in India. Through NEET UG 2026, candidates can secure admission to the following programmes:

• Medical & Dental Courses

1. MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

2. BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

• AYUSH Courses

1. BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)

2. BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery)

3. BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)

4. BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)

• Veterinary Course

1. BVSc & AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry)

• Nursing & Allied Health

MNS (Military Nursing Service) aspirants seeking admission to B.Sc. Nursing Courses being conducted at Armed Forces Medical Service Hospitals for the year 2026 are required to qualify for NEET 2026.

NEET UG 2026 Exam Dates

Class 12 aspirants who are planning to give the NEET exam for the academic session 2026-2027 can check out the NEET UG 2026 exam dates and all the released timelines for the application form, correction window, admit card and other dates from here:

NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

It is very important for candidates applying for medical courses through the NEET exam to meticulously go through the NEET UG 2026 eligibility criteria to avoid losing their candidature at any stage of the admission process.

NEET 2026 eligibility criteria stipulate the minimal eligibility criteria like educational, age relaxation, nationality and reservation required for an applicant to satisfy:

Age Limit:

He/She has completed the age of 17 years as on or before 31st December of the year that the candidate shall be appearing for NEET-UG examination. Candidates must note that there is no upper age limit for them to appear for the exam.

Nationality

Interested applicants must be Indian citizens. Non-resident Indians, Overseas Citizens of India, Persons of Indian Origin and foreign nationals are also eligible to appear for the exam. Indian Citizens/ Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) intending to pursue Undergraduate Medical Courses in a foreign Medical/ Dental Institute also need to qualify for NEET (UG).

Educational Qualifications

Students who have completed Class 12 with Biology or Biotechnology as an additional subject, along with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English, are eligible to appear for the exam. While submitting the NEET 2026 application form online, candidates must select the appropriate qualifying examination code based on their academic qualifications.

NEET 2026 Registration Form

The NEET UG 2026 registration form has been released on the official website on February 8, 2026. Interested applicants need to fill out the NEET 2026 application form online and ensure they avoid common mistakes while completing it.

Before filling out the NEET Application Form 2026, candidates are advised to keep all the required documents, correct photo sizes, and accurate details ready.

Check out the simple steps on how to fill out the NEET 2026 application form below:

Step 1: Register on the NEET Website
Applicants need to visit the official website of the National Testing Agency and click on “New Registration.” Before applying, read all the instructions carefully and create a registered account.

Step 2: Fill in Personal and Academic Details
Registered candidates must enter personal details such as nationality, gender, category, and address. They also need to fill in Class 10 and Class 12 details, select the NEET 2026 exam city preference, and choose the exam language. Ensure all details are filled in correctly.

Step 3: Upload Scanned Documents
After entering the required details, upload the documents mentioned in the information brochure. These include a passport-size photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate, and category or PwD certificate (if applicable) in the specified format.

Step 4: Pay the NEET 2026 Registration Fee
The final step is paying the NEET UG 2026 registration fee online using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or e-wallet.

NEET 2026 Registration Fees

After filling in the details, the final step to successfully submit the application form is to pay the NEET UG 2026 registration fee. Check the category-wise registration fee details below.

Important Notes:

• Fees must be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or e-wallet.

• Additional processing or GST charges may apply depending on the payment method.

• The registration fee is non-refundable once paid.

NEET 2026 Syllabus 

NTA has released the NEET 2026 syllabus on the official website. Candidates preparing for the exam must download the released NEET 2026 syllabus PDF available on the website and check out the list of topics included for the examination. Candidates must download the NEET 2026 Syllabus PDF for the subjects, Biology, Physics and Chemistry. The NTA NEET syllabus 2026 released recently, is the same as it was mentioned by the NMC earlier.

NEET 2026 Syllabus PDF

Candidates will be able to download the subject-wise NEET 2026 syllabus PDF from here:

NEET Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise

Candidates must note that the NEET Syllabus for the academic session 2026-2027 is now available for all the subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Biology. It has been observed that there is no change in the syllabus or chapter as compared to last year's NEET syllabus. Check out the topic of the NEET UG 2026 syllabus from here:

NEET 2026 Exam Pattern

The National Testing Agency has specified the NEET UG 2026 exam pattern to assess candidates’ domain understanding based on the prescribed syllabus. As per the updated NEET 2026 exam pattern, 45 questions will be asked from each subject—Zoology, Botany, Physics, and Chemistry. The exam will be conducted for a total of 720 marks and will follow a negative marking scheme.

When is the NEET 2026 Exam?

The NEET 2026 exam will be conducted on May 3, 2026, at multiple exam centres across the nation. The duration of the test will be three hours. Compensatory time of one hour for examination of three hours (03:00 hrs) duration for PwD/PwBD candidate (having a physical limitation to write) will be given, whether such a candidate uses the facility of a scribe or not.

NEET 2026 Exam Medium

NEET UG 2026 will be conducted in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu mediums. Candidates will be allowed to choose one language among the mentioned languages.

• The medium of the Question Paper should be carefully chosen while filling in the Application Form. The option once chosen cannot be changed.

• Candidates opting for English would be provided a Test Booklet in English medium only.

• Candidates opting for Hindi would be provided with a Bilingual Test Booklet in English and Hindi medium.

• Candidates opting for Regional Languages would be provided a Test Booklet in English + selected Regional Language medium. (For Example: If a candidate opted Tamil (out of 13 languages), the Test Booklet would be provided in English + Tamil.

• In case of any ambiguity in the translation of a question in the test, its English version shall be treated as final and the decision of NTA shall be final in this regard.

• For the correctness of the questions in all the question papers, the English version will be taken as final.