The NEET (UG) 2026 application form has not been officially released yet by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The official website currently shows only preparatory advisories and the updated syllabus, no active registration link or final notification has been published.
Expected Timeline (Based on trends & latest reports)
- Notification & Application Form Release: Likely in the first week of February 2026 (most sources point to around February 7, 2026 or the coming days/this week).
- Registration Window: Expected to remain open for 4–5 weeks (tentatively February to mid-March 2026).
- Last date to apply: Likely mid-March 2026 (exact date will be confirmed in the official notice).
- Exam Date: Tentatively first Sunday of May 2026 (single-day pen-and-paper test).
NTA usually announces the exact dates very close to the release. Keep checking neet.nta.nic.in daily, as the form can go live any day now.
Expected Application Fees (based on recent years — subject to confirmation)
Fees are paid online only (debit/credit card, net banking, UPI).
- General: ≈ ₹1,700
- General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ≈ ₹1,600
- SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender: ≈ ₹1,000
- Foreign Nationals: Significantly higher (≈ ₹9,500 in past years)
How to Fill the NEET 2026 Application Form (Step-by-Step – Expected Process)
Once live, follow these steps on neet.nta.nic.in:
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in → Click “New Registration” / “Apply Online for NEET (UG) – 2026”.
- Read the instructions and information bulletin carefully.
- Register by entering basic details (name, mobile number, email, date of birth, etc.) → Create password and receive application number via SMS/email.
- Log in with application number and password.
- Fill personal, academic, and contact details (Class 10 & 12 info, parent details, address, category, etc.).
- Upload scanned documents:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Class 10 certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar / other ID proof (Follow exact size/format mentioned — NTA may introduce live photo capture in 2026).
- Select preferred exam city (4–5 choices).
- Preview the form → Make corrections if needed (limited correction window later).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and download/print the confirmation page (with application number).