Important details regarding NEET UG 2026 registration, exam schedule and application fees are given below.
NEET UG Registration Deadline 2026
The final date to complete NEET UG 2026 registration is March 8, 2026. Candidates are required to submit their applications online by 9:00 pm, while the last date to pay the application fee is 11:50 pm on the same day through the official website of NTA.
The registration process began on February 8, 2026 and is carried out entirely online.
NEET UG 2026 important dates
These are the key dates candidates should keep in mind:
- Registration start: February 8, 2026
- Last date to apply: March 8, 2026, at 9:00 pm
- Fee payment deadline: March 8, 2026, at 11:50 p.m.
- Application correction period: March 10 to March 12, 2026
- NEET UG 2026 Exam Date: May 3, 2026
NEET UG 2026 Exam Details
Candidates appearing for the exam should keep in mind the following details related to the exam:
- Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Timing: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm IST
- Mode: pen and paper (offline)
How to Apply for NEET UG 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to complete their registration:
Step 1: Go to the official website at neet.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Press the “NEET UG Registration 2026” link.
Step 3: Finish the initial registration with personal data.
Step 4: Enter the detailed application form.
Step 5: Upload all essential documents (as per specifications).
Step 6: Make the application fee payment online.
Step 7: Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
NEET UG 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for NEET UG 2026 varies depending on the category of the candidate:
- General: Rs 1,700
- General – Economically Weaker Section (EWS) / Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): Rs 1,600
- Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) / Third Gender: Rs 1,000
- Candidates outside India: Rs 9,500
