Common Mistakes to Avoid in NEET UG 2026 Application Form
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test 2026 ( NEET )
Registration - 8 Feb '26 - 8 Mar '26
NTA will soon start the NEET UG 2026 registration at neet.nta.nic.in. To ensure a smooth NEET 2026 application process, we have shared here the common mistakes to avoid. Check here how to fill NEET application form 2026 without mistakes along with the list of documents required to fill the form.
Mistakes to Avoid in NEET UG 2026 Application Form
NTA NEET 2026 registration will begin soon in online mode. Students who want to appear for the NEET UG 2026 need to register and fill out the form at neet.nta.nic.in. There are various common mistakes that applicants make while filling out the NEET 2026 application form such as entering wrong details, uploading documents in wrong format, waiting for the last date and others. To ensure smooth submission of the application form, we have shared here common mistakes to avoid in the NEET online application form. Read this article to know what mistakes to avoid, how to register for the exam and list of documents required to fill the online form.
- Common Mistakes to Avoid in NEET 2026 Application Form
- How to Fill NEET 2026 Online Form without Mistakes?
- Documents Required to Fill NEET 2026 Online Application Form
- NEET Application Form 2026: Size and Format of Documents
- NEET UG 2026 Registration Dates
Common Mistakes to Avoid in NEET 2026 Application Form
Filling the NEET online form without mistakes is essential for the acceptance of candidature. Even a small mistake on the form might lead to rejection at any stage of the exam. Therefore, students must avoid the common mistakes shared below before registering for NEET UG 2026.
Ignoring NEET information bulletin- Students should not ignore the NEET 2026 notification or information brochure. Before filling the application form, candidates must read the instructions carefully given in the brochure regarding the application process.
Incorrect personal details- Students must not enter any incorrect detail on the application form. One must carefully fill the personal details, such as name, address, parents’ names, etc.
Wrong contact information- Sharing wrong mobile number, email ID or address eventually harms the candidates as NTA shares all notifications through registered contact details. Therefore, candidates should enter their contact details correctly.
Uploading documents in wrong format or size- Candidates must upload the documents such as photo, signature, thumb impression, certificates and others as per the specified size and format. The images should not be blurry or unclear. This year, there might be Live Photo capture option during the application process
Careless selection of exam city- Candidates sometimes end up making wrong choices of NEET exam centre cities on the form. This ultimately ends up allotment of exam centre at non-preferred exam city. To avoid this, one should select the exam city carefully on their applications.
Incorrect question paper language- Candidates need to choose the preferred language of NEET question paper on their forms. The NTA prepares the question paper in 14 languages. Candidates should choose their medium of language carefully as they will be allotted the question paper in the same medium during the exam.
Not Checking Eligibility Criteria- The NEET brochure informs the candidates about the NEET eligibility criteria 2026. Students need to ensure that they meet the prescribed NEET eligibility in terms of age limit and educational qualification to avoid rejection at further stages of the exam.
Delay in the form submission- Candidates usually wait till the NEET last date of application to submit the form. However, delaying the process till the last date sometimes lead to non-submission of form due to technical issues or high traffic on the server. One can avoid this by submitting the form before deadline.
Not saving the form or receipt of payment- Candidates generally make a mistake of not saving the form or fee payment receipt after the submission of the applications. Rather, candidates should keep a screenshot of the same till the end of the exam process.
The NTA has announced the NEET 2026 form dates. The NEET UG 2026 began on February 8, 2026. Eligible candidates will have to register and fill the online form within the prescribed dates to appear for the exam.
Candidates can fill the NEET form using the process shared below-
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the registration link.
- Read the instructions carefully and acknowledge them.
- Register for the exam and generate a password.
- Enter the OTP to verify the details.
- Log in with the registration details.
- Fill the complete form.
- Pay the registration fees.
- Submit and save the page.
How to Fill NEET 2026 Online Form without Mistakes?
Candidates need to use the process shared below to fill out the NEET form 2026 without any mistakes-
- Visit NTA NEET website- neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on New Registration link.
- Register for the exam by entering personal and other details.
- Login and fill the application form.
- Pay the NEET registration fees.
- Upload the documents.
- Save and submit the form.
Also Read: NEET Form Fees for General, OBC, SC and ST
Documents Required to Fill NEET 2026 Online Application Form
Candidates need to keep the given documents ready while taking the NEET registrations for 2026 session-
- Passport size photograph
- Postcard size photograph
- Left and right-hand fingers and thumb impression
- Signature
- Category Certificate
- Class 10 or equivalent Pass Certificate
- Class 10 or equivalent Mark Sheet
- Class 10 or equivalent CGPA to percentage Conversion Certificate
- Identity Proof
- Address Proof
- PwBD Certificate
- Citizenship certificate
The last date to apply for the NEET UG 2026 exam is March 8, 2026. The NTA makes the NEET application form 2026 available for around 30 days.
Candidates need to fill the NEET application form online. Morever, candidates need to pay the NEET form fees online through credit card/ debit card, net banking or UPI. In case of any technical or server issues, candidates can visit the Common Service Centres (CSC).
In NEET 2026 application process, the NTA has introduced the live photo capture facility for candidates. Those applying online for the exam need to capture their live photograph as per the given guidelines-
- Switch on the camera or connect the webcam to the device used for filling the NEET form. In case if the device does not support the webcam, then scan the QR code on the right side of the form.
- The background should be light-coloured.
- The NTA will match the captured live photograph with the Aadhaar database.
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NEET Application Form 2026: Size and Format of Documents
Candidates need to upload the documents on the NEET 2026 application form as per the prescribed size and format. Have a look at the details regarding the size and format of the documents required for NEET application form below-
| Documents |
Size |
Format |
|---|---|---|
| Scanned Photograph |
10 KB to 200 KB (Passport & Postcard size) 4"x6" |
JPG/JPEG |
| Scanned Signature |
10 to 50 KB |
JPG/JPEG |
| Scan of left and right-hand fingers and thumb impressions |
10 to 200 KB |
JPG/JPEG |
| Category Certificate |
50 to 300 KB |
|
| Class 10 or Equivalent Pass Certificate |
50 to 300 KB |
|
| Class 10 or Equivalent Mark Sheet |
50 to 300 KB |
|
| Class 10 or equivalent CGPA to percentage Conversion Certificate |
50 to 300 KB |
|
| Identity Proof |
10 to 200 KB |
JPG/JPEG |
| Address Proof (present and permanent) |
50 to 300 KB |
|
| Citizenship Certificate or Embassy Certificate |
50 to 300 KB |
|
| PwBD Certificate |
50 to 300 KB |
|
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NEET UG 2026 Registration Dates
Candidates who want to take MBBS admissions in 2026-27 need to take the NEET registration 2026. The NTA NEET application form 2026 is expected to be out soon at neet.nta.nic.in. Check below the tentative NEET 2026 dates regarding registration and application form fill up-
| Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Release of NEET 2026 Information Bulletin |
February 2026 |
| Start of NEET registration |
February 2026 |
| Last date to fill NEET online form 2026 |
March 2026 |
| Last Date to pay application fee |
March 2026 |
| NEET Form Correction Window |
March 2026 |
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