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NEET 2026 application process is ongoing. Candidates need to upload documents while filling the NEET application form. Know size and dimensions of NEET photo and signature to be uploaded on online form. Check here list of documents required for NEET registration.

NEET 2026 application form is available now. Candidates who want to apply online need to upload documents for NEET 2026 registrations and filling the form. Check here the list of documents required for NEET application form 2026. Also, know the size and format of NEET photo, signature and other documents to be uploaded on the form.

Document Required for NEET 2026 Application

Document Required for NEET 2026 Application Form

The NTA started the NEET 2026 application process on February 8, 2026. The last date to fill the NEET application form 2026 is March 8, 2026. Candidates who want to appear for the exam need to take the registration. Before applying online, candidates must ensure that they have all the documents required for NEET 2026 application form. This year, the NTA has introduced the live photo capture facility. Candidates need to take live photo capture facility and upload the required documents on the form. Check here how many documents are required for filling the NEET form 2026 and what are the new rules in the application process.

It is essential that candidates should keep the NEET 2026 registration documents required ready in digital (soft copy) as well as in printed form (hard copy) when applying online for the NEET exam. The digital copy has to be uploaded on the registration portal and physical copy is required to enter the details such as educational qualification and marks. Prior to listing down the NEET documents required, you need to know the broad process to apply for the NEET 2026. Candidates first need to register and then fill up the NEET application form and upload the documents.

The document upload is one of the most necessary process of the application. However, candidates might face problems due to the lack of the documents, or because of the incorrect size. To enable smooth registrations, we have shared below the complete list of documents required to fill NEET UG application.

Also Read: How Many Days Left for NEET 2026?

Table of contents
  • How Many Documents are Required for NEET 2026 Registration?
  • New Rules for NEET 2026: Live Photo Capture
  • Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application Form
  • How to Upload Photograph on NEET UG 2026 Application Form?
  • NTA NEET Guidelines on Uploading of Signature
  • Guidelines for Uploading Thumb Impression on NEET Online Form
  • Documents for Proof of Citizenship for NEET 2026 Application Form
  • Category Certificates for NEET UG 2026 Registration
  • How to Apply Online for NEET 2026?
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How Many Documents are Required for NEET 2026 Registration?

To fill the NEET application form 2026, documents required are listed below. This same list of NEET documents required 2026 is also published in the information bulletin as well.

  • Passport size photograph

  • Postcard size photograph

  • Left and right-hand fingers and thumb impression

  • Signature

  • Category Certificate (in case it is applicable)
  • Class 10 or equivalent Pass Certificate
  • Class 10 or equivalent Mark Sheet
  • Class 10 or equivalent CGPA to percentage Conversion Certificate
  • Identity Proof (for those candidates who will verify their identities through methods other than Aadhaar or Digilocker) 
  • Address Proof (Present and Permanent)
  • Person With Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Certificate (if applicable)

  • Citizenship certificate (applicable for NRI/OCI/Foreign citizen candidates)

Also Read: NEET UG 2026 Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression Upload Guidelines by NTA

Q:   What is the NEET form date 2026?
A:

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.

Q:   How to fill NEET application form?
A:

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.
Q:   What is the last date to apply for NEET 2026?
A:

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.

New Rules for NEET 2026: Live Photo Capture

Candidates need to upload the live photograph on the NEET 2026 application form. Have a look at the guidelines related to NEET live photo upload below-

  • 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.
  • Live photograph will be matched with the Aadhaar database.
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Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application Form

NTA has defined specific file formats and file sizes for each of the documents required for NEET 2026 application form. Unless the dimension requirements are met, the files will not be uploaded. The table brings the file format and sizes for each of the NEET form documents required 2026.

Documents

Size & Format

Scanned Passport Size Photograph

10 KB to 200 KB

JPG/JPEG

Scanned Postcard Size Photograph

10 KB to 200 KB

4"x6"

JPG/JPEG

Scanned Signature

10 KB to 100 KB

JPG/JPEG

Scan of left and right-hand fingers and thumb impressions

10 KB to 200 KB

JPG/JPEG

Category Certificate (If Applicable)

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Class 10 or Equivalent Pass Certificate

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Class 10 or Equivalent Mark Sheet

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Class 10 or equivalent CGPA to percentage Conversion Certificate

 

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Identity Proof ((for those candidates who will verify their identities through methods other than Aadhaar or Digilocker) 

10 KB to 200 KB

JPG/JPEG

Address Proof (present and permanent)

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

NRI / OCI/ Foreigner Certificate/ Documentary Proof

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Person With Benchmark Disability (PwBD) Certificate (if applicable)

50 KB to 300 KB

PDF

Q:   Can I fill the NEET application form 2026 offline?
A:

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).

Q:   How to capture live photo on NEET application form?
A:

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.
Q:   Where to upload captured live photo on NEET form 2026?
A:

Candidates need to capture their live photograph on the NEET application form 2026. The live photo capture facility is available under the upload documents section of the online form. 

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How to Upload Photograph on NEET UG 2026 Application Form?

Apart from complying with the document file format and size, candidates should also follow the guidelines shared by NTA in terms of uploading the photograph, signature and left and right-hand fingers and thumb impressions. The guidelines regarding how to upload document required for NEET registration 2026-

  • The photograph should not be less than three months old.

  • The photograph should be either in colour or black and white, with 80 per cent face (without mask) visible, including ears against a white background.

  • The Photo should be in JPG/ JPEG format and in 10 KB to 200 KB size.

Also Read: Postcard Size Photograph for NEET

NTA NEET Guidelines on Uploading of Signature

One of the documents required for NEET application form is scanned signature image. The guidelines for uploading signatures on the NEET 2026 application form are as follows:

  • The scanned signature should be between 10 KB to 100 KB.

  • The file format should be JPG/ JPEG only.

  • The signature should be made on black ballpoint pen on white paper. 

  • The signature should be made in running letters and not in full capital letters.

  • In case someone else’s signature has been uploaded, the candidature shall be cancelled and the case will be considered an Unfair Means Case. Criminal action as per the laws of the land shall also be initiated.

Guidelines for Uploading Thumb Impression on NEET Online Form

The guidelines for uploading the left-hand thumb impression are as follows:

  • The candidate should put Left and Right-hand Fingers and Thumb impressions as per the Template provided.

  • The thumb impressions should be clearly legible.

  • The file size has to be between 10 KB to 200 KB.

  • Unclear Left and Right-hand fingers and thumb Impressions in Online Application Forms will also be rejected.

 

Documents for Proof of Citizenship for NEET 2026 Application Form

For candidates whose nationality is Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Foreign citizen, the NEET registration 2026 documents required are shared below-

  • Scanned copy of the first and last page of the Passport wherein the Citizenship /Nationality of the Candidate, as well as the date of issue, Validity Period, place of issue, and Issuing Authority of the Passport, are clearly mentioned.

    Or

  • Citizenship Certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the Country of Nationality of the Candidate, wherein the Citizenship/Nationality of the Candidate, date of issue, Validity Period, place of issue, and Issuing Authority are clearly mentioned.

    Or

  • Any other Document issued by a Government Authority in the Country of Nationality of the Candidate (including OCI Card issued by the MHA or concerned Indian Diplomatic Mission in case of OCT Candidate only), wherein the Citizenship /Nationality of the Candidate, date of issue, Validity Period, place of issue and Issuing Authority of the Document, are clearly mentioned.

Category Certificates for NEET UG 2026 Registration

Candidates belonging to the reserved category or a particular category will have to upload the requisite category certificate. The list of applicable certificates as per the NEET documents required guidelines is given below:

  • PwBD certificate or the Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card/Swavlamban Card stating the percentage of disability of the candidate.

In case candidates lack the requisite certificate issued on or after the date mentioned above, they will have to download and fill the Declaration by Candidates in lieu of the category certificate from the NEET 2026 information brochure.

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How to Apply Online for NEET 2026?

After knowing the NEET 2026 documents required list, take a look at the process to fill the NEET 2026 application form below-

  • Visit the NEET 2026 website, www.neet.nta.nic.in.
  • Click on the 'New Candidate Register Here' tab
  • Read all the instructions and fill in the mandatory details such as personal and contact details, selection of password, security question and enter the security pin.
  • Once the registration process is complete, NTA will send the NEET 2026 application number and password to the registered mobile number and email.
  • The application form of NEET 2026 is divided into four stages: Personal Details, Identification Details, Exam Centre Details, Qualification Details, Additional and Emergency Contact Details, Document Upload and Fee Payment.
  • The application fee has to be paid in online mode only through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI methods.

 The NEET application form 2026 documents required are crucial to register for the exam.

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