NEET 2026 Admit Card: Expected Date, How to Download Hall Ticket @neet.nta.nic.in

Exam On - 3 May '26

Updated on Apr 19, 2026 03:09 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

NEET Admit Card 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NEET UG 2026 admit card on the official website- neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET 2026 admit card release date has not been announced yet. However, as per the past years' trends, the admit card or hall ticket will be issued by NTA around 3 to 4 days before the exam, that is, by April 29, 2026.

Registered candidates can download the admit card using their application number and password. The direct NEET hall ticket download link will be provided on this page when released. The NTA NEET 2026 exam will be held on May 3, 2026.

The NEET 2026 city intimation slip was released on April 12, 2026. Candidates can check the allotted exam city after downloading the city allotment slip.

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Table of contents

How to Download NEET Admit Card 2026?
NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to Download NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip?
Details Given on NEET 2026 Hall Ticket
Documents to Carry with NEET Admit Card 2026
NEET 2026 Admit Card: Exam Day Instructions
FAQs on NEET Hall Ticket 2026

How to Download NEET Admit Card 2026?

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Students can download the NEET hall ticket 2026 by logging in to their accounts. The process to download the NEET UG admit card 2026 is shared below-

Visit the NTA NEET website – www.neet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the admit card download link under the 'Candidate Activity' section.
Enter the NEET Application Number, Password and Security Pin.
Download the admit card.
Take its printout.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is the NEET 2026 admit card released?

The NEET UG 2026 admit card has not been released yet. The NTA will release NEET admit card or hall ticket around April 29, 2026, that is, four days before the exam.

Q: How to download NEET admit card PDF?

Candidates can download the NEET admit card PDF using the process shared below-

Visit the website- neet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the admit card link.
Enter the login details.
Download the PDF.
Take its printout.

Q: What is the difference between the NEET city allotment slip and NEET admit card?

The NEET city allotment slip and admit card are different documents. The NEET city intimation slip only informs about the allotted exam city. However, the NEET admit card informs about the allotted NEET exam centre. The admit card also contains the exam day instructions along with the NEET Self-Declaration Undertaking form.

Candidates must take the NEET admit card to their exam centres as without it they are not allowed to take the test. However, students do not need to carry the NEET exam city slip to the exam centre.

NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26	NEET Admit Card TENTATIVE
03 May ' 26	NEET 2026 Exam Date

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Apr ' 26	City Intimation Slip
12 Mar ' 26 - 14 Mar ' 26	NEET Correction Window
08 Feb ' 26	NEET 2026 Notification
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How to Download NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip?

The NTA issued the NEET advance city intimation slip 2026 on April 12, 2026. Candidates can download the NEET 2026 city intimation slip using the process given below-

Go to www.neet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the 'Advance City Intimation' under the Candidate Activity section.
Enter NEET Application Number and Date of Birth.
Enter the Security Pin.
Download the NEET 2026 City Allotment Slip.

Direct NEET 2026 City Intimation Slip Link - Click Here

The details given on the NEET city slip are shared below-

NEET Application Number
Candidate Name
Father’s Name
Gender
Category
PwD Status
Scribe Requirement
Medium of the NEET question paper
Date of Examination
NEET Exam City

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will NEET exam city slip 2026 be released?

The NTA NEET UG 2026 exam city slip was released on April 12, 2026. Students can know the allotted exam city through the city intimation slip. The NEET exam centre will be located at the allotted city.

Q: What is the information mentioned in the NEET city intimation slip?

The following information are printed on the NEET advance intimation to exam city slip:

NEET application number
Candidate name
Candidate photograph and signature
Father's name
Gender
Date of birth
Category
Person with disability status
Scribe requirement status
Medium of question paper
Date and time of exam
Exam city and state
Exam day instructions

Along with these information, a disclaimer is added, which states, "This is NOT the admit card of NEET (UG), This is an advance information for allotment of City for examination, to facilitate the candidate. The Admit Card shall be issued later."

Q: When will the NEET admit card 2026 be released?

The NTA will release the admit card for the NEET 2026 around three to four days before the exam. The NEET admit card will be displayed at neet.nta.nic.in. Registered students can download their hall tickets using the login details.

Details Given on NEET 2026 Hall Ticket

The NEET exam admit card is available in three pages. Candidates need to download all these pages. Have a look at the page-wise details mentioned on NEET UG admit card-

NEET Admit Card Page 1 Details

NEET Admit Card Page 2 Details

NEET Admit Card Page 3 Details

Candidate's name
Date of birth
Candidate photo and sign
Father's name
Category
Gender
Roll number
Application number
NEET question paper medium
Exam date and time
Reporting time
Gate closing time
Test centre number
Test centre name and address
Self-declaration (Undertaking)
PwD status
Scribe requirement

Space for pasting NEET postcard size photo
Date and timing of exam
Roll number
Application number
Sign of the Invigilator
Candidate signature (to be signed on exam day)
Instructions for candidates

Exam day guidelines or instructions
Documents & Things to be carried to centre
Important advisories

NEET Exam Timing 2026

Check the NEET timings of exam day events in the table below-

Exam Day Events	Timings
Exam Centre Entry Begins	11.00 AM
Exam Centre Last Entry	1.30 PM
Sitting in the Exam Hall	1.15 PM
Announcement of Important Instructions by Invigilators	1.15 PM to 1.30 PM
Distribution of Test Booklet	1.45 PM
Writing particulars on the Test Booklet	1.50 PM
Exam Begins	2.00 pm
Exam Ends	5.00 pm

Commonly asked questions

Q: When can I download NEET admit card?

Candidates can download the NEET admit card as and when released by the NTA. The admit card download link will be published at neet.nta.nic.in. Moreover, the direct link will be shared here- NEET admit card.

Q: <p>What details are required to download the NEET admit card?</p>

Candidates need to download the NEET admit card online from the exam website. The details required to get and download NEET exam admit card are shared below-

Application number.
Date of Birth.
Security Code.

Q: What is NEET exam timing?

The NEET exam is conducted from 2.00 to 5.00 pm. Have a look at the NEET exam timing 2026 below-

Events	Timing
Exam Centre Entry Begins	11.00 AM
Exam Centre Last Entry	1.30 PM
Sitting on the Exam Hall	1.15 PM
Announcement of Important Instructions	1.15 PM to 1.30 PM
Distribution of NEET Test Booklet	1.45 PM
Writing of particulars on the NEET Test Booklet	1.50 PM
NEET Exam Timing	2 PM to 5 PM

Documents to Carry with NEET Admit Card 2026

Candidates need to carry their NEET admit card 2026 along with self declaration undertaking and postcard size photgraph to the exam centre. Apart from the admit card, candidates need to carry the following documents to the NEET 2026 exam centre-

Passport-sized photograph (same as the one uploaded with the application form)
A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter ID)
PwD certificate, if applicable
Scribe related documents, if applicable
Transparent water bottle

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the acceptable Photo ID proofs for the NEET exam?

Candidates can carry any one of the given original photo ID proof to the NEET exam centre on the day of examination-

Aadhaar Card
Indian Passport Number
DigiLocker
PAN Card Number
Any other valid Government-issued Photo ID Card

NRIs or foreign nationals need to carry their passports as identity proof to the centre.

Q: How to download NEET admit card if I forgot my application number?

NEET application number is required to download the admit card. However, if a candidate forgets application number, he or she can find the same on these documents or applications-

Application confirmation page
Registered email ID
Message box of registered mobile number

Q: Is full-sleeved kurta allowed on the NEET exam day?

The NTA has clearly mentioned that candidates should avoid full-sleeve clothes on the NEET exam day at the centres. Candidates must wear clothes short sleeves clothes, as per the NEET dress code 2026.

NEET 2026 Admit Card: Exam Day Instructions

Candidates need to follow the NEET exam day instructions or guidelines mentioned on their admit cards on the day of examination. The NEET 2026 exam day guidelines given on the admit card are shared below-

Take a coloured printout of the NEET UG admit card 2026.
Affix a passport-size photograph in the space provided. (Same as the one submitted with the NEET application form 2026).
Candidates must not sign the NEET admit card in advance. They should do it in the presence of invigilators, after their instruction.
They must report to the exam centre at the 'reporting time' mentioned on the NEET 2026 admit card.
Details and address of the allotted exam centre can be found on the admit card of NEET.
The entry to the exam centre will begin at 11.00 am and the last entry into the examination hall will be at 1.30 pm.
Candidates found in possession of the barred items will not be allowed to complete the examination.
Candidates should visit the exam centre a day before the examination.
Geometry/ pencil box, calculator, log table, slide ruler, any paper or textual material, etc., are not allowed inside the examination hall.
Handbags, purses, wallets, electronic gadgets, calculators, watches, etc, are also barred inside the examination hall.
Students are not allowed to carry any eatables inside the examination hall. However, diabetic students are allowed to carry fruits/ sugar tablets.
Candidates must drop their NEET admit card in a box placed outside the exam hall upon completion of the examination.
Candidates must leave the exam hall one by one and must wait for their turn to avoid crowding outside the centres.

NEET Dress Code 2026

Candidates must follow the NEET dress code rules as mentioned in the NEET information bulletin. If a candidate fails to dress accordingly, he or she will not be allowed to sit for the exam. The NTA has notified NEET 2026 dress code separately for male and female candidates.

Also Read: NEET Exam Date 2026

Commonly asked questions

Q: <p>What are the exam day instructions for NEET 2026?</p>

The NTA publishes the exam day instructions on the NEET admit card 2026. Candidates need to follow the given instructions on the NEET exam day-

1. The candidate must reach the Centre well in advance by 11:00 AM.

2. No candidate shall be permitted to enter the Centre after the Gate Closing- Time (01:30 PM).

3. No candidate shall be permitted to leave the Examination Room/Hall before the end of the examination

4. Candidates are advised to verify the location of the examination venue, at least a day in advance so that they do not face any problem on the day of examination.

5. Candidates are advised to bring the updated copy of their Aadhaar Card to the centre.

6. Candidates will be permitted to carry only the following items with them into the examination venue:
a) A personal transparent water bottle.
b) Additional photograph same as uploaded on Application Form, to be pasted on Attendance Sheet.
c) Admit Card (to be issued separately) along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) with Postcard size photograph affixed on the designated space downloaded from the NTA website (a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in
d) PwD Certificate and Scribe-related documents, if applicable.

7. Candidates are NOT allowed to carry any personal belongings including electronic devices, mobile phones, and other banned/ prohibited items listed in the Information Bulletin to the Examination Centre. Examination Officials will not be responsible for the safe keep of personal belongings and there will be no facility at the centre to keep the belongings.

8. All candidates shall be under CCTV surveillance during the examination.

9. Candidates have to bring updated Aadhaar Card to the centre

10. Test-takers have to paste postcard-size and passport-size photograph and left-hand thumb impression to the designated spaces provided on the NEET 2026 admit card

11. No bio-breaks will be allowed within first one hour after the beginning of the test and in the last half an hour. Frisking and biometric checking may be conducted again after returning from bio-breaks.

12. Test-takers will not be allowed to leave the exam centre before the stipulated time period.

Q: Is wearing a normal wristwatch allowed at NEET exam centres?

Candidates should not wear watch or ornaments at the NEET exam centres. In case a candidate visits the centre wearing a wristwatch, he or she will have to take it off to appear for the exam.

Q: Are formal shoes allowed at NEET exam centres?

The NEET dress code clearly states that formal shoes or informal shoes, high heels or thick-soled closed shoes are not allowed at the centres. Candidates can also not wear socks on the exam day. Candidates can only wear slippers, sandals or open flats.

FAQs on NEET Hall Ticket 2026

Check the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the NEET hall ticket 2026.

Q: I am unable to download my NEET admit card. Whom should I contact?

Candidates can check the login credentials that they have entered. The password for the registered account is case sensitive, thus, they have to enter the password carefully. If they are still unable to download the admit card of NEET, they can enquire at the NTA NEET helpline number 011 69227700, 011 40759000. In case candidates are unable to download the NEET admit card from the exam website, then they can try to do so from DigiLocker or Sandes App.

Q: Should the photograph on the NEET admit card be the same as that uploaded in the application form?

Although NTA has not stated whether the photograph on the NEET admit card should be the same as that of the application form. Ideally, candidates should paste the same photograph for convenience, and to avoid any sort of confusion. They must also fulfill the guidelines mentioned by NTA for pasting the photograph in terms of its size, background color, and date of taking the photograph, among others. The photograph on NEET admit card will be verified with candidate's identity card and his/her face before allowing entry. Hence, test-takers must ensure that they use a recent photograph along with fulfilling the other criteria.

Q: How to retrieve NEET application number or password in case I forget it?

Once the NEET registration process is completed and the login credentials are generated, candidates are advised to save and preserve those for future usage. In case candidates are unable to login, they should first check whether the NEET application number, password and security pin or captcha entered are correct or not. In case either of the information is wrong, it will not be possible to login. In that case, they have to click on the Forgot Your Password or Forgot Your Application tabs and retrieve it either through Security Question or through Reset Link sent to their registered email address. In case of retreiving the NEET application number, they have to enter their names, email address and the Security Pin and submit. The application number will be sent to their registered email address.

Q: What is the format of NEET admit card?

The NTA releases the NEET admit card or hall ticket online in PDF download format. Candidates need to click on the NEET admit card download link to download the PDF. Students must download the NEET hall ticket, save it and take its printout.

Q: Should the NEET admit card printout be coloured or black and white?

Candidates are advised to take a coloured printout of the NEET admit card. However, it is not compulsory. NTA does not state any guideline regarding this. They should carry two to three spare copies of the NEET admit card for future use. However, in case a candidate does not have access to a coloured printer, s/he can take a black and white printout of the NEET admit card as well, but the details such as photograph and text should be clearly visible. Test takers have to paste their photograph in the space provided and should not have signed on it. The Self Declaration Undertaking has to be filled up prior to the exam day.

Q: My name is spelt wrong on the NEET admit card. What should I do?

In such a scenario, candidates must contact the NTA immediately and get it rectified. If the details printed on the NEET admit card does not match those on the official ID proof that candidates will carry on the day of the examination, then they have to show the copies of email communications with NTA requesting to make the necessary changes. NTA has stated that candidates will be allowed to appear for the exam with the originally issued NEET admit card. NTA will take necessary action to make corrections in the record later.

Q: What is the specification of the photograph that needs to be pasted on the admit card of NEET?

Candidates have to paste their latest postcard size photo on the NEET admit card. The size of the photo should be 4"x6". Same photo should have been uploaded on the application form. The parameters are given below.

The photograph should not be taken before January
Face and ears should be visible
Background colour of the photograph should be white
Students should sign on the left side of the photograph.

Q: When does NTA release the NEET advance intimation to exam city slip?

NTA releases the NEET advance intimation to exam city slip around 10 days before the exam. The document needs to be downloaded online by logging in to the exam website with the registration details. The advance intimation to exam city slip carries the name of the city where candidates' NEET exam centre will be located. The actual exam centre address will be provided on the NEET admit card.

Q: Is it mandatory to carry NEET exam city slip to the exam centre?

It is not necessary to carry the NEET exam city slip to the exam centre. However, candidates need to carry the NEET admit card to the exam centre. The city intimation slip is needed till the release of the admit card.

Q: How many admit cards should we take for NEET?

Candidates must carry around 2 to 3 copies of the NEET admit card to the exam centre. Though only one copy is required at the exam centre, however, one should carry two or three copies in case of any hussle such as the copy gets stained or torn.

Q: Can I appear for NEET if I forget to carry my photo ID?

No, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the examination without a valid photo ID. Candidates were advised to keep the following three things ready with them, a day before the examination; a valid photo ID proof, NEET admit card, and a recent passport-sized photograph. These are the mandatory documents to be produced during entry to the NEET exam centre. The valid photo identity card which will be allowed at the NEET exam centre include Aadhaar card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Voter Id, etc. The NEET admit card is also required to have the passport and postcard-sized photographs pasted on it.