NEET Candidate Login 2026: What is it?

NEET Candidate Login 2026: What is it?

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Sreetama Datta
Sreetama Datta Roy
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Updated on Jan 19, 2026 15:41 IST
NEET Login 2026 - There are several functions of the NEET candidate login. One can use the candidate login window of NEET 2026 to register for the exam, fill the application form, download the admit card and check the results. Know the details here on this page.

The admission process for NEET 2026 will begin soon, the term ‘candidate login’ will become an essential part of this process. Know about the NEET candidate login here.

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NEET candidate login 2026 will be activated after the admission process starts. The candidate login of NEET 2026 will remain functional until the admission process for this year is complete. There are several functions of the NEET candidate login window 2026. One can use the candidate login window of NEET 2026 to register for the entrance test, fill the application form, download the admit card and check the results. The NEET candidate login page is the personal login page for all candidates who are taking the NEET exam. It assists candidates in keeping track of their entire exam process from application form filling to results.

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the biggest medical entrance test in India. Thus, the stages given above are very important for every test taker.

NEET 2026 might be held in May. Post the examination, the candidate can also use the NEET candidate login to download the answer key. The many tasks that can be accomplished using the NEET candidate login window have been explained below. Read the complete article to know ‘how’ and ‘what’ can be done using this window.

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What can be done using the NEET candidate login 2026?

Registration

NEET candidate login 2026 is first used to create a profile for the candidate. New applicants can register using the candidate login of NEET 2026. Candidates who have registered for NEET 2026, can complete their applications by logging into their profiles using this candidate login window. The correction window of NEET application form can also be accessed using this login window. Candidates are able to log in using their application number and password or their date of birth and download their admit card, check the exam city details, and check for the release of essential notifications issued by the NTA. Candidates are also able to make corrections using the NEET candidate login page during the correction period.

Q:   What is the total number of NEET 2026 exam centres?
A:

The exact numbers of NEET 2026 exam centres will be announced by NTA along with the result details. It is expected that the total number of NEET 2025 exam centres will be around 5,000. In 2024, the number was 4,750. 

Q:   What is the total number of NEET exam cities?
A:

The total number of exam cities for NEET is 566. The number of NEET exam cities in India are 552 and in abroad are 14. The number of exam cities in India changes every year. The exact number is known through the notification PDF.

Q:   What does NEET stand for?
A:

NEET stands for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test. It is a mandatory medical entrance exam for students to take admissions for undergraduate medical courses in India such as MBBS, BDS, BSc and Ayush.

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Reset password

If a candidate forgets the password, he/ she can retrieve it using the NEET candidate login window. To reset the password follow the steps given below:

  • Select “Forgot Password” on the NEET candidate login window
  • Choose the mode: OTP or security question
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If a candidate chooses the OTP method:

Enter the following details

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  1. Application number
  2. Name of the applicant
  3. Date of birth
  4. Security pin
  5. Click “Submit”
  6. Enter the 6-digit OTP (you will receive on the registered mobile number)
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If a candidate chooses the security question option:

Enter the following details

  1. Application number
  2. Name of the applicant
  3. Date of birth
  4. Select the security question and the answer
  5. Security pin
  6. Click “Submit”
  • He/ she will be redirected to the ‘Reset your password’ page
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  • Enter the desired password and click “Submit”
  • Note down the new password for future reference

Retrieve the application number

Candidates applying for NEET 2021 are advised to keep a note of the application number for future reference. But, if he/ she ever forgets the application number, it can be retrieved using the NEET candidate login window. Follow the steps given below to retrieve the NEET application number:

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  • Enter the following details
    • Name of the candidate
    • Mother’s name
    • Father’s name
    • Date of birth
    • Category
    • Security pin
  • Click "Submit"
  • Note down the application number for future reference

Download the admit card

To download the NEET admit card, candidates have to log in to their registered accounts. The candidate has to use the NEET candidate login window. Enter the application number and password.

File objections against the official answer key

After the examination is over NTA will release the official answer key of NEET. NTA will then give an opportunity to the test takers to challenge the official answer key. To challenge the answer key also, candidates have to use the NEET candidate login.

Q:   What is the mode of NEET exam?
A:

The mode of the NEET exam is offline or paper-based mode. Candidates are handed over hardcopy of NEET question paper and OMR sheets to answer the questions. The NEET UG exam has always been conducted in paper-pencil-based mode. Despite the expert committee recommendation to conduct the NEET exam in onlne or computer-based mode, the National Medical Commission (NMC) announced that the NEET 2025 exam will be conducted in offline or paper-pencil-based mode. 

Q:   What is the overall duration for the NEET application process?
A:

The NEET application process is generally conducted for 30 to 40 days. The NTA may extend the last date of the NEET application for five to seven days based on candidate requests or other factors,. Have a look at the start date and end date of the past few years below. 

YearNEET Application Process Start DateNEET Application Process End Date
2025

07-Feb-2025

07-Mar-2025

2024

09-Feb-2024

09-Apr-2024

16-Mar-2024

10-Apr-2024

2023

06-Mar-2023

12-Apr-2023

06-Apr-2023

15-Apr-2023

2022

06-Apr-2022

15-May-2022

2021

12-Jul-2021

10-Aug-2021

Q:   What is the number of NEET exam centres in 2026?
A:

The NTA will announce the number of NEET exam centres 2026 in the result PDF. As per the last year’s data, the exam centres were around 5,453. The exam was conducted in 566 cities. 

Check the result and download the scorecard

NEET result will be announced on the official website. The candidate will have to use the NEET candidate login window to view and download the scorecard. The candidate has to enter the application number and password, view the scorecard, check the scorecard for errors and finally download the scorecard.

NEET candidate login window is thus important. A single window can be used to fulfil different tasks.

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