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Rupali Pruthi
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Updated on Feb 8, 2026 14:51 IST
NEET 2026 application form has been released. Candidates need to pay NEET registration fee to apply online. Know the NEET form fees for OBC, SC, ST, General. Also check here the NEET form fees for girls and how to make fee payment and other information related to application.

NEET UG 2026 registration has started. Candidates who want to appear for the exam need to fill the NEET application form and pay the fees before the last date. The NEET registration fees 2026 ranges from INR 9,500 to INR 1,000. The NTA prescribes the different fee for reserved and unreserved categories. Check below the NEET form fees for General, OBC, SC and ST categories along with the fee details for girls. Know the mode of fee payment and other details below.

NEET Form Fees

NEET Form Fees

NEET Form Fees: The National Testing Agency (NTA) started the application process for NEET UG 2026 on February 8, 2026. The NEET application form submission process includes filling the registration form and application form, uploading the documents, paying the fees and saving the confirmation page. The last date to submit the form is March 8, 2026. Candidates who want to appear for the exam need to fill the application form and pay the NEET application fee. The NEET form fees 2026 differ for General, OBC, SC, and ST categories. However, there is no difference in fees for boys or girls. The NTA has fixed the different fees for NEET 2026 exam only for reserved and unreserved categories. Candidates need to pay the fee as per their category.

Read further to know what is NEET 2026 form fees for General, OBC, SC, and ST category candidates, NEET fees for girls, mode of fee payment and other details. The NTA will soon announce the NEET dates 2026 for application process and exam. The NTA will be conducting the NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3, 2026.

Table of contents
  • NEET 2026 Application Fee
  • NEET Form Fees for General/ EWS
  • NEET Form Fees for OBC
  • NEET Form Fees SC, ST and Other Reserved Categories
  • NEET Registration Fees 2026: Mode of Fee Payment
  • NEET 2026 Application Fee: Impact During Application Correction

NEET 2026 Application Fee

The NEET application fee 2026 ranges from INR 9,500 to 1,700. The table below brings the NEET form fees across categories.

Category

Application fee (In INR)

General/NRI

1,700

General-EWS, OBC-NCL

1,600

Scheduled Caste /Scheduled Tribe, PWBD, Third Gender

1,000

NRI.OCI/PIO/Foreigners

9,500

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is NEET exam tough for an average student?
A: 

NEET exam can be a little tough for average students, given the competition and difficulty level. However, average students can crack the NEET UG exam with disciplined and consistent efforts. Such students should cover the syllabus and practice more and more question papers and NEET mock tests. Check here the NEET 2026 Preparation Plan for Average Students.

 

Q:   How to get 700+ in NEET 2026?
A: 

Candidates can get 700+ scores in NEET exam by preparing well in advance. Have a look at the NEET preparation tips to score high marks in the exam-

  • Master the syllabus through NCERT books.
  • Study the high-weigtage topics in detail.
  • Practice the NEET mock test and sample papers.
  • Solve last 5 years question papers of NEET UG.
  • Revise regularly.
Q:   How to Download NEET OMR Sheet?
A: 

Candidates can download the NTA NEET OMR Sheet using the process shared below-

  • Visit the official website- neet.nta.nic.in.
  • Login using NEET application number and password.
  • Go to the OMR Sheet link.
  • Download the PDF.
Q:   How important is taking mock test to prepare for NEET?
A: 

Mock tests are an important aspect of NEET preparation. Preparation will be incomplete without taking NEET mock tests. NEET 2026 mock test will give students exposure towards the exam structure. It will also help them understand their preparation level and mistakes to avoid. Students must get the performance analysed thoroughly by an expert or mentor. The analysis will provide insights about the areas of improvement, causes of mistakes, correct approach to attempt questions, time management, etc. The objective of the analysis is to provide an in-depth viewpoint on their performance.

NEET Form Fees for General/ EWS

The NEET form fee for General is INR 1,700. The NRI or foreign nationals, who will opt for a NEET 2026 exam centre at one of the 14 international cities, have to pay a higher fee of INR 9,500. This year, NEET exam centres will be located in 552 cities in India and 14 cities abroad.

The NEET form fee for the General Economically Weaker Section (EWS) or General-EWS category is INR 1,600. This is INR 100 less than the NEET form fees for General category candidates.

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NEET Form Fees for OBC

The NEET form fee for OBC is INR 1,600. The category for NEET Other Backward Classes Non-Creamy Layer or OBC-NCL, along with the General-EWS category, has a fee which is INR 100 less than the NEET form fee for General.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the total score in NEET exam?
A: 

The NEET UG exam carries 720 scores. There are 180 questions compositely from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The exam has negative marking for wrong answers. One mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

Q:   The session expired while submitting the application form for NEET. What should I do?
A: 

Candidates need to complete the NEET application form in thirty minutes of logging in to the registered account. One should save the application form pages after completing them. Applicants should keep all the information ready before registering for the exam before the session expires.

Q:   I am doing BSc and I want to crack NEET. How do I prepare for NEET?
A: 

How do I prepare for the NEET during a BSc Preparation of NEET UG with your on going BSc Degree. There are two things involved and I'm going to give the answer in two fragments. SEE if you are going to do your BSc From a government college where you have to study and pass your sem/annual exam with practicals then it will be lil tough for you, then remember one thing don't make a mistake of studying in last month to take exam of your college bc it will only waste your time of one month which might be very crucial from perspective of NEET and it will be a hazard if sem/annual exam falls near your NEET exam. So study for college solely by attending lecture of your teachers in college and make their notes and you can bunk your college to prepare for NEET don't waste your time in making frnds in college and make a habit of studying for college BSc In only study hours of your college and rest of the time for NEET and make sure you dedicate your focused I repeat focused 5-6 hour of time for NEET and increase it gradually. And for college exams don't take stress you have your notes just revise them before one week and you are good to go If you are doing your B.Sc. From private college then boom don't take any tension just talk to administration and you won't have to attend the college ( if they ask pay them if it's a small college they will accept the offer for 5-6k ) you don't have to attend the lecture and practicals too just go and take the exam and may be they will arrange something for you in exams too like cheating and all you will pass it without any tension. Although you can buy notes of subjects from market notes are available in market and study them before 2 weeks of your exam and you can study for your NEET exam. It would be tough to manage both of them but over-all it is rewarding so do it and ha! Don't take any pressure everything comes from practice and studying is a practice dude! Make a habit of doing meditation you will SEE the benefits within 30 days start with 5 minutes and gradually increase upto 15 minutes for first 30 days it will surely help in your studies. Don't fall for the trap that I can revise something in that 15 minutes or can chill by listening songs or watching videos nope don't do that mediation can ease your journey of preparation.

Q:   How should I prepare for inorganic chemistry for the NEET?
A: 
There are some tricks to preparing for Chemistry. It is a scoring subject and Inorganic is the easiest of all among IOC, OC and physical. Talking about the upcoming NEET you have to face approximately 15 to 18 questions there. Having prepared from NCERT is sufficient. Go thoroughly by judging the whole concept and line. For Inorganic Chemistry, NCERT is sufficient or frankly to say more than enough. For revision try to solve NEET previous years' question papers, especially the last 10 years. Highlighting the words I have to state that especially focus on box or tabulated data of NCERT which will be asked fully as it is. Especially for Hydrogen.

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NEET Form Fees SC, ST and Other Reserved Categories

The NEET form fees for SC or the Scheduled Caste and other reserved categories such as Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons WIth Benchmark Disability (PWBD) and Third Gender is INR 1,000. This category has the lowest NEET form fee amount.

Candidates must note that the NEET form fee mentioned above is devoid of the GST or other taxes. While paying the NEET 2024 application fee, candidates will have to pay the amount which is prompted by the server.

NEET Registration Fees 2026: Mode of Fee Payment

Since the NEET 2026 registration process is completely online, candidates need to pay the fees in online mode only. The NEET fee payment can be done in any of the given modes:

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Netbanking
  • UPI
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which is the best reference book for biology for preparing NEET ?
A: 
To prepare for the Biology section of NEET the best books or study materials are NCERT textbooks. According to experts and toppers, NCERT is the best source of preparation. Based on the contents of the book, NCERT would be sufficient for NEET Biology preparation. However, students may refer to additional books and study materials. Some of the books are as follows: 1. Trueman's Biology Vol 1 and 2. Objective Biology by Dinesh 3. Objective Biology by Ansari 4. Pradeep Publication's Biology 5. Biology by GR Bathla Publications 6. SC Verma Biology.
Q:   How to retrieve NEET application number or password in case I forget it?
A: 

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:   When will NEET Re-Exam Admit Card 2026 be Released?
A: 

The NTA released the NEET Re-Exam Admit card on June 14. The new exam centre has been allotted through the admit card.

Q:   Is the RE NEET Admit Card 2026 Download Link Out?
A: 

The RE NEET admit card 2026 was released on June 14. The hall ticket download was available at neet.nta.nic.in.

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NEET 2026 Application Fee: Impact During Application Correction 

If the NEET fee gets affected due to the NEET application correction process, then candidates will have to pay the additional fee. Clarifying this, NTA has stated, "It's important to highlight that final corrections will be applicable only after payment of any additional fees, if required. In cases where changes affect the fee amount, candidates will be charged any excess fee accordingly. Please note that any excess payments made will not be refunded.”

Unless candidates have paid the requisite NEET 2026 form fee, their application would not be considered complete. After the successful payment of the NEET form fee 2026, NTA will send candidates an application confirmation through email and SMS. In case of any difficulty regarding the NEET fee payment, applicants must contact the NTA Helpline within the given hours.

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