What is the NEET registration date?

The NEET 2026 registration process will start soon. The last date to complete the registration process will be a month after the commencement. Registration is the first step of application wherein candidates have to enter the basic details, validate the OTP and create password. In the NEET application process, candidates have to login with their credentials and then fill up the form, upload documents and pay the application fee of NEET 2026.

How to enroll for NEET 2026?

Students can enroll for the NEET UG 2026 exam by filling out the application form. The NTA NEET form will be released along with the notification. Eligible students need to register for the exam and submit their applications. The NEET application fee needs to paid online with the form.

Is there change in the NEET exam pattern 2026?

The NEET 2026 exam pattern has not been released as of now. The NTA will mention the pattern in the information bulletin. The change in the NEET pattern will be known after the release of notification. The NTA changed the NEET question paper pattern in 2025. The NTA removed the optional questions and the exam duration was reduced by 20 minutes.

What is the NEET form date 2026?

The NTA has not announced the NEET 2026 form dates as of now. The NEET UG 2026 registration is likely to begin in February. Eligible candidates will have to register and fill the online form within the prescribed dates to appear for the exam.

Will there be NEET exam in 2026?

There will be NEET exam in 2026. The NEET UG exam is usually conducted on the first subday of May. It is likely that the NEET 2026 exam will be held on May 3. However, the NTA has not announced the dates and schedule as of now.

What is the schedule for different activities of the NEET exam day?

Although the NEET exam is generally scheduled from 2 to 5 PM, the array of activities are scheduled since morning. The table brings the activity-wise schedule for NEET exam. NEET Exam Day Events NEET Exam Day Timings NEET Exam Timing 2 PM to 5 PM NEET Exam Centre Entry Begins 11.00 AM NEET Exam Centre Last Entry 1.30 PM Sitting on the Exam Hall 1.15 PM Announcement of Important Instructions by Invigilators 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

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.

How important is taking mock test to prepare for NEET?

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.

What is the NEET 2025 result date?

The National Testing Agency announced the NEET 2025 result on June 14, 2025. The NEET 2025 final answer key was released on the same date. Last year, the date of NEET result declaration was June 14, but the result was announced 10 days in advance, on June 4, 2024.

Will NEET be conducted twice?

Although earlier NTA was mulling the idea of conducting NEET twice a year, now it has been confirmed that the exam will be held only once a year in a paper-pencil based mode. NTA communicated this information through an RTI response where it was stated that NEET will be conducted once a year. This has quashed the possibility of conducting NEET twice a year. However, the NTA expert committee headed by ISRO Chief K. Radhakrishnan has recommended conducting NEET twice a year, but there has not been any official confirmation on it yet.

What is the full form of NEET?

The full form of NEET is National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. It is a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate medical and para-medical courses in India. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency. It is held once a year in a paper-pencil based mode.

Who decides the NEET exam date?

The National Testing Agency, NTA decides the NEET exam date on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The exam date of NEET is fixed after considering factors like exam date of previous years, board exams and other events sjuch as festivals and elections.

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.

What is the format for the NEET exam?

The format for NEET exam is a total of 180 question with total 720 marks. Four marks will be awarded for a right answer and one mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. The questions will be objective type that is MCQ based. 90 questions will be from Biology including Zoology and Botany both, and 45 questions each from Physics and 45 Chemistry. Each subject will be divided into two sections. The syllabus will be that of Class 11 and Class 12 CBSE syllabus.

When will NEET exam city slip 2026 be released?

The NTA NEET UG 2026 exam city slip will be released around 10 days before the exam. Students will get to know the allotted exam city through the city intimation slip. The NEET exam centre will be located at the allotted city.

NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule: Check Registration & Other Important Dates

4.1K Students Q&A

Updated on Jan 19, 2026 13:30 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

NEET Exam Date 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon announce the NEET (UG) 2026 exam date. As per the past years' trends, the exam is likely to be held on May 3, 2026. The NEET 2026 notification will be released soon along with the information brochure. The NTA will release the NEET application form 2026 with the notification itself. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility will be able to apply online for the exam. The NEET UG 2026 exam dates and schedule will be shared here soon after the release.

Read below for all the updates on the NEET 2026 dates, like registration dates, form correction dates, city intimation slip date, admit card release date, result date and counselling dates. Read the complete page below to know more about the NEET exam 2026.

Table of contents

NEET UG 2026: Important Dates & Timetable
NEET Exam Dates 2026: Exam Events
NEET Exam Dates of Previous Years
NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
FAQs Regarding NEET Exam Date 2026

NEET UG 2026: Important Dates & Timetable

NEET Exam Dates 2026: Exam Events

NEET Exam Dates of Previous Years

NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jan ' 26	NEET Registration 2026 TENTATIVE
Jan ' 26	NEET 2026 Notification TENTATIVE
May ' 26	NEET 2026 Exam Date TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
25 Dec ' 25 - 31 Dec ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 reporting
24 Dec ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 result
20 Dec ' 25 - 22 Dec ' 25	NEET 2025 Counselling round-6 registration & Choice filling
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