NEET Dates 2026: The NEET Counselling 2026 is underway. NEET UG counselling for Stray Round MBBS and BDS admission was open from October 13 to 16. Candidates could fill and lock their choices till October 17. The authority will release MCC NEET UG Stray Round seat allotment result 2026 was released on October 19, 2026. Candidates can check the seat allotment result online. Candidates who have qualified in the NEET UG exam are eligible for the counselling process.
The NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 re-exam results on July 16, 2026. A total of 11.21 lakh candidates have qualified for the NEET 2026 counselling. These candidates can now participate in the counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS courses. The NTA conducted the NEET UG 2026 Exam on June 21.
- NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NEET 2026 Counselling Dates
- NEET 2026 Result Date
- NEET 2026 Registration Date
- NEET 2026 Admit Card
- Re NEET Exam Date 2026
- Re NEET 2026 Answer Key Date
- FAQs on NEET Exam Date 2026
NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 03 Sep ' 26 - 19 Sep ' 26 | Round 2 Counselling |
| 05 Aug ' 26 - 01 Sep ' 26 | Round 1 Counselling |
| 16 Jul ' 26 | NEET Final Answer Key |
NEET 2026 Counselling Dates
NTA’s role in the conduct of the NEET UG 2026 exam ended with the release of the results and scorecards. The NEET 2026 counselling is being conducted by the MCC. The MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 began on August 5, 2026 with round 1 registration. Currenty, the stray round is ongoing. The MCC NEET Counselling 2026 dates and schedule have been announced round-wise on the official website- mcc.nic.in. The entire duration of NEET counselling is around four months. There will be four to five rounds of counselling for admissions to UG medical courses like MBBS, BDS and others.
MCC NEET Counselling Stray Round Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start and End Date |
13-Oct-2026 to 16-Oct-2026 |
| Choice Filling & Choice Locking |
till 17-Oct-2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result Date |
19-Oct-2026 |
| Reporting at allotted College |
19-Oct-2026 to 26-Oct-2026 |
MCC NEET Counselling Round 3 Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start and End Date |
22-Sep-2026 to 27-Sep-2026 |
| Choice Filling & Choice Locking |
23-Sep-2026 to 28-Sep-2026 |
| Seat Allotment Result Date |
30-Sep-2026 |
| Reporting at allotted College |
1-Oct-2026 to 9-Oct-2026 |
MCC NEET Counselling Round 2 Dates 2026
| Event |
Tentative Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Round 2 Registration Start Date |
03-Sep-2026 |
| Registration last date |
08-Sep-2026 up to 3:00 pm |
| MCC Round 2 Choice Filling Date |
03-Sep-2026 to 09-Sep-2026 |
| Choice Locking |
4:00 pm of 08-Sep-2026 to 10:00 am of 09-Sep-2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result Date |
11-Sep-2026 |
| Institute reporting |
12-Sep-2026 to 18-Sep-2026 |
| Data verification | 19-Sep-2026 |
MCC NEET Counselling Round 1 Dates 2026
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start and End Date |
05-Aug-2026 to 15-Aug-2026 up to 2:00 PM |
| Choice Filling & Choice Locking |
07-Aug-2026 to 18-Aug-2026 upto 6 AM |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Result Date |
20-Aug-2026 |
| Final Seat Allotment Result Date |
24-Aug-2026 |
| Reporting at allotted College |
24-Aug-2026 to 31-Aug-2026 |
Also Read: MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026
Commonly asked questions
As per the website of National Medical Commission (NMC), around 1,36,939 MBBS or medical seats are available in India. The NMC publishes the List of College Teaching MBBS containing the names of the states, number of MBBS seats available against each state and category of seats- Government or Private.
The MCC conducts around 4 to 5 rounds for NEET UG Counselling process for MBBS, BDS, BHMS and other seats. The rounds of NEET counselling depends on seat matrix and number of vacant seats.
MCC started the registration for NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling on September 22. Candidates can register at mcc.nic.in. The last date for registration was September 27.
NEET 2026 Result Date
The NEET 2026 result has been released by NTA. The NEET UG 2026 result link was released along with the scorecard, cut off and AIR list. The NEET result 2026 contains the toppers list, city and centre-wise result data, the total number of qualified candidates, marks obtained by top scorers and other data along with the results.
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Commonly asked questions
The NTA has released the NEET 2026 results on its official website - neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download their NEET scorecard to check their status.
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 Preparation Plan for Average Students.
Candidates can check the NEET result 2026 in two ways. Have a look at the process below.
How to Download NEET result PDF?
- Visit the official website- neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the result PDF link.
- Go through the PDF containing cutoff marks, rank and result data.
- Download the PDF.
How to check your NEET result?
- Visit the website.
- Login to your registered account.
- Check your result status.
- Save it for future reference.
NEET 2026 Registration Date
The NEET 2026 registration dates were announced through the release of the notification and information bulletin. The NTA NEET registration began on February 8, 2026. The last date to submit the NEET application form 2026 was March 11, 2026. Candidates needed to upload the live photo as well as a passport and postcard-size photo along with the signature, thumb and finger impressions and other documents required for NEET 2026 registration.
The NTA provided the NEET 2026 Correction Window from March 12 to 14, 2026.
Commonly asked questions
The last date to apply for the NEET UG 2027 exam will be mentioned in information bulletin.
The NTA will announce the NEET application correction dates 2027. The NEET correction window will be available after application process. Candidates can make changes by logging in with the required details.
The NTA will soon announce the NEET form dates of 2027 exam. The NEET UG 2027 registration will likely start in February. Eligible candidates will have to register and fill the online form to appear for the exam.
NEET 2026 Admit Card
The NEET admit card was released online. Candidates could download their admit cards using the application number and password. The NTA released the NEET Re-Exam 2026 City Intimation on June 7.
Candidates needed to carry the printed copy of the admit card to the NEET exam centre along with any of the valid and original photo ID proofs listed below-
- PAN card
- Driving License
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Aadhaar Card
- DigiLocker
- APAAR ID
Also Read: NEET Dress Code 2026 by NTA
Commonly asked questions
NTA will release the NEET Exam Admit card in April 2027. The exam centre will be allotted through the admit card.
The NTA conducted the NEET Re Exam 2026 on June 21. The exam was conducted at various test cities. Candidates had to carry their admit card and a valid photo id with them.
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.
Re NEET Exam Date 2026
The National Testing Agency conducted the NEET UG 2026 re-exam on June 21. The exam was held amid tight security measures to prevent any paper leaks or scams. The exam duration of RE NEET was 195 minutes, that is, 3 hours 15 minutes. The NEET UG 2026 exam held on May 3 was cancelled due to a paper leak.
NEET Exam Timings 2026
The table below contains the NEET Re-exam timings.
| 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 | 5.15 pm |
Commonly asked questions
The NEET UG 2027 exam will be conducted on May 2.
National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET 2026 exam conducted on May 3 due to paper leak. The NTA held the RE-NEET 2026 on June 21.
The National Testing Agency will release the dates for the NEET 2027 exam soon. The NEET 2027 exam is likely to be held on May 3.
Re NEET 2026 Answer Key Date
The NTA has released the final NEET answer key 2026. To download the answer key, candidates need to visit the official website at neet.nta.nic.in. The Scanned Copies of the NEET OMR sheet 2026 have been released. The NTA released the NEET provisional answer key 2026 along with the objection link on June 25. Candidates who took the exam could challenge the answer key till June 28, 2026.
Commonly asked questions
NEET question paper contains objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The NEET questions are asked from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The format of questions can be-
- Direct questions
- Statement-based
- Match the following
- Assertion reason
- Diagram based questions
- Equation based
The NEET 2027 exam pattern might be changed to online mode of exam. The official changes will be known through the release of information bulletin.
The NEET UG exam has 180 questions. Out of these, 45 questions are from Physics, 45 from Chemistry and 90 from Biology (45 each in Botany and Zoology). All 180 questions are compulsory to attempt.
FAQs on NEET Exam Date 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding NEET 2026 Exam Dates are shared below-
The NEET registration last date was extended March 11, 2026. The NEET UG 2026 registration started on February 8, 2026. Candidates needed to submit their forms timely as no further extension was provided.
The NEET 2026 registration started on February 8, 2026. The last date to submit the application form was March 11, 2026.
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.
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 2026 application form was released on February 8, 2026. Candidates could apply online till March 11, 2026.
The NEET UG exam comprises Physics, Chemistry and Biology sections. There are a total 180 questions in the exam. The exam carries 720 marks. The section wise-wightage of these three sections is shared below-
NEET Physics- 45 questions (180 marks)
NEET Chemistry- 45 questions (180 marks)
NEET Biology (Botany & Zoology)- 90 questions (360 marks)
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.
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.
The NEET application correction window 2027 will be opened by NTA. Candidates can make changes or corrections to the form within the given dates.
Have a look at the NEET photo requirements 2027 below-
Documents | Size & Format |
|---|---|
Passport Size Photograph | 10 KB to 200 KB JPG/JPEG |
Postcard Size Photograph | 10 KB to 200 KB 4"x6" JPG/JPEG |
The NTA NEET UG 2026 re exam city slip was released on June 7. Students can know the allotted exam city through the city intimation slip. The NEET exam centres are located in the allotted city.
The NEET registration fee differs for reserved and unreserved categories. Have a look at the registration fees below-
Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
General / Unreserved | INR 1,700 |
General-EWS / OBC-NCL | INR 1,600 |
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender | INR 1,000 |
NRI/ OCI/ Outside India | INR 9,500 |
The NTA conducts the NEET UG exam only once in a year. Candidates who want to appear for the exam to get admissions to medical, dental or allied courses should prepare well in advance. One year is a good time to prepare and crack the exam.
Students can enroll for the NEET UG 2027 exam by filling out the application form. The NTA NEET form has been 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.
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.
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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
It depends on the college, and sources do not agree. One college lists JENPAS, the West Bengal joint entrance exam, while another lists NEET. A third says both JENPAS and NEET are accepted. So always read each college's own admission page. Do not skip either exam until you are sure. Prepare for both
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, a NEET rank of 1,000 can be considered an excellent rank if you belong to the General AI category. For the aforementioned category, the highest rank acceptable was 222044. On the other hand, for the BDS course, the maximum rank acceptable was 522640. Hence, a NEET Rank of 1,000 could get you ad
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Here is the table below showing some of the top BSc Nursing college without NEET in Delhi NCR, along with their tuition fees.
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Amity University, Gurugram | INR 7.52 lakh |
| Sharda School of Nursing Science & Research | INR 11.08 lakh |
| SGT University, Gurgaon | INR 13 lakh |
| Holy Family College of Nursing | INR 2.4 lakh |
| SVSU - Swami Vivekanand Subharti University | INR 9.95 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
In many cases, yes. Some sources say NEET is not compulsory for BPT in Karnataka. Many private colleges admit students on 12th marks. Government and counselling seats may follow a different process. Rules change every year, so read the latest notice before you apply.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Not always. While NEET is common, several Karnataka colleges also accept KCET scores, and some even offer direct admission based on 12th marks. This is different from MBBS, where NEET is compulsory everywhere. So if you missed NEET or didn't score well, you still have other routes into a good nursin
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The Kerala NEET UG Counselling Round 3 was conducted from September 16 to September 26. The deadline for candidates to report and join their allotted college/seat was October 1.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, NEET UG is compulsory for any MBBS admission in India, including Bhopal. There is no other entrance exam or backdoor route allowed legally. After NEET, admission happens either via AIIMS-specific counselling or MP state counselling. Management quota seats also require a valid NEET score first.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Hi.
Yes. You can do many paramedical/allied-health courses in Chennai without NEET.
For Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Medical Education and Research has a separate admission process for Allied and Healthcare (AHS) UG degree courses, distinct from MBBS/BDS admission. The 2026–27 admission notification
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered 2 weeks ago
Students need to attain a rank of at least 1746 in the NEET exam if they belong to the General AI category. The AIIMS Bathinda NEET Cutoff 2026 is released in the form of ranks. Candiates can check the table below to know the maximum rank required for other categories.
| Category | AIIMS Bathinda NEET Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 1746 |
| OBC | 2185 |
| SC | 18819 |
| ST | 28998 |
| EWS | 2928 |
| PwD | 118549 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Most B.Sc Nursing programmes in Uttar Pradesh do require a NEET UG score for admission. Some diploma-level or Post Basic Nursing programmes may accept students through separate state entrance tests instead. Private colleges sometimes have their own entrance criteria too. It's best to check each coll
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2285 Institutes accepting NEET
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