NEET UG 2026 Notification & Information Bulletin Released by NTA
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26 Apr '26
NEET Notification 2026 (OUT): The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the notification and information bulletin for the NEET UG 2026 on February 8, 2026. The NEET 2026 notification has been published on the exam website- neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates must read the information bulletin NEET UG 2026 carefully to know the NEET 2026 exam date, schedule, eligibility, application process and fee, exam pattern, syllabus, list of exam cities and admission procedure. The NTA NEET UG 2026 notification PDF download file has been shared here. The NEET 2026 application form is available from February 8 to March 8, 2026.
The NTA conducts the NEET UG exam for admission to undergraduate Medical, Nursing and other allied courses such as MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha Medicine, BVSC & AH, among others.
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- NEET Notification 2026: PDF Download
- NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NTA NEET UG 2026 Notification: Eligibility Criteria
- NEET 2026 Information Bulletin Details
- NEET Exam Notification 2026: Pattern & Syllabus
- FAQs Regarding Information Bulletin NEET UG 2026
NEET Notification 2026: PDF Download
The NTA NEET exam notification 2026 has been released along with the information bulletin. The notification has been released online at neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the NEET 2026 information bulletin and notification PDF using the process shared below-
- Visit the website- neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the information bulletin link.
- Go through the notification in detail.
- Download the NEET notification PDF.
Also Read: NEET UG 2026 Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression Upload Guidelines by NTA
Commonly asked questions
The NTA released the NEET UG 2026 notification on February 8, 2026. The notification has been released with the information bulletin containing the exam dates and details. Students need to go through the notification before filling out the NEET UG form 2026.
The last date to apply for the NEET UG 2026 exam was March 11, 2026. The NTA made the NEET application form 2026 available for around 33 days.
The minimum age limit to apply online for NEET exam is 17 years. However, there is no upper age limit in the exam. Candidates must be of 17 years as on or before December 31, 2026 to be eligible for NEET. Check here NEET age limit 2026 for OBC, SC, ST, General.
NEET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NEET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 26 Apr ' 26 | NEET Admit Card |
| 03 May ' 26 | NEET 2026 Exam Date |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 12 Apr ' 26 | City Intimation Slip |
| 12 Mar ' 26 - 14 Mar ' 26 | NEET Correction Window |
| 08 Feb ' 26 | NEET 2026 Notification |
NTA NEET UG 2026 Notification: Eligibility Criteria
The NEET 2026 notification PDF informs candidates about the latest eligibility criteria in terms of age limit and qualification. Candidates who fulfill the prescribed conditions will be eligible for the exam. Have a look at the NEET eligibility criteria 2026 below-
- Candidates who are 17 years of age at the time of admission or will attain the same by December 31, 2026, can apply for NEET exam. There is no upper age limit.
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 Board exam or equivalent with Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Biotechnology and English subjects before the cutoff date.
- General category candidates must obtain a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate marks, and reserved category candidates should secure 45 per cent (PwD-General) and 40 per cent (SC, ST, OBC, Reserved PWD).
- Indian Nationals/ Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) who wish to pursue MBBS/ BDS from a foreign university also need to qualify the exam.
Also Read: NEET UG 2026 Registration, Application Process (Started): Changes Introduced by NTA
Commonly asked questions
There will be NEET exam in 2026. The NEET UG exam will be held on May 3. The NTA has announced the dates and schedule for the exam.
Have a look at the NEET photo requirements 2026 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 |
Students can enroll for the NEET UG 2026 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.
NEET 2026 Information Bulletin Details
The NTA informs the details shared below through the NEET UG 2026 information bulletin. Have a look at the details below
NEET Application Form: The NTA released the NEET application form online on neet.nta.nic. The application form process has four stages- Registration, Application Form, Document Upload and Fee Payment.
NEET Exam Date: The notification mentions the exam date and timings. The NEET is conducted in a single day and slot. The exam duration is 180 minutes or 3 hours. As per the Indian Standard Time, the exam is scheduled from 2.00 to 5.00 PM.
NEET Exam Centres: NEET 2026 exam centres are generally located in 566 cities in India and in 14 cities abroad. The number of NEET 2026 exam centres are 5,468. Candidates need to select three exam cities while filling the form. The NTA allots the NEET exam centre based on the choices filled by the candidates and the availability of seats at the respective exam centre.
NEET Exam Pattern: The NEET exam pattern informs that the exam is paper-pencil-based test of 3 hours carrying 180 questions from Chemistry, Physics and Biology. The medium of the NEET question paper is English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Commonly asked questions
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 purpose of the NEET exam is to verify the eligibility of students for admissions to MBBS, BDS, BSc and other undergraduate courses in government and private medical colleges/ institutes. It is a pre-medical entrance exam for students who want to take admissions to over 66,000 MBBS and BDS seats in colleges or institutes across India. The NEET UG exam is also conducted for admission to Ayush courses in medical institutions and BSc Nursing in Armed Forces Medical Service Hospitals.
Students cannot do Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) without qualifying the NEET UG exam. Clearing the NEET exam is the minimum eligibility requirement to pursue the MBBS course in India.
NEET Exam Notification 2026: Pattern & Syllabus
The NEET bulletin 2026 informs candidates about the latest pattern and syllabus, based on which the question paper will be prepared. Candidates must refer to the NEET exam pattern to know the marking process, number of questions and exam duration. Knowing the pattern of the NEET question paper helps candidates in preparation. One should start covering the NEET syllabus 2026 after understanding the pattern. Knowing the syllabus along with the NEET chapter-wise weightage 2026 for Biology, Physics and Chemistry is important to score high in the exam.
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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.
The NEET syllabus 2026 has been released by the NTA and NMC for Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Here is the syllabus for NEET UG 2026 exam below-
Physics | Chemistry | Biology |
|---|---|---|
Physics and Measurement | Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | Diversity of Living Organisms |
Kinematics | Structure of Atom | Structural Organization in Plants & Animals |
Laws of Motion | Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Cell Structure and Function |
Work, Energy, and Power | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | Plant Physiology |
Rotational Motion | States of Matter: Gases and Liquids | Human Physiology |
Gravitation | Thermodynamics | Reproduction |
Properties of Solids and Liquids | Equilibrium | Genetics & Evolution |
Thermodynamics | Redox Reactions | Biology and Human Welfare |
Kinetic Theory of Gases | Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Biotechnology and its Applications |
Oscillation and Waves | P-Block Elements | Ecology and Environment |
Electrostatics | D- and F-Block Elements |
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Current Electricity | Coordination Compounds |
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Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds |
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Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry |
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Electromagnetic Waves | Hydrocarbons |
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Optics | Organic Compounds Containing Halogens |
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Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation | Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen |
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Atoms and Nuclei | Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
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Electronic Devices | Biomolecules |
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Experimental Skills | Principles Related to Practical Chemistry |
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The NEET 2026 exam pattern has been released. The NTA mentioned the pattern in the information bulletin. There is no change in the NEET pattern. 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.
FAQs Regarding Information Bulletin NEET UG 2026
Go through the NEET 2026 notification related FAQs below-
Candidates need to obtain the NEET exam pass marks to clear the exam. The minimum NEET cutoff percentile that candidates must obtain is shared below-
Category | NEET Cut off percentile |
|---|---|
UR/EWS | 50th |
OBC, SC, ST | 40th |
UR/EWS-PwD | 45th |
OBC/SC/St-PwD | 40th |
The NEET UG 2026 admit card will be released on April 26, 2026. The NTA announced the NEET admit card released date on April 22.
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.
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.
The duration of NEET exam is three hours. The exam timing is 2 PM to 5 PM. Test takers needed to report to the exam centre latest by 1 PM. They could not leave the exam hall before 5 PM.
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.
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.
The NTA released the NEET 2026 information brochure with the application form on the exam website on February 8, 2026. It contains the NEET exam details such as dates, eligibility, application form, exam pattern, syllabus, exam centre and counselling process.
If your Aadhaar card is not linked to your mobile number and you are facing problems while filling out the NEET application form, then you should link your Aadhaar to your mobile number first.
You can only do it via a Aadhaar enrollment center and it is not possible to link it from online portal of UIDAI. Once your Aadhar is linked to your mobile number, you can complete your NEET application form. It is very important to ensure that you have filled out all details are accurately to avoid any issues during the application process.
The NEET 2026 registration started on February 8, 2026. The last date to submit the application form was March 11, 2026.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Candidates need to carry the given documents to the NEET 2026 exam centre-
- Passport-size & postcard size photographs
- Valid & original photo ID proof
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Scribe related documents, if applicable
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
Candidates need the following login details to download the NEET hall ticket-
- Application number
- Password
- Security code
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
NEET exam is the only entrance exam students are required to clear for admissions at Tver State Medical University. Apart from the NEET exam, the students do not need to appear or qualify any other exam such as IELTS, TOEFL, etc.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Aspirants cannot get admission without NEET scores. Candidates need to have a valid score in NEET to get a seat in BHMS programme of Swami Vivekanand Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital. Candidates must also complete Class 12 with PCB to get admission in BHMS programme.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
The exams like NEET are basically for practicing here in India, so the National University of Singapore does not really ask for it.
Given below are the guidelines, take a look -
- If an Indian student wishes to return to India and practice, then NEET is mandatory.
- It is kind of a licensing exam to pract
L
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 5 days ago
For government college 550+ is required and it varies year to year depending upon the cut off
For private 200+ is required for BDS
T
Beginner-Level 2
Answered 6 days ago
It depends from where you are if your are from Delhi itself, due to state quota relatively lower Cuttoff you need to get admission approximately 640-650
But for all India quota you need minimum 680
A
Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can join Delhi university on the basis of 12th percentage
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a week ago
To get an MBBS seat at DU, students have to appear for the NEET UG entrance examination, attain valid ranks according to the DU NEET UG cutoff 2025 and attend the NEET UG counselling process.
The DU cutoff 2025 was released for various All India categories, like General, OBC, etc. For the General AI
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, students can take admissions to University of York without giving NEET exam in Bsc course University of York admissions to all courses are offered on the basis of merit & personal interview. For admissions BSc course, students need to pass class 12 exam or equivalent with minimum for 75% aggreg
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Contributor-Level 9
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