Is NEET 2026 Postponed? Check Exam Date, Admit Card Release & Latest Updates

Is NEET 2026 Postponed? Check Exam Date, Admit Card Release & Latest Updates

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New Delhi, Updated on Apr 2, 2026 11:36 IST
NTA will release the neet city intimation slip 2026 soon at neet.nta.nic.in. Meanwhile, students have starting asking is neet 2026 postponed amid ongoing global conflicts. Reportedly, many NEET exam centres outside India have been affected due to ongoing war. Read further to know NEET 2026 exam date, admit card release date here.

NTA will release NEET city intimation slip 2026 soon at neet.nta.nic.in. Meanwhile, students have started asking is neet 2026 postponed. Reportedly, many NEET exam centres outside India have been affected due to ongoing war. Read further to know NEET 2026 exam date, admit card release date, city intimation slip updates, and official announcements here. 

Is NEET 2026 Postponed?

Is NEET 2026 Postponed?

National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct NEET 2026 exam on May 3, 2026. Meanwhile, “is NEET 2026 postponed?” is trending on internet between ongoing war. Students who are preparing for NEET UG 2026 exam are worried about exam centres. Reportedly, many exam centres abroad have been affected due to ongoing Middle East crisis and war between Israel and Iran. 

No Official Confirmation on NEET 2026 Postponed Yet

NTA has not made any announcement for NEET exam postponed status. NEET 2026 exam date is May 3, 2026. Rumours around neet 2026 postponed have created fear among over 25 lakhs+ students. However, sources suggest that exam is expected to be conducted between 2 to 5 PM. 

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NEET 2026 Admit Card Release Date

Students are waiting for NEET 2026 admit card release date. Admit card is expected to be released a few days before examination. By this logic, NEET 2026 admit card will be available online during last week of April 2026. Before admit card, NTA will release NEET city intimation slip 2026. This slip informs candidates about city where their exam centre will be located. This will give ample time to students to plan travel in advance.

What Should Candidates Do Now?

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can a student do MBBS without NEET?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I get AIIMS with 550 NEET scores?
A: 

The AIIMS accepts NEET scores for admission to the MBBS. Students need to obtain the NEET cut off percentile and scores to get shortlisted for counselling in AIIMS MBBS course. The NEET 2025 cutoff scores for generally category was 686-144. So, a general category student with 550 marks cannot take admissions to AIIMS. 

Q:   Is the NEET 2026 admit card released?
A: 

The NEET admit card 2026 has been released at neet.nta.nic.in. The admit card download link was displayed on April 26, 2026.

Students should continue their preparation and keep checking neet.nta.nic.in for exam-related news. They should not trust on rumours. It is important to trust only confirmed information from NTA regarding NEET exam.

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jayaditya kanwar

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Jab ek mcom graduate se Medical entrances ke articles likhwaoge toh aise un researched articles hi milenge. NEET 2026 is on 30th August 2026 as per official notification by NBE.

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