NTA Likely to Release NEET 2026 Application Form This Week; Check Expected Start Date
NEET UG 2026 registration is likely to begin this week. Students will be able to fill the NEET UG application form 2026 from the NTA official website, neet.nta.nic.in. Read further to know the NEET application date 2026, how to fill the registration form and other exam-related details for the entrance examination.Â
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to begin NEET UG 2026 registration this week. Students who are willing to get admission to MBBS and BDS programmes have to qualify the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate. Students who will score over and above the NEET UG 2026 cutoff will be eligible to appear for the counselling process and select their desired college for admissions to UG medical or dental programmes.Â
NEET UG 2026 Registration: Who Can Apply?Â
The NEET 2026 eligibility criteria are provided below for all candidates:Â
- A student must be 17 years old to appear in NEET UG 2026. There is no upper age limit to apply for the exam.Â
- Applicant must have passed (or be appearing for) the 10+2 (Class 12) examination or its equivalent from a recognised board with  Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as mandatory subjects.
- Students from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) or state open schools are also eligible, provided they meet the subject requirements.Â
- Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs and PIOs are eligible to apply for NEET UG 2026.Â
NEET 2026 Application Date: Documents RequiredÂ
Before the NEET UG 2026 registration begins, students are required to keep the following documents ready for registration:Â
| Class 10 Passing Certificate |
Postcard-size Photograph (4"x6") |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS - if applicable) |
Candidate's Signature (Running hand, black ink) |
| PwBD Certificate (if applicable) |
Left & Right Hand Fingers and Thumb Impressions |
| Citizenship/Embassy Certificate (for NRI/OCI/PIO) |
Address Proof (Present and Permanent) |
What is NEET 2026 Form Fill-up Date?
The NTA has not yet announced the NEET exam application date 2026. However, the past trends suggest the registration process is likely to open this week. The NEET 2026 registration start date is expected by February 7, 2026. Candidates are advised to keep their documents ready to avoid last-minute discrepancies. Â
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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.
The NTA NEET registration procedure is completely online. The process of NEET application is given below:
- Visit the NEET website -neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the Registration link.
- Read all the instructions and register with personal details such as name, contact details, password, etc. to generate the application number and password.
- Verify OTP received through SMS and email.
- Log in and fill up the application form.
- Upload the documents (photograph, signature, finger and thumb impressions of both hands, category certificate).
- Pay the application fee in online mode through credit/debit card, net banking, and UPI.
- Submit and save the form.
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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.