NTA to Announce NEET 2026 Exam Date Soon; Check Past Year Exam Schedule

NEET 2026 exam date will be announced soon by NTA. The NEET 2026 registration dates and information brochure will also be available shortly. Till then, students can check the past year NEET 2026 exam schedule and other exam-related details regarding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test here. 

NEET UG Exam Date 2026: National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release NEET UG 2026 Notification PDF shortly. Over 20 lakh students are asking, "Is NEET 2026 form out?". However, NTA is yet to announce NEET 2026 registration date. Last year, application process started on February 7. Based on this analysis, it is expected that NTA NEET UG 2026 Application Form Date could be announced today, February 7, 2026.

Latest Update: NEET 2026 Registration (Expected Today) Live

Expected NEET 2026 Exam Date

NTA’s usual pattern is to conduct the exam on first Sunday of May. Hence, NEET 2026 Exam Date is tentatively expected for May 3, 2026. The exam will be conducted in the offline (pen-and-paper) format, in 13 languages across India and some international cities.

NTA NEET Registration 2026: What to Expect?

NTA NEET Registration 2026 process is likely to open for a one-month window. Students must note that this year, NTA will ask for a mandatory live photo capture during the NEET UG 2026 application process to improve security.

NEET 2026 Registration Date: Past 5 Years Application Start Date

Students can analyse the NEET UG 2026 exam date based on past year dates provided below:  

NEET UG 2026: Important Tips for Students

Before the NEET UG 2026 registration link becomes active on neet.nta.nic.in 2026, candidates must ensure their Aadhaar card details are updated. Students must also keep debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ UPI details ready to pay the application fee before the deadline.