When Will NEET 2026 Registration Begin? Expected Date; Steps to Apply
NEET UG 2026 registration will begin soon at the NTA official website. NTA will release NEET UG 2026 application form at neet.nta.nic.in for students willing to get admission in MBBS, BDS and other courses accepting NEET scores for admission. Read further to know NEET UG 2026 expected dates and the process to apply here.
The National Testing Agency will announce the NEET UG 2026 registration date soon. The registration date will also include several other important details such as the release of NEET UG 2026 information brochure, exam date, NEET UG 2026 registration last date and other important events. Students who are willing to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) will be able to fill the application form online from neet.nta.nic.in.
What is NEET UG Exam Conducted for?
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET Exam) is a national-level entrance exam that will be conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing and AYUSH UG courses. It is a single exam that allows candidates to start their career in the medical field. Those who want to become a doctor have to qualify the exam and score over and above the cutoff to get admission.
NEET UG 2026 Exam: Expected Registration Dates
The NEET UG 2026 registration process is expected to begin soon. However, past year trends highlight that NEET UG 2026 registration start date could be anytime during the first week of February. The NEET 2026 exam is expected to be conducted on May 3, 2026.
How to Fill NEET UG Application Form 2026?
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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.
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.
In general, the NEET application form is released two to three months prior to the exam date. Hence, if the exam is scheduled for the first week of May, the application form is released in February. The last date to submit the application form is generally a month after the release of the registration link. Last year, the NEET 2025 exam was held on May 4, 2024, and the application process started on February 7, 2025. In 2024, the NEET exam was held on May 5, 2024, and the application process began on February 9, 2024.
Students have to follow the below steps to apply for NEET UG 2026:
- Visit exam website- neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the new registration link.
- Click on the agreement box and proceed.
- Enter the required details and generate the password.
- Log in again and fill the application form.
- Pay the NEET UG 2026 registration fees.
- Submit and save the page.
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