The National Testing Agency is expected to release the NEET UG 2026 exam notification soon on the official NEET website. Going by the previous year’s schedule, the NEET 2025 notification was released on February 9, 2025, while the examination was conducted on May 4, 2025. Based on this trend, the NEET 2026 notification is likely to be issued in February 2026, with the NEET 2026 registration process starting shortly thereafter. The NEET UG 2026 examination is expected to be held in early May 2026.
NEET UG is conducted by the National Testing Agency as the single national-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses including MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BVSc and other allied medical programmes under the NEET UG.
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What will the NEET 2026 notification include
The NEET 2026 notification will provide comprehensive information related to the examination. It will include the detailed admission brochure, important dates, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification requirements, nationality rules, application process, exam cities, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, and instructions related to document upload and correction window.
NEET 2026 registration process and application fee
The registration process will be conducted online only. Candidates will be required to follow these steps:
- Step 1: Complete new registration using basic personal and contact details
- Step 2: Receive login credentials after successful registration
- Step 3: Log in and fill out the NEET 2026 application form
- Step 4: Upload scanned photograph, signature and other required documents
- Step 5: Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes
- Step 6: Submit the form and download the confirmation page
NEET 2026 Application Fee (Category-wise)
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
| General/Unreserved | ₹1,700 |
| General-EWS | ₹1,600 |
| OBC-NCL | ₹1,600 |
| SC | ₹1,000 |
| ST | ₹1,000 |
| PwD / Third Gender | ₹1,000 |
| Foreign / Outside India | ₹9,500 |
Candidates must pay their NEET 2026 application fee online using the following methods, as specified in the official information brochure and consistent with NEET application fee guidelines from recent cycles:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI transaction
These are the standard online fee payment modes accepted by the National Testing Agency for NEET registrations. Offline payment options such as cash challan are not available.
NEET 2026 exam format and pattern
Refer to the NEET exam pattern when preparing for the exam.
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of exam | Pen and paper (offline) |
| Duration | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| Total questions | 200 (180 questions to be attempted) |
| Subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Question type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marking scheme | +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer, and 0 marks for unanswered questions |
NEET 2026 syllabus overview
A snapshot of the NEET exam syllabus is given below.
| Subject | Key topics covered |
| Physics | Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Modern Physics |
| Chemistry | Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry |
| Biology | Cell Biology, Genetics, Human Physiology, Ecology |
The NEET syllabus is strictly based on the Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT curriculum.
Important pre-exam information
Candidates must ensure that they fulfil all eligibility conditions before applying for NEET 2026.
Aadhaar-based identification is mandatory for most applicants.
The choice of exam city should be made carefully during registration, as changes may be limited. Admit cards are usually released around one week before the examination, and candidates must carry a printed admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the exam centre.
Regularly checking official updates is advised to avoid missing deadlines related to registration, correction window, admit card release, and exam day guidelines.
NEET UG Exam Date 2026: Previous Year Dates
The previous years’ NEET UG exam dates are given below for the reference of the candidate.
| Year | Exam Date |
| 2026 | 1st week of May 2026 (Expected) |
| 2025 | May 4, 2025 |
| 2024 | May 5, 2024 |
| 2023 | May 7, 2023 |