NEET Application Form 2026 is expected to START soon. The direct link to fill out the form will be given here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) issued an advisory on January 5, 2026, asking aspirants to ensure that their Aadhaar card, UDID card, and category certificates are updated before applying online for NEET UG 2026. So, it is anticipated that the NEET 2026 registration form will be released shortly on the official website neet.nta.nic.in.
To register for NEET 2026, you need AADHAAR details. NTA has implemented Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID for NEET registration. This is done to ensure candidate details and personal information are correctly verified. However, note that APAAR ID is not mandatory for NEET 2026 registration. The NTA notification reads “It is clarified that APAAR ID is not mandatory for NEET UG registrations. Aspirants can continue to register for the exam using other available means, details of which shall be available in the information bulletin soon.” Candidates who meet the NEET 2026 eligibility criteria must apply before the last date.
Candidates will also be given a NEET 2026 application form correction window.
The correction window will open in March 2026. Using the option, you can make corrections to particulars in the application form.
The NEET 2026 entrance exam will be held tentatively in the 1st week of May 2026.
Latest Updates:
- NEET 2026 Application Form (Advisory OUT) – Download Here
- NEET Syllabus 2026 (Released) – Download Here
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NEET Application Form 2026 – Key Features
| Particulars | Description |
| NEET 2026 application form START date | Expected – 1st week of February 2026 |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Where to apply | The direct link to fill out the form will be provided here. The candidate also has the option to visit the exam portal – neet.nta.nic.in |
| Application fee | General – INR 1700 Gen-EWS ad OBC-NCL – INR 1600 SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender – INR 1000 |
| Documents required | The detailed list of required documents is given below. |
| Application Correction window | The candidate will also be given the option to edit the submitted application form. |
How to fill NEET Application Form 2026
The NEET 2026 registration process is expected to commence sometime around the 1st week of Feb 2026.
The candidate has to fill out the NEET 2026 application form online at neet.nta.nic.in. The stepwise process to fill out the application form is given below.
- Go to the NEET 2026 registration page
- Online Registration: Click on the “New Registration” tab to start the registration process. You will have to enter your name, parents’ name, date of birth, gender, present and communication address, phone number, and email ID. The candidate will also have to select and confirm a password for the applicant account. On completion of the registration process, NEET 2026 application number will be generated.
- Filling of the application form: Log-in to the newly created account to fill in the rest of the application form, including personal, academic, AAPAR ID, medium of the NEET 2026 exam, and additional details.
- Uploading of documents: Scanned images of a photograph, a signature and other documents must be uploaded as per the given specification.
- Payment of application fees: Check that the application form is complete in all respects before proceeding to pay the application fee. The exam fees can be paid online using Debit/Credit card/ Netbanking/ UPI.
- Taking printout of the confirmation page: After submitting the completed application form, take a printout of the confirmation page.
NEET Application Form 2026 – Registration Fee
| Category | Application Fees |
| General | Rs 1700 |
| Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL | Rs 1600 |
| SC/ST/PwD or PwBD/Third Gender | Rs 1000 |
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- NEET Counseling 2025 – Registration DATE, Seat Allotment Process, Seat Matrix
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NEET Application Form 2026 – Document Required, Format, and Size
The candidate will require the following documents to apply for NEET 2026. The specified size and format for these images are also given below.
| Documents | Size | Format |
| Passport-size Photograph Note: The passport size photograph should be either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background. Photograph should be named as ‘<first two characters of candidate name>_Photo’ | 10 kb to 200 kb | JPG/JPEG |
| Postcard Size Photo Note: Postcard (4×6) Size Photo with file name as <‘first two characters of candidate name’> _Postcardphoto’ | 10 kb to 200 kb | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature Note: Signature file should be named as <‘first two characters of candidate name’> | 10 kb to 50 kb | JPG/JPEG |
| Thumb Impressions Note: Left and Right hands Fingers and Thumb impressions with file name as <‘first two characters of candidate name’> _Fingerprint’ | 10 kb to 200 kb | JPG/JPEG |
| Category Certificate (If Applicable) Note: Scanned copy of Category Certificate (if applicable) should be named as <‘first two characters of candidate name’> _Category’ | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| Class 10 or Equivalent Certificate Note: Scanned copy of Class 10 or Equivalent Certificate should be named as <‘first two characters of candidate name’> _ClassXCertificate’ | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| Class 10 or Equivalent Marks-sheet Note: Scanned copy of Class 10 or Equivalent Marks-sheet should be named as <‘first two characters of candidate name’> _ClassXMarksheet’ | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| Class 10 or Equivalent Marks are in CGPA Note: If Class 10 or Equivalent Marks are in CGPA, then scanned copy of Conversion / Equivalent Certificate should be named as <‘first two characters of candidate name’> _ CGPAConversion’ | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| Identity Proof Note: Scanned copy of Identity Proof (for those candidates who will verify their identities through methods other than Aadhaar or Digilocker) should be named as <‘first two characters of name’>_<‘last 4 characters of Identity No’> ’ | 10 KB to 200 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| PwD/PwBD/UDID certificate Note: Scanned copy of PwD/PwBD/UDID certificate (if applicable) should be named as <‘first two characters of name’> _PwDCertificate’ | 50 kb to 300 kb | |
| Address Proof (present and permanent) Note: Scanned copy of Address Proof (Present and Permanent) should be named as <‘first two characters of name’> _Addressproof’ | 50 KB to 300 KB | |
| NRI / OCI/ Foreigner Certificate/ Documentary Proof (for candidates with nationality other than Indian) Note: Scanned copy of NRI / OCI/ Foreigner Certificate/ Documentary Proof (for candidates with nationality other than Indian) should be named as <‘first two characters of name’> _Citizenshipproof’ | 50 KB to 300 KB |
What after NEET Application Form 2026 Closes?
Candidates who successfully register for the NEET 2026 exam will be issued the NEET Admit Card 2026 a few days before the exam. The admit card will be issued online at the NEET exam portal.
The candidate has to download the admit card using their application number and date of birth. The admit card will contain details like the name and address of the NEET 2026 exam center, exam date and timings, roll number, reporting time, and exam-day guidelines.
On the day of the NEET 2026 exam, the candidate must bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.
The NEET 2026 exam will be held around the 1st week of May 2026 (from 2 pm – 5 pm). The mode of the exam will be offline (pen-and-paper based).
