The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official Information Bulletin for NEET (UG) 2026, detailing NEET 2026 registration date, exam date, examination pattern, eligibility criteria, application process, fee structure and counselling framework.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official Information Bulletin for NEET UG 2026, announcing the NEET 2026 registration date, exam schedule, eligibility criteria, application process, fee structure, and counselling details for medical aspirants.
NEET UG 2026 will be conducted by NTA for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, nursing, and other undergraduate medical courses, as per the regulations of the respective regulatory bodies.
All official updates related to NEET UG 2026 will be available only on the official websites: https://neet.nta.nic.in and https://nta.ac.in.
Online Application Form Submission: 08 February 2026 to 08 March 2026 (up to 09:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 08 March 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Correction Window: 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026
Date of Examination: 03 May 2026 (Sunday)
Duration of Examination: 180 minutes (03 hours)
Examination Timing: 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (IST)
Result Declaration: To be announced on NTA website
NEET (UG) 2026 will be conducted in Pen and Paper (OMR-based) mode in a single day and single shift.
Subject-wise distribution:
Physics: 45 questions – 180 marks
Chemistry: 45 questions – 180 marks
Biology (Botany & Zoology): 90 questions – 360 marks
Total: 180 Questions, 720 Marks
Marking Scheme:
+4 marks for each correct answer
−1 mark for each incorrect answer
0 marks for unattempted questions
NEET (UG) 2026 will be conducted in 13 languages, including:
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
The option of question paper medium must be selected carefully during application, as it cannot be changed later.
The candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31 December 2026
No upper age limit for NEET (UG) 2026
Eligibility is applicable for:
Indian Nationals
Non-Resident Indians (NRI)
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)
Foreign Nationals (subject to rules)
Eligibility is purely provisional and subject to verification by the concerned authorities during counselling and admission.
For Candidates in India:
General: ₹1700
General-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹1600
SC / ST / PwBD / PwD / Third Gender: ₹1000
For Candidates Outside India: ₹9500
15% All India Quota counselling will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) under DGHS.
State Quota counselling will be conducted by respective state/UT counselling authorities.
The NEET (UG) 2026 result will be used for admission to MBBS/BDS, AYUSH courses, B.Sc. Nursing, BVSc & AH courses (as per applicable norms)
Candidates must rely only on official NTA websites for authentic information.
Use of unfair means will result in cancellation of results and debarment up to 3 years.
There is no provision for re-evaluation of answer sheets.
Final interpretation of rules shall lie with NTA and concerned regulatory bodies.
Q1. What is the NEET 2026 registration date?
As per the official NEET UG 2026 Information Bulletin released by NTA, the NEET 2026 registration window is from 08 February 2026 to 08 March 2026 (up to 09:00 PM).
Q2. When is the NEET UG 2026 exam date?
NEET UG 2026 will be conducted on 03 May 2026 (Sunday) from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (IST) in pen-and-paper (OMR-based) mode.
Q3. What is the NEET UG 2026 exam pattern and total marks?
NEET UG 2026 will have 180 questions (Physics 45, Chemistry 45, Biology 90) with a total of 720 marks, where candidates get +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
Q4. Where can I read the official NEET UG 2026 notification and bulletin?
Candidates should always refer to the official NTA websites https://neet.nta.nic.in and https://nta.ac.in, along with the official NEET UG 2026 Information Bulletin PDF linked below.
Final Note
The NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin serves as the final and authoritative guide for candidates appearing in the examination. Aspirants are advised to carefully read the bulletin and follow all instructions strictly to avoid disqualification at any stage of the admission process.
Reference
NEET (UG) 2026 Official Information Bulletin (PDF):
👉 https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s37bc1ec1d9c3426357e69acd5bf320061/uploads/2026/02/20260208939209382.pdf
