NEET Registration 2026: Check last date, steps to apply at neet.nta.nic.in, application fees

The registration deadline for NEET UG 2026 is approaching soon, and candidates planning to appear for the medical entrance exam must complete their application process before the specified timelines. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the registration through its official website, neet.nta.nic.in, and applicants must ensure that both the form submission and fee payment are completed within the given deadlines.

Below are the important details regarding NEET UG 2026 registration, exam schedule, and application fees.

NEET UG 2026 registration deadline

The final date to complete the NEET UG 2026 registration is March 8, 2026. Candidates must submit their online applications by 9:00 PM, while the deadline to pay the application fee is 11:50 PM on the same day through the official NTA website.

The registration process began on February 8, 2026, and is being conducted entirely online.

NEET UG 2026 important dates
Here are the key dates candidates should keep in mind:

• Start of registration: February 8, 2026
• Last date to apply: March 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM
• Deadline for fee payment: March 8, 2026, at 11:50 PM
• Application correction window: March 10 to March 12, 2026
• NEET UG 2026 exam date: May 3, 2026

NEET UG 2026 exam details

Candidates appearing for the examination should note the following exam-related details:

• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
• Timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
• Mode: Pen and paper (Offline)

How to apply for NEET UG 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to complete their registration:
Step 1: Go to the official website at neet.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Press the "NEET UG 2026 Registration" link.
Step 3: Finish the initial registration with personal details.
Step 4: Enter the detailed application form.
Step 5: Upload all essential documents (as per specifications).
Step 6: Make the payment of the application fee online.
Step 7: Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

NEET UG 2026 application fee

The application fee for NEET UG 2026 varies according to the candidate’s category:

• General: Rs 1,700
• General–Economically Weaker Section (EWS) / Other Backwards Classes–Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): Rs 1,600
• Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) / Third Gender: Rs 1,000
• Candidates outside India: Rs 9,500