NEET Registration 2026: Check last date, steps to apply at neet.nta.nic.in, application fees
The NEET UG 2026 registration is now open on neet.nta.nic.in, with the deadline for application submission and fee payment set for March 8, 2026. Candidates must complete the online process before the specified times. The exam is scheduled for May...

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.
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
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