NEET UG 2026 Registration Last Date 8 March: Register Now

The National Testing Agency (NTA) started the NEET UG 2026 application process on 8 February 2026. The last date to apply is 8 March 2026. As per the official notice, the NEET exam 2026 will take place on 3 May 2026. The exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode. It will be conducted only one shift. The exam will be organised in 552 cities in India and also in 14 cities outside India. NEET is not just about studying hard. Students must also fill out the application form carefully. Every year, many students make small mistakes in the form. These small errors later create big problems.

NEET UG Important Dates 2026 

NEET UG Exam Details 2026

Courses Students Can Get Through NEET UG 2026

The NEET UG 2026 score is required for admission to many medical and healthcare courses in India. Students can apply for the following programs:

Medical Courses

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)

• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

Veterinary Course

• BVSc & AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry)

AYUSH Courses

• BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery)

• BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery)

• BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery)

• BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery)

Apart from these courses, NEET UG is also compulsory for candidates applying for BSc Nursing under the Military Nursing Service (MNS) in Armed Forces Medical Services hospitals.

Application Fees for NEET UG 2026

NEET UG 2026 Application Process

Follow these steps to complete your application:

• Go to the official NEET website at neet.nta.nic.in

• Select the NEET UG 2026 Registration link on the homepage.

• Register yourself by entering the required basic details.

• Log in and carefully complete the application form.

• Upload all necessary documents.

• Pay the application fee through online mode.

• Submit the form successfully.

• Save the receipt for future reference.

5 Mistakes to Avoid While Filling NEET UG 2026 Application Form

To complete your form successfully, avoid these common errors:

• Wrong Personal Information - Ensure that your name, date of birth, name and category of parents are exactly the same as the Class 10 certificate and the Aadhaar card. Even minor spelling mistakes may cause future problems.

• Wrong Photo or Signature Upload - As per the NTA instructions Upload your photograph and signature carefully Before uploading check the size format and background.

• Payment Not Completed Properly - Do not refresh or close the page in the process of making the payment. Wait until you see the confirmation of the payment and save the confirmation page.

• Choosing the Wrong Category - Select your category carefully such as General, OBC, SC, ST or EWS.

• Applying at the Last Moment - Do not wait for the last date. Submit your form at least 2-3 days before the deadline to avoid technical or server problems.