Application fees

Regarding the fees payable by candidates, the costs for centres within India are categorised as follows: General candidates must pay Rs 1700, General-EWS/ OBC-NCL candidates pay Rs 1600, and SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender candidates pay Rs 1000.  For candidates appearing at centres outside India, the fee is Rs 9500/- across all categories.

Aadhaar eKYC for identity verification

NEET (UG) 2026 has introduced new application rules with enhanced security measures to ensure authenticity in the registration process. NTA now requires Aadhaar eKYC for identity verification, making it mandatory for applicants to link their Aadhaar details during registration. Additionally, candidates must capture a live photo at the time of submission, which will be cross-checked with their Aadhaar photo to prevent impersonation.

City selection

Another key change is in city selection, where exam centers will be allotted based on the candidate’s permanent or present address, ensuring fairness and reducing discrepancies in exam location assignments. These updates aim to streamline the process and strengthen the integrity of the examination system

Exam date

The NEET (UG) – 2026 examination is scheduled for 3 May 2026, with a total duration of 180 minutes (3 hours) from 2 pm to 5 pm. While the specific exam centre will be indicated on the Admit Card, other key dates—such as the announcement of the city intimation, downloading of Admit Cards, display of recorded responses/answer keys, and the declaration of results—will be announced later on the official websites: nta.ac.in and neet.nta.nic.in.

The NEET (UG) – 2026 application process specify that candidates must apply through the online mode via the official website, neet.nta.nic.in, as no other submission methods will be accepted.

During the application, candidates are required to upload specific documents, including a recent passport photograph, address proof, and a scanned signature. It is mandatory for each candidate to submit only one application and to strictly follow all guidelines in the Information Bulletin to avoid summary disqualification.

Furthermore, applicants must ensure that the e-mail address and mobile number provided are their own or belong to their parents/guardians, as these will be the sole channels for official communication from the NTA.

For further clarification or help, candidates can contact the helpdesk in person, via email at neetug2026@nta.ac.in, or by calling 011-40759000 or 011-69227700.