Apply for NEET UG 2026 Now

The clock is ticking for NEET UG 2026 hopefuls. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has fixed March 8, 2026 as the final date to submit the NEET UG 2026 application form. The fee payment deadline is also March 8. If you have not applied yet, now is the time. Do not wait. 

Students can apply on the official website: neet.nta.nic.in

Get guidance before the deadline.

Important Dates for NEET UG 2026 

Event Date
Registration Start February 8, 2026
Application Deadline March 8, 2026
Fee Payment Deadline March 8, 2026
Correction Window March 10-12, 2026
NEET UG 2026 Exam Date May 3, 2026

How to Apply for NEET UG 2026 

The NEET 2026 registration process is straightforward. Follow these steps: 

  1. Visit the official NEET application portal at neet.nta.nic.in 
  2. Register using your email address and mobile number 
  3. Fill out the NEET UG 2026 application form carefully 
  4. Upload your photograph and signature 
  5. Pay the NEET registration fee before March 8 
  6. Download and save your confirmation page 

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NEET UG 2026 Application Fee

Category Fee
General Rs.1,700
OBC / EWS Rs.1,600
SC / ST / PwD Rs.1,000
Foreign Nationals Rs.9,500

Documents Required for NEET 2026 Application 

Keep these ready before you start filling the form. Missing even one can cause delays. 

  • Passport size photograph 
  • Candidate signature 
  • Class 10 certificate (for date of birth proof) 
  • Class 12 marksheet 
  • Category certificate (if applicable) 

Make sure your photo meets the size and format requirements. Wrong uploads are one of the most common reasons for form rejection. 

NEET 2026 Application Correction Window 

Made a mistake in your form? Do not panic. The NEET application correction window opens from March 10 to March 12, 2026. During this time, you can edit certain fields in your form. NTA does not allow changes to all fields, so fill the form carefully the first time. Once the correction window opens, review your form right away. 

Do Not Wait Until the Last Day 

Every year, students rush to apply on the final day. This causes heavy traffic on the website. Payments fail. Forms do not submit. Do not let that happen to you. 

Here is what to do right now: 

  • Apply today if you have not already. 
  • Double-check every document before uploading. 
  • Make sure your payment goes through successfully. 
  • Save your NEET 2026 confirmation page immediately after submission. 

Avoid last-minute errors.

What NEET Aspirants Should Do Now 

The NEET UG 2026 exam is scheduled for May 3, 2026. That gives you enough time to prepare - but only if you complete your registration first. Submit your NEET 2026 online application before March 8. Check your documents. Confirm your payment. Then focus on your studies. 

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FAQs

The NEET 2026 last date to apply is March 8, 2026. The fee payment deadline is also March 8. 

No. Once the NEET UG registration deadline passes, NTA does not accept late applications. 

The NEET form correction window will be open from March 10 to March 12, 2026. 

The NEET UG 2026 exam date is May 3, 2026. 

The NEET 2026 application fee is Rs.1,700 for General category students. SC/ST/PwD students pay Rs.1,000. OBC and EWS students pay Rs.1,600. 

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