NEET 2026 ( UG Application ) – Complete Guide for 12th Students

If you are studying in Class 12 (Biology group) and dreaming of becoming a Doctor (MBBS), Dentist (BDS), BAMS, BHMS, BUMS or BSMS, then this article is your complete guide for NEET 2026 (UG).

What is NEET (UG) 2026?

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is the only entrance exam in India for admission into:

• MBBS

• BDS

• BAMS

• BHMS

• BUMS

• BSMS

B.Sc Nursing (in some institutions)

It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

NEET 2026 Important Dates (Official)

• Online Application Start Date -08 February 2026

• Last Date to Apply- 08 March 2026 (till 9:00 PM)

• Last Date for Fee Payment- 08 March 2026 (till 11:50 PM)

• Correction Window - 10 March 2026 – 12 March 2026

• NEET 2026 Exam Date - 03 May 2026 (Sunday)

• Exam Time - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

• Duration 3 Hours
  

Important : Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn.

Official NEET 2026 Registration Website

Apply only through official websites:

https://neet.nta.nic.in/

https://nta.ac.in/

NEET 2026 Application Fee

• General - Rs.1700

• General-EWS / OBC-NCL - Rs.1600

• SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender - Rs.1000

• Outside India - Rs.9500

Fee payment is online only (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card)

Who Can Apply for NEET 2026?

• You are eligible if : You are appearing for Class 12 in 2026

• You have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology

• Indian / NRI / OCI / Foreign Nationals can apply

• Eligibility confirmation is subject to NMC / DCI / NCISM / NCH rules

Documents Required for NEET 2026 Registration

Before applying, keep these ready :

1. Identity Proof (Any One)
2. Aadhaar Card (Recommended)
3. Passport
4. PAN Card
5. DigiLocker ID
6. Government Photo ID
7. Class 10 Marksheet
8. Class 10 Certificate (DOB proof)
9. Class 12 Marksheet (if passed)
10. Category Certificate (if applicable)
11. PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
12. Photo & Signature Requirements
13. Recent passport photo (taken after 01 January 2026)
14. 80% face visible, white background
15. Signature (JPG format)
16. Left & Right thumb impressions

Upload correct images – correction may NOT be allowed later.

NEET 2026 Exam Pattern

• Physics - 45 ( Questions ) , 180 ( Marks )

• Chemistry - 45 ( Questions ) , 180 ( Marks )

• Biology (Botany + Zoology) - 90 ( Questions ) , 360 ( Marks )

• Total - 180 ( Questions ) 720 ( Total Marks )

Marking Scheme

Correct Answer = +4

Wrong Answer = -1

Unanswered = 0

Total Duration: 3 Hours

Mode: Pen & Paper (Offline OMR)

NEET 2026 Medium of Question Paper

Available in 13 languages : English, Hindi,Tamil,Telugu,Kannada,Malayalam,Gujarati,Bengali,Marathi,Punjabi,Assamese,Odia,Urdu

Medium once selected cannot be changed later.

Exam Centre Selection

• You must select 3 cities while applying.

• Centre allotment is computer-based.

• Cannot change centre after admit card.

Barred Items in Exam Hall

Not allowed: Mobile phone , Calculator , Smart watch , Wallet, Paper, notes, Metal items, Food items

Strict frisking and biometric verification will be done.

After NEET 2026

Qualifying NEET does NOT guarantee admission. Admission depends on:

Rank , Cut-off , Reservation , Counselling process , Medical fitness

Counselling is conducted by: MCC (All India Quota) , State Counselling Authorities

NEET 2026 Preparation Tips for 12th Students

1. Follow NCERT textbooks strictly
2. Practice previous year NEET papers
3. Focus on Biology (50% weightage)
4. Revise formulas daily
5. Practice OMR filling

Final Advice for NEET 2026 Aspirants

• Apply before 08 March 2026

• Use correct documents

• Don’t wait till last day

• Prepare consistently

NEET is competitive, but with the right strategy, discipline, and smart revision – you can achieve your MBBS dream.

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