NEET 2026 Registration Last Date: NEET UG Online Application Window Closes Soon, Check Important Dates and How to Apply

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026, 13:32 IST

The registration window for NEET UG 2026 is closing soon, with the final deadline set for March 8, 2026. Aspirants must complete the online application and fee payment via the official NTA website, neet.nta.nic.in, by the specified times (9:00 PM for application, 11:50 PM for fee). The entrance exam is scheduled for May 3, 2026, and a correction window will be available from March 10 to March 12, 2026. Application fees vary based on the candidate's category.

NEET 2026 Registration Last Date: NEET UG Online Application Window Closes Soon, Check Important Dates and How to Apply
NEET 2026 Registration Last Date: NEET UG Online Application Window Closes Soon, Check Important Dates and How to Apply

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NEET 2026 Registration: The registration window for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 is scheduled to close next week, wrapping up on March 8, 2026. Aspirants planning to take the exam need to make sure they complete their online application through the official portal before this strict deadline.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is managing the entire registration procedure. According to the public announcement that was released on February 8, 2026, the NTA is exclusively accepting applications submitted online, and candidates must adhere to this method. Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline and carefully read the information bulletin available on the official website. For the latest updates on NEET UG 2026, applicants should regularly check neet.nta.nic.in.

Check: NEET UG 2026 Direct link here

NEET UG 2026: Important Dates

Here are the key dates candidates should note:

Event

Date

Deadline (if applicable)

Registration Start Date

February 8, 2026

N/A

Last Date to Apply

March 8, 2026

9:00 PM

Last Date for Fee Payment

March 8, 2026

11:50 PM

Application Correction Window

March 10, 2026 to March 12, 2026

N/A

NEET UG 2026 Exam Date

May 3, 2026

N/A

NEET UG 2026 Exam Details

Feature

Detail

Duration

180 minutes (3 hours)

Timing

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST

Mode

Pen and paper (Offline)

Languages Offered

Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu

Steps to Apply for NEET UG 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

  • Visit the official website (neet.nta.nic.in).

  • Click the "NEET UG 2026 Registration" link.

  • Complete the initial registration with personal details.

  • Carefully fill out the detailed application form.

  • Upload all required documents (as per specifications).

  • Pay the application fee online.

  • Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

NEET UG 2026 Application Fee

The application fee varies by category:

Category

Application Fee (₹)

General

1,700

General–Economically Weaker Section (EWS) / Other Backward Classes–Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL)

1,600

Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) / Third Gender

1,000

Candidates Outside India

9,500

With the registration deadline fast approaching on March 8, 2026, all NEET UG 2026 aspirants must finalize their applications and fee payments through neet.nta.nic.in without delay. This is a critical step towards appearing for the entrance exam on May 3, 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to verify their details during the brief correction window (March 10-12) to ensure a seamless examination process.

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First Published: Mar 1, 2026, 13:32 IST

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