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New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online application process for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET

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UG) 2026. Eligible candidates can apply for NTA NEET UG 2026 through the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. The last date to apply for NEET UG 2026 is March 8 till 9 PM.

The NEET UG score is used for admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bachelor of Vetinary Science (BVSC), Animal Husbandary (AH), Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) and Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) programmes. For admission to Bachelor of Science (BSc) nursing programmes at Armed Forces Medical Service Hospitals for the year 2026 candidates need to qualify the NEET UG 2026 exam.

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The NEET UG score is also required for admission to the four-year Bsc nursing programme. NTA has scheduled to conduct the NEET UG entrance test on May 3. The exam will be held in a single shift from 2 PM to 5 PM.

NEET UG application fee 2026

The NEET UG application fee for the general category candidates is Rs 1,700. While the application fee for the general- Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Other Backward Classes- Non-Creamy Layer (OBC- NCL) is Rs 1,600. for the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disability (PwD) and third gender categories is Rs 1,000. Those who are applying from outside India need to pay Rs 9,500 as the application fee. The last date to deposit the NEET UG 2026 application fee is March 8 by 11:50 PM.

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NEET UG 2026 application new rules

Aadhaar-based eKYC has been introduced for the identification verification of candidates. Candidates filling the NEET UG application form need to check if the Aadhaar-linked number is active and has a network connection.

Candidates need to capture a live photograph for the application form submission. The photo needs to cover 80 per cent of the frame and one should refrain from wearing caps, glasses or goggles. Ensure that the webcam is working or one can scan the QR code in any phone and upload the photo using the mobile camera and complete the application. Through this, the system compares the live photograph with the Aadhaar photograph. However, if the live photograph does not match the Aadhaar photograph, candidates can upload a valid supporting certificate.

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Candidates must upload a recent photograph, address proof, scanned signature and other documents to complete the registration. Based on the applicant’s current and permanent address mentioned in the application, the choice of exam city and medium will be determined.

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NEET UG 2026 registration for MBBS, BDS open till March 8; check new rules here

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