The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the official schedule for the NEET UG 2026 examination shortly. Prospective medical students should look for the application forms to go live around February 2026 on the primary website, neet.nta.nic.in. You can follow this page for real-time updates regarding the registration window, updated fee structures, and a step-by-step guide on the digital application process, along with a daily countdown to the exam day.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to unveil the official calendar for the NEET UG 2026 entrance exam very soon. Following the established pattern of conducting the test on the first Sunday of May, the exam is tentatively scheduled for May 3, 2026. Detailed information and the formal notification will be published on the official portal at neet.nta.nic.in. The registration window is expected to open simultaneously with this announcement, typically in February 2026. Prospective students will need to complete their applications and process the registration fees entirely online.
NEET UG 2026 Registration Date & Process
The NEET UG 2026 registration window is expected to open shortly. To participate in the exam, candidates must complete the official registration and submit their application through the online portal. Here is the step-by-step process to apply for the NEET examination.
Visit exam website- neet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the new registration link.
Click on the agreement box and proceed.
Enter the required details and generate the password.
Log in again and fill the application form.
Pay the registration fees.
Submit and save the page.
NEET Registration Fee 2026
Applicants are required to submit their NEET UG 2026 registration fees through the official online payment gateway. Below is the anticipated category-wise fee structure:
| Category | Application Fee (Estimated) |
| General (Unreserved) | ₹1,700 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹1,600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹1,000 |
| Centers Outside India (NRI) | ₹9,500 |
