The NEET UG application form is the most important first step for students dreaming of becoming doctors, dentists, AYUSH practitioners, or veterinarians in India.

Every year more than 20 lakh students register — even one small mistake can lead to rejection of your application.

In this guide you will find:

• • Expected important dates

• • Who can apply (eligibility criteria)

• • Step-by-step application process

• • Documents you must upload

• • Application fees

• • Correction window rules

• • Common questions students ask

Tentative NEET 2026 Schedule (Expected)

Note: These are expected dates based on previous years. Official dates are released only by NTA.

1. 1. Registration begins → January 2026

1. 1. Last date to submit form → Last week of February 2026

1. 1. Application correction window → Early to mid-March 2026

1. 1. Admit card available → Third or fourth week of April 2026

1. 1. NEET UG 2026 Exam → First Sunday of May 2026

1. 1. Result announcement → First or second week of June 2026

Always check the official website: neet.nta.nic.in

NEET 2026 Eligibility – Do You Qualify?

Academic Qualification

• • Passed or appearing in Class 12 (10+2) in 2026

• • Must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology

• • English is compulsory

Minimum Marks in Class 12 (PCB aggregate)

• • General / EWS → 50%

• • OBC / SC / ST → 40%

• • General-PwD → 45%

Age Requirement (as on 31 December 2026)

• • Minimum age → 17 years completed

• • No upper age limit (as per latest rules)

How to Fill NEET UG 2026 Application Form (Step by Step)

The complete process is online only.

Step 1 – Registration

1. 1. Go to neet.nta.nic.in

1. 1. Click on “New Registration” / “Fresh Registration”

1. 1. Enter full name, date of birth, mobile number, email

1. 1. Verify mobile & email through OTP

1. 1. You will receive Application Number and Password

Save both Application Number and Password safely — you will need them for the entire process.

Step 2 – Filling Personal & Academic Details

Log in and complete:

• • Personal information

• • Parents’ / guardian’s details

• • Category (General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwD)

• • Nationality

• • Class 10 and Class 12 marks / appearing status

• • Select 4 preferred exam cities

Double-check names, numbers, spellings — they must match your documents exactly.

Step 3 – Upload Documents

Document	Format	File Size	Dimension Suggestion
Passport size photo	JPG/JPEG	10 – 200 KB	3.5 cm × 4.5 cm
Signature	JPG/JPEG	4 – 30 KB	3.5 cm × 1.5 cm
Left thumb impression	JPG/JPEG	10 – 50 KB	3.5 cm × 1.5 cm

• • Photo: recent, white background, no cap/sunglasses

• • Signature & thumb impression: blue/black ink on white paper

Step 4 – Pay Application Fee

Category	Fee (India)	Fee (Outside India)
General	₹1,700	₹9,500
General-EWS / OBC-NCL	₹1,600	₹9,500
SC / ST / PwD	₹1,000	₹9,500

Payment modes: Credit card, Debit card, Net Banking, UPI

Step 5 – Final Submission & Download

• • Preview the entire form carefully

• • Submit the application

• • Download and print the confirmation page (very important)

NEET 2026 Application Correction Window

• • Usually opens for 5–7 days after registration ends

• • You can correct most (but not all) details

• • Common editable fields: photo, signature, exam city, category (sometimes), educational details

• • Non-editable fields (in most cases): name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID

Correction is allowed only once. Be very careful.

Image Correction Window (Special)

If NTA finds your photo/signature/thumb impression unacceptable:

• • They announce a separate image correction window

• • You must re-upload correct images in the given time

• • If not corrected → application may be rejected

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is offline application possible?

No. Only online mode is available.

Is Aadhaar card compulsory?

No. You can use any valid government ID (Passport, Voter ID, PAN, Driving License, etc.).

Can I change my exam city after submission?

Only during the correction window (if allowed that year).

What if I enter wrong information?

Minor mistakes can be corrected in the correction window. Major mistakes (especially name/DOB) may not be changeable.

Do I need NEET score to study MBBS abroad?

Yes – as per NMC rules, qualifying NEET is mandatory for Indian citizens even if studying abroad.

Final Advice

The NEET application is the foundation of your medical career journey.

• • Fill it slowly

• • Verify every single detail

• • Keep screenshots, transaction ID, confirmation page, and all uploaded images safely

One small mistake today can create big problems tomorrow.

Best wishes for NEET 2026!

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Disclaimer This article is written only to help students understand the process. All dates, fees and rules are tentative and based on previous years. Always refer to the official NTA NEET website (neet.nta.nic.in) for the latest and most accurate information.