NEET UG 2026 Application Form: Important Dates, Documents & Steps to Apply
Latest Update: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that candidates who have already submitted the NEET UG 2026 application form do not need to apply again for RE‑NEET 2026. The previously submitted application forms will remain valid, and no additional application fee will be charged.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the NEET UG 2026 application form on the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can submit the NEET application form 2026 by paying the requisite application fee.
Also Check: NEET(UG) 2026 Exam Dates
1.0NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Before proceeding with the NEET application, candidates need to ensure they meet the following criteria:
1. Nationality: Indian Nationals, Foreign Nationals, NRIs, PIOs, and OCIs.
2. Age
- Must have attained at least 17 years of age by December 31, 2026, at the time of admission.
- There is no upper age limit.
3. Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized board.
4. Qualifying Marks
- General category candidates require a minimum of 50%.
- OBC/SC/ST candidates need a minimum of 40%.
- PWD candidates must have at least 45%.
5. Number of permitted attempts
There are no restrictions on the maximum number of attempts for the NEET exam.
Read More: Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2026
2.0How to Fill NEET 2026 Application Form?
Step 1: Registration
1. Visit the official NTA NEET website(s): nta.ac.in/ or neet.nta.nic.in/
2. Click on “Fill Registration Form” or the invitation for NEET UG 2026 Registration.
3. Click on "New Registration" and carefully read the provided instructions.
4. Enter the following details.
- Candidate’s Name
- Mother’s name
- Father’s name
- Date of birth
- Category
- Gender
- Nationality
- Persons with Disability
- Identification Type
- Identification Number
- Mobile number
- Email Id
- Password
- Enter Security Pin
- Step 2: Filling Application Form
Sections | Credentials |
Personal Details | - Candidate’s Name
- Mother’s and Father’s Name
- Gender
- Category
- Date of Birth
- Nationality
- Persons with disability
- Do you belong to the Minority Category?
- Are you suffering from Diabetes Type I?
- Identification Type
- Identification Number
|
Place of Birth | - Place of Birth
- State
- District
|
Choice of Medium of Question Paper | Choose the language options: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi and Urdu |
Choice of Examination Centre | Choose two exam center cities in decreasing order of preference |
Academic Details (Class 10 or equivalent) | - Name of School Education Board
- Name of School /College
- Address of School/College
- Year of passing
- Percentage of marks obtained in Class 10
- Class 10 board roll number
|
Academic Details (Class 11 or equivalent) | - Name of School /College
- Year of passing
- Place of Study
- State where School/College is located
- District where School/College is located
|
Academic Details (Class 12 or equivalent) | - School Board of Class 12 or equivalent
- Name of School/College (passed/appearing)
- Address of School/College
- Place of study
- Year of passing
- State where School/College is located
- District where School/College is located
- Qualifying Exam Code
- Year of passing/Appearing class 12 or equivalent
- Percentage of marks obtained in Class 10th if passed
- Enter Roll Number of class 12
|
Permanent Address | Permanent address of the candidate |
Correspondence Address | Use your permanent address, or if it's different, enter your current address. |
Details of Parents/ Guardian | Qualification Occupation Annual income |
Do you intend to wear a customary dress contrary to the Dress code while appearing for the exam? | Yes /No |
Security pin | Alphanumeric pin on the screen |
Note: Double-check all details, as they are unchangeable after submitting the NEET 2026 application form. To confirm your submission, click "Yes, please do" in the pop-up.
Step 3: Uploading Required Documents
- Select the option "Upload your recent documents"
- Choose the files you need to upload.
- Select "Next."
Before you start filling out the NEET 2026 application form on NTA official website, make sure you have the following documents ready for upload:
Documents | Specifications | Size & Format |
Scanned Photograph (Both Size) | - The photograph must be no more than 3 months old.
- The candidate's name and the date must be printed below the photograph.
| 10 KB to 200 KB 4"x6", 10 KB to 200 KB (JPG/JPEG) |
Scanned Signature | The signature needs to be done using black ink against a white background. | 4 KB to 30 KB (JPG/JPEG) |
Scan of thumb impression | The signature needs to be done using black ink against a white background. | 10 KB to 200 KB (JPG/JPEG) |
Class 10 Passing Certificate | A scanned copy of the Class 10 Pass certificate is required to be uploaded. | 50 KB to 300 KB (PDF) |
Permanent and Present Address Proof | Scanned copies of documents proving permanent and present addresses need to be uploaded. | 50 KB to 300 KB (PDF) |
Citizenship Certificate or Embassy Certificate | A citizenship certificate or embassy certificate is required to verify the candidate's nationality. | 50 KB to 300 KB (PDF) |
- Step 4: Payment of Application Fees
After completion of the above-mentioned steps, the candidate needs to pay the application fees through a desired mode of payment (SBI/Syndicate/HDFC/ICICI/Paytm Payment Gateway through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net-banking/UPI)
NEET 2026 Application Fee: (as per last year trends)
Category | In India (FEE IN ₹) | Outside India (FEE IN ₹) |
General | 1700 | 9500 |
OBC | 1600 |
SC/ST/PwD | 1000 |
- Step 5: Printing Confirmation Page
After successfully submitting the application, a confirmation page will be generated. You don't need to send this page to the NTA. Keep the confirmation page and proof of fee payment safe for future reference.
Note: The application process will close as per the schedule provided. Make sure to complete all steps within the given time frame.
3.0Application Form Correction
Applicants who have submitted their NEET-UG 2026 applications can make changes online. Permitted changes include nationality, language choice, gender, exam center, category, and state of eligibility. No other information can be edited during this period. Once the correction window NEET-UG 2026 closes, no further changes are allowed. Applicants who do not require changes are advised to review their forms for accuracy during this period.
