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NEET 2026 Exam Dates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the official exam date for NEET UG 2026. As per the last year trends, NEET UG Exam 2026 will be held on May 2026, and the duration of the exam will be 180 minutes (3 hours) from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM(IST). It is highly recommended that candidates note the dates of all the important events related to the NEET exam. This will help them avoid any last-minute hassle and confusion and allow them to focus sincerely on exam preparation. The NTA is responsible for conducting the NEET Exam and is expected to release the official NEET 2026 dates on its official website.

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1.0NEET UG 2026 Exam Date & Time

Mark your calendars for the first week of May 2026, when this pivotal examination will be conducted across the nation. It's an event that medical aspirants are eagerly awaiting.

What is the timing of the NEET exam? Set your clocks, as the exam is scheduled from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM(IST). The examination will take place during the designated time period, and information regarding this schedule will be provided concurrently with the issuance of the admit card. To stay updated with the precise NEET 2026 exam date, candidates are recommended to visit the official NTA website regularly.

2.0NEET UG 2026 Exam: Overview

The NEET-UG, or National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates, serves as India's premier national-level medical entrance examination. It opens doors to various undergraduate programs, including MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, Veterinary, and more. The exam is designed to be inclusive, with options available in 13 languages, including Hindi, to cater to a wide range of medical aspirants. Remarkably, over 23 lakhs of students participated in this examination just last year.

The NEET Exam 2026 is recognised as one of India's most challenging medical entrance tests. Administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), it is the primary gateway for pursuing undergraduate medical courses in India and abroad.


Exam Name

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

Organizing Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Official Website

exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/

Exam Mode

Pen and Paper (Offline)

Exam Duration

3 hours

Academic Qualification

10+2 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Age Criteria

Minimum: 17 Years Age

Maximum: No upper age limit

Number of Attempts

No restrictions on the number of attempts.

Nationality

Indian Nationals

NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals

Languages

13 Languages

Number of Questions

180

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Total Marks

720 Marks

Subjects Covered

Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany

Marking Scheme

Correct Answer: +4 marks

Incorrect Answer: -1 mark

3.0NEET 2026 Exam Dates Details

Events

Dates

Start of the NEET UG 2026 registration

February 2026

Last date to fill NEET application form 2026

March 2026

Last date for application fee payment

March 2026

NEET 2026 correction window Open date

March 2026

NEET 2026 application correction window closing date

March 2026

Allotted exam city details

April 2026

NEET 2026 admit card

April 2026

NEET 2026 exam date

May 2026

NEET 2026 result declaration

June 2026

NEET 2026 Counseling Commencement

July 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the dates for the release of the application form, registration, admit card, answer key, and result on its official NEET website. Once the results are declared, the counselling process, conducted online by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), will commence.

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4.0Is NEET (UG) 2026 Exam Mode Online?

The decision to conduct NEET online or offline depends on the National Testing Agency (NTA), the organization responsible for conducting the exam. NTA will announce the official format closer to the exam date. Read More.

As per last year trend, NEET-UG 2026 to be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper).

For the latest information on the NEET 2026 exam format, check the official NTA website or click here.

Table Of Contents:


  • 1.0NEET UG 2026 Exam Date & Time
  • 2.0NEET UG 2026 Exam: Overview
  • 3.0NEET 2026 Exam Dates Details
  • 4.0Is NEET (UG) 2026 Exam Mode Online?

NEET exam will be held tentatively on May 2026. Candidates should check the official NTA or NEET websites for updates.

Online submission of the application form will be start by February 2026.

As of now, the National Testing Agency has not announced any plans to conduct the NEET UG exam twice in 2026. The NEET UG exam is traditionally held once a year, typically in the first week of May. For 2026, the expected exam date is May 4, 2026. Therefore, unless the NTA makes an official announcement, NEET UG will continue to be conducted once a year.

The NEET UG exam 2026 will be held on first week of May, and date is yet to be confirmed by officials.

The result for NEET 2026 will be declared by June 2026 (tentative).

The exam will begin at 2:00 PM and end at 5:00 PM (as per last year trends) mostly on 4th May 2026. The usual exam duration will be 180 minutes, i.e., 3 hours.

Once the results are declared, the dates for NEET UG 2026 counselling will be announced. The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) will conduct the counselling process online.

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