NEET 2026 Registration Update
The NEET UG 2026 registration window is scheduled to close on March 8, 2026, at 9 PM. This significant deadline is crucial for the thousands of aspiring medical students across India who are preparing to take the exam.
In addition to the registration deadline, candidates must also ensure that their fee payments are completed by March 8, 2026, at 11:50 PM. This year, the expected number of candidates is around 25 lakh, reflecting a notable increase from previous years.
The application correction window will be open from March 10 to March 12, 2026, allowing candidates to make necessary adjustments to their applications before the examination.
The NEET UG 2026 exam is set to take place on May 3, 2026, from 2 PM to 5 PM. This timing is consistent with previous years, aiming to accommodate the large number of participants.
Regarding application fees, the general category candidates will need to pay Rs 1700 for exam centres located in India. For General-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, the fee is Rs 1600 in India and Rs 9500 for centres outside the country. Meanwhile, SC, ST, PwBD, and third gender candidates will pay a reduced fee of Rs 1000.
The surge in applicants for the NEET UG exam is significant, with the number of students applying increasing from over 15 lakh in 2019 to the current expectation of around 25 lakh candidates. This trend highlights the growing interest in medical education in India.
As the registration deadline approaches, candidates are urged to ensure that they have completed all necessary steps to secure their participation in this critical examination.
Officials have not yet released further statements regarding any changes to the registration process or exam format for this year. Details remain unconfirmed.
