NEET UG 2026: NTA makes final call to medical aspirants to complete registration at 'neet.nta.nic.in' before deadline

The NEET UG 2026 registration window closes soon, candidates must submit their forms and pay fees before deadline. A correction window will open thereafter.

Fareha Naaz
Published6 Mar 2026, 02:43 PM IST
The NEET UG 2026 application window closes soon.
The NEET UG 2026 application window closes soon.

The NEET UG 2026 registration window is going to close soon as the deadline is approaching. The National Testing Agency (NTA) dropped an alert, urging aspirants to submit the form timely before the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 application deadline.

In a post on X, the agency also asked candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions to review all the details before the final submission. "The application window for NEET (UG) 2026 will be closing shortly on 08 March 2026. 📅Candidates are advised to complete and submit their application form well before the deadline and carefully review all details before final submission," the post reads.

Direct Link to Apply Online - NEET UG Registration 2026

NEET UG 2026 registration deadline

The NEET UG 2026 application window will close on 8 March. Candidates can register for the national level entrance exam online by visiting the official website- neet.nta.nic.in. The NEET UG registration window will remain open until 9:00 pm on Sunday. Candidates must pay exam fees latest by 11:50 pm.

To complete the registration process, candidates must pay the NEET 2026 registration fees. For general category candidates the NEET UG form fees is 1,700, for General-EWS candidates it is 1,600 and for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates 1,000 for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates.

How to register for NEET 2026?

Follow the steps given below to register for NEET UG 2026:

Step 1: Visit the official website at neet.nta.nic.in.

Step 2: Register by entering name, address, category, and communication address.

Step 3: Create a password and submit.

Step 4: Fill the application form.

Step 5: Capture the live photo and upload the required documents.

Step 6: Pay the registration fees.

Step 7: Submit the form.

Step 8: Download and save the confirmation page

NEET 2026 UG Registration: Documents Required

  • Passport size photograph
  • Postcard size photograph
  • Left and right-hand fingers and thumb impression
  • Signature
  • Category Certificate
  • Class 10 or equivalent Pass Certificate
  • Class 10 or equivalent Mark Sheet
  • Class 10 or equivalent CGPA to percentage Conversion Certificate
  • Identity Proof
  • Address Proof (Present and Permanent)
  • PwBD Certificate
  • Citizenship certificate (for NRI/OCI/Foreign citizen candidates)

NEET UG 2026 correction window

The correction window for NEET UG 2026 application form will open on 10 March 2026 and close on 12 March 2026.

About the Author

Fareha Naaz is a Delhi-based journalist and Content Producer at LiveMint, where she has built nearly three years of experience in digital journalism. She covers a diverse range of topics, including national news, education, entertainment, lifestyle trends science, global health and international news.<br><br> With a background in Economics and Education, she focuses on providing insightful, thoroughly researched coverage that bridges the gap between breaking news and in-depth analysis. In addition to breaking copies, legal and political news, her reporting blends editorial rigour with search-driven storytelling. With a keen eye-on-global events, she provides insightful coverage on latest developments. Her reporting combines editorial rigour with in-depth coverage and search-driven storytelling provide valuable insight and context to readers, ensuring accuracy and relevance.<br><br> Her newsroom experience helped her in combining her critical thinking skills with real-time editorial decision-making. Over the years, she has been presenting complex stories with clarity for a digital-first audience amid fast-paced news cycles. Her thoroughly researched stories, with well-structured and engaging content, provide readers with clear understanding of the context and background.<br><br> Fareha holds a Master’s degree in Economics, in addition to a Bachelor of Education degree.<br><br> When not in the newsroom, she enjoys painting and sports, reading books and current developments.

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