NEET 2026 Registration Last Date Extended; Check Revised Deadline & Important Details 

Introduction to NEET  

NEET  is India’s mandatory national-level entrance exam for undergraduate medical courses (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH) and nursing, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), replacing multiple state/institute exams under the “One Nation, One Exam” policy to streamline admissions to medical colleges nationwide. It assesses students for entry into various medical programs, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with a scoring system awarding +4 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect, serving as the single gateway for aspiring doctors in India. 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the NEET UG 2026 registration last date to March 11, 2026, 9:00 PM. Candidates can pay the application fee until 11:50 PM on March 11, 2026. The registration, which began on Feb 8, was extended due to technical issues and overlaps with board exams, with the exam scheduled for May 3, 2026.  

Key Details for NEET UG 2026 

Mode	Offline
Exam date	May 2026
Frequency	Once a year
Total marks	720
Total questions	200
Marking scheme	+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
Duration	3 hours 20 min
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
Type	MCQ

New Last Date: 11 March 2026 (9:00 PM). 

• Fee Payment Deadline: 11 March 2026 (11:50 PM). 

• Official Website: neet.nta.nic.in. 

Exam Date: 3 May 2026 (expected). 

Application Fees:  

• General: ₹1,700 

• General-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹1,600 

• SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender: ₹1,000.  

Steps to Apply for NEET 2026 

• Visit the official website at neet.ntaonline.in or exams.nta.ac.in 

• Select the NEET 2025 Registration tab under the Latest News section. 

• Read and follow the instructions carefully and select the agreement checkbox. 

• Enter the required details like personal  details and generate a password. 

• Verify the details by entering the OTP received on your mobile number and email address. 

• The registration information like application number and password will be sent to candidates through email. 

• Login with the NEET 2026 using registration details to complete the application form. 

• Submit the application fee in online mode 

Documents Required For Admission To NEET 2026 

Candidates are required to submit the following documents in original as well as their attested photocopies at the time of admission: 

• NEET UG 2026 admit card 

• Class 10 certificate 

• Class 12 certificate 

• Class 12 mark sheet 

• The allotment letter issued by MCC 

• NEET UG 2025 result or rank card 

• Birth certificate  

• Eight passport-size photographs same as that affixed on the application form. 

• Proof of identity  

• SC or ST certificate 

• OBC-NCL certificate  

• Disability Certificate 

Conclusion  

In conclusion it can be said that Candidates are strongly advised to complete the process promptly to avoid last-minute technical glitches.  

•  The NTA has indicated that this is the final extension. 

• Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026, and must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English. 

•  A correction window will likely open after the registration closes to allow candidates to edit their forms.  

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