NTA Begins NEET UG 2026 Application Process for MBBS, BDS Admissions; Apply by March 8

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    The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially started the NEET UG 2026 application process for admission to undergraduate medical and allied health science courses across the country. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NEET portal till March 8, 2026.

    NEET UG 2026 is the single national-level entrance examination for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, BSc Nursing, and other undergraduate medical courses offered by government, private, and deemed universities in India.

    NEET UG 2026: Important Dates

    • Application start date: Ongoing

    • Last date to apply: March 8, 2026

    • Last date for fee payment: March 8, 2026

    • Application correction window: To be announced

    • NEET UG 2026 exam date: To be notified by NTA

    Eligibility Criteria

    To apply for NEET UG 2026, candidates must:

    • Have passed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English

    • Have completed 17 years of age as on December 31, 2026

    • Meet the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed for their category

    Application Process

    Candidates need to:

    1. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number

    2. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details

    3. Upload scanned photographs, signature, and required documents

    4. Pay the application fee online

    5. Submit and download the confirmation page

    Application Fee

    The application fee varies by category and can be paid through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

    Exam Pattern

    NEET UG 2026 will be conducted in pen-and-paper (offline) mode. The question paper will consist of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, carrying a total of 720 marks. Each correct answer will be awarded four marks, while one mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.

    Admission Through NEET UG

    Scores obtained in NEET UG 2026 will be used for:

    • All India Quota (AIQ) seats

    • State quota medical admissions

    • Admissions to private and deemed universities

    • Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) seats

    Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.