INFORMATION BULLETIN NEET (UG)-2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS
S. No Particulars Page No.
A List of Abbreviations 1
B Important Information and Dates at a Glance 2
Chapter 1: Introduction
1 About National Testing Agency (NTA) 3
Chapter 2: National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance Test NEET (UG) – 2026
1 About NEET (UG) 4
2 NEET (UG) – 2026 and Role of NTA 4
3 Disclaimer 5
4 Related Ministries / Departments / Bodies / Regulations / Websites 6
5 Important Instructions 8
Chapter 3: Instructions for submission of Application Form/ Payment of FEE
1 Readiness for filling up Application Form 13
2 Registration 13
3 Application Procedure 13
4 Checklist for filling the Online Application Form 19
Chapter 4: Examination Scheme
1 Syllabus of the Test 21
2 Pattern of the Test 21
3 Important Points to Note 21
4 Mode of Examination 22
5 Duration of the Test 22
6 Medium of Question Paper 22
Chapter 5: Cities for Exam Centres of NEET (UG)-2026 Examination 24
Chapter 6: Eligibility and Qualifications for MBBS and BDS Course
1 Eligibility to Appear in NEET (UG)-2026 25
2 Criteria for NRI/OCI/ Foreign Nationals 25
3 Qualification and Qualifying examination codes 26
Chapter 7: Counselling and Reservation for Admission to MBBS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, BHMS, BDS and
[Link]. Nursing Courses
1 Admission Procedure 29
2 Admission in State Medical Colleges / Universities / Institutions / private medical 30
colleges for seats other than 15% All India Quota by respective State/UT counselling
authorities
3 Admission to 15% All India Quota/ AIIMS / JIPMER / Central Universities 30
(DU/BHU/AMU) / AFMC / GGSIPU / ESIC Medical Colleges / Deemed Universities
by MCC of DGHS
4 Reservation Policy for admission to MBBS/BDS/[Link]. Nursing conducted by 32
MCC/DGHS
5 Provisions relating to Persons with Disability (PwD)/ Persons with Benchmark 33
Disability (PwBD) (For the purpose of appearing in the NEET Examination)
6 Reservation in Central Institutes / Universities 36
7 Guidelines for PwBD Candidates (For Admission purpose) 36
8 Instructions for Counselling by the MCC for MBBS and BDS Admission 37
Chapter 8: Merit List and Qualifying Criteria
1 Qualifying Criteria 39
2 The Inter-se-merit of candidates for tie-breaking 40
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3 Merit list for counselling under 15% All India Quota 40
4 Merit list for seats other than 15% All India Quota 40
Chapter 9: Eligibility Criteria/Quota of Seats/Reservation/Result Criteria/Counselling for admission to
BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS Courses
1 Admission to All India Seats of BAMS, BSMS, BUMS and BHMS courses through 41
NEET (UG)-2026.
2 Eligibility criteria for admission to BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS courses 41
3 The quota of seats for admission to BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS courses 41
4 Reservation of seats for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD etc. for admission to 41
BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS courses
5 Percentage criteria for declaration of result/ranking for BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS 42
courses
6 Counselling procedure for admission to BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS courses for All 42
India Quota seats (AIQ)
7 Important information for the application process 43
Chapter 10: Admit Card 44
Chapter 11: Barred Items and Dress Code
1 Barred Items 45
2 Dress Code 45
Chapter 12: Information for Parents/Guardians 46
Chapter 13: Instructions to be followed in the Examination Hall 47
Chapter 14: Unfair Means/Practices & Breach of Examination Rules
1 Definition 49
2 Punishment for using unfair means practices 50
3 Cancellation of result 50
Chapter 15: Post Examination Activities & Declaration of Result
1 Display of OMR sheets and responses on the website and challenging the grading 51
of questions on OMR
2 Display of Answer Keys for the Challenge 51
3 Declaration of Result 51
4 Re-checking/Re-evaluation of Answer Sheets 52
5 Use of the Result of NEET (UG)-2026 by other organizations 52
Chapter 16: Miscellaneous Provisions
1 Caution Notice 53
2 Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) 53
3 Correspondence regarding NEET (UG) - 2026 53
4 Common Services Centres/Facilitation Centres 54
5 Weeding out Rules 54
6 Legal Jurisdiction 54
7 Safe Custody of OMR Sheet & Score Card in DigiLocker 54

S. No Appendix Particulars Page No.

1 I The National Medical Commission Act (2019) 56
2 II State Medical Education Directorates & Offices where Counselling 57
related information is available
3 III Syllabus of NEET (UG)-2026 60
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4 IV Details of Medical / Dental / Ayurveda / Siddha / Unani / Homoeopathy 77
Colleges
5 V State/Union Territory Wise List of Examination Cities for National 78
Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET (UG)-2026)
6 VI Embassy Certificate of Foreign Candidate (For NRI Candidates) 91
7 VII Documentary Proof of Citizenship 92
(For Foreign and OCI Candidates)
8 VIII Procedure for Online Payment of Fee and Helpline for Payment 93
Related Queries
9 IX Replica of Application Form 96
10 X Important Points to Note 109

S. No Annexure Particulars Page No.

1 I The Gazette of India Extraordinary 111
2 II Certificate regarding physical limitation in an examinee to write 114
3 III (More than 40%) 115
Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe
4 IV Certificate for person with specified disability covered under the definition 116
of Section 2 (s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition
of Section 2(r) of the said Act, i.e. persons having less than 40% disability
and having difficulty in writing
5 V (Less than 40%) 117
Letter of Undertaking by the person with specified disability covered under
the definition of Section 2 (s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under
the definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act, i.e. persons having less than
40% disability and having difficulty in writing
6 VI Verification of Identity certificate to be signed and attested by 118
School/College Principal or Headmaster/obtain attestation from a Class-I
Gazetted Officer
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VISION

The right candidates joining best institutions will give India her demographic dividend.

OBJECTIVES

• To conduct efficient, transparent and international standards tests in order to assess

the competency of candidates for admission purposes.
• To undertake research on educational, professional and testing systems to identify
gaps in the knowledge systems and take steps for bridging them.
• To identify experts and institutions in setting examination questions

CORE VALUES

NTA will create system which will promote teaching (by teachers), learning (by students) and
assessment (by parents and institutions). NTA strongly believes in quality, efficiency,
effectiveness, equity and security of assessment. To practice these values, NTA will
constantly engage with its stakeholders, viz. students, parents, teachers, experts and
partner institutions.
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A. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

AACCC AYUSH Admission Central Counselling Committee

AFMC Armed Forces Medical College
AFMS Armed Forces Medical Services
AIIMS All India Institute of Medical Sciences
AMU Aligarh Muslim University
BAMS Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery
BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery
BHMS Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery
BHU Banaras Hindu University
BoGCCH Board of Governors of Central Council of Homoeopathy
[Link] (N) Bachelor of Science in Nursing
BSMS Bachelor of Siddha Medicine & Surgery
BUMS Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery
CCIM Central Council of Indian Medicine
DCI Dental Council of India
DGHS Directorate General of Health Services
DU Delhi University
ESIC Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
EWS Economically Weaker Section
GGSIPU Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
GST Goods & Service Tax
INI Institute of National Importance
JIPMER Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research
MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MCC Medical Counselling Committee
MCI Medical Council of India
MNS Military Nursing Service
MoH&FW Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
MoA Ministry of Ayush
NCISM National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
NCH National Commission for Homoeopathy
National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for admission to Undergraduate
NEET (UG)
Course
NMC National Medical Commission
OBC-NCL Other Backward Classes-Non Creamy Layer
PwBD Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
RPwD The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
SC Scheduled Castes
ST Scheduled Tribes
OCI Overseas Citizens of India
UoI Union of India
UT Union Territory
UFM Unfair Means
MoE Ministry of Education
PwD Persons with Disabilities
UGMEB Under Graduate Medical Education Board
AIQ All India Quota
CSC Common Services Centre

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B. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DATES AT A GLANCE

EVENTS DATES
Online Submission of Application Form 08 February 2026 to 08 March 2026
(upto 09:00 P.M.)
Last date of successful transaction of fee 08 March 2026
through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI (upto 11:50 P.M.)
Correction in Particulars 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026
Announcement of City Intimation To be announced later on the website
Downloading of Admit Cards from the NTA To be announced later on the website
website
Date of Examination 03 May 2026 (Sunday)
Duration of Examination 180 minutes (03 hours)
Timing of Examination 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (Indian Standard
Time)
Centre of NEET (UG) - 2026 Examination As indicated on Admit Card
Display of Recorded Responses and Answer To be announced later on the website
Keys
Website(s) [Link]
[Link]
Declaration of Result on NTA website To be announced later on the website
FEE PAYBALE FOR NEET (UG) 2026
Category of Candidate In India Outside India
(Fee in ₹)
General ₹ 1700/- ₹ 9500/-
General-EWS/ OBC-NCL* ₹ 1600/-
SC/ST/PwBD/PwD/Third Gender ₹ 1000/-
*OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes)-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) as per the Central List of Other
Backward Classes available on the National Commission for Backward Classes. The candidates
falling in this list (available on [Link] may mention OBC-NCL in the Category
Column.
TIMING AND PATTERN OF NEET (UG) 2026

The pattern for the NEET (UG) - 2026 is as follows:

Subject Type of Questions Duration Number of Marks

Questions
Physics MCQ 02:00 PM to 45 180
Chemistry (Multiple Choice Questions) 05:00 PM 45 180
Biology (Botany with four options and single 90 360
& Zoology) correct answer/best option.
180 720

Instructions in the Information Bulletin may change /updated based on decisions taken by the NTA
and other authorities from time to time. Aspirants are, therefore, advised to regularly visit the NTA
official website at [Link] and [Link] for further updates, instructions, or
public notices regarding NEET (UG) - 2026.

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

1. ABOUT NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (NTA)

The Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI) has established the National Testing
Agency (NTA) as an independent, autonomous, and self-sustained premier testing organization
under the Societies Registration Act (1860) for conducting efficient, transparent, and international
standardized tests in order to assess the competency of candidates for admission to premier higher
education institutions with a mission to improve equity and quality in education by developing and
administering research-based valid, reliable, efficient, transparent, fair and international level
assessments.

NTA strongly believes in the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, equity, and security of assessments.

THE OBJECTIVES OF NTA, INTER ALIA, INCLUDE:

i) To conduct efficient, transparent, and international standardized tests in order to assess the
competency of candidates for admission.

ii) To undertake research on educational, professional, and testing systems to identify gaps in
the knowledge systems and take steps for bridging them.

iii) To produce and disseminate information and research on education and professional
development standards.

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CHAPTER 2
NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY-CUM-ENTRANCE TEST NEET (UG) – 2026

1. ABOUT NEET (UG)

i. The NEET (UG) is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) since 2019 with the
approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Human Resource
Development (which is now known as the Ministry of Education), in pursuance of the direction of
the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India vide Judgement dated 22.11. 2018 in C.A. No. 11230 of
2018 in the matter of CBSE Vs. T.K. Rangarajan & Ors. (Para 22).

ii. The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is being conducted by NTA since 2019 for
admission to the undergraduate medical education, with the approval of the Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare (vide O.M. no. V.11025/14/216-MEP dated 6th December 2017) and MHRD (vide
Order No 35-5/2017-TS.I dated 24th September 2018).

iii. As per Section 14 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, the NEET (UG) has to be
conducted as a common and uniform National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test [(NEET (UG)] for
admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions. Similarly, as per
Section 14 of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, there shall
be a uniform NEET (UG) for admission to undergraduate courses in each of the disciplines i.e.
BAMS, BUMS, and BSMS courses of the Indian System of Medicine in all Medical Institutions
governed under this Act. As per Section 14 of the National Commission for Homeopathy Act,
2020, there shall be a uniform NEET (UG) for admission to undergraduate course, i.e. BHMS
course of National Commission for Homoeopathy governed under this Act. Similar provisions
for admission to the BDS course are contained under the Dentists Act, 1948 and Regulations
made thereunder.

iv. The Constitutional validity of this Act has been upheld by the Hon’ble Apex Court vide its
Judgement dated 29 April 2020 in the matter of Christian Medical College Vellore Association
vs. UOI & Ors., while disposing of the transferred Case (Civil) No. 98 of 2021 & connected
Transferred Cases, Writ Petitions & SLP.

v. NEET (UG) has been a qualifying entrance exam since 2020 for admission to the MBBS courses
in AIIMS and JIPMER (although such Medical Institutions are governed under separate
Statutes), as per the provisions under Section 14 (1) of the NMC Act (2019).

vi. A uniform entrance examination shall be conducted for all medical educational institutions at the
undergraduate level, as provided under Section 10-D of the Medical Council Act, 1956 (as
amended from time to time). This requirement has been reiterated under the National Medical
Commission Act, 2019, Chapter IV (Examinations), Clause 14(1), which mandates that there
shall be a uniform National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to undergraduate
courses in all medical institutions.

2. NEET (UG) – 2026 AND ROLE OF NTA

i. The NEET (UG) - 2026 is going to be conducted by NTA as per the Schedule given in the
Information at a Glance for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BHMS Courses
as per the relevant norms/guidelines/regulations notified by the concerned Regulatory Bodies of
the Indian System of Medicine in all Medical Institutions governed under this Act.

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ii. The official website of the NTA for NEET (UG) - 2026 is [Link] All the test-related
information, as amended from time to time (if any), will be available on this website only.
Candidates must regularly visit this website for the latest updates.

3. DISCLAIMER

i. The responsibility of National Testing Agency (NTA) is limited to inviting online applications,
the conduct of the entrance test, declaration of the result, and providing All India Rank (AIR) to
the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Government of India.

ii. The information contained in this Information Bulletin relating to the pattern of exam,
syllabus, eligibility criteria for appearing in NEET (UG), the quota of seats, reservation,
PwBD/PwD, admission norms /procedure pertaining to the concerned courses are as per
the norms set out by the respective Regulatory Bodies.

iii. The Result and All India Rank of NEET (UG) will be prepared/notified by NTA as per the
norms/criteria fixed by the NMC/DCI (for MBBS/BDS), by NCISM (for BAMS/BSMS/ BUMS)
and by NCH (for BHMS).

iv. Hence, in case of any doubt/ dispute, the Information in respect of the above-mentioned
subject matters, as provided in the respective regulations/notifications of the concerned
Regulatory Bodies, shall be considered authentic and final.

v. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Information Bulletin, the decision of

NTA/MoE/MoH&FW/NMC/NCISM/DGHS/DCI/MoA/NCH shall be final and binding.

vi. All disputes pertaining to the conduct of examination shall fall within the jurisdiction of the
Court(s) in Delhi only.

Note:
(i) Undergraduate Medical Courses refer to MBBS /BDS /Dental /BAMS/ BSMS /BUMS
/BHMS Courses.

(ii) Candidates are also advised to regularly visit the websites of the respective
institutions/State Governments for the latest updates.

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4. RELATED MINISTRIES / DEPARTMENTS / BODIES / REGULATIONS / WEBSITES

S. No. MINISTRY BODIES Regulations WEBSITE PURPOSE
1. Ministry of NMC Graduate Medical [Link] For information
Health & Education relating to the
Family Regulations (1997), Regulations on
Welfare of as amended from Graduate Medical
Central time to time Education (MBBS
Government ([Link] and NEET).
([Link] [Link]/rules-
[Link] regulations/graduate
/) & -medical-education-
Department regulations-1997)
of Medical ([Link]
Education of [Link]/e-gazette/e-
State gazette-nmc)
Government DCI BDS COURSE [Link] For information
s / UTs REGULATIONS relating to BDS
(2007), as amended Course and
from time to time. Regulations for
admission to
BDS.
DGHS Directorate General [Link] For information
of Health Services relating to quota,
admission, and
counselling-
related policy
matters.
MCC of DGHS Counselling Scheme [Link] For information
for NEET (UG) GCounselling/ relating to
counselling dates/
procedures etc.
under 15% All
India Quota of
Seats for MBBS /
BDS
Counselling Guidelines issued by Please see For information
Authority of the respective Appendix-II relating to
respective State Directorate of relating to the counselling
Governments / Medical Education contact details of dates/procedures
UTs the Medical etc. for State
Counselling Quota Seats for
Committee of the MBBS / BDS
Directorate of
Medical Education
of the respective
State Government.
2. Ministry of National 1. Minimum [Link] For information
AYUSH, Commission for Standards of rg; relating to BAMS,
Govt. of India Indian System of Undergraduate chairman@ncismin BSMS & BUMS
Medicine Ayurveda Education [Link] Courses and
(NCISM) Regulations, 2022 secretary@ncismin Regulations
2. Minimum [Link]; relating to them.
Standards of helpdesk@ncismin
Undergraduate [Link]
Unani Regulations,
2022
3. Minimum
Standards of
Undergraduate

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S. No. MINISTRY BODIES Regulations WEBSITE PURPOSE

Siddha Education
Regulations, 2022
National National [Link] For information
Commission for Commission for relating to BHMS
Homoeopathy Homoeopathy Act, Course.
(NCH) 2020, National
Commission for
Homoeopathy
(Homoeopathy
Graduate Degree
Course – Bachelor
of Homoeopathic
Medicine and
Surgery (B.H.M.S)
Regulations -2022.
National
Commission for
Homoeopathy
(Homoeopathy
Graduate Degree
Course – Bachelor
of Homoeopathic
Medicine and
Surgery (B.H.M.S.)
Amendment
Regulations 2025.
AYUSH Counselling [Link] For information
Admissions Guidelines issued by /aacccug/home/ho relating to
Central NCISM/NCH mepage counselling
Counseling dates/procedures
Committee etc. under Central
(AACCC) Quota of Seats for
BAMS, BSMS,
BUMS & BHMS.
AYUSH Counselling The website of the For information
Admissions Guidelines issued by Directorate of relating to
Counselling NCISM/NCH and AYUSH of counselling
Committee of respective State respective State dates/procedures
respective State Governments / UTs. Governments and etc. under State
Governments UTs may be Quota of Seats for
and UTs referred to. BAMS, BSMS,
BUMS & BHMS.
3. Ministry of National Testing Information Bulletins [Link] For information
Education Agency (NTA) issued by NTA for the about NTA and
(MoE), Exams conducted by the exams
Department it. conducted by it.
of Higher Information Bulletin [Link] Information
Education of NEET (UG) n/ relating to NEET
(TS-1) (UG)
Section
([Link]
[Link]
[Link]/en/highe
r_education)

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A. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidates are strongly advised to read carefully all the instructions before applying for NEET
(UG) 2026.

Candidates are advised to fill the Application Form carefully. Corrections in only certain
fields will be permitted during the stipulated correction window period which will be notified
at a later stage.

Multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will not be accepted and will lead to
the cancellation of his/her candidature/result.

1. Download Information Bulletin and Replica of Application Form. Read these carefully to ensure your
eligibility.

2. Carefully read the Information Bulletin and instructions/ procedures given therein and eligibility to
appear in the test, before you start filling the Online Application Form. Candidates must strictly follow
the instructions given in the Information Bulletin and on the NTA website. Candidates not complying
with the instructions shall be summarily disqualified

3. You can apply for NEET (UG)-2026 ‘ON-LINE’ only through the official website of NEET (UG)
([Link] Submission of the Online Application Form may be done by accessing the
NTA website [Link]

4. The entire application process for NEET (UG) - 2026 is online, including uploading of scanned
images/documents, payment of fees, and generation of the Confirmation Page, Admit Card, etc.
Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including
Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/ Fax/WhatsApp/Email/by Hand. The Application Form
in any other mode will not be accepted.

5. It has been observed in the past, that during the process of filling of online application form,
certain candidates registered using identity proof documents other than the Aadhaar Card, for
which additional documents are required to be uploaded/submitted to ascertain their identity.
Therefore, to avoid the need for submitting additional documents, candidates may consider
using their own Aadhaar Card as the mode of Identity verification while completing the online
application form.

6. Candidates must ensure that mobile numbers and e-mail ID filled in the online Application Form are
their own and/or of their Parents/Guardian only, as NTA will communicate through SMS or e-mail on
the given mobile number and e-mail ID only.

7. Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn. Incomplete applications and applications not in
accordance with instructions are liable to be rejected without any further intimation.

8. Candidates shall ensure that the information entered by them in their online Application Form is
correct. Request for change in any particulars in the online Application shall not be entertained under
any circumstances.

9. Those Candidates who have passed should fill Code 02 to 07 against the column provided for, in
case of Qualifying Examination. Candidates are advised to refer to Chapter 6 for eligibility and
qualification for appearing in NEET (UG) 2026.

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10. Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2026 should select Qualifying Code as 01.

11. The Application Form other than the one filled in online mode will not be accepted. The Candidates
are not required to send the Confirmation Page of the Online Application Form or any other
document to the NTA. However, the candidates are advised to preserve sufficient number of hard
copies of the Confirmation Page along with the proof of fee paid for future reference.

12. The Candidate should fill in complete correspondence and permanent address with the pin code,
e-mail address, and mobile number (own or Parents/Guardian only) for future correspondence.

13. All candidates must ensure that they have provided the correct e-mail address and mobile
number. When Candidates register, they have to enter the OTP received on their registered
Mobile Number, and before submitting the fees, they have to enter the OTP received on their
registered e-mail address.

14. Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number which they are going to
register in their online Application Form are their own and/or Parents/Guardians only, as
relevant/important information/ communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the
registered mail address and/or through SMS on the registered mobile number only. NTA will
NOT be responsible for any incorrect credentials and for any non-communication/miscommunication
with a candidate due to error in the email address or mobile number given by him/her or if the details
provided by him/her are other than his/her own. Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website and
check their e-mails regularly for the latest updates.

15. It is mandatory to provide the Mobile Number and e-mail of the Parent or Guardian during the
submission of the online Application Form of NEET (UG) – 2026 as a copy of the Confirmation
Page, Scanned OMR, and Score Card of NEET (UG) – 2026 will be sent to the registered e-mail
address of the Candidates as well as on Parents/Guardians e-mail address as provided in the
Application Form.

16. Information provided by the candidates in their respective online Application Form, like contact details,
personal details, address, disability details, identity details, register APAAR ID, examination cities,
qualification details, additional details, emergency contact details, capture live photograph will be
treated as final and non-editable post payment of application fees and generation of confirmation
page. Any request for change in these particulars will not be considered by NTA under any
circumstances except in the permissible fields during stipulated correction window period.

17. Fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI Services.
Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable from the candidate (in addition to the
examination fee) by the concerned Bank /Payment Gateway Integrator.

18. The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form will be generated only after the successful
payment of the fee by the Candidate.

19. NTA does not edit/modify/alter any information entered by the candidates after completion of the
application process under any circumstances. Any request for change in information thereafter will not
be entertained. Therefore, candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution before filling up the
correct details in the Application Form.

20. NTA disclaims any liability that may arise to a candidate(s) due to incorrect information provided by
him/her in his/her online Application Form.

21. Candidates shall appear at their own cost at the examination centre on the date and time indicated on
their Admit Cards issued by the NTA in due course through its website.

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22. NTA reserves the right to withdraw permission, granted inadvertently if any, to a candidate who is not
eligible to appear in the NEET (UG) - 2026 even though the Admit Card has been issued by the NTA.

23. Candidate should not give the postal address, contact number/mobile number, and e-mail ID of
Coaching Centres in their Online Application Form.

24. All Candidates shall ensure that the information (like his/her name, mother’s name, father’s name,
gender, date of birth, category, PwBD/PwD status, mobile number, e-mail address, photographs, Left
and Right Hand Fingers and Thumb impression, and signature, choice of cities for exam Centre, etc.)
provided by them in their online Application Form is correct and their own.

25. Candidate’s eligibility for NEET (UG) - 2026 is purely provisional and is subject to fulfillment of eligibility
criteria prescribed by the NMC / DCI / NCISM /NCH / Ministry of Health & Family Welfare / Ministry
of AYUSH, as the case may be.

26. NTA is facilitating all candidates with an additional platform of DigiLocker to download their
documents like Confirmation Page, Admit Card, Score Cards, etc. Instruction will be provided
in subsequent phases. Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website and check their e-mails
regularly for the latest updates.

27. Any request to change the Question Paper Medium, Examination Centre, Date, and Time
provided on the Admit Card shall not be considered under any circumstances.

28. Candidates are advised to take 6-8 Passport size coloured photographs with white background. The
photographs are to be used for uploading on Online Application Form, for examination, and also for
Counselling/Admission processes. This is to ensure that the same photograph is used for all
documents and all purposes related to NEET (UG) - 2026.

29. Candidates are strongly advised and requested to retain sufficient number of hard copies of each of
the Confirmation Page, Admit Card, and Score Card of the NEET (UG) – 2026 as the same will be
available only for a stipulated time period as per Weeding Out Policy (Please refer weeding out policy).

30. All Candidates appearing in NEET (UG) – 2026 must regularly check updates on the website of NTA
and other concerned counselling authorities of participating States/Universities/Institutions, till the
conclusion of the final round of Counselling.

31. In case of any ambiguity in the interpretation of any of the instructions/ terms/ rules/ regulations/ criteria
regarding the determination of eligibility/ information contained therein, the interpretation of the
MoE/NMC/ DCI/ NCISM/ NCH / Ministry of Health & Family Welfare / Ministry of AYUSH, as the
case may be, shall be final and binding.

32. In case of any ambiguity in the interpretation of any of the norms /terms /rules/instructions regarding
registration of candidates, allocation of Exam Centre, issuance of Admit Card, conduct of exam and
publication of Result and All India Rank (AIR), the interpretation /determination of NTA shall be final
and binding.

33. The information about the State/UT from where 12th/equivalent passed/appearing as per candidate’s
information, is purely provisional for appearing in the NEET UG 2026 examination and does not
guarantee admission in that State. The allocation of seats will be governed by the Guidelines issued
by National Medical Commission (NMC) with respect to admission in the MBBS course for the post
examination and counselling process.

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34. Candidates are NOT allowed to carry Instruments, Geometry or Pencil box, Handbag, Purse,
any kind of Paper/ Stationery/ Textual material (printed or written material), Eatables and Water
(loose or packed), Mobile Phone/ Earphone/ Microphone/ Pager, Calculator, DocuPen, Slide
Rules, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder, Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, any
metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices in the Examination Hall/Room.

35. The candidates will be subjected to extensive and compulsory frisking before entering the
Examination Centre with the help of highly sensitive metal detectors. They may also undergo
various other identity verification checks, such as Biometric Authentication, Face
Authentication, videography etc.

36. Merely appearing and qualifying in NEET (UG) - 2026 does not confer any right to the candidate for
admission to Undergraduate Medical Courses. The selection and admission to Undergraduate
Medical Courses seats in any Medical Institution recognized for offering Undergraduate Medical
Courses is subject to fulfilling the admission criteria, eligibility, rank in the merit list, medical fitness,
and such other criteria as may be prescribed by the Government of India, respective States,
Universities, Institutions and Medical/ Dental/ Ayurveda/ Siddha/ Unani/ Homoeopathy Colleges.

37. The candidates are required to fill in the Online Application Form with correct and complete information
carefully. If any incomplete or false information is given, then the candidate will be solely responsible
for the same and on the basis of false and incomplete information, the Application Form shall be
rejected at any stage of the selection without giving any reasons/notice. On furnishing any false
certificates or indicating wrong category/sub-category regarding caste in the application form or in
case of any other default, NTA/respective authorities/ counselling and/or admitting institutes may reject
the candidature at any stage of the selection and may take all necessary action.

38. Information uploaded on the website shall not be provided to the candidate or any other person under
R.T.I. Act, 2005. The information uploaded on the website shall remain for a specific period only.
Therefore, the candidates are advised to download the uploaded information and keep up with them
for future. In due course of examination or in midway of process, neither any application under Right
to Information Act, 2005 shall be entertained nor information shall be provided. Factual Information
under R.T.I., Act shall be provided only after declaration of final result. Inferential questions or
speculative questions shall not be answered in RTI.

39. The Result of the Candidates who indulge in Unfair Means (UFM) Practices shall not be declared (and
may be cancelled) and action/criminal proceedings as deemed fit may also be initiated.

40. Declaration to be submitted by the Candidate at the time of submitting of Application Form:

I declare that I have filled out this online application form after carefully reading the Information Bulletin
and fully understanding the provisions and procedures mentioned in it. I confirm that all the particulars and
information provided by me in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I
understand that my result may be withheld and/or my candidature may be cancelled if any information
provided by me in this application is found to be false, during any stage of examination, even including
post exam/admission stage. I agree to follow these terms and conditions, along with those mentioned in
the Information Bulletin, Public Notices, and Advisories issued by NTA for NEET (UG)-2026 from time to
time.

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Under no circumstances, candidates will be allowed to fill more than one Application Form. Therefore, please
take utmost care while filling up the particulars.

Strict action will be taken, even at a later stage, against such candidates who have filled more than one
Application Form and will be treated as Unfair means (UFM).

In case, it is found at any time in the future that the Candidate has used/uploaded the photograph, signature,
and certificate(s) of someone else in his/ her Application Form/Admit Card or he/she has tampered his/her
Admit Card/Result/Scorecard, these acts of the candidate shall be treated under Unfair Means (UFM)
Practices and actions taken as detailed under the provisions of the Information Bulletin relating to Unfair
Means Practices.
If during any stage of examination, any doubt arises that a candidate has filled in multiple forms or
impersonated or not provided genuine information or given fake or false information or the likes such a
candidate can be asked to give additional proof of his identity at any point of time.
If at any stage, including after declaration of result, it is found that the candidate has submitted duplicate
forms or has been involved in any form of impersonation or fabricated facts, such candidate shall be liable
for severe penalty including being debarred from taking the NTA examination for a period of three years.
Such candidates shall also be liable for suitable criminal action under relevant laws of the country.

Application/Candidature of candidates submitting false and fabricated information (Documents uploaded

during filling of Application Form, OMR Answer Sheet, Score Card etc.) will be rejected and such
candidates will be further debarred from appearing in examinations conducted by NTA. Such candidates
will also be prosecuted under applicable laws for a criminal offense and suitably penalized.

Choice of exam cities displayed to the candidates will be only on the basis of permanent and
present addresses filled during Online Application Form of NEET (UG) - 2026.

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CHAPTER 3
Instructions for submission of Application Form/ Payment of FEE

1. Readiness for Filling Up Application Form

i. Candidate can apply for the NEET (UG) – 2026 by logging on to [Link]
ii. Before submitting application form, make the following preparations:

a) The information to be filled in the Online Application Form such as name of Father/Mother
and Candidate with correct spellings / Aadhaar Card/Passport number/ PAN Card
number/ Date of Birth certificate/ Class X, XII Marks Sheet/Certificate/ Address
proof/Mobile Number, email id, etc. may be kept ready. Candidates are advised to check
the “Replica of Application Form” as given in (Appendix-IX), before the actual filling
of the Application.

b) The candidates need to provide any one of the following identity details given below:

Category of Candidates Types of permissible IDs

Indian Nationals of all Aadhaar Card, Indian Passport Number,
States DigiLocker, PAN Card Number or any other
valid/current Central/State Government issued
Photo Identity Card.
NRIs Passport Number
Foreign Nationals/ OCI Passport Number

c) To avoid the need for submitting additional documents, candidates may

consider using their own Aadhaar Card as the mode of Identity verification
while filling the online application form.

2. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please follow the following Instructions carefully before filling the Online Application Form:

i) Be extremely careful in filling in the Application Form. You can edit/modify any information
before submitting each Section. Check again before pressing the ‘SUBMIT’ button.
ii) Read instructions carefully about photographs, signature, Left and Right hands Fingers and
Thumb impressions, and all certificates before uploading.
iii) Mobile Number and ‘Email ID’ need to be verified through OTP. Please understand that this
is a very important step.
iv) Choose Question Paper ‘Medium’ carefully as it cannot be changed at a later stage.
THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED TO APPLY ONLINE:

Candidates must carefully read the Instructions (including how to fill up Application Form online) given
in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA Website. Candidate not complying with the Instructions
shall be summarily disqualified.

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STEP 1: Register for Online Application Form and note down system generated Application
Number.
The candidate should supply the required details while filling the Online Application Form and is also
required to create PASSWORD and choose Security Question and enter his/her Answer. After
successful submission of the personal details, Application number will be generated and it will be used
to complete the remaining Steps of the Application Form and will also be required for all future
reference/ correspondence. It is therefore important to note down the Application Number.

For subsequent logins, candidate will be able to login directly with the respective system generated
Application Number and created Password.

Important Instruction about PASSWORD:

a. During online form filling, candidate will be required to choose PASSWORD and Security
Question and its Answer. Candidate is advised to record/remember the password for all future
logins.
b. For subsequent logins, candidate will be able to login directly with their respective system
generated Application Number and the chosen Password.
c. Candidate is advised not to disclose or share their password with anybody. Neither NTA nor
NIC will be responsible for violation or misuse of the password of a candidate.
d. Candidate can change his/her password after login, if desired.
e. Candidate is advised to log out at the end of their session so that the particulars of the
candidate cannot be tampered or modified by any unauthorized persons

The Password must be as per the following Password policy:

a. Password must be 8 to 13 character long.
b. Password must have at least one Upper case alphabet.
c. Password must have at least one Lower case alphabet.
d. Password must have at least one numeric value (0 – 9).
e. Password must have at least one special characters e.g.!@#$%^&*-.

How to reset your Password:

The following options are available to reset Password
a. Using Security Question & its Answer you have chosen during Form filling .
b. Using a verification code sent via text message (SMS) to your Registered Mobile
No./Email address
c. Using a reset link sent via Email to your Registered Email address.

STEP 2: Complete the Application Form:

a. Candidate can login with the system generated Application Number and pre-created
Password for completing the Application Form including filling up of personal details
choosing the Question Paper medium and Examination Cities, providing the details of
Educational Qualifications, and uploading the images and documents.

b. The candidate will have to upload his/her live photograph at the time of filling of the
application form and will also have to upload his/her Scanned Images of recent
Passport size Photograph (taken after 01 January 2026), Signature, Left and Right
hand Fingers and Thumb impression, Citizenship Certificate (if applicable), Social

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Category Certificate/Applied for Application, Class X Marksheet and Class X Passing

Certificate or equivalency certificate(s) for conversion of CGPA/Grades, in percentage
as also duly indicating DOB and PwBD/PwD Certificate (wherever applicable). All
uploaded images should be in PDF/JPG/JPEG format (clearly legible).

c. Category: Candidates must select appropriate category in the application form, namely
General/General-EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL. The OBC-NCL category should only be selected
by candidates belonging to the Central List of OBCs available on the National Commission
for Backward Classes (NCBC) website. Candidates of reserved categories who do not fall
under any of the above-mentioned reserved categories, for the purpose of filling up
NEET(UG) 2026 application form, may apply under the General category. Caste Certificate
uploaded in the Online Application Form of NEET (UG) – 2026, necessary document (s)
related to Caste / Community will be verified at the time of Counselling by concerned
Central/State Counselling Authority.

• Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)- Non-Creamy Layer as per the Central List
of Other Backward Classes available on National Commission for Backward Classes
(NCBC), Government of India website ([Link]). Thus, the candidates
falling in this list may mention OBC-NCL in the Category Column.

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) - As per the OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II

dated January 17, 2019, issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
and the OM No. 12-4/2019-U1 dated 17.01.2019 as well as the Letters No 35-
2/2019-T.S.I dated 21.01.2019, 01.02.2019, 04.02.2019, and 15.02.2019 of the
MHRD Department of Higher Education (now known as Ministry of Education)
regarding the implementation of reservation for Economically Weaker Sections
(EWS) for admission in Central Educational Institutions.

• Nationality: Indian Nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of

India (OCI) & Foreign Nationals are eligible to appear in NEET (UG) - 2026.

• Choice of Examination Cities: The candidate should select any three cities of their
choice for examination of NEET (UG) - 2026 given in Appendix-V. Allotment of
Centre is made by computer and there is no human intervention.
• Medium of Question Paper:

➢ Candidates opting for English would be provided Test Booklet in English

only.
➢ Candidates opting for Hindi/Regional Language would be provided
Bilingual Test Booklet i.e. English + Hindi/Regional Language. In case of
any ambiguity in the translation of any of the questions, its English
version shall be treated as final.

• Academic Details (Class 10 and 12): The candidate has to fill in the complete
academic details of the 10 and 12/Qualifying Examination, wherever required.
Candidates who are already passed should fill Code [02 to 07] against the column
provided for Qualifying Examination. Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2026 should
select a qualifying code as 01.

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