NEET-UG 2026 Exam: Registration Window Open Soon

Q: When is the NEET UG 2026 registration expected to begin?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to **open the NEET UG 2026 online registration window in the first week of February 2026, with the official notification and application link to be published on neet.nta.nic.in.

Q: How long will the NEET UG 2026 application window likely remain open?

Based on past trends and official timelines, the NEET UG 2026 registration is likely to remain open for about 4–5 weeks (from early February to the first week of March 2026) before the deadline to submit applications and fees.

Q: What should candidates do before the NEET UG 2026 registration opens?

Aspirants should prepare required documents (like Aadhaar card, Class 12 marksheets, photo/signature), check eligibility criteria, and ensure details on key IDs like Aadhaar and category certificates are updated, as advised by NTA ahead of the application process.

Author :

Shilpa Nigam

Last Updated on : 20 Jan 2026 12:00PM

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is about to announce the applications for the NEET-UG 2026 exams. The expected starting date of the exam is May 3, 2026. The Official notifications and the registration window are expected to open in February 2026. The official website for registration and exam details is neet.nta.nic.in and exams.nta.ac.in.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The NMC released the finalized syllabus on December 22, 2025, and the examination will be conducted in offline, pen-and-paper mode. The remaining details are as follows:

Duration: The exam duration is 3 hours and 20 minutes, from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM IST.
Subjects: The paper will cover Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology).
New Change: Section B with optional questions may be removed, making all questions compulsory, subject to confirmation in the final bulletin.
Minimum Age: Candidates must be 17 years old by December 31, 2026.
Educational Qualification: Applicants must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Number of Attempts: There is no limit on the number of attempts for NEET-UG.

Candidates are urged to ensure their Aadhaar card, UDID card, and Category certificates are updated and accurate before registration begins to avoid technical issues.

FAQ's

When is the NEET UG 2026 registration expected to begin?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to **open the NEET UG 2026 online registration window in the first week of February 2026, with the official notification and application link to be published on neet.nta.nic.in.

How long will the NEET UG 2026 application window likely remain open?

Based on past trends and official timelines, the NEET UG 2026 registration is likely to remain open for about 4–5 weeks (from early February to the first week of March 2026) before the deadline to submit applications and fees.

What should candidates do before the NEET UG 2026 registration opens?

Aspirants should prepare required documents (like Aadhaar card, Class 12 marksheets, photo/signature), check eligibility criteria, and ensure details on key IDs like Aadhaar and category certificates are updated, as advised by NTA ahead of the application process.

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