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180 Questions
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822 Colleges
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📋 NEET UG 2026 Important Dates & Status
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Official Notification Release | 8 February 2026 | ✓ Done |
| Information Bulletin Release | 8 February 2026 | ✓ Done |
| Application Form Start Date | 8 February 2026 | ✓ Done |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 March 2026 | ✓ Done |
| Correction Window | 12-14 March 2026 | ✓ Done |
| Admit Card Release | Third Week of April 2026 (Tentative) | ⏳ Upcoming |
| NEET UG 2026 Exam Day | 03 May 2026 (Sunday) · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | ⏳ Upcoming |
| Answer Key Release | Third Week of May 2026 (Tentative) | 📌 Tentative |
| Result Declaration | By 14 June 2026 (Tentative) | 📌 Tentative |
| All India Quota (MCC) Counselling Starts | By 16 July 2026 (Tentative) | 📌 Tentative |
| State Quota Counselling Starts | By 26 July 2026 (Tentative) | 📌 Tentative |
🔗 Related: What to Do After the NEET UG 2026 Result
Once NEET UG 2026 results are out, your next step is the NEET UG 2026 counselling process. Before counselling opens, learn about the NEET UG 2026 exam details and eligibility. Find the official state-wise counselling authority for your home state, and check the state-wise MBBS college list to shortlist your choices early. Use our free MBBS college predictor to estimate your admission chances by rank.
🗓️ NEET UG 2026 — Event-by-Event Timeline
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8 February 2026Official Notification & Application Form ReleasedNTA released the NEET UG 2026 official notification and information bulletin. Online application window opened on the NTA website.✓ Completed
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8 March 2026Last Date to ApplyDeadline for submission of NEET UG 2026 online application form. Late applications were not accepted after this date.✓ Completed
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10–12 March 2026Application Form Correction WindowNTA opened a limited correction window for candidates to edit submitted details such as subject choices, exam centre preferences and personal information.✓ Completed
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Third Week of April 2026 (Tentative)NEET UG 2026 Admit Card ReleaseAdmit card will be released on the official NTA portal. Candidates must download and carry a printed copy along with a valid photo ID to the examination centre.⏳ Upcoming
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03 May 2026 · SundayNEET UG 2026 Exam DayExamination from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST) in offline pen-and-paper mode. 180 MCQs across Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Conducted across 552 cities.⏳ Upcoming
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Third Week of May 2026 (Tentative)Provisional Answer Key ReleaseNTA will publish the provisional answer key. Candidates can raise objections against any answer within the notified window after paying a challenge fee.📌 Tentative
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By 14 June 2026 (Tentative)NEET UG 2026 Result DeclarationResult with All India Rank (AIR), percentile score and category rank will be published on the NTA portal. No individual scorecards are sent by post.📌 Tentative
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By 16 July 2026 (Tentative)MCC AIQ Counselling BeginsRegistration for All India Quota (15%) seats opens. Covers AIIMS, JIPMER, Deemed, Central and ESIC institutes. See our full counselling process guide.📌 Tentative
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By 26 July 2026 (Tentative)State Quota Counselling BeginsAll State/UT counselling portals open for 85% State Quota seats. Domicile rules apply. Find your state at our state counselling authority page.📌 Tentative
📝 NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern Update
As per the latest available information, the NEET UG 2026 exam pattern is expected to remain unchanged from previous years. The examination will be conducted in offline mode with multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology. For the complete subject-wise breakdown and marking scheme, visit our NEET UG 2026 complete guide.
🪪 NEET UG 2026 Admit Card Update
The NEET UG 2026 Admit Card will be released online by NTA in the third week of April 2026 (tentative). Candidates must download the admit card from the official NTA website only and carry a printed copy along with a valid government-issued photo ID to the examination centre. Admit card is a mandatory document — entry to the exam hall will be refused without it.
📊 NEET UG 2026 Result & Counselling Update
NEET UG 2026 result will be declared online and candidates will be allotted an All India Rank (AIR). Based on the rank, candidates will participate in AIQ counselling conducted by MCC and State counselling conducted by respective authorities.
- Result expected by mid-June 2026
- Scorecard will include AIR, percentile & category rank
- Counselling for AIQ, State, Central & Deemed Universities
- No physical scorecard will be sent — download from NTA portal
For the complete step-by-step admission process after result declaration, read our NEET UG 2026 counselling process guide. You can also find the official portal for each state at our state counselling websites directory.
💰 Know Your MBBS Fees Before Counselling Starts
Start researching fee structures now so you can make informed choices during counselling. Check Rajasthan MBBS fee structure, Karnataka MBBS fees, Uttar Pradesh MBBS fees, Gujarat MBBS fees and Deemed University MBBS fees. Also explore the full state-wise MBBS college list.
📌 Important Instructions for NEET UG 2026 Aspirants
- Follow only official NTA notifications — visit the NTA official website for all announcements
- Avoid fake websites and unofficial social media notices about exam dates or results
- Keep all required documents ready well before counselling begins
- Check your registered email and mobile number regularly for NTA alerts
- Understand the difference between AIQ and State Quota counselling before registration
- Use our free NEET UG Rank Predictor to estimate your All India Rank after your exam
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