NEET (UG) 2026

Official Schedule for MBBS Colleges Admission 2026

Exam Overview

Application Start

08 Feb 2026 (Closed)

Application Deadline

11 Mar 2026 (Closed)

Exam Date

03 May 2026

Mode
Offline (Pen & Paper)

Participating Colleges

Top institutes accepting NEET (UG) scores:

AIIMS Delhi
#1
New Delhi, Delhi
PGIMER Chandigarh
#2
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
CMC Vellore
#3
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
NIMHANS Bangalore
#4
Bengaluru, Karnataka
JIPMER Puducherry
#4
Puducherry, Puducherry
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
#9
Kochi, Kerala
SGPGIMS Lucknow
#7
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
BHU Varanasi
#6
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
#10 (St. John's is #10)
Manipal, Karnataka
SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram
#10
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
SIMATS Chennai
#11
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune
#12
Pune, Maharashtra
AIIMS Rishikesh
#13
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
AIIMS Bhubaneswar
#14
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Siksha `O` Anusandhan
#15
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Madras Medical College
#16
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
SRM Institute of Science and Tech
#18
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
AIIMS Jodhpur
#19
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Datta Meghe Institute
#20
Wardha, Maharashtra
Sri Ramachandra Institute
#21
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital
#22
New Delhi, Delhi
IPGMER Kolkata
#23
Kolkata, West Bengal
KIIT Bhubaneswar
#24
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
AIIMS Bhopal
#25
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Maulana Azad Medical College
#26
New Delhi, Delhi
AIIMS Patna
#27
Patna, Bihar
ILBS New Delhi
#28
New Delhi, Delhi
Aligarh Muslim University
#29
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
St. John's Medical College
#30
Bengaluru, Karnataka
AIIMS Raipur
#31
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Lady Hardinge Medical College
#32
New Delhi, Delhi
Maharishi Markandeshwar
#33
Ambala, Haryana
Govt. Medical College & Hospital
#34
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
#35
Mangalore, Karnataka
Dayanand Medical College
#36
Ludhiana, Punjab
JSS Medical College, Mysore
#37
Mysuru, Karnataka
University College of Medical Sciences
#38
New Delhi, Delhi
Sawai Man Singh Medical College
#39
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jamia Hamdard
#40
New Delhi, Delhi
Medical College, Kolkata
#41
Kolkata, West Bengal
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
#42
Puducherry, Puducherry
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
#43
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute
#44
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
B. J. Medical College
#45
Pune, Maharashtra
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi
#46
Belagavi, Karnataka
CMC Ludhiana
#47
Ludhiana, Punjab
Osmania Medical College
#48
Hyderabad, Telangana
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
#49
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
M. S. Ramaiah Medical College
#50
Bengaluru, Karnataka

About NEET (UG) 2026

The NEET (UG) is a major entrance examination for students seeking admission to MBBS Colleges. The exam is conducted in Offline (Pen & Paper) mode, with the exam scheduled for 03 May 2026. It is one of the important exams for 2026 admissions in India and is conducted annually to fill seats across participating institutions.

The application process opens from 08 Feb 2026 (Closed) and the last date to apply is 11 Mar 2026 (Closed). Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. All applications must be submitted online through the official portal. Keep your academic documents, photograph, and signature ready before starting the registration process.

NEET (UG) scores are accepted by 49 institutes across India, including AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, CMC Vellore. The complete list of participating institutions includes: AIIMS Delhi (New Delhi, Delhi); PGIMER Chandigarh (Chandigarh, Chandigarh); CMC Vellore (Vellore, Tamil Nadu); NIMHANS Bangalore (Bengaluru, Karnataka); JIPMER Puducherry (Puducherry, Puducherry); Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Kochi, Kerala); SGPGIMS Lucknow (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh); BHU Varanasi (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh); Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (Manipal, Karnataka); SCTIMST Thiruvananthapuram (Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala); SIMATS Chennai (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune (Pune, Maharashtra); AIIMS Rishikesh (Rishikesh, Uttarakhand); AIIMS Bhubaneswar (Bhubaneswar, Odisha); Siksha `O` Anusandhan (Bhubaneswar, Odisha); Madras Medical College (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); SRM Institute of Science and Tech (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); AIIMS Jodhpur (Jodhpur, Rajasthan); Datta Meghe Institute (Wardha, Maharashtra); Sri Ramachandra Institute (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital (New Delhi, Delhi); IPGMER Kolkata (Kolkata, West Bengal); KIIT Bhubaneswar (Bhubaneswar, Odisha); AIIMS Bhopal (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh); Maulana Azad Medical College (New Delhi, Delhi); AIIMS Patna (Patna, Bihar); ILBS New Delhi (New Delhi, Delhi); Aligarh Muslim University (Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh); St. John's Medical College (Bengaluru, Karnataka); AIIMS Raipur (Raipur, Chhattisgarh); Lady Hardinge Medical College (New Delhi, Delhi); Maharishi Markandeshwar (Ambala, Haryana); Govt. Medical College & Hospital (Chandigarh, Chandigarh); Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (Mangalore, Karnataka); Dayanand Medical College (Ludhiana, Punjab); JSS Medical College, Mysore (Mysuru, Karnataka); University College of Medical Sciences (New Delhi, Delhi); Sawai Man Singh Medical College (Jaipur, Rajasthan); Jamia Hamdard (New Delhi, Delhi); Medical College, Kolkata (Kolkata, West Bengal); Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (Puducherry, Puducherry); PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu); Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (Ahmedabad, Gujarat); B. J. Medical College (Pune, Maharashtra); Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi (Belagavi, Karnataka); CMC Ludhiana (Ludhiana, Punjab); Osmania Medical College (Hyderabad, Telangana); Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (Chennai, Tamil Nadu); M. S. Ramaiah Medical College (Bengaluru, Karnataka). Candidates will be allotted seats based on their rank in the entrance exam along with the counselling process.

For the most current and accurate information on NEET (UG) 2026 — including admit card release, syllabus, exam-day instructions, answer key, and result announcement — candidates should regularly check the official website at https://neet.nta.nic.in/. Bookmark the page and set reminders for key dates to avoid missing any deadlines.

How to Apply for NEET (UG) 2026

  1. Visit the Official Website — Go to NEET (UG) official website and click Apply Online or New Registration.
  2. Register and Create Account — Enter your name, email, and mobile number. Verify via OTP.
  3. Fill the Application Form — Complete personal details, educational qualifications, exam city preferences, and category information.
  4. Upload Documents — Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and Class 10/12 mark sheets as per specifications.
  5. Pay the Application Fee — Pay online via card, net banking, or UPI before 11 Mar 2026 (Closed). Save the payment receipt.
  6. Submit and Download Confirmation — Review, submit, and download your confirmation page. The admit card will be released before the exam (03 May 2026).

Frequently Asked Questions – NEET (UG) 2026

The NEET (UG) 2026 exam is scheduled for 03 May 2026. The exam is conducted in Offline (Pen & Paper) mode. Candidates must download their admit card from the official website before the exam. Check the official website for any last-minute schedule updates.

The last date to apply for NEET (UG) 2026 is 11 Mar 2026 (Closed). The application window opened from 08 Feb 2026 (Closed). Apply well before the closing date to avoid server congestion. Ensure fee payment and document upload are completed before the deadline, as late applications are typically not accepted.

NEET (UG) 2026 scores are accepted by AIIMS Delhi (New Delhi, Delhi); PGIMER Chandigarh (Chandigarh, Chandigarh); CMC Vellore (Vellore, Tamil Nadu). In total, 49 institutes participate in the NEET (UG) admissions process. Candidates must check each institute's individual cutoff and eligibility criteria on the official counselling portal.

The NEET (UG) 2026 application form opened/opens from 08 Feb 2026 (Closed). Registration is online through the official portal. You need a valid email ID, mobile number, and scanned copies of your photograph and signature. Submit the form with the required application fee before 11 Mar 2026 (Closed).

To apply for NEET (UG) 2026, candidates typically need: a valid email ID and mobile number, Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, a recent passport-size photograph, a scanned signature, and a government-issued photo ID. Reserved category candidates may also need caste/category certificates. Always refer to the official notification for the exact and updated document checklist.

NEET (UG) 2026 is conducted in Offline (Pen & Paper) mode. Candidates mark answers on a printed OMR sheet at designated exam centres. Admit cards must be downloaded from the official website and carried to the exam hall along with a valid photo ID.

More Questions About NEET (UG) & Related Exams

For top government colleges (AIIMS Delhi, Maulana Azad, KGMU): 680-700+ marks. For state-level government colleges: 620-680 marks. Private colleges start from 500+ marks. State domicile significantly impacts cutoffs.

15% seats in government colleges are filled through MCC counselling (All India Quota). Remaining 85% through state counselling. AIQ gives access to top colleges across India without domicile restriction but competition is higher. Apply to both for maximum options.

No. Many deemed universities (like Manipal, SRM) have early application windows. Register provisionally and complete admission after results. However, avoid paying full fees until NEET results confirm your backup plan is needed.

NEET exam: Usually May first week. Results: June end. AIQ counselling: July-August (4 rounds). State counselling: August-September. Session start: October-November. The entire process takes 5-6 months.

Yes, through upgradation rounds. If you join a private college and get a government seat later, you can exit (with some fee deduction). However, after the upgrade window closes, switching isn't possible. Track all counselling round dates carefully.

No. Since 2020, AIIMS, JIPMER, and all central institutes admit through NEET scores via MCC AIQ counselling. There's no separate AIIMS entrance exam. Your NEET score and rank determine eligibility for all medical colleges in India.

Exam day: NEET admit card (printed), valid photo ID (Aadhaar/passport), passport-size photos, stationery as specified by NTA. For counselling: Class 10 & 12 marksheets, NEET scorecard, domicile/category certificates, Aadhaar card, migration certificate, and medical fitness certificate. Keep original + 5 photocopies of everything. Missing documents during counselling can cost you your seat.

Only if you identify valid reasons (lack of preparation, illness). A jump from 450 to 650+ is possible but requires a complete overhaul of study strategy. If this was your 2nd or 3rd attempt, consider allied fields like Veterinary, BAMS, or Psychology.

Private MBBS fees range from ₹50 Lakh to ₹1.5 Crore total over 4.5 years. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) regulates fees for deemed universities. State Fee Regulatory Committees cap private college fees within each state. Always verify the fee structure through the official NMC/MCC website before admission.

Yes, but with caution. Countries like Russia, Philippines, Kazakhstan, and Georgia offer MBBS at ₹20-50 Lakh total. However, you must clear the NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Exam (FMGE/NEXT) to practice in India — pass rates are below 20%. Choose NMC-recognized colleges only and factor in the FMGE challenge before deciding.

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