NEET 2026 Application Form Date Announcement likely by first week of February
NEET 2026 application form is expected to be released in early February. Aspirants should stay alert for NTA’s official announcement as the registration is expected to begin from the first week of February 2026.
NEET 2026 Application Form Date:The National Testing Agency (NTA) plans to reveal the NEET 2026 application dates during thefirst week of February, according to their usual exam timetable and their previous annual patterns. The official NEET notification will be published on the NEET portal, which will contain all information about eligibility requirements and application procedures, fee structure, essential deadlines, and necessary paperwork. Since NEET is one of the largest medical entrance exams in India, students are advised to keep their certificates, photos, and identification documents updated and ready beforehand to avoid last-minute issues once the form goes live. The February announcement will provide candidates with sufficient time to complete their registration and application process before the exam, which is tentatively set for earlyMay 2026.
NEET 2026 Application Form Expected Date
Usually, the NEET application form date gets released 3 months before the commencement of the exam. Since the exam is tentatively to be conducted in May 2026, going by the estimation, the NEET application form is likely to be released around early February. Find more details about the NEET application 2026 date in the table below:
Specifications | Details |
NEET 2026 Application Form Announcement Expected Release Date 1 | By the first week of February, 2026 |
Expected Release Date 2 | By the second week of February 2026 (if delayed) |
Candidates applying for NEET 2026 must meet the eligibility criteria set by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The student needs to complete Class 12 or an equivalent examination, which requires them to study Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English as mandatory subjects. General category candidates require a minimum of 50% marks in PCB, while OBC/SC/ST candidates need 40%, and PwD candidates need 45%. Students who will take the Class 12 examination in 2026 can submit their applications.
The NEET 2026 exam will take place in May 2026 according to previous scheduling patterns, but the actual date of the exam will be determined after the official announcement. Candidates must prepare their documents before the examination, which should include their Class 10 and Class 12 academic records, their official identification, and their photographs, to prevent any problems during the last minute.
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