Lost NEET 2026 Application Number? Here's How to Retrieve and Download Admit Card

NEET 2026 Admit Card has been released by NTA on April 26, 2026. While downloading the admit card, it is quite common to face issues since over 25 lakh candidates might try to download the admit card at the same time. You might face website timeout, crashes, or slow loading. Other than that, sometimes candidates misplace their application number. The application number is one of the major credentials required to download the NEET admit card.

While panicking is the default reaction in such a scenario, there are alternative ways to retrieve and download the admit card even after missing or losing your application number. So if you have lost your NEET 2026 application number or Login password, here is a complete guide to retrieve the same and download your NEET 2026 admit card.

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Credentials Required to Retrieve NEET 2026 Application Number

You can easily retrieve your application number with the help of the following credentials:

• Candidate's Name

• Father Name

• Mother Name

• Date of Birth

How to Retrieve NEET 2026 Application Number?

If you have lost your application number, you can follow the steps given below to retrieve it:

Step 1: You need to first go to the official website of NTA @ neet.nta.nic.in/

Step 2: On the homepage, click on Admit Card for NEET (UG) – 2026 is LIVE!

Step 3: Again, select the “Admit Card for NEET(UG) – 2026” link.

Step 4: Now, click on “Forgot Password?”

Step 5: On the new page, under the “Already registered Candidate” section, click on “Login”.

Step 6: Finally, click on “Forgot Application No?”

Step 7: Now, enter the Candidate Name, Father Name, Mother Name, Date of Birth, and Captcha Code.

Step 8: Your application number will be sent to you via email with other important information.

Get direct link to download NEET-UG 2026 Admit Card here!

Steps to Retrieve NEET 2026 Login Password

On the other hand, if instead of the application number, you have lost your password, then you can recover it by following the steps below:

Step 1: Go to the official website of NTA @ neet.nta.nic.in/

Step 2: On the homepage, click on Admit Card for NEET (UG) – 2026 is LIVE!

Step 3: Again, select the “Admit Card for NEET(UG) – 2026” link.

Step 4: Now, click on “Forgot Password?”

Step 5: On the new page, under the “Already registered Candidate” section, click on “Login”.

Step 6: Finally, click on “Forgot Password?”

Step 7: Now, there are three options which you can use to retrieve your password, such as:

• Using the Security Question & its Answer you chose during Form filling.

• Using a verification code sent via text message (SMS) to your Registered Mobile No & Email ID

• Using a reset link sent via Email to your Registered Email address.

Step 8: Select the option with which you are comfortable and retrieve your password accordingly.

While it is very easy to retrieve your application number and login password, sometimes the website may crash due to heavy traffic. You must not panic and calmly navigate the official website. Make sure to keep the application number and login password securely since they will be required during future procedures related to NEET 2026.

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