NEET (UG) 2026 notice, explained

The main rules of the official notice in plain words. Each point gives the page or para, so you can check it in the notice yourself.

In short

Age	17 years or older (no upper limit) on 31-12-2026
Education	Class 12 pass
Final-year students	Can apply (p.26, Chapter 6 para 3 Code 01 (must pass by the first round of counselling))
Last date to apply	11-03-2026

Important dates

NEET (UG) 2026 · verified 12-11-2026 · All exams in the tracker

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Who can apply

Age limit (counted on 31-12-2026)

Education

• MBBS/BDS (all candidates): Class 12 / equivalent (or listed equivalents) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology (with practicals) and English; these subjects may also be completed as additional subjects after Class 12 from a recognised board (p.26-27, Chapter 6 para 3 (Codes 01-07))

Final-year students: can apply, if the qualification is complete by the date the notice sets (p.26, Chapter 6 para 3 Code 01 (must pass by the first round of counselling))

Other conditions

• Nationality: Indian nationals, NRIs, OCI and foreign nationals may appear; NRI/OCI must upload an Indian Diplomatic Mission certificate and foreign nationals proof of nationality (p.15, Step 2(c); p.25, Chapter 6 para 2)
• Equivalent foreign/university exams need an equivalence certificate from the Indian university/AIU (p.27, Codes 03-07)

Syllabus

• Physics: Physics (p.61-65, Appendix-III)
• Chemistry: Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry (p.66-71, Appendix-III)
• Biology (Botany & Zoology): Biology (p.72-75, Appendix-III)

Every topic, with a tick list

Documents

To upload with the form

• Live photograph captured at the time of filling the form (p.14, Step 2(b))
• Passport-size photograph taken after 01.01.2026, JPG 10-200 KB (p.16, Step 2(d)(i))
• Signature, JPG 10-100 KB (p.16, Step 2(d)(ii))
• Left and right hand fingers and thumb impressions, JPG 10-200 KB (p.16, Step 2(d)(iii))
• Category certificate (if applicable), PDF 50-300 KB (p.16, Step 2(d)(iv))
• Class 10 or equivalent passing certificate, PDF 50-300 KB (p.16, Step 2(d)(v))
• Class 10 or equivalent mark-sheet, PDF 50-300 KB (p.16, Step 2(d)(vi))
• CGPA conversion/equivalence certificate (if Class 10 marks in CGPA) (p.16, Step 2(d)(vii))
• Identity proof (if not verifying through Aadhaar/DigiLocker) (p.16, Step 2(d)(viii))
• PwD/PwBD/UDID certificate (if applicable) (p.16, Step 2(d)(ix))
• Address proof (present and permanent), PDF 50-300 KB (p.16, Step 2(d)(x))
• NRI/OCI/foreigner certificate or proof of nationality (non-Indian nationality) (p.16, Step 2(d)(xi))
• Scribe's signature, scribe's qualification certificate and own-scribe undertaking (if applicable) (p.16, Step 2(d)(xii)-(xiv))
• Certificate of physical limitation to write (if applicable) (p.16, Step 2(d)(xvi))
• Citizenship certificate (if applicable) (p.14, Step 2(b))

Plus 4 documents to bring for verification. See them as a tick list

Photo and signature sizes, with resizers

Source: Information Bulletin NEET (UG)-2026, National Testing Agency (08.02.2026). Always confirm in the current notice.

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