NEET UG 2026: Exam Likely on May 3, Notification Expected Soon New Delhi, January 15, 2026 — As millions of medical aspirants across Indi...
NEET UG 2026: Exam Likely on May 3, Notification Expected Soon
New Delhi, January 15, 2026 — As millions of medical aspirants across India gear up for the country’s largest undergraduate medical entrance exam, recent updates from the National Testing Agency (NTA) suggest that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 is tentatively scheduled for May 3, 2026.
While an official notification is yet to be released, sources close to the NTA indicate that the exam will likely follow its traditional schedule of being held on the first Sunday of May. The comprehensive information bulletin, containing the final dates and application details, is expected to be published on the official website (neet.nta.nic.in) by the last week of January or early February 2026.
Key Dates to Watch
Based on previous years' trends, the timeline for NEET UG 2026 is expected to be as follows:
Official Notification Release: Late January / Early February 2026
Online Registration Begins: First week of February 2026
Registration Deadline: First week of March 2026
Admit Card Release: Late April 2026
Exam Date (Tentative): May 3, 2026
Result Declaration: June 2026
Syllabus and Exam Pattern Remains Stable
In a major relief to students, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has indicated that there will be no changes to the syllabus for NEET UG 2026. The exam will strictly adhere to the rationalized Physics, Chemistry, and Biology syllabus introduced in 2024-25, which aligns with the updated NCERT curriculum.
"Students should continue focusing on the 2025 syllabus without confusion. The core testing ground remains the NCERT textbooks," said an academic expert from a leading coaching institute in Delhi.
Eligibility Criteria Confirmed
The eligibility parameters for this year remain unchanged:
Age Limit: Candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026. There is no upper age limit for appearing in the exam.
Attempts: There is no restriction on the number of attempts a candidate can make.
Educational Qualification: Students must have passed or be appearing for Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
Advisory for Aspirants
With the registration window likely to open in a few weeks, aspirants are advised to keep their documents ready. This includes:
Recent passport-sized and postcard-sized photographs.
Class 10 and 12 certificates/mark sheets.
Aadhar Card or valid government ID (ensure details match your school records).
Scanned signature and thumb impression.
Students are strictly advised to rely only on official sources for updates and avoid rumors circulating on social media. All official announcements will be made exclusively at neet.nta.nic.in.
