The registration window for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 will close today, March 8, bringing the application process for India’s largest medical entrance exam to an end. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET UG is the gateway for admission to undergraduate medical courses including MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other allied programmes across the country. Candidates who have not yet submitted their forms must complete the process through the official website before the deadline. After the registration window closes, NTA will open a short application correction facility, allowing students to edit certain details in their submitted forms. The exam is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026, in a single shift across exam centres in India and abroad.
NEET UG 2026 application correction window
After the registration deadline, NTA will open the application correction window from March 10 to March 12, 2026. During this period, candidates who have already submitted their forms will be able to log in to the NEET portal and make permitted changes in their application details.Typically, students can edit fields such as:
- Exam city preference
- Category or sub-category
- Medium of the question paper
- Uploaded photographs, signatures, or other documents (if required)
However, key personal information such as the candidate’s name, date of birth, email ID, and registered mobile number usually cannot be changed once the form has been submitted.
What happens after the correction window
Once the correction facility closes, the next important update for candidates will be the exam city intimation slip. This document informs candidates about the city where their examination centre will be located, helping them make travel arrangements in advance.The admit card for NEET UG 2026 is expected to be released in the last week of April on the official website of the National Testing Agency. Candidates must download and carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the examination centre.
NEET UG 2026 exam schedule
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET UG) 2026 exam is scheduled to take place on May 3, 2026, in a single shift from 2 pm to 5 pm.Here are major important dates at a glance:
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of the National Testing Agency for updates regarding the exam schedule, admit card release, and other important notifications.
