NEET UG 2026 Registration Extended: Check New Last Date and Official Update

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially extended the last date for submission of the online application form for NEET UG 2026. The announcement was made through a public notice released on 08 March 2026, giving additional time to candidates who have not yet completed their application process.

NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is the national level entrance exam for admission into undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing and other medical programs in India.

Important: According to the official notice, candidates must complete their application before the extended deadline as no further extension will be granted.

NEET UG 2026 Registration Extended – Important Dates

Event	Date
Public Notice Release	08 March 2026
Extended Last Date to Apply	11 March 2026 (09:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	11 March 2026 (11:50 PM)

Official Update by NTA

The National Testing Agency has clarified that the last date for submission of the NEET UG 2026 online application form has been extended till 11 March 2026 (09:00 PM). Candidates can complete the payment of application fees until 11:50 PM on 11 March 2026.

Students are advised to fill out their forms within the extended time window to avoid last-minute technical issues or server delays.

Courses Offered Through NEET UG

Students who qualify NEET UG 2026 can get admission in the following courses:

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
• BSc Nursing
• BAMS (Ayurveda)
• BHMS (Homeopathy)
• BUMS and other AYUSH courses

How to Apply for NEET UG 2026

1. Visit the official NEET website.
2. Click on the NEET UG 2026 Registration link.
3. Complete the registration process.
4. Fill personal and academic details carefully.
5. Upload required documents like photo and signature.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the form and download confirmation page.

Advice for Candidates

Candidates should not wait until the last date to submit their application form. Due to heavy traffic on the website, students may face technical issues during the final hours.

Make sure that all details entered in the application form are correct and match your official documents.

Source: National Testing Agency (NTA) Official Notice – 08 March 2026