NEET 2026 admit card: Release window, how to download, exam date and key details for candidates

NTA will release the NEET 2026 admit card at neet.nta.nic.in, likely in the last week of April. Download only with application number, DOB and security pin; exam is on May 3, 2026, 2–5 PM.

Edited by Rohan Desai

Updated April 18, 2026 6:28 AM

    NTA will release the NEET 2026 admit card at neet.nta.nic.in, expected in the last week of April 2026. The admit card will be available only online and not sent via SMS or email.

    Only candidates who submitted the NEET UG application before the last date can download the hall ticket. You will need your application number, date of birth and the security pin shown on the portal to access the file.

    NEET 2026 admit card: release date and where to download

    The admit card is expected around last week of April 2026 , following NTA's typical timeline of issuing hall tickets 7–10 days before the exam . Download will be at neet.nta.nic.in only.

    Below are the key dates you must note.

    Event Date
    Article update Apr 17, 2026
    Expected NEET 2026 admit card release Last week of April 2026
    NEET UG 2026 exam date May 3, 2026
    Related city intimation slip news Apr 15, 2026

    NEET 2026 admit card: what it will show

    Your NEET admit card 2026 will carry personal and exam details. Expect to see your name, roll number, exam date and time, exam centre address, photograph, signature and important instructions.

    The exam is a single-day, single-shift OMR pen-and-paper test. Duration is 3 hours (180 minutes) and the scheduled timing is Sunday, May 3, 2026 — 2 PM to 5 PM .

    How to download NEET 2026 admit card

    Follow these steps on the official portal to download your admit card:

    Step Action
    1 Visit neet.nta.nic.in
    2 Click the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card link
    3 Enter Application Number, Date of Birth and Security Pin
    4 Download and print the admit card (free)

    The admit card download is free of charge. No hall ticket will be emailed or sent via SMS by NTA.

    Important notes

    Only candidates whose application was successfully submitted before the deadline will see the admit card link. The admit card will include your exam centre address; keep a printed copy ready for exam day.

    NTA has also opened a scribe-details portal related to NEET UG 2026; check the official portal for deadlines and updates.

    FAQs

    Where will NEET 2026 admit card be available?

    On neet.nta.nic.in only.

    What credentials are required to download the NEET hall ticket?

    You need your application number, date of birth and the security pin shown on the portal.

    Will the admit card be sent via SMS or email?

    No. NTA will not send the admit card via SMS or personal email.

    When is the NEET UG 2026 exam scheduled?

    May 3, 2026 , from 2 PM to 5 PM .

    What to check on the admit card?

    Check your name, roll number, exam date/time, centre address, photograph, signature and the listed instructions.

    Is the NEET 2026 exam pen-and-paper or computer-based?

    NEET UG 2026 is an OMR-based pen-and-paper (pen and paper) exam.

    How long is the exam?

    The exam duration is 180 minutes (3 hours) .

    Is the admit card download chargeable?

    No. Downloading the admit card is free of cost.

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