NEET UG 2026 admit card: NTA says all admit cards available by April 27, 10:00 AM
The National Testing Agency acknowledged temporary technical issues with the NEET UG 2026 admit card download and confirmed on April 27, 2026 that all admit cards would be available by April 27, 2026 10:00 AM . The admit cards were first released on April 26, 2026 via the official portal neet.nta.nic.in .
NEET UG 2026 admit card — how many students have downloaded and what NTA reported
NTA said more than 11 lakh candidates have successfully downloaded their NEET UG 2026 admit card out of 22.79 lakh registered applicants, a download success rate of roughly 48%+ . The agency described the problems as temporary, caused mainly by high traffic on the portal during the release window.
NTA reiterated that the admit card is mandatory to appear for the exam scheduled on May 3, 2026 and advised students to keep a printed colour copy on A4 paper and a valid photo ID ready for exam day.
NEET UG 2026 admit card — troubleshooting tips and how to get support
NTA provided step-by-step tips to resolve download issues: clear browser cache and cookies, try incognito or private mode, switch to a different browser, ensure a stable internet connection and retry. Candidates must use their application number, date of birth and the security pin to download the PDF.
For unresolved problems, NTA asked students to contact the support team with their application number. The helpline is 011-40759000 and the email is neetug2026@nta.ac.in . The official portal for downloads and updates is neet.nta.nic.in .
NTA also reminded candidates to ensure Aadhaar biometric details are updated before the exam and to verify all details on the admit card — name, application number, exam centre and date of birth. If discrepancies are found, candidates should contact NTA with proof to get corrections and a reissued admit card.
If you still cannot download after trying the suggested fixes, contact NTA immediately with your application number so the support team can help before the exam.
Key facts at a glance:
- Admit card release: April 26, 2026
- All admit cards available by: April 27, 2026 10:00 AM
- Downloads so far: 11 lakh+ of 22.79 lakh registered
- Exam date: May 3, 2026
- Portal: neet.nta.nic.in
- Helpline: 011-40759000 | Email: neetug2026@nta.ac.in