NEET UG 2026 admit card release on April 26 — download steps, exam date and city allotment

NTA will release the NEET UG 2026 admit card on April 26. The exam is on May 3, offline pen-and-paper in a single shift (2:00 PM–5:20 PM). Over 99% got their first city choice.

Edited by Deepak Rao

Updated April 24, 2026 8:27 AM

    NTA will release the NEET UG 2026 admit card on April 26, 2026 . The admit card will show your exam centre address and reporting time.

    NEET UG 2026 admit card: release and key facts

    More than 99% of candidates received their first city preference for NEET 2026 city intimation. That should help you finalise travel and stay well before the test.

    The NEET UG 2026 exam is scheduled for May 3, 2026 . It will be an offline pen-and-paper test held in a single shift from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM (duration 3 hours 20 minutes ).

    How to download NEET UG 2026 admit card

    Visit neet.nta.nic.in and click the admit card download link. You will need your Application Number , Date of Birth and the on-screen security pin to access the hall ticket.

    After the details are accepted, download and print copies. NTA asks candidates to print at least two colour copies of the admit card for exam day use.

    What the admit card will contain

    The admit card will list your exact exam centre address and the reporting time. It will also include important exam day guidelines and instructions you must follow at the centre.

    What to carry to the exam centre

    Bring the printed admit card, a valid photo ID and a passport-sized photograph. Keep original ID ready as centres will verify identity.

    Quick dates

    Event Date
    Admit card release April 26, 2026
    NEET UG 2026 exam May 3, 2026

    Exam mode and timing

    The exam will be conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode across India and select foreign cities. All candidates will sit in a single shift from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM .

    Note on city intimation

    NTA’s city allotment shows over 99% of candidates got their first city choice. This is meant to reduce last-minute travel issues for most applicants.

    FAQs

    When will NEET UG 2026 admit card release?

    Admit card will be released on April 26, 2026 .

    When is NEET UG 2026 exam?

    NEET UG 2026 is scheduled on May 3, 2026 .

    How to download the admit card?

    Visit neet.nta.nic.in, click the download link, and enter your Application Number , Date of Birth and the security pin .

    What to carry to the exam centre?

    Carry the printed admit card, a valid photo ID and a passport-sized photograph.

    What is the exam timing?

    Single shift from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM (duration 3 hours 20 minutes).

    How many copies should I print?

    Print at least two colour copies of the admit card.

    Does the admit card show exam centre address?

    Yes. The admit card will contain the exact exam centre address and your reporting time.

    Is the exam offline or online?

    The exam is offline pen-and-paper in a single shift.

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