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NEET Admit Card 2026 (Expected Soon): Release Date, Download Link & Exam Guidelines

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Lakshmi Singh • 7 Mins read • 13 Feb 26
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NTA will soon release the NEET UG admit card 2026 on the official website. Students can expect the hall ticket 4 days ahead of the NEET UG 2026 exam, probably in late April. NTA will issue the hall ticket online at neet.nta.nic.in. NEET UG hall ticket will be issued only for those who have completed NEET UG application process 2026. Before publishing the admit card, the authorities will publish NEET city intimation slip 2026.


Candidates must download the NEET admit card before the exam day. Entry is prohibited without it. NEET UG 2026 live updates show that currently the NEET UG registration 2026 has started. The last date to fill the form is 8 March 2026 and NEET UG exam date is 3 May 2026. 


After the NEET UG exam 2026, candidates must preserve the admit card due to the admission verification by MCC.


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NEET UG Admit Card 2026: When to Expect

NEET UG aspirants can expect the admit card in late April. However, we do not have a fixed date as of now. In previous years the NEET hall ticket was released on 30 April 2025, 4 days before the exam. 


NEET UG Admit Card Release Dates (2021-2025)

Let’s take a quick look at this table:

Year

Exam Date

Admit Card Release ​

2025

May 4

April 30

2024

May 5

May 2

2023

May 7

May 4

2022

Jul 17

Jul 12

2021

Sep 12

Sep 6


NEET UG 2026: What We Know So Far

NEET UG admit card 2026 latest update and details:

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

NEET UG 2026

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Mode

Offline (Pen and Paper)

NEET UG Syllabus

Out

Admit Card Release

Expected Soon (29 April 2026, tentative)

NEET UG Registration 2026

Live

NEET UG Application Last Date

8 March 2026

NEET UG City Intimation Slip

Before NEET UG admit card

NEET UG Exam Date 2026

3 May 2026

NEET UG Results

One month after the exam

Official Website

neet.nta.nic.in


For more information, read: NEET UG Exam Details


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How to Download NEET UG Admit Card 2026?

NEET UG admit card 2026 will be released on the official portal. Follow these steps to download your hall ticket once the link is activated:

  1. Visit the official website: neet.nta.nic.in
  2. Click on the “NEET UG admit card 2026” link.
  3. Enter application number and date of birth.
  4. Submit details.
  5. Download it.
  6. Print the admit card.


Details Mentioned on NEET UG Hall Ticket 2026

Once the NEET admit card is out, candidates must check the following details carefully:

  • Name
  • Roll Number
  • Application Number
  • Exam Date and Time
  • Exam Centre Address
  • Photograph 
  • Signature
  • Exam Day Instructions


NEET Admit Card 2026: Exam Day Guidelines

Here is the crux of NEET 2026 exam day guidelines given on the NEET hall ticket 2026:

Category

Instruction

Admit Card

Take a coloured printout of the NEET UG 2026 admit card

Photograph

Affix a passport-size photograph 

Same as submitted in the application form

Signature Rule

Do not sign the admit card in advance

Sign only in the presence of the invigilator.

Reporting Time

Report to the exam centre at the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.

Exam Centre Details

Check the exam centre details and address on the NEET 2026 admit card

Entry Timing

Entry begins at 11:00 am 

Last entry is at 1:30 pm

Barred Items

Candidates with barred items will not be allowed in the exam.

Centre Visit

Visit the exam centre one day before the examination.

Not Allowed Items

Geometry box, pencil box, calculator, log table, slide ruler, papers not allowed

Electronic Gadgets

Handbags, wallets, watches, calculators, and electronic gadgets are barred

Food Items

No eatables allowed 

Except fruits/sugar tablets for diabetic students

After Exam Rule

Drop the admit card in the box outside the exam hall after the exam

Exit Rule

Leave the exam hall one by one 

To make their preparation impeccable, NEET UG Past Year Question Papers are your guide.


NEET 2026 Admit Card: Download Without Internet

Students can access their NEET admit card without the internet access or a printer. Students should visit a nearby Common Services Centre (CSC). These centres are available to provide services for a small fee. The presence of these centres are across India. India has over 2.5 lakh CSCs. To find the nearest CSC, visit www.csc.gov.in.


CSC Fees for NEET Admit Card Services

Check the fee for NEET admit card download from CSC:

Service

Fee

Filling NEET application form

₹25

Online fee payment

0.5% of transaction value

Downloading admit card

₹10

Coloured printout

₹5 per page


How to Retrieve a Forgotten NEET 2026 Registration Number

In case a student forgets their NEET registration number, they can recover it easily. Steps to retrieve the NEET UG registration number:

  1. Visit the official website.
  2. Click on “Forgot Registration Number”.
  3. Enter required details such as:
    • Candidate’s name
    • Mother’s name
    • Father’s name
    • Category
    • Date of birth
    • Security pin
  4. Your registration number will appear on the screen.
  5. Note it down.


Why the NEET UG Admit Card 2026 Is Important

NEET UG admit card 2026 is awaited by lakhs of aspirants who will appear in the NEET 2026 exam. Once the hall ticket is out, it will confirm several crucial information, like:

  • exam centre
  • timing 
  • eligibility to appear in the NEET UG 2026 exam

Students will not be allowed inside the examination hall without the NEET 2026 admit card. NEET admit card 2026 is expected to release soo. Aspirants must keep a close eye on the latest announcements.


Also Check

NEET UG Exam 2026

NEET 2026 Application Process

NEET Exam 2026 Details

NEET 2026 PYQs

NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria and Preparation

NEET 2026 Exam Dates

NEET 2026 Syllabus

NEET 2025 Accepting colleges



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Frequently Asked Questions 


Ques: Is NEET UG admit card released?

Ans: No. NTA has not published the NEET UG admit card as of now. The past trends suggest that NTA has published the admit cards 4-5 days before the exam. So we can anticipate that the admit card will be out around 29 April 2026. 


Ques: What details are required to download NEET UG admit card 2026?

Ans: For NEET 2026 admit card download, students need their registration number and date of birth. You do not need your password to download the NEET hall ticket. 


Ques: Is there any last date to download the NEET UG admit card?

Ans: No. There is no last date to download NEET UG 2026 admit card. However, it is an important document for the NEET Ug exam so it must be downloaded before the exam. The NEET 2026 admit card will be released  a few days before the exam.


Ques: What if I lost my NEET UG admit card 2026?

Ans: You can download your NEEt admit card again if you have lost it. It’s always safe to keep 2-3 copies of the hall ticket handy. You can download the admit card multiple times from the official portal. Keep the admit card downloaded on your device. NTA puts your NEET admit card at the DigiLocker and Sandes App too so you can get it from there also. 


Ques: Is there any difference between NEET admit card and NEET city allotment slip?

Ans: Yes. They both are different documents and serve a different purpose. Let’s compare both:

  • The city slip is only for the exam city.
  • The admit card has exact exam centre details.
  • The admit card also has instructions and the self-declaration form.
  • NEET admit card is a must to carry to the exam centre.
  • The city slip is not needed in the exam.


Ques: Does NTA give advanced announcement for admit card release?

Ans: Not exactly. But it is mentioned in the NEET 2026 notification. Students must stay active on the official portals.


Ques: Can black thumb impression be accepted on NEET hall ticket?

Ans: Yes. It is acceptable. NTA, in its NEEt notification mentioned that blue and black inks are accepted for the thumb impression of the student. It should not be blurry.


Ques: What to do if my name is wrong in the NEET admit card?

Ans: Name and DOB can not be corrected once the admit card is released. Although, for these problems NTA extends a helpline to the students. You should soon contact the exam authority. Do not forget to attest your application number, screenshot of error, and confirmation page. Do these things:

  • Carry original ID proof (Aadhaar/Class 10 certificate).
  • Match your name on exam day.