NEET UG 2026 Exam Dates: The National Testing Agency has yet to declare the examination dates for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG). tHE AUTHORITIES WILL LEASE THE NEET UG 2026 Exam Dates Soon. As per the past year's trend analysis, candidates can expect the medical entrance exam to be scheduled in May 2026. Last year, NEET was held in a single shift on May 4, 2025.
NTA generally releases a short notification regarding the exam date between December to January. So, students are advised to keep a track of the official website for any updates on the exam date notice. We have given the last 3 years' trends to predict NEET UG 2025 expected exam dates here.
NEET UG 2026 Exam Dates: 3-Year Trend Analysis
Aspirants who have qualified 10+2 with the science stream can appear for the medical entrance. We have provided NEET UG 2026 exam dates by analyzing the past 3 years' trends in the table below:
| Year | NEET UG Exam Dates |
| 2026 | May 2 to 6, 2026 (Expected) |
| 2025 | May 4, 2025 |
| 2024 | May 5, 2024 |
| 2023 | May 7, 2023 |
Who is Eligible to Apply for NEET UG Exam 2026?
Candidates aspiring to take NEET UG 2026 examination should meet the following eligibility requirements:
- To appear for the medical entrance exam, candidates should be a minimum of 17 years as of December 31, 2026. No upper age limit is applicable.
- Applicants should have qualified 10+2 from a recognized board with compulsory subjects as physics, chemistry, biology/biotechnology.
- General candidates should have secured at least 50% in 12th, while the minimum qualifying mark for reserved candidates is 40%.
- There’s no bar on nationality. NEET UG can be taken by Indians and foreign nationals.
NTA is expected to release a detailed notification either in the third week of December 2025 or the first week of January 2026 containing important dates, application process, syllabus, and exam pattern.
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