The National Testing Agency (NTA) is preparing to release the NEET UG Admit Card 2026. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) is the single largest medical entrance examination in India, conducted for admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and Veterinary courses. This year, over 22 lakh students have registered for the exam, which is scheduled to be held in May 2026.

The admit card is a mandatory document that serves as your entry ticket to the examination hall. It contains vital information such as your roll number, exam center address, reporting time, and the specific dress code mandated by the NTA. Students are advised to download and verify all details on the admit card as soon as it is released on the official portal.

NEET UG 2026 Exam City Intimation Slip

Before releasing the actual admit card, NTA usually releases the Exam City Intimation Slip. This slip informs candidates about the city where their exam center will be located. This is done to help students, especially those traveling from distant areas, to make their travel and accommodation arrangements well in advance. Note that the city slip is NOT the admit card.

How to Download NEET UG Admit Card 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to download their hall ticket from the official NTA NEET website:

1. Visit the official NTA NEET website: exams.nta.ac.in/NEET.
2. On the homepage, locate the link "Download Admit Card for NEET (UG) - 2026".
3. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
4. Enter the Security Pin as displayed on the screen.
5. Click on the 'Submit' button.
6. Your NEET UG 2026 Admit Card will appear in PDF format.
7. Download and print at least 3-4 color copies. You must carry one copy to the exam hall and keep others for the counseling process.

NEET UG 2026 Strict Dress Code

NTA enforces a very strict dress code to prevent malpractice. Candidates failing to adhere to this may not be allowed to enter the exam hall:

• Light Clothes: Wear light-colored clothes with half sleeves. Long sleeves are strictly not permitted.
• Footwear: Slippers or sandals with low heels are allowed. Shoes with thick soles and high heels are not permitted.
• Jewelry/Metals: Ornaments like rings, earrings, nose-pins, necklaces, pendants, or any kind of metallic items are prohibited.
• Cultural Dress: Candidates wearing customary/cultural dress must report at least 2 hours early for thorough checking.

Prohibited Items in the Examination Hall

The following items are strictly banned inside the exam center:

• Electronic items like mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, or health bands.
• Stationery items like geometry boxes, pencil boxes, plastic pouches, calculators, pens, scales, or writing pads.
• Wallets, handbags, belts, caps, or watches.
• Any eatables (except for diabetic students with prior permission).

Exam Day Schedule and Reporting Time

The NEET UG exam is usually conducted from 02:00 PM to 05:20 PM. However, students must reach the center much earlier. The reporting time will be mentioned on your admit card. No candidate will be allowed to enter after 01:30 PM. Ensure you reach at least 1-2 hours before the gate closing time to complete the frisking and biometric process.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)