Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
More than 22 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the highly competitive NEET UG 2026 examination, making it one of India’s biggest entrance tests. With the exam date approaching, students are now eagerly waiting for the release of the NEET UG Admit Card 2026.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the much-awaited NEET UG hall tickets today, April 26, on the official website, the link for which is neet.nta.nic.in. Once activated, registered candidates will be able to download their admit cards using their application number and password.
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WHEN WILL NEET UG ADMIT CARD 2026 BE RELEASED?
As per the latest updates, the NTA NEET UG Admit Card 2026 is likely to be released today, April 26, 2026. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official portal regularly for the latest announcement and direct download link.
The admit card is a mandatory document and must be carried to the examination centre on exam day.
WHERE TO DOWNLOAD NEET UG ADMIT CARD 2026?
Candidates can download the NEET UG Hall Ticket 2026 from the official website:
- neet.nta.nic.in
Once the admit card link is live, students should log in immediately and verify all details carefully.
HOW TO DOWNLOAD NEET UG ADMIT CARD 2026?
To download the NEET UG admit card online, candidates need to visit the official website neet.nta.nic.in. On the homepage, click on the NEET UG Admit Card 2026 link under the Candidate Activity section. Enter your application number, password, and required credentials, then submit the details. The hall ticket will appear on the screen. Download it and take a printout for future use.
The NEET UG 2026 examination will be conducted on May 3, 2026, in a single shift from 2 pm to 5 pm. The exam will be held across 552 cities in India and 14 cities abroad.
WHAT IS THE NEET UG 2026 EXAM PATTERN?
The NEET UG exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode on an OMR sheet and will consist of 180 compulsory questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology).
MARKING SCHEME
- +4 marks for every correct answer
- -1 mark for every incorrect answer
- 0 marks for unanswered questions
- The total paper will carry 720 marks.
HOW ARE MARKS DISTRIBUTED IN NEET UG 2026?
Subject-wise marks distribution is as follows:
The total exam duration will be 180 minutes (3 hours).
WHAT DETAILS WILL BE MENTIONED ON NEET UG ADMIT CARD?
Candidates should carefully check the following details on the hall ticket:
- Candidate’s name
- Roll number
- Application number
- Exam centre code
- Exam centre name and address
- Reporting time
- Exam timing
If candidates notice any error in the admit card, they should immediately contact NTA for correction.
WHAT TO DO IF NEET UG ADMIT CARD CANNOT BE DOWNLOADED?
If any student faces issues while downloading the NEET UG admit card, they can contact the National Testing Agency (NTA) through the helpline numbers:
- 011-40759000
- 011-69227700
Email support is also available at: neetug2026@nta.ac.in
NEET UG is the gateway for admission to undergraduate medical courses, including MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing, and other allied programmes across India. With over 22 lakh aspirants, the competition is expected to remain intense this year.
The release of the NEET UG Admit Card 2026 is a crucial milestone for lakhs of medical aspirants preparing for one of India’s toughest entrance exams. Candidates should keep login credentials ready, download the hall ticket as soon as it is released, and verify every detail carefully. Stay tuned for the direct link, latest NTA updates, and important exam-day instructions.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
