New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced an extension of the registration deadline for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026. Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications now have additional time to complete the process through the official website.

According to the latest notification issued by NTA, the last date to submit the online application form for NEET UG 2026 has been extended until March 11, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Earlier, the application deadline was set for March 8.

The agency also clarified that candidates will be able to complete the online fee payment until 11:50 PM on March 11, 2026. Applicants are advised to finish the registration process within the extended deadline, as no further extension will be provided.

NEET UG is one of India’s most significant medical entrance examinations and is conducted annually for admission to undergraduate medical and dental programmes across the country.

Candidates who are planning to appear for the examination are encouraged to complete their applications as soon as possible to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Steps to Apply for NEET UG 2026

Applicants can follow these steps to complete the registration process:

• Step 1: Visit the official website — neet.nta.nic.in.
• Step 2: Click on the NEET UG 2026 Registration link available on the homepage.
• Step 3: Create a new registration by entering the required personal details.
• Step 4: Log in using the generated credentials and fill out the application form carefully.
• Step 5: Upload the required documents such as a recent photograph and signature.
• Step 6: Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
• Step 7: Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates are advised to verify all the details carefully before submitting the form to avoid errors in the application.