Live Updates: NEET 2026 Changes in Registration & Application

Synopsis: 

NTA has instructed NEET 2026 candidates to prepare for significant changes to the application process. The agency has made it mandatory to capture a live photo and verify it with Aadhaar-based data to ensure a smooth registration process. The document outlines the essential parameters to consider when completing the online application. In these live updates, readers can view all updates released by the National Testing Agency. 

Important Details of NEET Application: 

1. From this time onwards, the NEET application has removed the photo-upload feature and replaced it with live photo capture. The photo capture procedure shall use Aadhaar-based verification to streamline the process. 

2. During verification, if the photo does not match the Aadhaar card, the candidate must upload an attested certificate from the principal of the school or college. Therefore, to avoid a complicated verification procedure, the candidate must update their Aadhaar details before beginning the NEET application process. 

3. If a candidate prefers to use non-Aadhaar verification, they will need to provide more documents during the verification process. 

4. The exam shall be conducted in 566 centres. Candidates must select 3 cities: one for their permanent address and two for their current communication address. The question paper language shall be in accordance with the exam city. 

How to register and submit the NEET application online? 

The procedure for registering for application submission is simple, and a candidate can perform the task of application filling with ease, just by following the instructions mentioned below.

1. A candidate must visit the website: https://neet.nta.nic.in/ and reach the bottom of the page. 

2. The candidate must click the 'candidate activity' link provided for the NEET 2026 UG program. 

3. The candidate must click the 'candidate activity', and the web portal shall redirect to the examination service centre. The candidate must click the 'new registration' button. 

4. The web portal shall open the instruction page @ https://examinationservices.nic.in/NEETc2026/Registration/Instruction.aspx.

5. The candidate must read the instructions thoroughly, tick the declaration statement, and click the 'click here to proceed' button.  

6. The web portal shall redirect to the registration page @https://examinationservices.nic.in/NEETc2026/Registration/frmRegistration.aspx

7. The candidate should begin to fill in the registration form. 

8. After completing the registration formalities, the candidate must make the online payment according to their category by entering the login module. 

9. After completing the payment process, the candidate must retain a printout of the payment details for reference. 

Fee Payment Category-wise:

Candidates belonging to different categories shall make payment as mentioned: General (Rs 1700/-), EWS/OBC (Rs 1600/-), SC/ST/PwBD (Rs 1000/-), and Foreign Candidates (Rs 9500/-).

Documents should be kept intact when filling NEET application: 

1. Candidates should have the following materials ready before completing the NEET application. They are photocopies of a signature, ID proof, and Class 10 certificates. 

2. For Indian candidates, any of the following documents are required: Aadhaar card, passport, DigiLocker, and PAN. 

3. For NRI - the foreign candidates, a passport is mandatory. 

4. For NEET 2026, identity verification is mandatory. For any doubts, candidates can obtain comprehensive information from the NTA-released information bulletin, which is just a click away.