Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
NTA issued an official clarification stating that NEET UG 2026 was conducted under full security protocol on May 3, 2026. The agency received malpractice inputs on May 7 and escalated the matter to central agencies on May 8 for independent verification.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NTA released the provisional answer key for NEET UG 2026 conducted on May 3, within just 4 days of the examination. Candidates can access the answer key and recorded responses at neet.nta.nic.in. The OMR objection window is expected to open shortly.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NTA released the admit cards for NEET UG 2026 in late April. Over 22.79 lakh candidates registered for this year's exam, making it one of the most competitive medical entrance examinations in India.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
NTA extended the last date for submitting the NEET UG 2026 application form to March 11, 2026 (9:00 PM), with fee payment allowed until 11:50 PM. The correction window was open from March 10-12.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Result declaration expected
Sat, 13 Jun, 2026Results expected between June 13-15, 2026 based on previous year trends (41 days post-exam)
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Provisional answer key released
Thu, 7 May, 2026Answer key released on May 7, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
🩺NEET UG 2026 exam conducted
Sun, 3 May, 2026Exam held on May 3, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card released
Thu, 23 Apr, 2026NEET UG 2026 hall tickets issued in late April
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Exam city intimation slip released
Sat, 18 Apr, 2026Candidates were informed of their allotted exam city in mid-April
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application correction window closed
Thu, 12 Mar, 2026Looking for the current cycle? Back to live NEET UG page →
Correction window was open March 10-12, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application deadline (extended)
Wed, 11 Mar, 2026Last date to submit application form was March 11, 2026 at 9 PM
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opened
Sat, 7 Feb, 2026Online registration started on February 8, 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026