NEET UG Admit Card 2026 LIVE: NTA releases hall tickets at neet.nta.nic.in for over 22 lakh candidates ahead of May 3 exam; how to download at neet.nta.nic.in
NEET UG Admit Card 2026 LIVE: NTA releases hall tickets at neet.nta.nic.in for over 22 lakh candidates ahead of May 3 exam; how to download at neet.nta.nic.in
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 27, 2026, 15:00:00 IST
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NEET UG Admit Card 2026 LIVE: NTA releases hall tickets at neet.nta.nic.in for over 22 lakh candidates ahead of May 3 exam; how to download at neet.nta.nic.in
NEET admit card 2026: How candidates can download NEET 2026 hall ticket and check exam centre details The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released ( direct link ) the NEET UG 2026 admit card on April 26 through the official examination portal, enabling registered candidates to access their hall tickets ahead of the May 3 medical entrance examination.
With exam city slips already released, candidates can now check their allotted examination centre, reporting schedule and personal credentials printed on the admit card. The hall ticket is mandatory for entry and is available only through online login.
Steps to download admit card online Candidates can access the admit card by visiting neet.nta.nic.in and opening the link marked for NEET UG 2026 admit card under candidate activity.
After clicking the link, candidates need to enter their application number and password or date of birth, followed by the security pin displayed on screen. Once submitted, the admit card can be downloaded in PDF form.
Candidates have been advised to print the hall ticket on an A4 sheet and retain multiple copies for examination and admission use.
What candidates should check after download After downloading, candidates should verify their name, roll number, photograph, examination centre details, reporting time, paper medium and category particulars.
Any discrepancy in details must be checked immediately before the examination date. Candidates should also ensure they carry the same passport-size photographs as used in the application form along with valid photo identification.
How to download NEET UG 2026 admit card & check exam centre details
Visit the official website: Go to the official NEET website at neet.nta.nic.in using a secure internet connection and a reliable browser, ensuring that you access only the authentic portal released by the National Testing Agency.
Click on the admit card link: On the homepage, find and click on the link titled “NEET UG 2026 admit card” under the candidate activity section, which will redirect you to the login window for accessing your hall ticket.
Enter login details: Carefully enter your application number along with your password or date of birth, and then type the security pin exactly as shown on the screen to proceed without any login errors.
View the admit card: Once you submit the details, your admit card will be displayed on the screen. Take time to thoroughly check all the information mentioned, including your name, roll number, photograph, exam centre address, reporting time, and other important instructions.
Download and print: Download the admit card in PDF format and take a clear printout on an A4-size sheet. It is advisable to keep multiple printed copies safely for use on the examination day as well as during the admission process.
Examination instructions and prohibited items Candidates must use only the pen provided at the centre for marking responses on the OMR sheet. Overwriting or use of correction fluid is not permitted.
Electronic devices, watches, calculators, papers, handbags, food items and metallic objects are barred inside the examination hall. Light clothing is permitted under the prescribed dress code.
NTA has also warned candidates against relying on fake websites or unverified links and advised aspirants to use only official portals for admit card access and examination information.
11:50 (IST) Apr 26
NEET UG 2026 hall tickets to be available on April 27 ahead of May 3 exam
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has deferred the release of NEET UG 2026 admit cards, announcing that hall tickets will now be available by 10 AM on April 27 through the official NEET portal. The exam remains scheduled for May 3 in a single shift. Admit cards will include key details such as exam centre, reporting time, and candidate information. Candidates are advised to continue revision and rely only on official updates for accurate information.
11:50 (IST) Apr 26
NTA defers NEET UG 2026 admit card release to April 27
11:40 (IST) Apr 26
NTA NEET Hall Ticket 2026: Candidates to use only pen provided at centre
For marking responses on the OMR sheet, candidates must use only the pen supplied at the centre. Instructions also prohibit overwriting and correction fluid, with candidates expected to follow all answer-marking guidelines during the examination.
11:20 (IST) Apr 26
NEET Admit Card 2026: Exam city slips already issued before hall tickets
Ahead of the admit card release, NTA issued city intimation slips informing candidates of their allotted test cities. The agency said 99.2 per cent of applicants received their first-choice city, while exact venue details will appear only on admit cards.
11:00 (IST) Apr 26
NEET Hall Ticket 2026: Five steps to download admit card
Step 1: Go to the official NEET portal at neet.nta.nic.in and open the admit card download link provided under the candidate activity section on the website homepage.
Step 2: Log in using your application number and password or date of birth, then enter the security code shown on screen before submitting the required details.
Step 3: Once the hall ticket appears, verify candidate particulars, examination centre address, reporting schedule, test timing, category details and selected question paper medium before proceeding.
Step 4: Save the admit card in PDF form and print it on A4 paper, ensuring the photograph and barcode are clear for verification at the centre.
Step 5: Take the printed hall ticket with valid photo identity proof and passport-size photographs, and follow all exam day guidelines, including dress code and prohibited items rules.
10:41 (IST) Apr 26
NEET Hall Ticket 2026: What candidates cannot carry inside exam hall
Items including mobile phones, calculators, watches, handbags, written material, stationery, food and electronic devices are prohibited inside examination halls. Candidates have been advised to comply fully with the examination guidelines to avoid disqualification.
NEET Admit Card 2026: Identity proof mandatory along with hall ticket
Candidates must carry a valid government-issued identity proof along with the admit card and passport-sized photographs on examination day. Entry to the examination centre will not be permitted without these documents, according to instructions issued for NEET UG.
10:00 (IST) Apr 26
NTA NEET Hall Ticket 2026: Medical colleges issued vigilance directive
The National Medical Commission has directed medical colleges to remain vigilant during the examination period and avoid granting leave on May 2 and 3 except under exceptional circumstances, citing measures to ensure smooth conduct of the entrance test.
09:45 (IST) Apr 26
NTA NEET Admit Card 2026: Evaluation rules clarified for disputed questions
NTA has reiterated that if multiple options in a question are correct, candidates choosing any correct option will receive four marks. If a question is dropped or incorrect, all candidates appearing in the examination will be awarded full marks.
09:30 (IST) Apr 26
NEET Hall Ticket 2026: Additional time allowed for eligible PwBD candidates
Candidates with benchmark disabilities and physical limitations in writing will receive one additional hour as compensatory time in the three-hour examination. This provision applies whether or not such candidates make use of the scribe facility.
09:15 (IST) Apr 26
NEET Admit Card 2026: Steps to download hall ticket online
Candidates can download the admit card by visiting the official website, clicking the hall ticket link, entering login credentials and security pin, then saving and printing the document. The hall ticket remains mandatory for appearing in the national entrance examination.
09:00 (IST) Apr 26
NTA NEET Hall Ticket 2026: Candidates warned against fake paper leak claims
NTA has cautioned aspirants against misleading social media claims relating to paper leaks and unofficial exam material. The agency has urged candidates to follow only authenticated updates and avoid misinformation circulating through unverified online channels.
08:45 (IST) Apr 26
NTA NEET Admit Card 2026: Security checks to include biometric verification
Strict security arrangements, including biometric verification and frisking, will be implemented at examination centres. Candidates have also been reminded that prohibited items, including electronic devices and metallic objects, will not be allowed inside examination halls.
08:40 (IST) Apr 26
NEET Admit Card 2026: How to download hall ticket online
Step 1: Visit the official NEET website at neet.nta.nic.in and click the NEET UG 2026 admit card link available under the candidate activity section on homepage.
Step 2: Enter your application number, password or date of birth, then fill in the security pin displayed on screen carefully before submitting login credentials online.
Step 3: After login, check all details printed on the admit card including name, roll number, exam centre, reporting time, paper medium and personal information carefully.
Step 4: Download the admit card in PDF format and take a clear printout on A4 paper, keeping extra copies ready for examination day and admission processes.
Step 5: Carry the printed hall ticket, valid government identity proof and passport-sized photographs to the examination centre, while following dress code and all instructions issued.
08:36 (IST) Apr 26
NEET Hall Ticket 2026: Reporting time and centre code to appear on admit card
The hall ticket will carry key information including reporting or entry time, test centre code, venue address and timing of examination. Candidates have been advised to check every detail carefully after downloading the document from the official website.
08:34 (IST) Apr 26
NEET Admit Card 2026: Exam to be conducted in 13 languages
NEET UG 2026 will be held in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Candidates choosing regional languages will receive bilingual question booklets, with English appearing alongside the selected language in the examination paper.
08:32 (IST) Apr 26
NTA NEET Hall Ticket 2026: Biology section carries highest marks weightage
Under the examination pattern, Biology including Botany and Zoology will carry 90 questions worth 360 marks, while Physics and Chemistry each include 45 questions carrying 180 marks. The full paper totals 180 questions for a maximum of 720 marks.
08:30 (IST) Apr 26
NTA NEET Admit Card 2026: Official websites to host hall ticket link
Once released, candidates can access their admit cards through nta.ac.in and neet.nta.nic.in using their application number and password or date of birth. Aspirants have been cautioned to avoid fake websites and rely only on official portals.
08:29 (IST) Apr 26
NTA NEET Hall Ticket 2026: NEET exam to be held in single shift
The medical entrance examination will be conducted in a single shift from 2 pm to 5 pm. Candidates appearing for the test will answer 180 compulsory questions carrying 720 marks across Physics, Chemistry and Biology under the prescribed examination pattern.
08:29 (IST) Apr 26
NEET Hall Ticket 2026: Dress code rules issued before May 3 exam
Candidates have been instructed to wear light clothing with short sleeves, while slippers and low-heeled sandals are permitted. Those in customary attire should report early for frisking, while any medical exemptions relating to dress require prior approval from NTA.
Candidates are advised to print the admit card on A4 paper and preserve multiple copies for examination and admission purposes. NTA has clarified the hall ticket will be available only online and no duplicate admit card will be issued at examination centres.
08:28 (IST) Apr 26
NTA NEET Admit Card 2026: Over 22 lakh candidates await release today
More than 22 lakh aspirants are expected to appear in NEET UG this year, with admit cards due today. NTA has already issued exam city slips and said 99.2 per cent candidates received their first-choice city, ahead of the release of centre-specific hall tickets.
08:28 (IST) Apr 26
NEET Hall Ticket 2026: Details candidates should verify after download
After downloading the hall ticket, candidates should carefully verify their name, roll number, application number, category, test centre address and exam timings. The admit card will be required with valid identification proof and passport-sized photographs for entry to the examination venue.
08:28 (IST) Apr 26
NEET Admit Card 2026: Hall tickets expected on official website today
Candidates awaiting the NEET UG hall ticket can check the official portal today as NTA is scheduled to issue admit cards for the May 3 examination. The document will contain exam centre details, reporting time, paper medium and candidate particulars required for entry into the test centre.
NEET admit card 2026 released: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2026 admit card on April 26 on its official portal, allowing more than 22 lakh registered candidates to download their hall tickets for the national medical entrance examination scheduled for May 3. The admit card carries the examination centre name and address, reporting time, test centre code, and candidate-specific details required for entry.
NEET UG will be conducted in a single shift from 2 pm to 5 pm, with 180 compulsory multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 720 marks. The release of the admit card follows the earlier issue of exam city intimation slips, through which the agency said 99.2 per cent of candidates were allotted their first-choice city.
Exam pattern and candidate data released
The examination will cover Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with 45 questions each in Physics and Chemistry carrying 180 marks apiece, while Biology, divided into Botany and Zoology, will include 90 questions carrying 360 marks.
The paper will be held in 13 languages: English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Candidates opting for a regional language will receive bilingual question papers in English and the chosen language.
NTA has indicated that more than 22 lakh aspirants are expected to appear this year. The test remains the common entrance route for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BUMS, BSMS, and BHMS courses in medical institutions across India.
For candidates with benchmark disabilities and physical limitations in writing, an additional compensatory hour will be granted for the three-hour examination.
Details candidates must verify on admit card
Candidates have been advised to carefully check all particulars after downloading the hall ticket. These include name, roll number, application number, gender, category, medium of examination, exam date, reporting time, test timing, test centre number, centre name, and full address.
The admit card is available only online and will not be dispatched by post. NTA has stated that duplicate admit cards will not be issued at examination centres, and candidates must preserve the document for later admission procedures.
Along with the printed admit card, candidates must carry a valid government identity proof and passport-sized photographs to the examination centre.
Dress code and examination day rules issued
Candidates have been instructed to wear light-coloured, short-sleeved clothing. Slippers and low-heeled sandals are permitted. Those wearing customary attire have been advised to report early for security checks.
Items such as mobile phones, calculators, watches, handbags, printed papers, stationery, metallic objects, and electronic devices will not be allowed inside the examination hall.
Biometric verification and frisking arrangements will be conducted at centres. Medical exemptions related to dress code require prior approval from NTA.
The agency has also cautioned candidates against misinformation regarding alleged paper leak claims circulating on social media and urged reliance only on official websites, including nta.ac.in and neet.nta.nic.in.
Evaluation rules and institutional measures
NTA has reiterated the evaluation procedure for disputed questions. If more than one option is correct, candidates selecting any correct option will receive four marks. If all options are correct, all candidates attempting the question will be awarded four marks. If a question is dropped or found incorrect, all candidates will receive four marks.
In a separate directive, the National Medical Commission has advised medical colleges to remain vigilant during the examination period and not grant leave on May 2 and May 3 except in exceptional cases, citing concerns related to unfair practices in previous years.
The admit card release at 10 AM on April 27 marks the final major pre-examination stage before NEET UG 2026 is conducted next Sunday.