NEET 2027 Application Form - Registration Dates and How to Apply

NEET 2027 Application Form will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website neet.nta.nic.in. NEET UG is held every year for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, BHMS, and BVSc programmes at government and private medical colleges across India. Based on previous cycles, the NEET 2027 registration window is expected to open in November 2026. You register on the NTA portal, fill your personal and academic details, upload your photograph and signature, select your exam city, and pay the fee before the deadline.

• NEET 2027 is a pen-and-paper test conducted in a single day at NTA-designated centres.
• The application is entirely online at neet.nta.nic.in. No offline form is accepted.
• There is no upper age limit for NEET 2027 (as per the Supreme Court order of 2023).
• Final-year Class 12 students can apply. Admission is subject to passing Class 12 with the required percentage.
• The application fee for General and EWS candidates is INR 1,700 and for SC, ST, and PwD candidates is INR 1,000 (based on the 2025 fee structure; confirm in the official 2027 notification).
• Candidates outside India pay INR 9,500 (Tentative, based on past cycles).
• The fee is non-refundable once paid.

NEET 2027 Official Portal: neet.nta.nic.in

NEET 2027 Application Form Important Dates

NTA has not released the official NEET 2027 notification as of October 2026. The dates in the table below are based on the NEET 2025 and NEET 2026 schedules and are tentative. All confirmed dates will be published at neet.nta.nic.in once the official notification is out.

As per Collegedunia Reviews, students who applied in previous cycles recommend filling the form in the first week of registration. The NTA portal slows down significantly in the last 48 hours before the deadline.

NEET 2027 Eligibility to Apply

Before you start filling the NEET 2027 application form, confirm that you meet all eligibility conditions. Applying without meeting the eligibility criteria can lead to cancellation of your admission even after counselling.

Key Eligibility Points for NEET 2027

• Class 12 students appearing in March or April 2027 can apply. You do not need to have your Class 12 result before registering.
• Students who have completed Class 12 with PCB from any recognised board are eligible, including CBSE, state boards, NIOS, and ISC.
• If you took Biology as an additional subject in Class 12 (not as one of your main five subjects), check whether your board certifies you as eligible. The NMC rules on this point apply.
• Foreign nationals must apply with a valid passport. Category-based reservations do not apply to foreign nationals.
• Students from open and distance learning who also studied PCB as regular subjects at Class 12 level are eligible. Check the NTA notification for the specific condition.

How to Fill NEET 2027 Application Form: Step-by-Step

The NEET 2027 application form is available only at neet.nta.nic.in. There is no other official portal or app. The process has eight steps from registration to submitting the final form. Do not close the browser or press the back button while the form is saving or while paying the fee.

Step 1: Visit the Official NTA NEET Portal

Open your browser and go to neet.nta.nic.in. Wait for the NEET 2027 official notification before starting your application. Once registration opens, look for the NEET UG 2027 Registration or New Registration link on the home page. Do not click on registration links shared on WhatsApp, email, or social media. They may lead to fraud websites.

Step 2: Create a New Candidate Account

Click on New Candidate Register Here. You will need to fill:

• Your full name exactly as it appears on your Class 10 certificate
• Date of birth as per your Class 10 certificate
• A working email address you check regularly
• Your active mobile number
• Security question and answer (for password recovery)

After you submit these details, NTA sends your Application Number and a system-generated Password to your registered email and mobile. Write these down and save them securely. You need them to download the admit card and check results later.

Important: Your name must match your Class 10 certificate exactly. Even a difference in middle name or initials can create problems at the exam centre or during MBBS admission document verification. NTA does not allow name corrections after submission.

Step 3: Log In and Open the Application Form

Return to neet.nta.nic.in and log in using your Application Number and Password. Your candidate dashboard opens. Click on Fill Application Form to begin entering your details. The form is divided into several pages or tabs. Move through each section carefully and do not skip any field.

Step 4: Fill Personal, Academic, and Contact Details

The application form asks for the following information. Keep your documents open next to the form so you can cross-check each entry before saving.

• Personal details: Full name, date of birth, gender, category (General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST), PwD status, nationality, state of eligibility, and state of domicile.
• Academic details: Board of your Class 12 exam, roll number (if the result is already out), year of passing or appearing, and your marks or grade in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English. If you are appearing in 2027, fill in the roll number as soon as it is issued by your board.
• Contact details: Current mailing address with PIN code, your mobile number, and a parent or guardian mobile number.
• Exam city preference: Select up to four cities in order of preference. NTA allots an exam centre in one of your chosen cities based on availability. Select cities close to where you live to make travel easier.
• Exam medium: NEET 2027 is available in English, Hindi, and several regional languages. Select the language in which you are most comfortable answering. You cannot change this after the correction window closes.

Step 5: Upload Photograph and Signature

Uploading a non-compliant photo or signature is one of the most common reasons applications are rejected. Follow the NTA specifications exactly. Full specifications are in the Photograph and Signature Specifications section below.

• Upload a recent passport-size photograph with a plain white or off-white background.
• Upload a scanned or photographed copy of your signature on plain white paper in black ink.
• Both files must be in JPG or JPEG format.

Step 6: Fill Exam City Preferences

Select your exam city preferences on the designated page of the form. NEET 2027 is conducted at centres across India and a limited number of centres abroad for NRI and OCI candidates. Choose cities closest to your location and rank them in the order you prefer. NTA assigns one centre from your shortlist based on seat availability. City allotment is final once the city intimation slip is released; you cannot request a change after that point.

Step 7: Pay the NEET 2027 Application Fee

After completing all sections and uploading your documents, the portal directs you to the payment page. Select a payment mode and complete the transaction in one go. Do not refresh the page during payment.

• Accepted modes: debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM).
• NTA does not accept cash, demand draft, or any offline payment.
• After a successful payment, NTA sends a confirmation to your registered email and mobile number.
• If your payment fails but money is deducted from your account, do not pay again immediately. Wait 24 to 48 hours and check the payment status on the portal. Failed payments are usually reversed within 7 to 10 working days. If the problem continues, contact the NTA helpdesk with your Application Number before the fee deadline.

Step 8: Submit and Download the Confirmation Page

Before you click Final Submit, review the preview of your complete application form. Check every field, especially your name, date of birth, category, uploaded photograph, and exam city preferences. Once you are satisfied, click Final Submit.

After submission, a Confirmation Page appears on screen. Download it and save a copy. Print a copy and keep it safe. The Confirmation Page carries your Application Number and a summary of your form. You need it at the exam centre and for any correspondence with NTA regarding your application.

Tip: Take a screenshot of the Confirmation Page and save it to your phone as a backup. The NTA portal can sometimes be slow to load during peak exam season.

Documents Required for NEET 2027

During online registration, you upload only the photograph and signature. All other certificates are checked at the time of admission at the college. Keep the following documents ready before you start filling the form so you can cross-check your entries.

• Class 10 certificate or marksheet (for your exact name and date of birth)
• Class 12 marksheet (if the result is already out) or admit card and hall ticket (if appearing in 2027)
• Class 12 roll number issued by your board
• Recent passport-size photograph taken in the last three months (plain white or off-white background)
• Scanned signature on plain white paper in black ink
• Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, or PAN card for identity verification
• Category certificate issued by the competent government authority: SC, ST, OBC-NCL, or EWS certificate, if you are applying under a reserved category
• PwD certificate from a government hospital or designated medical authority, if applicable
• Passport copy (for NRI, OCI, PIO, and foreign national candidates)

Note: Scan all documents clearly at a minimum 200 dpi. Keep JPG or JPEG copies ready in a single folder before you open the form. This reduces the time spent searching for files while the form is open.

NEET 2027 Application Fee

The NEET 2027 application fee is paid online during the registration process. The table below is based on the NEET 2025 fee structure. NTA may revise the fee for 2027. Confirm the exact fee in the official NEET 2027 notification at neet.nta.nic.in before paying.

These figures are from the NEET UG 2025 cycle. NTA may revise fees for NEET 2027. Refer to the official notification at neet.nta.nic.in for the final fee before paying.

Accepted Payment Modes for NEET 2027

• Debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Rupay)
• Credit card
• Net banking
• UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI)

The NEET 2027 application fee is non-refundable once paid, whether you appear for the exam or not. There are no partial refunds, even if the exam is cancelled and rescheduled.

Photograph and Signature Specifications for NEET 2027

Your photograph and signature are the most checked items during verification on exam day. Upload them exactly as specified. Applications with non-compliant photos or signatures are liable to be rejected by NTA without a chance to correct them outside the correction window.

Photograph Specifications

Signature Specifications

Important: Do not sign using all capital letters. NTA rejects signatures in capital letters or initials-only. Sign in your natural cursive or stylised signature, exactly as you plan to sign on exam day.

NEET 2027 Application Correction Window

NTA opens a correction window for 3 to 5 days after the registration deadline closes. This is your only official opportunity to correct mistakes in your submitted application. After the correction window closes, no changes are allowed under any circumstances.

Fields You Can Correct During the NEET 2027 Correction Window

• Exam city preferences
• Medium or language of the test paper
• Uploaded photograph (if NTA flags it as non-compliant or if you uploaded the wrong one)
• Uploaded signature (under the same conditions as the photograph)
• Category (only if the wrong category was selected by mistake; supporting certificate required at admission)
• PwD status correction (with supporting documents needed at admission)

Fields You Cannot Change After Submission

• Name (must match Class 10 certificate; no corrections allowed after submission)
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Registered email address
• Registered mobile number
• Nationality

During the correction window, if you need to change your exam city or language, log in to neet.nta.nic.in using your Application Number and Password and navigate to the correction section. No additional fee is charged for corrections in most cases; check the official notification for the NEET 2027 correction window rules.

Important: Do not register a second time to fix a mistake. NTA allows only one application per candidate. If you submit a duplicate application, both may be cancelled and you will not be able to appear for NEET 2027. Wait for the correction window and fix errors there.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in NEET 2027 Application Form

These are the mistakes that come up most frequently in NEET applications and can cause rejection or complications on exam day or at the time of admission.

• Name mismatch with Class 10 certificate: Your name on the NEET 2027 form must match your Class 10 certificate exactly, including middle name, surname order, and initials. Even a missing full stop after an initial can create a mismatch that delays admission. Check character by character before saving.
• Uploading a selfie or a photo with a coloured background: NTA rejects photographs taken against a coloured, patterned, or cluttered background, or photographs taken more than three months before the date of application. Use a fresh passport-size photo on a plain white background.
• Selecting the wrong exam city: Choose cities where you have accommodation or family support on exam day. If you select a distant city and NTA allots that centre, you still need to travel there. Exam city cannot be changed after the correction window.
• Not saving the Confirmation Page: Many students forget to download the Confirmation Page immediately after paying. If you close the tab without saving it, you need to log back in to download it later. Do this before closing the browser after final submission.
• Closing the browser during payment: If you close the tab while payment is processing, the transaction can fail while money is deducted from your account. Wait on the page until the confirmation screen appears.
• Applying from a fake website: Apply only at neet.nta.nic.in. Do not apply through links shared on WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, or by any coaching institute. Fake NEET registration sites exist; entering your details there can result in identity theft or financial fraud.
• Entering the wrong category: If you select the wrong category (for example, General instead of OBC-NCL), you lose the fee concession and may face issues during counselling. Double-check your category before submitting.

What Happens After You Submit the NEET 2027 Application Form

After you submit and pay, here is the sequence of events leading up to the NEET 2027 exam and counselling.

1. Application confirmation: Log in to neet.nta.nic.in and check that your application status shows as Submitted or Confirmed. Save and print the Confirmation Page.
2. Application correction window: NTA opens a correction window (expected January 2027) to fix limited fields. Use it if you spot any error in your submitted form.
3. City intimation slip: NTA releases the city intimation slip (expected March 2027) on neet.nta.nic.in. It tells you which city your exam centre is in. This is not the admit card but lets you plan travel in advance.
4. Admit card download: Download the NEET 2027 admit card from neet.nta.nic.in (expected April 2027). Print it and carry it along with a valid original photo ID to the exam centre. No student is allowed into the hall without the admit card.
5. NEET 2027 exam: Appear at your allotted centre on the exam date (expected May 2027). The exam is pen-and-paper, three hours long, with 180 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
6. Provisional answer key: NTA releases a provisional answer key after the exam. You can raise objections within the challenge window (usually 2 to 3 days) by paying INR 200 per challenge. The fee is refunded if your objection is accepted.
7. NEET 2027 result and scorecard: NTA declares the result (expected June 2027) at neet.nta.nic.in. Your NEET score and All India Rank appear on the scorecard. Download and save it.
8. MCC counselling registration: Register separately at mcc.nic.in for the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) process. MCC handles the AIQ seats (15% of government medical college seats) and all deemed university seats. State counselling bodies manage the remaining 85% of government seats and all private medical college seats in their state.

Your NEET 2027 scorecard is valid only for the 2027 to 2028 admission session. It cannot be carried forward for admissions in 2028 or later.