NEET

The NEET UG 2026 Admit Card is the most critical document for exam day. As of February 2026, registration is live, and the admit cards are expected to be released in the last week of April 2026, approximately one week before the exam on May 3, 2026.

1. How to Download the Admit Card

The admit card is issued online only. No physical copies are sent by post.

1. Official Website: Visit neet.nta.nic.in.
2. Login Credentials: Click on “Download Admit Card” and enter:
   • Application Number
   • Date of Birth
   • Security Pin (as displayed)
3. Verification: Carefully check all details (Name, Roll Number, Exam Center).
4. Printing: Download the PDF and take 3–4 color printouts on A4 paper.

2. Essential Details to Verify

If you find any discrepancy (spelling error, blurred photo, or incorrect details), contact the NTA Helpline: 011-40759000 immediately.

• Candidate Details: Full Name, Father’s Name, Category, Gender
• Exam Logistics: Exam Date (May 3, 2026), Timing (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
• Center Information: Complete address and Center Code
• Reporting Time: Usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Gate Closing Time: 1:30 PM (Strict)

3. Mandatory Documents to Carry

• Admit Card (Color Print): With passport-size photo pasted (same as application)
• Proforma: Separate sheet with a postcard-size (4" × 6") photo pasted
• Valid Photo ID (Original): Aadhaar (preferred), PAN, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License
• Additional Photos: 1–2 extra passport-size photographs
• PWD Certificate: Original certificate, if applicable

4. Key Instructions & Prohibited Items

• Signature: Do NOT sign the admit card at home. Sign only in front of the invigilator.
• Parent’s Signature: Must be done before reaching the exam center.
• Dress Code: Light-colored, half-sleeve clothes; slippers/sandals only.
• No Stationery: Pens and pencils are not allowed. A black ballpoint pen is provided by NTA.

Critical Technicalities That Cause Entry Issues

1. Postcard Photo (Proforma) Requirement

• Size: 4" × 6" (Postcard Size), not passport size
• Background: Preferably white, with ~80% face coverage
• Photo Match: Must match the photo uploaded during registration
• Cross-Signature: Sign across the left side of the photo in front of the invigilator

2. Self-Declaration (Undertaking)

• Thumb Impression: Left-hand thumb impression must be done before reaching the center
• Candidate Signature: Leave blank; sign only inside the exam hall

3. Reporting & Gate Closing (1:30 PM Rule)

• Staggered Entry: Follow the reporting slot mentioned on your admit card
• No Exceptions: Gates close at 1:30 PM sharp; late entry is not allowed

4. Identification Edge Cases

• Aadhaar Not Verified: Report by 10:30 AM for manual verification
• E-Aadhaar: Only high-quality color printouts are allowed (no mobile phones)

5. Dress Code – Extra Details

• Avoid shirts with large or decorative buttons
• Customary or religious attire must be declared during registration
• Only prescription glasses are allowed; sunglasses are prohibited

6. Post-Exam Document Preservation

• Ensure the invigilator signs your admit card during the exam
• The signed admit card and proforma are required during counseling and admission
• Obtaining a duplicate admit card later from NTA is extremely difficult