How to Download NEET 2026 Admit Card
You download the NEET UG 2026 admit card only from the official NTA website, neet.nta.nic.in. No hall ticket is mailed, posted, or shared over WhatsApp-log in with your application number, password, and the on-screen security pin, then download the multi-page PDF yourself. For the re-exam on 21 June 2026, the admit card is expected by 14 June 2026, and all 22.79 lakh candidates who wrote the cancelled 3 May 2026 paper are automatically eligible-no fresh registration or fee is required.
If you cannot locate your application number or password, the login page itself provides a recovery path: “Forgot Registration Number” retrieves it using your name, parents’ names, date of birth, and category, while the “Reset Password” link sends an OTP to your registered mobile number or prompts the security question you chose during NEET UG registration.
Step-by-Step Download Guide
- Visit
neet.nta.nic.in-any other domain is likely fraudulent. NTA also makes the admit card available through DigiLocker and the Sandes app, but the official portal remains the primary and most reliable source. - Click the flashing “Re-NEET (UG) - 2026 Admit Card” link (or the original admit card link for the cancelled exam, now defunct) on the homepage.
- Enter your application number exactly as it appears on your registration confirmation page. If you’ve forgotten it, use the “Forgot Registration Number” flow described above.
- Enter your password (case-sensitive) or, alternatively, your date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format-the portal accepts either.
- Type the security pin displayed on-screen and click “Login”.
- Once logged in, click “Download Admit Card”-the PDF will be generated. Save it, then take two to three colour printouts on A4 paper. A colour printout is recommended so that your photograph and the QR code remain scannable, though a clear black-and-white copy is also accepted.
If the PDF appears blurry or doesn’t render correctly, clear your browser cache, try an incognito window, or switch to a different device. NTA will not issue a duplicate admit card at the examination centre, so sort out printing issues well before you travel.
NEET 2026 Admit Card Release Dates: Original vs. Re-Exam
The city intimation slip-released roughly a week before the admit card-only tells you the exam city and your question-paper medium. It explicitly states that it is “not the admit card” and cannot be used for entry. Use it to plan travel, but bring the full hall ticket on exam day.
The 2024 retest precedent is worth noting: when a smaller group of candidates had to sit a re-exam on 23 June 2024, the admit card arrived on 20 June 2024-just three days before. If the 2026 re-exam admit card isn’t live by 14 June, keep checking the official site daily; a 14-18 June window is realistic based on that timeline.
What’s on the NEET 2026 Admit Card - Page-by-Page Breakdown
The PDF runs three pages. Every page must be printed and brought to the centre. Digital copies on a mobile phone are not accepted.
Page 1 (Candidate Details & Exam Centre):
- Your full name, father’s and mother’s names, date of birth, gender, category, PwD status (if applicable)
- Your application number, roll number, and a QR code
- Your postal address
- Exam centre name and full address (with centre code), exam city, and state
- Exam date, reporting time, gate closing time, and exam timing
- Question-paper medium (language)
- Your photograph and digital signature as uploaded during NEET UG registration
- Spaces to affix a passport-size photograph and left-hand thumb impression
Page 2 (Self-Declaration / Undertaking):
- A self-declaration form that you must read and sign only in the presence of the invigilator inside the exam hall, not at home
- Space for a postcard-size (4” × 6”) photograph
- Invigilator signature block and a field for the NEET-UG Senior Director’s signature
- The IP address from which the hall ticket was downloaded and the download date
Page 3 (Exam-Day Instructions):
- The full dress code, list of permitted and prohibited items, reporting timeline, and behavioural rules
- These are the official instructions enforceable at the centre-you’ll be turned away for non-compliance
What to Check After Downloading
- Name spelling and date of birth: must match your Class X certificate and Aadhaar card exactly.
- Photograph and signature: both should be clearly visible and identical to what you uploaded in the application form. If they are distorted or missing, raise it with NTA immediately.
- QR code scannability: try scanning it with a basic QR reader. If it fails, re-download on another device; a corrupted code may cause biometric-verification delays at the centre.
- Exam centre address: confirm the location, plan your route, and, if possible, visit it a day before the exam-once the admit card is issued, the centre cannot be changed.
- Category and PwD status: if these don’t match your certificate, contact the helpline. The correction portal closed on 14 March 2026, but NTA can update records later; you will still be allowed to sit the exam with the current admit card.
Once everything checks out, paste your passport-size photograph (the same one used in the application) on Page 1, place the postcard-size photograph on Page 2, and put a clear left-hand thumb impression in the designated box. Use black ink and ensure the impression is not smudged.
NEET 2026 Exam Day Documents & Dress Code
Mandatory Documents
- Printed NEET admit card (all three pages, colour printout preferred)
- Original valid photo ID-Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID, or driving licence. Aadhaar is strongly recommended because biometric verification is Aadhaar-linked.
- One passport-size photograph (same as on the application)
- One postcard-size (4” × 6”) photograph pasted on the admit card
- Self-declaration form (Page 2, to be signed inside the hall)
- PwD certificate and scribe-related documents, if applicable
- A transparent water bottle; diabetic candidates may also carry sugar tablets and fresh fruit (banana, apple, or orange) along with a medical certificate
Reporting Timeline and Gate Rules
- Gates open: 11:00 AM
- Last entry to the exam hall: 1:30 PM-no late entry, no exceptions. Aim to arrive by 12:00 PM to clear security without panic.
- Seating and invigilator briefing: 1:15 PM to 1:45 PM
- Test booklet distribution: 1:45 PM
- Exam starts: 2:00 PM
- Exam ends (re-exam): 5:15 PM (PwD candidates with approved compensatory time may be permitted until 6:00 PM)
- NTA provides a ballpoint pen inside the hall; you cannot bring your own pen, pencil, or eraser.
Dress Code at a Glance
- Allowed: light-coloured, half-sleeve clothing; plain trousers or salwar; open sandals or slippers with low heels. No embroidery, large buttons, or layers.
- Not allowed: full sleeves, sarees, dark colours, jeans with prints, shoes, belts, watches, jewellery, metallic hair accessories, wallets, handbags.
- Religious attire (hijab, burqa, turban, kara, kirpan): permitted only if you selected “customary dress” during registration. Report by 12:30 PM for additional screening by same-gender staff.
A full list of prohibited items appears on Page 3 of the admit card-read it line by line. There is no storage facility for mobile phones or valuables at the centre.
Common Admit Card Errors and How to Get Them Fixed
The correction window closed on 14 March 2026, so you cannot edit details through the portal now. If you spot a mistake on your admit card, act fast:
- Call the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700 (Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) or email [email protected] (alternative: [email protected]). Provide your application number, roll number, and a clear description of the error.
- Do not alter, white-out, or write on the admit card to “correct” anything-that can lead to disqualification for unfair-means practices.
- Carry your original Aadhaar card and Class X certificate to the exam centre; these serve as the ground-truth for name and date-of-birth verification during biometric authentication.
- For category or PwD errors, also email a scanned copy of your valid certificate. NTA will note the discrepancy and update it in the counselling database later.
- If the QR code fails to scan, re-download the PDF from a different browser or device. If it still fails, report it as a technical issue and carry multiple printed copies; the centre’s manual verification process can handle it, but the biometric check takes longer.
After the exam, store the admit card safely-you will need the roll number to check your NEET UG results, download your scorecard, and participate in the MCC and state counselling rounds. It’s valid for this exam season only; once admission is finalised, keep a digital copy in DigiLocker if you like, but the hard copy can be discarded.