The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially released the NEET UG 2026 admit cards on Sunday, April 26, bringing an end to the anticipation of over 22 lakh medical aspirants. Registered candidates can now access their hall tickets via the official examination portal at neet.nta.nic.in.
With the pan-India entrance test scheduled for Sunday, May 3, the release of the admit cards allows students to finalize their travel plans to their respective centers across 552 cities in India and 14 international locations.
Mandatory Verification and Exam Center Details
Upon downloading the hall ticket, candidates are urged to meticulously verify their personal credentials, including their name, roll number, photograph, and chosen paper medium. The admit card provides the specific address of the allotted examination center, the reporting time, and the gate closing schedule. NTA has emphasized that the hall ticket must be printed on an A4-size sheet and must be accompanied by a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or Voter ID) and the same passport-size photograph used during the registration process.
Step-by-Step: How to Download Your Hall Ticket
To ensure a smooth download process, candidates should follow these steps on the official NTA portal:
- Visit the official website at neet.nta.nic.in.
- Locate and click the link labeled “NEET UG 2026 Admit Card” under the Candidate Activity section.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password).
- Input the Security Pin exactly as displayed on the screen.
- View your admit card, download the PDF, and take at least two clear printouts.
Final Countdown to May 3
The NEET UG 2026 will be conducted in a single shift from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the traditional pen-and-paper (OMR) mode. The exam consists of 180 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, totaling 720 marks. Candidates are reminded to reach their centers well before the reporting time mentioned on their admit cards, as no entry will be permitted after the gate closing time. For any discrepancies in the hall ticket details, students should immediately contact the NTA Helpline to ensure corrections are made before the exam date.