NEET Admit Card — Download, Details & Exam Day Guide
How to download the NEET admit card from neet.nta.nic.in, what to check, what to carry and exam-day rules from NTA's 2026 bulletin, with notes for 2027.
The NEET admit card is released at neet.nta.nic.in about a week before the exam. Log in with your application number, download the admit card and proforma, and paste your photographs as instructed. The rules below are from NTA's NEET (UG) 2026 bulletin, when the exam was pen-and-paper (OMR). NEET-UG moves to computer-based testing from 2027, so check the 2027 bulletin and your admit card for any changes.
How to Download — Step by Step
- Visit neet.nta.nic.in
- Click the admit card link
- Enter your Application Number and password (or date of birth, if asked)
- Complete the captcha verification
- Your admit card PDF will load — verify all details
- Download and save it on your phone and computer
- Print it, paste your passport-size photograph on it, and paste a postcard-size photograph on the proforma
Details on Your NEET Admit Card
| Detail | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Candidate Name | Must match Class 10 certificate and photo ID |
| Roll Number | Unique number assigned by NTA for NEET |
| Date of Birth | Must match your records |
| Category | General/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD — verify correctness |
| Exam Date | First Sunday of May in 2025 and 2026 (2027 not announced yet) |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (3 hours) in 2026 |
| Exam Centre | Full address — visit a day before |
| Reporting Time | Entry from 11:00 AM; last entry 1:30 PM (2026) |
| Photograph & Signature | Must be clear and recognisable |
| Medium of Question Paper | English, Hindi or a regional language (13 mediums in 2026) |
NEET Exam Day Schedule (2026)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Entry to the centre begins — frisking and identity checks |
| 1:30 PM | Last entry — NO entry after this |
| 1:30–1:45 PM | Important instructions announced; invigilator checks admit cards |
| 1:45 PM | Test booklet distributed |
| 1:50 PM | Candidates write their particulars on the test booklet |
| 2:00 PM | Exam starts — 180 questions, 720 marks |
| 5:00 PM | Exam ends — hand over the OMR sheet (6:00 PM for eligible PwBD candidates) |
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Must Carry
- Printed NEET admit card — with your passport-size photograph pasted on it
- One passport-size photograph — the same as in your application, for the attendance sheet
- One postcard-size (4"×6") colour photograph — white background, pasted on the proforma
- Valid original photo ID — PAN card, driving licence, voter ID, passport, Aadhaar card, DigiLocker or APAAR ID
- PwBD certificate (if claiming PwBD relaxation)
Do NOT Carry
- Pen, pencil, eraser, geometry box or pouch — the pen is given at the centre
- Mobile phone, earphones, Bluetooth devices, health band
- Any watch or wristwatch
- Calculator or log table
- Wallet, goggles, handbag, belt, cap, ornaments or metallic items
- Books, notes, printed material
- Water bottle or any food — diabetic candidates may carry sugar tablets, fruit and a transparent water bottle with prior intimation
OMR Sheet — How to Fill Correctly (Pen-and-Paper Exam)
Up to 2026, NEET used OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheets scanned by machines. Incorrect filling = lost marks. If NEET 2027 is computer-based as announced, you will answer on screen instead.
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Use only the ballpoint pen given at the centre | Don't bring your own pen or pencil — they are barred |
| Fill the bubble completely and darkly | Don't make light or partial marks |
| Mark answers on the test booklet first if you need to, then transfer to the OMR | Don't rush to fill the OMR without double-checking |
| Fill personal details (name, roll number) carefully | Don't leave personal details blank or overwrite them |
| Keep the OMR sheet clean and unfolded | Don't fold, crumple, or make stray marks on the OMR |
| Transfer answers in batches as you go | Don't leave all the transferring to the last few minutes |
Critical tip: Transfer answers to the OMR sheet in batches — for example after every subject — rather than all at the end. It avoids the panic of running out of time with 180 answers still to bubble.
NEET Exam Pattern Quick Reference
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 180, all compulsory (no optional section since 2025) |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes); one extra hour for eligible PwBD candidates |
| Subjects | Physics (45 Qs), Chemistry (45 Qs), Biology (90 Qs: Botany 45 + Zoology 45) |
| Marking | +4 for correct, −1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted |
| Mode | Pen-and-paper (OMR) up to 2026; computer-based from 2027 (announced) |
Exam Centre Preparation Tips
- Visit the centre a day before. Locate the exact building and entry gate. NTA itself suggests this.
- Plan your travel. Account for traffic and frisking queues — entry opens at 11:00 AM and closes at 1:30 PM. If you wear customary or religious dress, report by 12:30 PM so there is time for frisking.
- Eat a light lunch before leaving. The exam runs 2:00–5:00 PM and no food is allowed inside.
- Follow the dress code. Light clothes; heavy clothes and long sleeves are not preferred. Slippers or low-heeled sandals are preferable.
- Use the washroom before entering. Candidates may not leave their seat until the test ends.
Information based on NTA's NEET (UG) 2026 information bulletin; 2026 admit card dates are as reported. NEET-UG moves to computer-based testing from 2027, so timing, mode and centre rules may change — always read the instructions on your admit card and the current information bulletin. For issues, contact the NTA helpline: 011-40759000, or the email given in the bulletin (2026: neetug2026@nta.ac.in).
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When is the NEET admit card released?
About a week before the exam. In 2026, admit cards came out on 26 April for the 3 May exam, and on 14 June for the 21 June re-exam, with the city intimation slip on 7 June (reported). NEET 2027 is expected in May 2027 (not yet announced), so expect the admit card roughly a week before. NTA sends updates to your registered email and mobile — also check neet.nta.nic.in regularly.
How to download the NEET admit card?
Steps: (1) Visit neet.nta.nic.in, (2) Click the admit card link, (3) Log in with your application number and password (or date of birth, as the login page asks), (4) Download the admit card along with the proforma, (5) Print it and paste your passport-size photograph on it. Keep the admit card safe after the exam — NTA advises preserving it, and you will need it again at counselling.
Is NEET conducted on paper or computer?
Up to 2026, NEET-UG was a pen-and-paper exam: a test booklet plus an OMR answer sheet. The Centre has announced that NEET-UG moves to computer-based testing (CBT) from 2027; NTA's 2027 information bulletin will give the shift and normalisation details. Practise full-length timed mocks on screen.
Which pen do I use for the NEET OMR sheet?
In 2026 you could not bring your own pen — pens were on NTA's barred-items list, and a ballpoint pen was given out at the centre. Mark each bubble fully and darkly with that pen. If NEET 2027 is computer-based as announced, there will be no OMR sheet.
Can I change my answer on the NEET OMR sheet?
No. Once you darken a bubble on the OMR sheet, it cannot be changed, and erasing or overwriting is not allowed. Mark your answer on the test booklet first if you need to think, and double-check before darkening each bubble on the OMR.
What happens if my exam centre is in a different city?
NTA allots centres by computer, based on your city choices and availability. In 2026 you chose three cities, and choices were limited to the state of your permanent or present address. If your allotted centre is in another city: (1) you cannot request a change at this stage, (2) plan travel and accommodation well in advance, (3) visit the centre a day before to confirm the location, (4) stay close to the centre if you can.