NEET UG 2026 — Admit Card Release Postponed to April 27 at 10 AM
NTA has postponed the NEET UG 2026 admit card release by one day. Hall tickets will now be available from 10:00 AM on Monday, April 27, 2026 at neet.nta.nic.in. Exam date (May 3) is unchanged.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the release of NEET UG 2026 admit cards by one day. Originally scheduled for April 26, the hall tickets will now be available from 10:00 AM on Monday, April 27, 2026 at neet.nta.nic.in.
Key points:
• New admit card release: April 27, 2026, 10:00 AM IST
• Download portal: neet.nta.nic.in (login with application number + password/DOB)
• Exam date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday) — UNCHANGED
• Timing: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (pen-and-paper mode)
• Exam city intimation slip was released April 12, 2026 (separate from admit card)
NTA's official announcement (via its X handle): "NEET Admit Cards will be available to all candidates by 10 AM on Monday, 27th April 2026. Use the last Sunday before the exam for a practice test or revising concepts. Stay Calm. Keep yourself hydrated."
What to do today (April 26): Use the day for revision or a full mock test. Do not download admit cards from any unofficial source. The only authoritative portal is neet.nta.nic.in.
What to carry on exam day: Printed admit card + one valid photo ID (Aadhaar preferred). Reach the centre at least 1.5 hours before the exam — gates close 30 minutes before start. AP/TS aspirants will use NEET UG 2026 scores for MBBS/BDS counselling at Dr. NTR UHS (AP) and KNRUHS (Telangana), as well as MCC central quota and deemed universities.
Information is sourced from official government notifications (APSCHE, TGCHE, TAFRC, APHERMC) and verified news outlets. Dates and details may change — always verify on the official website before taking action.