The NEET admit card is issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) only on neet.nta.nic.in. You log in with your application number and password, download the PDF and print it. The admit card comes with a proforma and an undertaking page, and you must paste photographs on them before exam day. NTA does not post the card and will not give a duplicate at the centre.
Before the admit card, NTA usually releases an exam city slip so you can plan travel. The NTA bulletin says the exact date for the admit card is announced on the website, so watch the news section and your registered email and SMS.
How to download the NEET admit card
- Go to neet.nta.nic.in.
- Click the NEET UG admit card link in the candidate activity section.
- Enter your application number and password, then the security pin shown.
- Submit. The admit card opens with the self declaration (undertaking) and the proforma.
- Download it and print every page in colour, if possible, on A4 paper.
- Paste one passport-size photo on the admit card in the space given, using the same photo you uploaded in the form.
- Paste a postcard-size (4 inch x 6 inch) colour photo with a white background on the proforma.
- Fill in the undertaking, but sign and put your thumb impression only in front of the invigilator if the card says so.
That is how to download the NEET admit card and prepare it. Do this at least a few days before the exam, so you have time to sort out any problem.
Details to check on the NEET UG admit card
| Item | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Name, father's and mother's name | Spelling as in your Class 10 certificate |
| Photo and signature | Clear and the same as uploaded |
| Roll number and application number | Keep a note of both |
| Category and PwBD status | Must match your application |
| Medium of question paper | The language you chose; it cannot be changed |
| Centre address and reporting time | Gates close at the time printed; do not cut it close |
What to bring and what to leave at home
As per the 2026 bulletin, bring only:
- The admit card with a passport-size photo pasted on it.
- One more passport-size photo for the attendance sheet.
- The proforma with the postcard-size photo pasted.
- One original, valid photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN card, driving licence, voter ID, passport, DigiLocker or APAAR ID.
- A PwBD certificate, if you claim relaxation.
NTA provides the pen at the centre. Pens, pencil boxes, papers, calculators, phones, earphones, watches, wallets, belts, caps, jewellery, metal items and water bottles are barred. There is no place to keep belongings at the centre, so leave them with a family member.
Exam day timeline (2026 bulletin)
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| From 11:00 am | Entry and frisking begin |
| 1:30 pm | Last entry; no one is let in after this |
| 1:30 pm to 1:45 pm | Instructions are announced and admit cards checked |
| 1:45 pm to 1:50 pm | Test booklets handed out and particulars filled |
| 2:00 pm | Test starts |
| 5:00 pm | Test ends (6:00 pm for eligible PwBD candidates) |
You cannot leave the hall before the test ends, and you must hand over the OMR sheet to the invigilator before leaving. Timings can change in a new cycle, so go by what your own admit card says.
Dress code
The bulletin says heavy clothes and long sleeves are not preferred. If you wear cultural or customary dress, report at least an hour before the last reporting time (12:30 pm in 2026) so frisking can be done without hurry. Students wearing articles of faith should report early for the same reason.
Common problems and fixes
Forgot your password or application number
Reset the password from the login page using your security question or the registered email and mobile number. Your application number is on the confirmation page and in NTA's emails and SMS from the application stage.
Wrong photo, spelling or category on the card
Call the NTA helpline between 10 am and 5 pm or email NTA at once. The bulletin says you should still take the exam with the downloaded card, and NTA will correct its records later. Carry extra photos and your ID.
Admit card shows a far-away centre
Centre cities are limited to the state of your permanent or present address, as chosen in the form. NTA does not change centres after the admit card is issued.
Page is slow or the PDF does not open
Try at a quieter time, use another browser, and make sure downloads are allowed. Use only the official site; links sent on social media can be fake.
A week-before checklist
- Admit card, undertaking and proforma printed, photos pasted.
- Original photo ID kept in a clear folder with the admit card.
- Route to the centre checked, with travel time for a weekday-afternoon crowd.
- Clothes chosen to fit the dress code, with simple footwear.
- A family member ready to hold your phone and bag outside the centre.
After the exam
Keep the admit card and the printed pages safely. You need your roll number to check the answer key and the result, and the card may be checked during counselling. NTA also keeps your admit card and OMR sheet in DigiLocker.
The next step is the NEET answer key and OMR challenge. If you still have weeks left, revise unit by unit from the NMC NEET syllabus. For the full exam structure, see the NEET UG hub. Students also sitting the university entrance can compare with the CUET UG hall ticket process, and all other hall tickets are in our admit card section.
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