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IN PHOTOS | NEET UG 2026: Over 22.79 lakh candidates to appear across 5,400 centres nationwide

Updated On: 03 May, 2026 04:18 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) (UG) 2026 on Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM across India and abroad, with over 22.79 lakh candidates appearing at more than 5,400 centres. (Pics/PTI)

NEET UG 2026 aspirants, accompanied by their parents, gather outside an examination centre in Gurugram, Haryana, on Sunday. PICS. PTI

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NEET UG 2026 aspirants, accompanied by their parents, gather outside an examination centre in Gurugram, Haryana, on Sunday. PICS. PTI
Special provisions, including extra time, have been made for candidates with disabilities, while over 2 lakh personnel have been deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the exam
Location: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

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Special provisions, including extra time, have been made for candidates with disabilities, while over 2 lakh personnel have been deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the exam

Location: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

According to the NTA, all preparations are in place for conducting NEET (UG) 2026, which is being held today from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST) in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates with disabilities (PwD/PwBD) eligible for compensatory time will be allowed to write the exam until 6:00 PM
Location: Gurugram, Haryana

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According to the NTA, all preparations are in place for conducting NEET (UG) 2026, which is being held today from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST) in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates with disabilities (PwD/PwBD) eligible for compensatory time will be allowed to write the exam until 6:00 PM

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

According to the statement, NEET (UG) 2026 will be conducted across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, spanning more than 5,432 centres, with around 22.79 lakh registered candidates, making it one of the largest entrance examinations globally
Location: Gurugram, Haryana

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According to the statement, NEET (UG) 2026 will be conducted across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, spanning more than 5,432 centres, with around 22.79 lakh registered candidates, making it one of the largest entrance examinations globally

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Over 2 lakh personnel have been deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the exam
Location: New Delhi

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Over 2 lakh personnel have been deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the exam

Location: New Delhi

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the nationwide entrance examination for medical courses, is being held this afternoon
Location: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

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The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), the nationwide entrance examination for medical courses, is being held this afternoon

Location: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

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