NEET City Slip 2026 LIVE: NTA admit card for 22.79 lakh soon; refund facility, Supreme Court hearing

India's National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the latest official updates for the 2026 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET), which lay out core arrangements that meet all test-takers' essential needs.

A total of 227,900 candidates have already completed registration for this exam.

In the coming period, the NTA will successively push out multiple core notifications that have drawn the highest level of attention from candidates, including the test center city notification and the official admission ticket.

It will also simultaneously update the refund application policy widely discussed among the candidate community, as well as the latest trial progress from the Supreme Court for related cases.

Test Center City Notification

The first-released test center city notification, which confirms the city where each candidate will take their exam, serves as a core reference for candidates to plan their travel in advance.

Download Steps

• Log in to the NTA’s official dedicated exam platform.
• Enter the verification code generated from one’s registered personal mobile number and date of birth.
• Access the personal exam registration homepage.
• Download the PDF version of the notification from the exclusive "Exam Arrangements" section.

NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

The official admission ticket, which is released right after the test center city notification, is scheduled to open for download 15 days before the exam launches.

Information Available on the Admit Card

The admission ticket must list:

• Candidate’s headshot with no headwear
• National ID number
• Specific exam room address
• Exam session
• Entry check-in time

Important Verification Requirement

Immediately after downloading the ticket, candidates must verify all their personal information.

If any errors or missing information are found, they must submit a modification request through the official dedicated appeal channel within 48 hours.

NEET UG 2026 Exam Pattern

This iteration of NEET UG 2026 adopts an offline pen-and-paper test format.

Key Exam Details

• Total test duration: 3 hours and 20 minutes
• Total questions: 200 multiple-choice questions
• Maximum score: 720 marks

Scoring Rules

• 4 points are awarded for each correct answer
• 1 point is deducted for each incorrect answer
• No points are deducted for unanswered questions

All rules are implemented in strict accordance with the official exam recruitment outline released by the NTA.

Refund Policy Update

India’s National Testing Agency (NTA) recently released a full set of comprehensive latest updates for the 2026 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET UG 2026), organizing its core content based on the priority of candidates’ needs.

Refund Application Deadline

The first release is a notice on the extension of the refund service window:

• All candidates required to process a refund must submit complete bank account details.
• Required information includes:
  • Account holder name
  • Account number
  • IFSC code
• Details must be submitted via the official NTA portal by June 22, 2026.

Refund applications are only accepted through the official platform, and submissions via any unofficial channels will not be processed.

Risks in the Refund Process

The update next alerts candidates to potential risks in the refund process.

Candidates who completed their registration via internet cafes or third-party service providers may encounter the issue of refunds being credited to the original intermediary payment account.

This risk is particularly prominent in rural areas, where candidates largely rely on external support to complete their online applications.

At present, a large number of candidates’ parents and education activists have submitted appeals demanding that refunds be credited directly to accounts held under the candidates’ own names.

NTA has also responded that it will monitor the entire refund process to ensure transparent and fair capital flow.

Supreme Court Proceedings Related to NEET 2026

The update simultaneously shares the latest court proceedings from the Supreme Court of India regarding NEET 2026.

Key Issues Discussed

The core of this hearing centered on:

• Exam transparency
• Administrative accountability
• Rule-breaking prevention measures

The Supreme Court has ordered relevant parties to issue clear accountability statements for problems exposed in the exam process.

It has also advised candidates to:

• Trust only official notices released by NTA and the court
• Stay away from false rumors circulating on social media platforms

Programs Accepting NEET Scores

The latest update also lists the full catalog of all undergraduate medicine and related health science programs that accept NEET scores for applications.

Admission Eligibility Information

The update includes:

• Admission eligibility percentile requirements
• Category-wise qualification criteria
• Program-specific admission information

Important Advisory for Candidates

Finally, it reminds candidates once again to keep following official channels to obtain authoritative information, so as to avoid disrupting their own exam and college admission arrangements.

NTA’s Official Advisory

The official NEET portal of the National Testing Agency (NTA) under India's Ministry of Education has released an advisory stating that NEET UG 2026 has entered a critical phase.

Key Highlights

• Approximately 2.279 million candidates are expected to participate.
• Candidates should remain focused on exam preparation.
• Regularly track updates regarding:
  • City intimation slips
  • Admit cards
  • Refund announcements
  • Court-related developments

Mandatory Candidate Actions

All candidates must:

• Download both the city intimation slip and admit card in a timely manner.
• Strictly follow all examination hall rules issued by the Agency.
• Refer only to official notifications for exam-related information.

Students planning future medical admissions should also verify institution recognition through the NMC, check global medical school listings on the WDOMS, and stay informed about international healthcare education standards promoted by the WHO. For admission guidance, counseling support, and MBBS-related information, candidates may also refer to MBBS Advisor.