NEET UG 2026 Document Verification Guide: 8 Essential Documents to Avoid Form Rejection | NEET UG 2026: Warning! Names are different based on your 10th marksheet and Aadhaar? NEET form may be cancelled Career

According to media reports, this year NTA is focusing heavily on document verification. This will maintain transparency and reduce later complaints. The NEET UG application process is expected to begin in February 2026, but experts say to avoid the last-minute rush, students should update key documents like their Aadhaar card and category certificate to match their 10th class certificate.

List of documents required for NEET UG form

As per the new guidelines of NTA, NEET UG 2026 candidates should keep the following documents updated:

Aadhaar Card: This is the most important ID proof. Make sure your name and date of birth match with your 10th class mark sheet.

PAN Card: May be required as additional identity proof.

Signature: Clear signature in black ink on white paper.

Passport-size photograph: Recent (with white background).

Postcard-size photograph (4″x6″): Mandatory to upload at the time of application.

Thumbprint: Thumb and finger prints of both left and right hands.

10th and 12th Class Marksheets: To prove educational qualifications.

PWBD/Category Certificate: Certificate valid for students availing reservation benefit.

Aadhar card and 10th certificate must match

Category certificate and UDID card

It is mandatory for persons with disabilities (PwD) to update and renew their UDID card. Candidates belonging to EWS, SC, ST, and OBC-NCL categories should ensure that their certificates are updated as per the latest government norms. Old or invalid certificates may result in rejection of your candidature for NEET 2026 examination.

NEET UG 2026 Date: When will NEET UG Exam be held?

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the new syllabus for the NEET UG exam 2026, which now focuses on the core subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Class 11 and 12. The exam is expected to be held on the first Sunday of May 2026, the application process will begin in February. The medical entrance exam, NEET UG, is usually held on the first Sunday of May.