NEET UG 2026 begins today: What candidates must carry before entering centres and exam-day instructions

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/neet-ug-2026-begins-today-what-candidates-must-carry-before-entering-centres-and-exam-day-instructions/articleshow/131885399.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131885399.cms" /></a>NEET UG 2026 is being conducted today across 5,440 centres in 551 Indian cities and 14 overseas centres. NTA has reminded candidates that entry begins at 11:00 AM and closes at 1:30 PM, with no admission permitted afterwards. Aspirants must carry their admit card, a valid photo ID and two passport-size photographs. The agency has also advised candidates to avoid prohibited items, stay hydrated, reach centres early and rely only on official information.< a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/neet-ug-2026-begins-today-what-candidates-must-carry-before-entering-centres-and-exam-day-instructions/articleshow/131885399.cms">READ MORE