As the countdown to the country’s largest medical entrance examination begins, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is preparing to release the NEET UG 2026 City Intimation Slip by mid-April. This document is a crucial first step for candidates, as it provides the name of the city where their exam center will be located, allowing them to make necessary travel and lodging arrangements well in advance.
A Record-Breaking Competition
The 2026 session of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) has witnessed an unprecedented surge in applications. According to registration data, over 26 lakh candidates have signed up for the exam—the highest number in the history of NEET. This represents a significant jump from previous years, intensifying the competition for the approximately 1.1 lakh MBBS seats available across India.
The rise in applicants is attributed to several factors, including the merging of various state-level allied health entrance exams into NEET UG and the increasing preference for medical and nursing careers.
Key Dates for Aspirants
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City Intimation Slip: Expected by April 15–20, 2026.
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Admit Card Release: Typically released 3 to 4 days before the exam (expected around April 29–30).
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Examination Date: May 3, 2026 (Sunday).
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Exam Timing: 02:00 PM to 05:20 PM (IST).
How to Download the City Slip
Once the link is activated on the official portal exams.nta.ac.in/NEET, candidates should:
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Visit the official NEET NTA website.
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Click on the “NEET UG 2026 City Display” link.
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Enter the Application Number and Date of Birth.
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Download the slip and check the allotted city.
It is important to note that the City Intimation Slip is not the Admit Card. It will not contain the specific name of the school or center, nor will it serve as an entry pass to the examination hall. The formal Admit Card, featuring the detailed venue and exam day instructions, will be issued separately in the final week of April.
Exam Day Readiness
With the exam being conducted in pen-and-paper (OMR) mode across 500+ cities, NTA has mandated strict security protocols. Candidates are advised to use the remaining time for NCERT-focused revisions and to familiarize themselves with the updated syllabus, which saw minor deletions in Biology and Chemistry earlier this year.
NEET UG 2026 Exam City Allotment Updates
This video provides a detailed breakdown of the timeline for the city slip and admit card, helping students navigate the final month of preparation.
