The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice directing all medical colleges to refrain from granting leave to students on May 2 and May 3, 2026. The notice, dated April 23, references a letter from the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is responsible for conducting the NEET UG 2026 examination across India.
Background and Purpose
In the letter, the NMC instructed medical colleges and institutions to remain vigilant and sensitize students against any involvement in activities that could compromise the sanctity of the examination. NEET UG is scheduled to take place on May 3, 2026. The directive follows past incidents where certain students were found engaging in actions that undermined exam integrity, according to the notification.
About NEET UG
NEET UG is India's primary mandatory national-level entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), and AYUSH (BAMS, BHMS, etc.) courses in government and private institutions. It serves as the gateway for aspiring medical professionals across the country.
Exam Date and Timing
The NEET UG 2026 will be conducted on May 3 (Sunday) in a single shift from 2 pm to 5 pm. As per the official notification, the exam will be held in offline mode using pen and paper. While the city intimation slip specifies only the allotted exam city, the admit card, which will be released soon, will contain complete details, including the exam centre and other important instructions for candidates.
Admit Card Download Process
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET UG 2026 admit card will be released on April 26, 2026. Candidates can follow these steps to download the admit card:
- Visit the official NEET UG website at neet.nta.nic.in
- Go to the "Candidate activity" section
- Click on the link for NEET UG 2026 admit card
- Enter login details such as application number and date of birth or password
- Fill in the captcha code and submit
- Check all details carefully on the admit card
- Download the admit card in PDF format
- Take 3-4 printouts for exam day use
For real-time updates and result insights, candidates can refer to UBSE UK Board Results 2026 and CBSE 12th Result 2026.
